2026 marks 35 years that HomeFront has stood alongside families as they move from crisis to stability. Thank you for standing with us.
Why 35
In 1991, HomeFront began around a kitchen table—neighbors coming together with a shared belief that no family should face homelessness alone. Thirty-five years later, that same spirit continues to fuel our work.
We’ve grown with—and because of—our community. Families have trusted us to listen and learn; and caring community members have given their time, talents, and resources to ensure families have the help they need today and hope for a better tomorrow.
Over the years, we’ve grown with intention—now offering 35 integrated programs and services and reaching thousands of individuals each year through housing, basic necessities, tools for self-sufficiency, personal wellness, and support for children.
As we embark on our 35th year together, we envision a community where New Jersey families not only stabilize, but reach a brighter, thriving future.
Why there's more work to do
After a period of seeing homelessness improve in our community, new or worsened challenges have arisen for families in the last few years: skyrocketing costs and stagnating wages; not enough affordable homes; ongoing barriers to childcare, transportation, and medical care. Too many families are living too close to the edge, with no wiggle room in their budget for anything to go wrong. Illness, an unexpected bill, or cut work hours can mean crisis. Every day, families are faced with impossible choices between food, rent, and other essentials. Homelessness has risen again in our community.
But you and us both know that it doesn't have to be this way. Thanks to our caring community's support, we're focusing even deeper on preventing the pain of homelessness in the first place—and remaining committed to providing wraparound support and care when it does.
We can prevent homelessness by intervening earlier. By providing food and other essentials that give families room in their budget. By helping a parent with rent before their home is at risk when illness or an unexpected expense threatens their stability. By working with our partner, Homes by TLC, to develop more affordable housing. You are part of the solution...
35 Ways You Can Help HomeFront Families
Whether you give your time, your voice, or your resources, every action helps families move from crisis to stability—and toward a brighter future.
We invite you to choose at least one way to support HomeFront in each category below. If you do, let us know—we’ll celebrate your generosity on social media this December.
Questions? Contact our team at GetInvolved@HomeFrontNJ.org or 609-989-9417 x112.
Give & Fundraise
1. Make a one-time gift to support HomeFront’s essential work.
2. Donate $35/month to provide steady, year-round support for families.
3. Ask your employer about matching gifts to amplify your impact.
4. Host a fundraiser for a birthday, milestone, or in memory of a loved one.
5. Explore a naming opportunity by supporting a program, space, or initiative aligned with your values
Volunteer & Serve
6. Attend a volunteer orientation to learn how to get involved.
7. Support behind-the-scenes needs like mailings, data entry, or admin projects.
8. Collect seasonal essentials such as coats, winter gear, or summer items.
9. Bring a small group to volunteer together through a HomeFront-coordinated activity.
10. Partner with HomeFront to create a customized volunteer experience for your organization.
11. Host a hands-on service gathering to assemble kits or school supplies for families.
12. Help with event preparation, logistics, or day-of support.
13. Share your professional or creative skills—such as teaching, mentoring, organizing, or photography.
Support Families Directly
14. Take part in a seasonal drive: Spring Diaper Challenge, Back-to-School Drive, Thanksgiving Drive, or Holiday Wishes
Drive.
15. Donate grocery gift cards to help families stretch their food budgets during times of transition.
16. Host a birthday celebration at the Family Campus.
17. Support Camp Mercer with summer supplies, meals, or activities.
18. Donate household essentials to help families move into stable housing.
19. Assemble care kits for families and individuals in crisis.
20. Purchase items from HomeFront’s Amazon Wish List to meet urgent needs.
Join Events & Awareness Efforts
21. Participate in HomeFront’s Halloween 5K & One Mile
Walk— run, walk, or form a team.
22. Help promote a HomeFront event by sharing invitations within your network.
23. Participate in Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (11/15–11/21).
24. Invite HomeFront to speak at your school, workplace, or organization.
Advocate, Share, & Stay Connected
28. Follow HomeFront on social media and engage with our posts.
29. Share HomeFront’s mission with friends, family, or colleagues.
30. Sign up to receive HomeFront updates and stories.
31. Invite someone new to volunteer or attend an event.
Grow Your Impact
32. Introduce HomeFront to a potential partner, donor, or sponsor.
33. Host a small gathering to introduce friends or colleagues to HomeFront’s mission.
34. Sponsor a HomeFront program, space, or initiative.
35. Create a lasting legacy through your will or estate plans and become a member of HomeFront’s Kitchen Table.
Questions? Contact our team at GetInvolved@HomeFrontNJ.org or 609-989-9417 x112.