named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Food and Shelter Services
Provides food and shelter to individuals in need in the Newark area as part of GRM's core mission.
Guidance and Support Services
Offers counseling and guidance to men and women seeking stability and long-term support.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operating emergency shelter and meal services for individuals experiencing homelessnessProvides emergency shelter, hot nutritious meals, clothing, and basic necessities to individuals experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty in Newark and Northern New Jersey. Operates the only shelter in Newark accessible to individuals without ID or government assistance.
- Partnering with The Bowery Mission to expand regional servicesCollaborates with The Bowery Mission since 2016 to expand services for individuals experiencing homelessness across the Newark and New York City metro areas, enhancing regional capacity to combat homelessness and poverty.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Conducting street outreach and resource referrals in NewarkProvides weekly outreach at Peter Francisco Park in Newark, distributing soup, bread, beverages, socks, hygiene kits, and offering prayer and one-on-one referrals to social services and support resources.
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Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
- Delivering comprehensive residential recovery and life skills programsOperates a residential program for men experiencing homelessness that includes addiction recovery, clinical and spiritual counseling, life skills training, job training, financial counseling, and job and housing placement. Includes a computerized learning center established in 1991 to build digital literacy among residents.
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Comprehensive Adoption Services 1 activity
- Operating an adoption ministry for vulnerable mothersRuns an adoption ministry established in 1962 that supports mothers in finding loving homes for children they are unable to care for.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Collecting client and operational data to support service deliveryCollects personal and sensitive information—including housing status, criminal background, education, employment history, race, national origin, medical and mental health history, insurance details, and substance abuse history—from clients, donors, guests, and volunteers to support service provision and program operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$382K
Contributions & grants$195K51%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-4K-1%
Other revenue$191K
expenses
Total expenses$200K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$69K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.55M
Cash$924K
Investments$96K
Liabilities$361K
Net assets$3.19M
Liquid reserves61.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -23.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| James Winans | President/CEO | 3 | $312K |
| Laurie-Anne Bentley | Chief Development Officer (part year) | 4 | $215K |
| Cheryl Mitchell | Chief Program Officer | 5 | $192K |
| Karen Gaines | Chief Financial Officer | 5 | $36K |
board members · 2
- Addison Hardy — Director
- Bryan Cho — Director
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Apostles House Partner — Refers individuals to Apostles House for food pantry services by referral only.
- Better Life Engagement Center Partner — Refers individuals to services at the Better Life Engagement Center located at 101 14th Avenue in Newark.
- Bridges Outreach, Inc. Partner — Partners to provide identification assistance and shower access through Project Connect at 35 Halsey Street in Newark.
- Missionaries of Charity Partner — Refers individuals to Missionaries of Charity at 60 Jay Street for daily meals except Thursday.
- New Hope Baptist Church — Food and Clothing Ministry Partner — Refers individuals to New Hope Baptist Church for grab-and-go meals Monday through Friday.
- New York City Relief Partner — Collaborates on weekly outreach at Newark Penn Station, providing food, hygiene items, and referrals.
- New York City Rescue Mission Partner — Partnered with Goodwill Rescue Mission and The Bowery Mission to jointly combat homelessness.
- Newark Emergency Services for Families Partner — Collaborates to offer haircuts and shower services at 982 Broad Street in Newark.
- North Jersey Community Research Initiative Partner — Partners to provide access to food pantry, laundry, showers, soup kitchen, and drop-in center services in Newark.
- St. James Social Service Corporation Partner — Partners to provide food pantry and soup kitchen services in Newark.
- St. John’s Soup Kitchen Partner — Refers individuals to St. John’s Soup Kitchen for breakfast and lunch services in Newark.
- The Bowery Mission Partner — Collaborates to expand residential recovery programs and continuum of care for people experiencing homelessness in the Newark and New York City metro areas.
- The Bowery Mission Partner — Collaborates with Goodwill Rescue Mission to provide comprehensive resources to individuals experiencing homelessness in New Jersey and New York.
- The Bowery Mission Partner — Collaborates with The Bowery Mission by offering its life-transformation programs to men and women seeking recovery.
- The Bowery Mission Partner — Partner organization providing life-transforming services to GRM guests during suspension of direct services.
- The Bowery Mission Partner — Partner organization with which Goodwill Rescue Mission joined forces in 2016 to combat homelessness and poverty in the Newark and New York City metro areas.
- The Bowery Mission Partner — Partnered with Goodwill Rescue Mission and New York City Rescue Mission to reimagine the fight against poverty and homelessness.
- United Community Corporation — Champion House Partner — Refers individuals to Champion House for food pantry services.
- YMCA of Newark and Vicinity Partner — Refers individuals to the YMCA for room rentals at 600 Broad Street in Newark.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Based Long-Term Recovery Pathwaymethodology: faith-based_recoveryBy offering immediate relief alongside structured faith-based residential programs, we enable sustained personal transformation and reintegration, because spiritual renewal combined with practical support addresses root causes of homelessness and builds lasting stability.
- Radical Hospitality and Integrated Basic Needsmethodology: radical_hospitalityBy providing unconditional access to hot meals, shelter, and compassionate human connection—without documentation or barriers—we disrupt cycles of hopelessness and initiate healing, because feeling seen and valued is foundational to engagement and recovery.
- Work-Based Rehabilitation Modelmethodology: work_based_rehabilitationBy engaging individuals in meaningful work experiences, we help restructure daily habits, rebuild self-worth, and foster responsibility, because productive labor is a proven pathway to personal dignity and long-term recovery from homelessness.