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Old Bergen Church Becomes a Homeless Shelter
March 26, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - April 9, 2018 @ 5:00 pm EDT
NOTE: FAMILY PROMISE NEEDS OUR HELP DURING HOLY WEEK – MARCH 26 THROUGH APRIL 1ST.
From March 26 through April 1, Old Bergen Church will become a temporary homeless shelters for families who are experiencing a housing crisis. We are one of thirteen congregations in Jersey City who have covenanted together to provide shelter for families with children who are currently homeless. It is through a national network of an interfaith housing alliance called Family Promise.
Families will stay overnight at the church (from 6:00 PM until 6:00 AM) and then be transported to a Day Center located at Fountain of Salvation Church. Every two weeks the families will move to another congregation who will house them.
We are seeking volunteers who can serve in one of three capacities:
- Provide and deliver a simple meal to the church
- Spend an evening with the families, helping with homework, playing board games and simply providing company and hospitality
- Individuals who will stay overnight on call
We are also seeking donations of “grab and go” breakfast foods, toiletries. Children’s books and board games. We anticipate one or two families at this time. Please call the church office for more information or speak with our Volunteer Co-Coordinators, Wendy Badree and Johnnie Lovejoy.