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 [email protected] 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!

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Our Wishes

You can make a restricted donation for a specifc need at one of our programs.  read about our wish list items below and make a contribution at the bottom of this page.

You may also call our Development Office at (973) 944 - 5992.
   

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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
 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
 

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Program Name: O'Connor Hall Halfway House (Straight and Narrow)

Program Description: Our 50 bed Halfway House for Men participating in the NJ Drug Court system is designed to prepare men with substance use disorders for community integration as productive, contributing members of society. Each client is required to complete a series of developmental phases, each designed to prepare the client for community reintegration.

Their Wish: 50 inch TV

Amount Requested: $300-500

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Program Name: Detox Medical Hospital

Program Description: Medically Monitored Inpatient Withdrawal Management Level 3.7WM (Detox)- organized service delivered by medical and nursing professionals, which provides 24-hr medically supervised evaluation to consumers whose withdrawal signs and symptoms are sufficient severe to require 24-hour medical monitoring.

Their Wish: Projector 

Amount Requested: $600

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Program Name: Men's Residential Treatment

Program Description: We provide rehabilitation to adult males with drug addiction and help rebuild their lives. We offer two seperate programs out of Paterson Short-term level 111.7 and Long-term level 111.5.

Their Wish: Projector

Amount Requested: $600

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Program Name: Hope House

Program Description: Hope House, was located in a 109+ year old school building in Dover, was established in 1971 by the Diocese of Paterson as the Morris-Sussex Social Services Center. The purpose was to provide counseling services to individuals and couples.  Five years later in 1976, the Diocese entered into an agreement with the Dope Open, Inc., whereby the agency’s name was changed to Hope House.  Mary Mulholland, the flame that started Hope House and founder of the Dope Open Golf Tournament, was instrumental in the support and development of our programs and services to provide drug & alcohol counseling and treating substance and alcohol additions. 

Their Wish: Swingline DX20-19 20-Sheet Cross-Cut Commerical Shredder

Amount Requested: $959.99

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Program Name: Fitzpatrick House

Program Description: Fitzpatrick House is a ranch style home in Pompton Lakes, NJ.  Fitzpatrick House provides help and creates hope for 5 men with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  

Their Wish: 2 end tabels and 1 coffee table

Amount Requested: $350

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Program Name: Kelleher Apartments

Program Description: Kelleher Apartments is a supervised apartment program located in three condominium units in Butler, NJ.  Kelleher Apartments, provides help and creates hope for 9 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Their Wish: 2 Patio Sets
Amount Requested: $1,000

Their Wish: Vaccum Cleaner
Amount Requested: $250

Their Wish: 2 Wii Consoles
Amount Requested: $300

Their Wish: New Sofa for Apt. 126
Amount Requested: $700

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Program Name: Basile Apartments

Program Description: Basile Apartments is a supervised apartment program located in two condominium units in Wayne, NJ. Basile Apartments provides help and creates hope for 6 men with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Their Wish: Living Room Furniture Set for Apt. 1203 

Amount Requested: $2,000

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Program Name: Columbus House

Program Description: Columbus House is a large ranch style home in Oak Ridge, New Jersey. Columbus House "provides help and creates hope" for 5 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, some of whom have advanced medical concerns.

Their Wish: Living Room Furniture
Amount Requested: $1,000

Their Wish: Vaccuum Cleaner
Amount Requested: $250

Their Wish: Swing for deck
Amount Requested: $300

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Program Name: Gruenert Center

Program Description: Gruenert Center is DPD's Adult Day Training program located in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Gruenert Center offers a diversified experience to approximately 57 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through work opportunities, vocational training and educational opportunities. 

Their Wish: New Flooring
Amount Requested: $3,500

Their Wish: 2  Vaccuum Cleaners
Amount Requested: $500

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Program Name: Wallace House

Program Description: Wallace House is a large ranch style home in Sparta, New Jersey. It provides help and creates hope for 5 men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Their Wish: Swing for back patio
Amount Requested: $500

Their Wish: Bakeware pots and pans
Amount Requested: $200

Their Wish: Food Processor
Amount Requested: $150

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Program Name: Murray House

Program Description: Murray House is a split level style home in Clifton, NJ. It is the longest running group home for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the state of New Jersey. Murray House provides help and creates hope for 5 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Their Wish: Silverware
Amount Requested: $100

Their Wish: Living Room Furniture
Amount Requested: $1,000

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Program Name: Finnegan House

Program Description: Finnegan House is a large two story home in Oak Ridge, New Jersey.  Finnegan House provides help and creates hope for 7 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Their Wish: Dining Room Set

Amount Requested: $2,000

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Program Name: Calabrese House 

Program Description: Calabrese House is a ranch style home in Parsippany, New Jersey. Calabrese House provides help and creates hope for 5 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Their Wish: Outdoor Swing

Amount Requested: $250

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Program Name: Giuliano House 

Program Description: Giuliano House is a large ranch style home in Oak Ridge, NJ.  Giuliano House opened in December of 2015, and is our most recent group home to open in Jefferson Township. Giuliano House provides help and creates hope for 4 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and advanced medical needs.  Several of these individuals had been living in state-run institutions and now have the opportunity to live in a community-based program.

Their Wish: New Freezer

Amount Requested: $700