News - Shelters & Housing

Community House at St. Thomas, managed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM) is licensed by the Department of Community Affairs as a shared residence for eight adults with disabilities who are self-directed and mentally competent. “The residents of Community House live as a family, in a home that fosters independence, allowing the residents to integrate into the greater community while living in the least restrictive, supportive environment”, said CCDOM Supervisor, Susan Kuzma

The employees of American Standard, the plumbing supply manufacturer that is part of LIXIL, were honored at the Diocese of Metuchen’s Champions for Catholic Charities Dinner Oct. 16 at the Palace in Somerset Park, Somerset.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen will host the 2017 Champions for Catholic Charities Dinner on Monday, October 16 at the Palace in Somerset Park, Somerset. The event this year will highlight the partnership between Catholic Charities and a local business. Proceeds from the dinner the will support Catholic Charities’ ongoing efforts in providing assistance to the poor and vulnerable throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties.

Edison NJ resident, James Rosa prepares to cut Victor Gorafi’s hair. Mr. Gorafi is one of 8 men who signed up for a haircut during James’ visit to the Ozanam Inn operated by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen. Both James and the shelter are hoping to make this a monthly event for the residents.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen Facilities & Maintenance Manager Rich Matarangelo (Center) oversees Maintenance Repair Workers Rodolfo Garcia (left) and Bill Decorso as they assemble faucets at Naomi’s Way. In all, more than $100,000 in bathroom and kitchen fixtures, faucets and labor renovation funds plus more than 300 hours of employee volunteer painting time was donated by plumbing brand American Standard, part of LIXIL, toward the renovation of 12 housing units operated by Catholic Charites at Naomi’s Way.

Despite the snow, six pallets of clothing and household goods were separated and loaded into vans headed for Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen offices by store associates, who shared in the celebration of the Grand Opening of Burlington Coat Factory in East Brunswick, NJ on Friday, March 10, 2017.