Homefirst: Interfaith Housing & Family Services

Community of Caring

Homefirst is driven by a basic belief: first you need a home. Our Community of Caring exists to end homelessness in Union County. We provide temporary shelter, transitional and permanent housing to individuals and families. Homefirst residents receive the support and services they need for life-long success.

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Everything you need to know for your first or 80th host week

Facts on the Homefirst Community

20 years of service
3400+ people served including over
1700 children
Year-round temporary shelter in 27 congregations
34 housing units, home to 78 men, women and children
Five new housing units this year

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Call for Community Partners

Homefirst is currently undertaking several new projects and is seeking corporate or private partners. Projects include:

Renovation of Three Family Home
Matching Funds for Housing Acquisition and Rehab
High School Scholarships
Children's Summer Camp Scholarships
Teen Health and Nutrition Program

Homefirst Profiles

Volunteer Profile: Cora Berke
“ My husband is a teacher at Cranford High School and Homefirst was selected as the charity for a student project... I was so impressed that I decided to volunteer.” > More...

Resident Profile: William Franklin Jr.
“ Homefirst has had a big impact on my life. It is very good. I don't have to worry, my health has improved." > More...

Clergy Profile: Rev. Ed Carll
“When I became the Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church, Westfield the church community had been committed to Homefirst for many years.” > More...