Community Resource

Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program

(732) 431-2600
Freehold

Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program

We assist, empower, and educate individuals who are homeless in securing housing and other benefits that will ultimately ensure their ability to live independently with self-determination. We simultaneously advocate for these individuals and teach them to self-advocate when confronted by the various institutions, agencies, and other facets of society that may jeopardize their survival and success. We are dedicated to fulfilling this mission without judgment or intolerance while showing genuine respect and empathy for each individual.

Shelter in the Winter Months
Our winter hospitality program takes place at Freehold Clergy Association member congregations and operates each year when the temperatures drop. The program is run almost entirely by volunteers who screen clients, cook and serve meals, and sleep over at some of your houses of worship while the men are there. Up to a dozen homeless men are hosted each night, from December 1st through March 31st.

Advocacy From Our Office for Men, Women & Families
Hundreds of people come into our office each month for help with housing, obtaining identification so they’re eligible for benefits, assistance with medical and mental health issues, and just to escape the harsh winter temperatures or the extreme heat of the summer. When they come into our office, they can speak with our licensed social worker or with a volunteer, they can have a snack or a bottle of water, they can use the bathroom, and they can use the phones and computers that we provide.

Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Seniors
Community Services
Basic Needs / Assistance
Community
Payment Types
  • Free

Last Updated: 06/18/26