ABOUT
US
Fast Facts:
1. Our standards revolve around remaining CONNECTED to resources, ENGAGING youth alnd families while maintaining support that will EMPOWER our community through SERVICE.
2. Founded in 2002, Jefferson Park Ministries, Inc. (JPM),is a 501(c) (3) tax exempt, faith-based community organizationin Elizabeth, New Jersey.
3. JPM provides a range of culturally-competent services for the Haitian community, as well as services for other at-risk minority populations, Haitian, Latinos and African Americans.
Our clients are primarily of limited language proficiency, live in or below the poverty level, and are marginally employed, unemployed or at risk for unemployment. Over the years, our agency has enabled vulnerable Haitian immigrants and others with limited literacy in different areas to navigate through the social service system by reducing language and cultural barriers through the education of the broader community about cultural sensitivity and diversity.
More than 800 clients have and continue to benefit from JPM’s programs including support coordination, youth services, immigration services, food pantry, foster grandparent program and the family success center.
MISSION.
MOTTO.
PURPOSE.
VISION.
Serve immigrant families and youth by implementing services and programs that address the needs and improves lives by promoting empowerment and the ability to manage day to day activities.
Do unto others as you would like others
to do unto you - Matthew 7: 12
Become the primary source providing services to the Haitian community and the community at large within the city of Elizabeth and the State of New Jersey. We want to be the heart, the hands, and the voice of those who cannot help themselves.
To become the community’s primary resource for programs and services that contribute to individual and family stability, as well as development among Haitian and other immigrant groups.
PARTNERS.
JPM Inc partners with several organizations to help facilitate our purpose and vision of serving the Haitian, immigrant, and families in need around Elizabeth and the State of New Jersey.
