Our Place

We provide a newly renovated building with private bedrooms on each of the three floors. Each family is responsible for their own meals in a realistic, home-like environment; a communal kitchen is equipped in an electric stove and oven, microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster, dishes, utensils, pots, and pans.

Each room is furnished in a homey, cozy style; has its own cable TV and refrigerator. There is a fenced-in playground for younger children to enjoy.

The house is located close to public transportation, shopping, schools, parks, and a public library.

About Us

The idea to open a shelter that would be more like a home, was born in 2003: temporary but cozy, with a caring, loving atmosphere that would help mothers and children to feel more hopeful in their stressful situation. 
The beginning was very challenging; if it wasn't for the support and generosity of our relatives and friends, we wouldn't be where we are today.

We opened the doors in February 2010 and we've been serving the homeless families ever since.

Lilianna Giedrys
(Founder)

Board of Trustees

Lilianna A.Giedrys - Founder and President
Italia Commisso-Weinand (Honorary)
Jennifer Mastrangelo
Lucy Orzechowski
Maureen O'Brien

Administrative Staff

Lilianna A.Giedrys - Executive Director
Peter Urbanek - Activities Coordinator

Volunteers

Jennifer and Marc Mastrangelo

Maureen O'Brien

Jeff Hull

Fin and Natalia Lopez

Jen Buckley

Morgan and Jackie Burklow

Ben and Diana Burklow

Ron and Laurie Aiosa

Jill and Michael Egbert

Judy and Bob Nixon

Janet Famoso

Donna and Stuart Aust

Sal Dolfi

Corey Davies

Evan Gallipoli

Leonor DeAlmeida

Jessica and Dan McGrady

Michael and Tracy Thibodeau

Lynn Drazin

Thomas Family

Ken Seiter

A1Everlast

Kangaroo Electrical Contractors

Ladies' Guild at OLM

The Chapel  

Emergence Ministries

Powerhouse Church in Clifton

Calvary Temple in Wayne
Montclair State University - Music Department
Montclair High School students

Annette, Sandra, Ricardo - our tutors

We thank you very much for your time and effort !!!