Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton:

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Back to School Drive August 2-18, 2010

Catholic Charities is holding its annual “Annual Back to School Drive” on August 2nd through August 18th. The usual items are needed such as: backpacks, 3-ring binders, loose-leaf paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, pencil boxes, rulers, markers, dictionaries etc. Gift certificates to a discount department store or shoe store are also welcomed. Donations can be dropped off at the Burlington County Catholic Charities, 801 Burlington Ave., Delanco, NJ, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For more information, please call (856) 764-6945, ext. 111.

Renewing Lives, Restoring Hope

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, envisions a world where all people reach full potential, achieve self sufficiency, and live in a just and compassionate society. Catholic Charities, a faith-inspired human service agency with over 100 years of experience, is trusted by the community to be inclusive and non-discriminatory in providing professional services. Sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton, Catholic Charities adheres to its mission to serve those most in need, to advocate on their behalf within public and private sectors, and to strengthen the communities in which they live and work. With dedication and competence, Catholic Charities serves people of all faiths in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.

Catholic Charities has a range of services in Burlington County:

Emergency and Community Services [Located in Delanco.]

A community resource center offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, food, clothing, and holiday assistance to those in need.

Children and Family Services  [Located in Burlington City]  

Maternity and Adoption services, including research and reunion programs, foster child adoptions, and crisis pregnancy counseling.  

Behavioral Health Services [Located in Burlington City, Westampton and Riverbank]

Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Services offers a range of services for those with addictions or mental health issues.  Delaware House in Westampton and Riverbank Self-Help Center in Burlington City are two major BHS facilities located in Burlington County.

Providence House Domestic Violence Services [Located in Delran]

Providence House offers a free counseling center in Delran, a 24-hour hot line, crisis counseling, and confidentially located emergency safe house for those affected by domestic violence.

For more information about services in Burlington County, or for more information about services located throughout the Diocese of Trenton, please visit www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org.  

If anyone you know needs assistance, please contact the Access Center at (609) 278-4933 or (800) 360-7711.