Make a difference in the lives of people in need and make a contribution towards the purchase of a specific needed item(s).  Donate at the bottom of this page. 

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson helps thousands of people each day. You can make a donation to any of our programs and have it designated to purchase one of our wishes. All contributions are tax-deductible.

You can also make an in-kind donation of a needed item. We do ask that before making a purchase, you contact us at info@ccpaterson.org. Occasionally, our programs have a very specific request to meet the needs of the people we serve.

Thank you for making our wishes come true!

Our Wishes

Program Name:  Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

Program Description: Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program, provides supportive services to Veterans with very low income who are literally homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Veteran families are provided with a range of supportive services designed to promote housing stability. The SSVF Program serves Veterans residing in the counties of Passaic, Bergen, Morris, Sussex, Union, Hudson and Essex. Services provided included case management, outreach, financial assistance, employment opportunities, legal aid assistance, and advocacy to support the Veteran household.

Their Wish:  The Supportive Services for Veteran Families, has put together "Move in Kits" for formerly homeless veterans who they have moved into a new apartment or home.   These kits include silverware, flatware, cookware, and other needed items for their new home.  Can you give back to those who have served our country by making a donation to fill one of these kits?

Amount Requested: $200 per kit
 

Program Name:  Gruenert Center, DPD

Program Description: Gruenert Center is a vocational day program in Lake Hopatcong that provides job opportunities and training for indviduals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Their Wish:  Gruenert Center is in need of a video camera  to film their annual talent shows and to use in a video production group for interested clients. 

Amount Requested: $500

Program Name:  Catholic Adult Religious Education (CARE)

Program Description: CARE is a monthly religious education group led by DPD volunteers, held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Jefferson Township  This group spreads the good news through song, arts and friendship. 

Their Wish:  CARE is in need of picture bibles for all of the individuals who attend their monthly program

Amount Requested: $1,000

Program Name:  Mommy and Me at Straight and Narrow

Program Description: The New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services has recently awarded Straight and Narrow a grant to expand its services for families. Straight and Narrow’s Alpha House opened in 1976 as one of the first residential treatment centers in New Jersey to treat pregnant women and women with pre-school aged children.

Their Wish:  The Mommy and Me Program is requesting welcome kits for new babies including diapers, bottles and formula. 

Amount Requested: $150 per kit

Program Name:  Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD)

Program Description: DPD provides help and creates hope for hundreds of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities each day.  DPD operates 10 group homes and 2 supervised apartments. 

Their Wish:  The adults who live in DPD's programs have very limited budgets.  Many of the people of DPD love the arts and are fans of many local sports teams, but do not have enough money in their budgets to purchase tickets.  Can you help by making a donation to allow us to purchase a ticket for a resident and a staff member?

Amount Requested: $200 per set of 1 staff and 1 resident tickets

Program Name:  Support Coordination, DPD

Program Description:  With over 50 years of service to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we provide help and create hope for hundreds of people each day. We are the only Council on Accreditation (COA) accredited support coordination agency in all of New Jersey.

We offer services to residents of Sussex County, New Jersey who are eligible for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) services.

Their Wish:  Scholarship Money for individuals to attend the L.A.C.E. program at Sussex County Community College.  The LACE Program is intended to assist developmentally disabled adults in an educational and social setting.  An Emphasis is placed on maintaining and increasing social and academic skills.

Amount Requested: Each Session $290