Events
11/17/2024
Bread From Heaven: Food Exchange
11AM
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2PM
In the Narthex of the Cathedral
Event Details
11/17/2024
Bread From Heaven: Food Exchange
Each month, on the third Sunday, our food exchange program brings the community together in a unique and powerful way. Families drop off non...
11AM
-
2PM
In the Narthex of the Cathedral
11/17/2024
Thanksgiving Dinner Collection
11AM
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2PM
In the Narthex of the Cathedral
Event Details
11/17/2024
Thanksgiving Dinner Collection
Bags with a list of Thanksgiving food items will be available for pick-up in the narthex after Mass. Please take a bag, fill it with the ite...
11AM
-
2PM
In the Narthex of the Cathedral
Monetary Donation
Thanksgiving Bag
$40.00
🧡 Support Families in Need This Thanksgiving 🦃
If you’re unable to go shopping but still want to help, you can make a monetary donation, and we’ll handle the shopping for you! Every contribution brings us closer to ensuring no family goes without this holiday season.
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Love of Neighbor Project
Connecting Neighbors, Empowering Communities
The Love of Neighbor Project is more than just a nonprofit; it is a lifeline for those on the margins, a beacon of hope for those trying to rebuild their lives, and a sanctuary for families seeking community and compassion. Founded in the heart of Newark, New Jersey, and deeply connected to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Love of Neighbor Project is rooted in the Catholic faith and devoted to the service of all.
Our Story
Our story began with a simple but profound belief: that everyone deserves a second chance and that true transformation is possible when we come together to support each other. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our neighbors in practical, tangible ways. Through partnerships with local organizations, In example, the reentry population, individuals stepping back into society after incarceration, who face countless barriers to rebuilding their lives. We provide clothing for job interviews, bus and train tickets to make it to appointments, and food gift cards to ensure no one goes hungry. For many, these small acts are the difference between giving up and finding the strength to continue.
Ongoing Giving
Each month, on the third Sunday, our food exchange program brings the community together in a unique and powerful way. Families drop off non-perishable food items at the Cathedral, and those in need can take what they require — no questions asked. This live food exchange embodies our philosophy: dignity, respect, and support are the foundation of true charity. There is no judgment, only the understanding that each of us, at some point, may need a helping hand.
Our future Capital campaign
Our vision doesn’t stop there. We aspire to open a brick-and-mortar community space that will serve as a cafe and coffee shop, where those in our reentry and recovery programs can find meaningful work. By offering employment and training to individuals transitioning back into society, we can help restore a sense of purpose and belonging. This space will be a haven, a place where people from all walks of life come together, learn from one another, and, most importantly, become family.
Future Endeavors- To Help Women
And while we work tirelessly to address immediate needs, we also look to the future. There is a critical shortage of women’s sober homes in our community — safe places where women in recovery can find stability, support, and resources for long-term healing. The Love of Neighbor Project is committed to raising awareness and funding to build such a home, where women can find the hope and structure they need to rebuild their lives.
Amazing Volunteers
Every step of our journey has been guided by our faith and by the belief that love and service are inseparable. Our incredible volunteers and supporters embody this mission, donating time, clothing, food, and resources to help our neighbors.
We have seen lives change, families reunited, and hearts healed, not because of any one person but because of the collective power of a community that truly cares.
Help Us Help Newark
The Love of Neighbor Project is not just a charity. It’s a movement, a testament to what can happen when we see each other as family and treat each other with the respect and compassion we all deserve. As we look to the future, we invite others to join us — to stand alongside us as we build a brighter, more compassionate Newark, one step, one meal, one job, and one second chance at a time.
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Capturing Our Mission: A Photo Story of Love of Neighbor Project
Volunteer at the Love of Neighbor Project
Join us in empowering individuals and communities through your generous time to Love of Neighbor Project. Together, we can create positive change!
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at hello@loveofneighbor.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The main goal of Love of Neighbor Project Events is to help reduce poverty and improve the quality of life for individuals and families in need while also providing a place for others to be of service.
Love of Neighbor Project has partnerships with organizations that offers a wide range of programs, including job training, financial assistance, and housing support. Please email us your needs and we can partner you up with an organization that may be able to help.
Love of Neighbor Project is funded through donations from individuals, corporations, and grants from foundations. Please see above to learn more about how you can support our mission.
Donors are encouraged to bring the following non-perishable food items for the food drive:
- Canned Goods: Soups, vegetables, beans, fruits, tuna, and chicken.
- Dry Goods: Pasta, rice, lentils, cereal, and oatmeal.
- Shelf-Stable Proteins: Peanut butter, almond butter, canned or powdered milk.
- Snacks: Granola bars, crackers, trail mix, and dried fruit.
- Pantry Staples: Cooking oil, sugar, flour, spices, and instant coffee or tea.
Please ensure all items are unopened, unexpired, and easy to distribute. Thank you for helping us serve those in need!
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Contact Us
Love of Neighbor Project
89 Ridge Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104, United States
973.484.4600 hello@loveofneighbor.org NonProfit 501c3: 85-4396134
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