JOI'S ANGELS
A 501(c)(3) Organization
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PROGRAMS
ANGELS HOUSE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRIES/FREE FARMER’S MARKETS
Twice monthly pantries/farmer’s markets supply bags of groceries and/or fresh meats and produce
to over 2,000 persons.
BLIND AND HEARING-IMPAIRED VETERAN’S FOOD PANTRY/FREE FARMER’S MARKET
In partnership with the United States Veteran’s Administration, we bring monthly food pantries/free farmers targeted to blind and hearing-impaired veterans receiving outpatient care at the East Orange Veterans Administration Wellness Center. Some of these heroes hail from our neighborhood, while many others arrive at the Outpatient Wellness Center from towns all across New Jersey.
COMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS (FOUNDING SPONSOR)
These annual events for needy mothers were conceived to provide baby essentials and a “true to life” traditional baby shower experience which included games, gifts and prizes, music, a catered menu, and lots of fun!
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
With governmental and nonprofit partners, we help to organize and participate in community clean-ups in neighborhoods and towns throughout Essex County. We try to bring a large Army of Angels to any of these important events.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH/ENGAGEMENT
This is where we team with our community partners for meetings, events, and community-building initiatives. We work
with approximately 100 other non-profit agencies throughout Northern New Jersey. They are colleagues and friends.
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE STUDENT FOOD PANTRY
We partner with Essex County College to operate a full-service pantry on the campus of Essex County College in Newark. This pantry operates twice per month, and on one Saturday per month. Full- and part-time scholars receive nutritious foods and snack choices during and outside of the academic year.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME AND CANDY GIVEAWAY
These annual themed events are held at multiple locations during the lead-up to Halloween. Joi’s Angels provides over 1,000 children with costumes, candy and snacks before and during celebrations organized by one of our community partners. These events also provide safety and security to thousands of children and peace of mind to their parents.
HOLIDAY CARNIVAL (FOUNDING SPONSOR)
This is Joi’s Angels flagship community event. The annual carnival has outgrown its former locations and is now held at Essex County College. Last year, over 4,000 children received free gift and toys. All families and guests receive a free holiday meal. We also offer an open-air toiletry market where individuals and families can shop as if they were in a retail store. It is stocked with thousands of personal care items and other hygiene products. There is a separate open-air baby needs store for mothers, infants and children. All guests have access to bags of healthy produce and food items, and a wide assortment of new and gently used outerwear for winter. We anticipate that this event will only grow in the coming years.
OPERATION WARM HEART
Provides access to (Code Blue): temporary winter emergency housing, hot meals, and bathing facilities; Immediately houses up to 50 homeless individuals based on extreme temperature forecasts.
SHELTER/MEN’S RESIDENCE
The men’s residence/shelter is the mainstay of Joi’s Angels. Licensed to house up to sixteen men, Joi’s Angels specializes in providing supportive housing for those with mental disabilities. Short-term crisis residency ranges from 24 hours to two weeks. Referrals for emergency shelter fluctuate significantly. Annual short-term stays range from a low of 22 persons to a high of 50 persons.
TURKEY TIME
As Thanksgiving approaches, needy individuals and families receive free whole turkeys, hams and chickens and holiday fixings. Joi’s Angels distributed more than 1,000 individual holiday meats annually.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
MOMMY AND ME DIAPER PANTRY
This monthly program supplies over 100 mothers and fathers with baby diapers and other baby essentials/necessities.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT COMMUNITY BARBEQUE (MUNICIPAL HOST LOCATION)
Joi’s Angels has been a host location for National Night Out for over a decade. Our National Night Community Barbeque has grown to attract approximately 1,200 residents. Kids are provided family-friendly fun, a catered barbecue, ice cream and watermelon stations, a fresh produce giveaway, a makeshift outdoor baby needs store, a DJ, and a singing and dancing contest.
SENIOR FEED FOR LIFE
A monthly service, this program has grown to include eight (8) low-income, senior citizen public housing buildings. At each location, Joi’s Angels offers either pick-up or delivery of nutritious grocery-store-style food to senior citizens across Northern New Jersey.
SUMMER WORK EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SWEP)
In conjunction with city and state agencies, we provide summer jobs for 10-15 high school and college students each year. Joi’s Angels ensures that each participant develops his or her character, improves his or her interview skills, and that all gain “real world” work experience, experience that will build a solid foundation for career success.
YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM
Collaborating with judicial and educational agencies, Joi’s Angels helps to promote civic engagement and community-mindedness by offering opportunities to over 500 youth per year.
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TOYS FOR TOTS
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COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
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THE SALVATION ARMY OF NY, NJ & PA
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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF MORRIS COUNTY
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NJ DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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TEEN CHALLENGE NETWORK
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ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NJ
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NJ DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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RECREATION DEPARTMENT, EAST ORANGE
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ESSEX COUNTY 1-STOP EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CENTER
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TEMPLE B'NAI ABRAHAM, LIVINGSTON
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COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NJ
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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF ESSEX COUNTY
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HOUSING AUTHORITY, CITY OF NEWARK
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U.S. VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION, EAST ORANGE
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COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE
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TEEN CHALLENGE NETWORK
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EAST ORANGE GENERAL HOSPITAL
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SIERRA HOUSE
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ISAIAH HOUSE
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EAST ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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