The Oasis Haven For Women & Children Inc

Programs providing social services to women and children living in poverty. The goal of the social services provided is to feed, clothe, and mentor women and children to help them achieve their fullest potential. These services include food bags from our pantry (7,475 annually), diapers and other baby needs, clothing, furniture, social service screenings and support on topics including domestic violence, substance abuse, and women's health. Additionally, oasis distributes 1,400 turkeys at thanksgiving and 5,000 toys at christmas. The organization has experienced a spike in demand for basic services.

Oasis provides adult education opportunities to over 750 women annually. Students enroll in courses designed to prepare women for the workforce and help their children and families. Oasis employs a job specialist to assist women in entering the workforce. Free supervised childcare is provided for children 3 mos to 5 years old to ensure that students can focus on learning.

Meal program for women and children living in poverty. Oasis serves those fighting poverty by offering daily breakfast and lunch in our soup kitchen. Oasis served 85,894 meals last year, both to clients receiving other services as well as members of the greater paterson community.