The goal of this project is to address GAP in basic needs assistance for victims of crime in northern new jersey, particularly those affected by domestic violence from muslim, arab, hispanic/latinx…

This $199,998 federal Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (CFDA 16.582 - Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants) to Wafa House Inc. will provide a range of support services to victims of crime, particularly those affected by domestic violence, in the Muslim, Arab, Hispanic/Latinx, and South Asian immigrant communities of Northern New Jersey. The grant funding will enable Wafa House Inc. to deliver emergency shelter, rental assistance, food support, utility assistance, transportation, childcare, and job readiness programs to address gaps in basic needs assistance for this underserved population. This two-year project, running from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, aims to comprehensively assist and stabilize victims of crime through a targeted, community-based approach.

The goal of this project is to address GAP in basic needs assistance for victims of crime in northern new jersey, particularly those affected by domestic violence from muslim, arab, hispanic/latinx & south asian immigrant communities.with this funding, wafa house, INC., will provide assistance for victims of crime in northern new jersey, particularly those affected by domestic violence. The target populations are from muslim, arab, hispanic/latinx, and south asian immigrant communities. Servies will include emergency shelter and rental support to prevent homelessness, food to address hunger, utility support to prevent shut-offs, transportation to access social services, childcare support, diaper provision, and job readiness programs.