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The Apostles' House | Newark NJ

Our Mission

The Apostles’ House (TAH) is a non-profit, non sectarian organization devoted to providing comprehensive social services to homeless women and children and individuals or families at risk of homelessness in Newark and Essex County, New Jersey. TAH seeks to help homeless and at-risk families transition to more stable housing environments and become self-sufficient through an empowering environment.

Value Statements

We strive to break the chain of homelessness through the provision of exceptional sheltering, purposeful programming and successful transition to permanent housing.

We provide a living space that is sanitary, homelike and focused on maintaining the safety and security of all of our residents.

We believe in enhancing the growth and development of our children by implementing effective programs and practices supplemental to the empowerment of the parents.

We value every individual in our care and believe that they are entitled to programs and services that treat them with dignity and respect and concentrate on restoring them as productive individuals.

We seek to empower our residents and build their self-esteem to achieve self-sufficiency.

We value our employees and seek to improve their quality of life through equitable compensation and benefits, opportunities for professional development, and recognition of accomplishments and successes.

Testimonials

What Our Families
Say About Us

I would like to say that The Apostles' House has helped me in ways I didn’t expect. I greatly appreciate all the hard work, time and energy that the staff, volunteers, and others put into helping us in our time of need. They are very resourceful and persistent to help you achieve your goals. Even though it’s a shelter they made it feel like a home setting. In closing, I would like to say thank you to all the staff, volunteers, donors, and others for the much-needed assistance, time, and support.

-Tara T,
My journey to a better life began at the Apostles’ House. It was June 14, 2006 when I was released from state prison to the Intensive Supervision Program (ISP). I remember ISP telling me I was going to The Apostles' House, a shelter for women and children in Newark, New Jersey where I was to reside until further notice. I had never been to Newark before and did not know what to expect. Once I arrived at The Apostles’ House I became acquainted with all the wonderful staff. They were a big inspiration to me then and still are today.
-Gina M,

In 2018, I was a resident of The Apostles’ House Women and Children Emergency Shelter for seven months. During my stay in the shelter, I found a support system within Miss Victoria and Miss Iris. They provided the guidance, support, and resources I needed to regain control of my life, even during the times I rebelled against it. Through it all, they showed great love and concern, and to their credit, I was able to enroll my son in childcare so that I could focus on finding and securing employment. Today I am employed and living on my own with my son. I still experience many challenges, however, I continue to take the steps necessary to maintain a life for me and my son

-Letterah G,