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- EIN 22-2305176
- (908) 355-2060
- 118 Division St Elizabeth NJ 07201-0000 USA
- theelizabethcoalition.org
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Causes: Human Services, Residential Care & Adult Day Programs
Mission: The mission of the elizabeth coalition to house the homeless is to:serve the immediate needs of the homeless and near homeless. Empower people with tools to transition to safe, affordable, permanent housing. Advocate for people to achieve housing equity and participate in the larger community.
Programs: Project gatekeepercase management to homeless and near homeless families and individuals including, but not limited to: housing search, crisis intervention, information and referral, support groups and community education. Operation warm heart, an emergency winter shelter, operated during december-march, with assistance from local religious and community groups. English as a second language (esl): a volunteer-run program that provides free basic and levels 1 & 2 english classes for immigrants as a way to improve their work opportunities. Outreach to the homeless living on the streets of primarily elizabeth, nj and the surrounding municipalities as needed with the goal to develop a relationship and begin to move individuals into services and permanent housing.
bernice's placean after-school program that provides tutoring, enrichment, and recreation to children of homeless and precariously housed families. Full case management and housing assistance services are provided to the families as part of the program. Summer day camp- a six week summer day camp for homeless and precariously housed children ages 5-12. The program includes trips, swimming lessons, arts and crafts, gardening and sports.
hospitality housessupportive transitional housing to families who are not eligible for public assistance. The service is provided in two houses owned by the coalition and includes comprehensive case management and workshops.
permanent affordable housing