How we change lives

We connect compassionate, giving families with families in need. We focus on unhoused families; providing essential services and programming to support their journey to self sufficiency.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Christie Rutherford, Extra Mile Award Winner

The Extra Mile Award highlights the achievements and efforts of volunteers within the non-profit sector serving the Paterson community.

Help wanted with fundraising and other roles

JOIN OR LEAD A COMMITTEE

We need your unique talents to help us grow. High priority roles include fundraising, grant writing, webmaster, and small group leaders.

Furniture donation

WAYS TO GIVE

Your support impacts families living just a few miles away. We gratefully accept food, furniture, cars, money, and more.

Community impact

11,119 people fed in 2024 (+78%)

250 Thankgsiving dinners donated + distributed

340+ backpacks filled with school supplies distributed

497 volunteers, 2436 hours served

We are families connecting families in an effort to improve the lives of those in need. Our goal is to provide clothing, housewares, furniture, food and necessities to local families in Bergen and Passaic County (New Jersey) homeless shelters and those who have recently moved to more permanent housing. Additionally, we host holiday activities where everyone can celebrate together and start to create lasting bonds between families, volunteers and donors. Families for Families is a 501c3 charity.