Interfaith Hospitality Network of Ocean County provides shelter, meals and assistance to homeless families. The program mobilizes existing community resources, churches and synagogues for overnight lodging, congregations for volunteers, social service agencies for referrals and a parish house that serves as the Day Center or “home” during the daytime for guests in the program. Our twelve host congregations furnish overnight lodging and meals for three to five families for one week, every three months on a rotating schedule. Since the official opening of the Network on May 18, 1997, St. Joseph’s has served as a host site. Our parish volunteers have provided lodging, meals and companionship to over 126 homeless families. In this unique way to live the Gospel message, the volunteers feel that the rewards of their involvement far exceed their efforts.

To volunteer, contact the IHN Office at 732-736-1550.

If you are a family in need of housing, please contact Interfaith Hospitality Network at 732-736-1550.