Combining social and racial justice advocacy and awareness-raising with resource provision to empower under-resourced communities is our urgent priority.
The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey is establishing Episcopal Community Services of New Jersey (ECS-NJ) at this extraordinary time in our nation’s history to expand our capacity to meet critical human needs in the cities, towns, and villages our 140 congregations serve, while advocating for meaningful systemic change. ECS-NJ is committed to working to achieve a more just and equitable world.
Dear Diocesan family, Father Robin Pierre and the vestry and members of St. Elizabeth’s Church extend our deepest gratitude to you for your wonderful generosity in support of our hurricane
ECS-NJ’s 3rd Summit on Building & Equipping the Beloved Community will feature well-known advocate for housing justice DeBorah Gilbert White, PhD, who herself lived for a time in a homeless
The Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey (ECS-NJ) grant applications are due Sept. 20 The ECS-NJ grants are designed to expand existing charity and justice ministries of
Are you a renter who was impacted by the pandemic? Here are key things you should know. If you’re behind on rent and your income is below 80% of your
Episcopal Community Services–NJ Monthly Issues Briefing Saturday, Sept. 18, 10:00 a.m.Register Now Continuing financial disruption caused by the pandemic combined with record-high real estate costs and the expected end of
At our discussion on Saturday, the Rev. Canon Andy Moore will discuss the work of the Urban Revitalization Task Force and the Rev. Robin Pierre, Regional Director of the Haitian
The impacts of the pandemic have been widespread, but are particularly prevalent among Black, Latino, and immigrant households. These disproportionate impacts reflect harsh, longstanding inequities —often stemming from structural racism —in education, employment, housing, and health care that the current crisis is exacerbating.
COVID-19 has created mass unemployment in New Jersey and around the country; people are out of work and struggling to afford adequate food and pay the rent.
We have identified hunger and homelessness as our immediate priority.
The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey is establishing Episcopal Community Services of New Jersey (ECS-NJ) at this extraordinary time in our nation’s history to expand our capacity to meet critical human needs in the cities, towns, and villages our 140 congregations serve, while advocating for meaningful systemic change. ECS-NJ is committed to working to achieve a more just and equitable world. Combining social and racial justice advocacy and awareness-raising with resource provision to empower under-resourced communities is our urgent priority.
The COVID-19 crisis has put into stark relief the significant challenges and inequities that exist across our Diocese, in communities large and small:
Now is the time to expand, strengthen and connect our social justice ministries throughout New Jersey by forming Episcopal Community Services for our diocese.
The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey plans to establish ECS-NJ over the next 12-18 months, placing emphasis on:
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