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At the Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corporation, we understand that, in order for vulnerable populations to thrive, they must first have a literal and figurative firm foundation in the form of safe and affordable housing, as well as support services that set them on a path of self-sufficiency and peace of mind. We walk alongside individuals and families to help them achieve this goal.
I-RISE Back-to-School Drive
It’s that time of year again! We have started collecting school supplies and will continue through the end of September. Can you help? If you and/or your organization can contribute, please refer to the flyer for details. You can download a copy here, and feel free to pass this along to others that might also be able to help. As always, we thank you for your generosity!
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Check out the latest video from our resident videographer, Sam Friedman, that highlights the work of AHC/DIRE Legal on behalf of our Afghan clients. To view more videos, visit our Media Archives page or our YouTube channel.
Dr. Bowe and the NJ ACLU Join 53 Plaintiffs in Nationwide Action Against ICE and DHS
In recent days Dr. Norma Bowe has brought attention to the staggering violence of the current Administration’s detention and deportation system. Many of you know the work of Dr. Bowe and her team that operate the Global Grace Health Mobile Clinic. On Memorial Day weekend, Dr. Bowe tried to help a woman who had been grabbed by her shirt (which ripped and left her with only her bra) and thrown to the ground by ICE agents. Dr. Bowe was aggressively shoved to the pavement, sustaining injuries to her head, face and knee that still linger well into the Summer.
We invite you to read the articles and watch the clips of the bold stand Dr. Bowe is taking to call out violence by our government.
If you’d like to support the work of our Mobile Clinic, and stand with Dr. Bowe, please consider making a donation here, and make sure to ‘designate’ Global Grace Health.
DIRE Legal offers assistance for self-filing for Asylum and Work Permit applications
This DIRE legal flyer highlights the availability of support for applications and related fees – for both EAD (initial and renewals) and asylum petitions. These services are for both existing and potential I-RISE clients.
Please feel free to pass this flyer on to community partners (faith-based groups, healthcare providers, etc), and local government agencies, who may know refugees who could benefit from these services.
Flyers are available for download in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.
DIRE – Supporting Our Immigrant Neighbors
This video highlights the ICE invasion of NJ neighborhoods and the need for proactive measures, as well as rapid response. If you’d like to volunteer to aid in this effort, please contact DIRESupport@ImprovingNJ.org
If you’re able to donate to DIRE’s efforts to keep our neighbors safe, please visit https://diresupport.org/donate/
Our Programs
Housing for Homeless & Low-Income NJ Residents – We purchase, rehab, and run affordable housing for low-income residents across central New Jersey, and help create support systems – including intentional, compassionate community – for each individual and family. Learn more…
Accompany Now! – provides home studies and post-release services to unaccompanied minors. Learn more…
RCHP-AHC’s Asylum Seeker Legal & Housing Program is designed to provide safe, stable and affordable housing for individuals and families who are in the process of seeking political asylum in the US. Learn more…
Comunidades para Americanos Nuevos! (CAN!) – focuses on outreach, coordination, and advocacy to ensure families impacted by detention are connected with the resources and support they need. Learn more…
Global Grace Health/Be the Change NJ – mobile vaccine and testing program that focuses on serving low-income and underserved populations. Learn more…
Interfaith-RISE – helps to resettle refugees from around the world in central and south New Jersey. Learn more…
Neighbors Housing Neighbors – provides housing, support and case management services that help to both prevent homelessness in vulnerable populations, and provide stable, long-term, supportive housing to individuals and families. Learn more…
RCHP-AHC’s Re-Entry Housing Program – provides safe, stable and affordable housing for individuals that are leaving incarceration and transitioning back into the community. Learn more…
Still Waters – assists foreign national survivors of human trafficking. Learn more…
Volunteer – Support our clients by volunteering your skills and time. Ongoing opportunities include tutoring, essential supplies collections, and property rehab.
Donate – Help make affordable, supportive housing a reality for individuals and families in central New Jersey. You can designate your donation to any of our programs.
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