Our Mission
Through Christ’s love, New Hope empowers families to break through cycles of poverty and create a flourishing community.
New Hope Community Ministries is a unique nonprofit serving Prospect Park, Haledon, and families from nearby North Haledon, NJ. Located on the border of Paterson, over 1 in 10 residents in our core service area live below the poverty line.
Now in our 20th year, New Hope has grown from a food pantry into a hub for healing and hope. We offer counseling, ESL, immigration support, and programs for women, children, and teens. Our food initiatives—including The Harvest Buying Club—reach hundreds each month. We also host a low-cost Christmas Marketplace and Back-to-School Depot for enrolled families.
Support the Mission
Every act of generosity makes a difference. Whether you give once or choose to build long-term impact through monthly support, you’re helping families move from crisis to stability—and that changes everything.
Our Programs
New Hope takes a holistic approach to breaking the cycle of poverty
New Hope takes a holistic approach to breaking the cycle of poverty. We believe families flourish when they’re supported physically, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. That’s why our work is built on five core pillars—woven together to empower neighbors at every stage of life.
Feeding Families
Access to healthy, affordable food through The Harvest Buying Club, Emergency Food Bags, and our Community Pantry.
Mental Health & Wellness
Bilingual counseling and trauma-informed support to help individuals and families heal and grow.
Youth & Child Development
Safe, engaging spaces for children and teens to learn, lead, and belong—mentorship, life skills, and enrichment included.
Naturalization & Integration
Support for newcomer families through ESL classes, immigration assistance, and relational programs that foster belonging.
Family Empowerment
Hands-on support for parents and caregivers through Women of Hope, seasonal Marketplaces, and connection to vital resources.
New Hope takes a holistic approach
to breaking the cycle of poverty.
We believe that families flourish when they are supported physically, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. That’s why our work is built on five core pillars—woven together to empower neighbors at every stage of life:
Feeding Families
Access to healthy, affordable food through The Harvest Buying Club, Emergency Food Bags, and our Community Pantry.Mental Health & Wellness
Bilingual counseling and trauma-informed support to help individuals and families heal and grow.Youth & Child Development
Safe, engaging spaces for children and teens to learn, lead, and belong—mentorship, life skills, and enrichment included.Naturalization & Integration
Support for newcomer families through ESL classes, immigration assistance, and relational programs that foster belonging.Family Empowerment
Hands-on support for parents and caregivers—through Women of Hope, seasonal Marketplaces, and connection to vital resources.
The Builders
Be the reason a family stays strong all year long.
The Builders are our monthly giving community—faithful, generous, and committed to building stability, dignity, and long-term hope in our neighborhood.
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Learn more about our participants and the way New Hope continues to serve them and our community.
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