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2026 Community Harvest Microgrant
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey (ECS-NJ) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Community Harvest Microgrant to help support the continued growth of congregational feeding ministries. Grant applications are open now through April 24. Please see below for grant guidelines.
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NEWS | Rev. Tammy Appointed Administrative Director
We are thrilled to welcome the Reverend Tammy Young as the new Administrative Director of ECS-NJ. Rev. Young joins us following the dedicated leadership of Father David Snyder, who served as Interim Director, and Deacon Trisha Thorne, Former Executive Director, before him.
Spring 2025 Newsletter | In the Community: Advocacy
In this issue, you’ll read how members of our ECS-NJ Advisory Council are helping migrants protect their rights with Red Cards, a vital resource from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. You’ll also get a glimpse into the growing impact of the St. John Community Garden, where fresh food and fellowship are taking root. Each story reflects how, together, we’re building communities of care, dignity, and hope.
2025 ECS-NJ Grant Information Session
March 18, 2025, this session will provide valuable details about the 2025 grant-making process, including key deadlines for submitting required documents.
Winter 2025 Newsletter | Thank You For Your Generosity!
In this issue, we highlight how our support—and the unwavering generosity of the community—helped St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Clarksboro, NJ, transform their vision of a community pantry into a thriving reality.
Newsletter | A Community Serving the Community: St. Peter’s Community Pantry
In this issue, we highlight how our support—and the unwavering generosity of the community—helped St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Clarksboro, NJ, transform their vision of a community pantry into a thriving reality.
Newsletter | Strengthening Our Faithful Service Together
We have been prayerfully working to enhance your experience with ECS-NJ. As we reflect on the past few months, it has become clear that while we have been blessed to do good works in the communities we serve, there is always more we can do to engage and uplift faithful readers like you.


