Stories of Impact
These compelling stories from our grantees highlight the drive to meet essential human needs while passionately fighting against social and racial injustice.
Inaugural Class Graduates
with HVAC and Plumbing Certificates
In the spring of 2023, ECS-NJ proudly supported the San Andrés community in Camden with a grant that facilitated the creation of a specialized training course in plumbing and HVAC.
Empowering Recovery: St. Michael’s Path to a Self-Sustaining Community Bookstore
St. Michael’s in Trenton has elevated its ministry with The 12 Steps & More Bookstore for Mental & Spiritual Health. Our grant helped St. Michael’s built strong partnerships with over 17 community and governmental organizations, creating a solid foundation for lasting impact and meaningful change.
Projects Making a Difference: St. Peter’s-Clarksboro’s Community Food Pantry
This transformative work can be found in Clarksboro, where ECS-NJ is honored to support the remarkable efforts of St. Peter’s Community Food Pantry. In the reflection below, the Rev. David Snyder shares his firsthand experience of the profound impact this ministry is making not only on the lives of those it serves, but on the spiritual life of the parish itself.
ECS Grant Fuels Fresh Produce Initiative at St. James Bradley Beach Food Pantry
2022: St. James Bradley Beach food pantry has expanded its fresh produce offerings, thanks to a grant from Episcopal Community Services of New Jersey (ECS-NJ). This initiative is not only providing nutritious options for those in need but also fostering community connections through shared conversations and recipe exchanges.
St. John’s Plants Seeds of Hope in the Community
What began as a vision of parishioner Paul Chalifour is now becoming a reality: St. John’s Garden for the Community. This inspiring project serves two important purposes—providing fresh, healthy produce to local food ministries and bringing people together through shared work and fellowship in the garden.
Standing for Justice: All Saints (Lakewood) Offers Ministry of Sanctuary and Hope to Immigrant Communities
We are proud to support ministries such as All Saints Episcopal Church in Lakewood, whose Sanctuary Ministry embodies faith in action. All Saints continues to provide safety, compassion, and hope to immigrant families facing uncertainty and hardship. Their powerful witness reminds us that the Church’s call to love our neighbors extends beyond the walls of the sanctuary—into the very heart of community and justice.