Newark Emergency Services for Families To Recognize World Homeless Day on Oct. 10
As part of NESF’s 6th annual day of service in recognition of World Homeless Day, the nonprofit organization will partner with Mayor Ras J. Baraka and the City of Newark and local community-based agencies, businesses, shelters, and local providers to offer food, mental health support, substance abuse treatment, housing assistance, job placement resources, and direct services. The free community fair also will offer other services including health screenings, HIV testing, clothing, free haircuts, and care packages.
World Homeless Day
When: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Where: Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ
The mission of NESF is to provide support for families and individuals in crisis. For 47 years, NESF has been serving individuals and families with emergency food, clothing shelter, utilities, rent, and other supportive resources for their basic necessities.
With around 150 million homeless souls globally, the urgency could not be greater. According to the New Jersey Department of Housing and Urban Development, homelessness in the state is on the rise and more than 10,000 people are chronically homeless today.
Since its inception during the Coronavirus Crisis in 2020, our NESF Day of Service in Recognition of World Homeless day has been co-sponsored and supported by our then Newark Council President, and now Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (D_NJ). "Our World Homeless Day aims to provide resources to residents without addresses and the disenfranchised members of the Newark community,” said Amina Bey, Executive Director of NESF. It is our mission to help those in need and continue as a catalyst for change. Every year we get bigger and better. At our first annual event in 2020, we host 23 organizations and served 312 residents. In 2024, we hosted 57 organizations from all over the State of New Jersey, and served over 1,000 residents. We strive to make a significant impact every day.”
Adenah Bayoh, Newark restaurateur, developer, and a donor to NESF’s World Homeless Day event stated, "World Homeless Day is a powerful reminder that housing is not a privilege; it is a fundamental human right. Far too many families and individuals in our communities are living without the security and dignity that a home provides. This underscores my unwavering commitment to creating affordable housing that restores hope, builds stability, and opens doors to opportunity. On this day, and every day, we must work together to ensure that no one is left without a place to call home."
World Homeless Day is observed annually on October 10 to raise awareness about homelessness and encourage local action to address the needs of homeless individuals. World Homeless Day aims to highlight the issues surrounding homelessness, promote community involvement, and advocate for policies that can help prevent and end homelessness. It serves as a platform for organizations and individuals to come together to discuss solutions and share their efforts in alleviating the suffering of those experiencing homelessness. The first World Homeless Day was celebrated on October 10, 2010, following discussions among activists and organizations working to combat homelessness. Since then, it has been recognized in over 100 countries and has become a significant day for raising awareness and mobilizing action against homelessness.
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ABOUT NEWARK EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES
Newark Emergency Services for Families, Inc. (NESF) provides programs and services to residents throughout Essex County. We provide support to our families and individuals in the community through many of our programs and services at NESF. Programs and services dual Homeless Drop-in Center, Emergency Housing Assistance, SAIF program, Re-Entry and off-site location Weequahic Family Success Center (WFSC). With our Intensive Case management and our referral network we are able to assist families and individuals who face multiple barriers to achieve self-sufficiency by providing them with the resources to maintain stable housing and income.
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