Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen

About Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen

Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen directs its giving toward vulnerable people in central New Jersey through direct service grants that support housing, basic needs, and stabilization. Among its recent awards, the largest went to Metuchen Community Services Corporation for NRTC services, followed by a grant to Region 9 Housing Corporation for NRTC housing rehabilitation. Those awards point to a pattern of funding practical supports for people facing housing instability rather than broad, unrestricted philanthropy. The foundation also backed Community Asset Preservation Corp for both NRTC services and housing rehabilitation, showing repeated support for the same service model across separate years. Other awards went to organizations working on diversion services, bridge housing, and case management, which fits a funder focused on integrated, on-the-ground assistance. The foundation’s stated emphasis on serving the vulnerable and improving quality of life aligns with its portfolio of housing rehabilitation, temporary shelter, workforce-related support, and wraparound services. Its grants are concentrated in New Jersey and primarily reach organizations in Perth Amboy, New Brunswick, Jersey City, and Rahway.

What Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen Funds

Housing and homelessness-related work is a clear focus. Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen gave $96,500 to Region 9 Housing Corporation for NRTC housing rehabilitation and $15,000 to Volunteers of America-Greater New York Inc for a bridge housing program. It also funded Community Asset Preservation Corp for NRTC housing rehabilitation, reinforcing a practical housing-stability orientation. The foundation supports service models that combine shelter, rehabilitation, and stabilization rather than single-issue aid. It also funds case management and workforce supports. Holy Family Parish received $15,800 and $10,800 for case management services across two grants, while Elijah's Promise received $29,000 for job skills training. Another grant went to Coming Home of Middlesex County Inc for diversion pilot services, showing interest in programs that steer people away from deeper crisis or system involvement. Rising Tide Capital received $40,000 for NRTC services, another sign of support for structured, multi-component assistance.

How Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen Gives