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Isaiah House

Providing shelter, nourishment, and support to Essex county's most vulnerable families and individuals since 1988.

Isaiah House has been a community fixture since 1988 and our mission is to reduce the prevalence of homelessness throughout Essex County and more specifically within the Oranges and Newark. As the brain child of an alliance between the Community Service Council of the Oranges and Maplewood (a division of United Way of Essex and West Hudson), the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills and the Concerned Clergy of East Orange, Isaiah House remains the only shelter in East Orange and provides temporary and permanent lodging, food, social and financial services, as well as comfort and hope for over 150 families per year. We are dedicated to those families and individuals who are considered “most fragile” – that is, those who have been devastated by unemployment, illness, drug addiction, teenage pregnancy, fires and crises. Isaiah House offers a variety of support services to family members, including life skills training, instructions in household and money management, job search assistance, tutoring, medical referrals, and on-site drug and alcohol support groups. One of our proudest accomplishments is that unlike other agencies and shelters, Isaiah House works diligently to ensure that the family unit remains in tack. That is, both a mom and dad, husband and wife, just mom or dad as heads of household or whatever the family make up, they can remain together with their children at Isaiah House rather than having to separate and stay in multiple places. Our unique approach is based on a firm belief that individual progress and development is enhanced and augmented by the assistance of loved ones. Barring the excruciating funding cuts, Isaiah House has a reputation for dignified and comprehensive servicing. Without financial assistance, we risk losing a community treasure that has been home to thousands and has changed many lives for the better. Our shelter programs serve: teenage girls/boys, disabled single women, women living with HIV/AIDS, mommy and me (border babies) and families in addition to an on-site day care for the residents and a food pantry for the community. Isaiah House also provides prevention funds to prevent homelessness, rental subsidies to people who are disabled, people living with HIV/AIDS and the high functioning mentally challenged. STATISTICS
In 2014.…
➢ The Isaiah House pantry served 11,617 people, 5808 were unduplicated
➢ Isaiah House housed 186 unduplicated families and individuals
➢ 108 of those individuals were unduplicated youth
➢ Average length of stay was 18-24 months
In 2015…..
➢ The Isaiah House pantry has served 9,751 people, 4,343 were unduplicated
➢ Isaiah House housed 179 unduplicated families and individuals
➢ 104 of those individuals were unduplicated youth
➢ Average length of stay was 18-24 months

12/08/2025

This holiday season, help us continue the life-saving work of our HEAL program, which supports women recovering from opioid addiction.

Your donation can change someone’s story. 🌼

12/02/2025

December is here — the final month of the year, and a time when many families need support the most. ❤️ Just $300 feeds a family for an entire month. Your generous year-end gift can bring warmth, comfort, and nourishment to a family in need.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our community—those we serve and those who support our mission.

Thank you for standing with Isaiah House since 1988. 💛

11/25/2025

Giving Tuesday is just ONE week away! 💙

For 37 years, Isaiah House has been a lifeline for our neighbors experiencing homelessness in Essex County. But today, cuts to critical programs like Medicare, HOPWA, CDBG, HUD, and SNAP are threatening the safety nets so many rely on.

This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking our community to stand with us.

✨ Can we count on you to support Isaiah House by becoming a monthly donor?
A recurring gift of just $10/month provides stability, shelter, warm meals, and hope for families and individuals who need us most.

Your steady support helps us continue to show up — no matter what challenges arise.

❤️ Join our community of monthly givers today:
👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-isaiah-house-this-giving-tuesday

Together, we can ensure Isaiah House remains a place of refuge, dignity, and opportunity for years to come.

Support Isaiah House this Giving Tuesday!Join us in offering families the stability they deserve. By contributing today, you help provide shelter and a hopeful path forward. Every gift ensures that vulnerable families have access to safe housing and essential resources.Embrace the spirit of Giving T...

11/24/2025

More than 12,500 individuals relied on our food pantry last year. With Thanksgiving around the corner, the need in our community feels even more urgent.

Your donation can help bring comfort and nourishment to families this holiday season.

11/21/2025

We are so grateful for all of our generous donors who support Isaiah House every day. Thank you for always showing up for our families and programs! 💛

Recently, we received a donation of a suitcase, and inside we found a tablet. We’re not sure who it belongs to, but we want to make sure we identify its owner.

If you donated this suitcase and are missing your tablet, please contact us — we have it here at Isaiah House.

11/12/2025

🙏 A big thank-you to our new friends Erik and Reilly from the First Presbyterian Church of Verona for stopping by Isaiah House today! We’re so grateful for your generous donation and for taking the time to tour our facilities and learn more about our mission. 💛

It was wonderful to connect and share the work we’re doing together to serve our community!

11/04/2025

This Election Day, we’re feeling inspired! 🗳️

A huge thank-you to the Transformative Justice Coalition’s Good Trouble Bus Tour for stopping by Isaiah House last week—bringing incredible energy, information, and encouragement to get out and vote! 💪✨ From free t-shirts and buttons to music and positivity, you reminded our community that every voice matters.

We’re also deeply grateful to East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green for joining us and treating our agency to a delicious lunch from Ryan Better Taste Seafood Truck—thank you for your continued support! 🍴

And today, we’re proud to see that inspiration in action—one of our program managers accompanied a client to vote, both proudly wearing the shirts provided by the Coalition. ❤️

10/30/2025

Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry. 🍎 Last year, 12,500 people came to our pantry for support—and the demand keeps rising. Your donation can help fill plates and bring hope.

💛 Give today at www.isaiahhouse.org.

Address

238 North Munn Avenue
East Orange, NJ
07017

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+19736785882

Website

http://isaiahhouse.org/

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