Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)
Fast Facts
There are over 120 Interfaith Hospitality Networks in the US (www.familypromise.org)
IHN of Burlington County is the only shelter in New Jersey’s largest county for families with employment income.
From June, 1998 to December, 2005, IHN of Burlington County, NJ has served:
- 155 families
- 204 adults
- 332 children under the age of 18
Over 50% of IHN families move to permanent or transitional housing on exit from the program.
The per diem cost of the program is approximately $22 to provide both day and night shelter, three meals a day, showers and toiletries, use of laundry facility, telephone, and case management services. No fee is ever charged to a guest or referring agency.
IHN collects and provides its guests with diapers, car seats, clothing, furniture, small appliances, etc. Former IHN families are eligible for holiday help (Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gifts), thanks to generous individual and corporate donors.
IHN receives over 300 unduplicated calls each year from families seeking shelter.
IHN takes referrals from a large variety of sources: the Division of Youth and Family Services, the county Board of Social Services, Burlington County Community Action Program, Emergency Services of Catholic Charities, Contact, etc.
More information and a list of the participating churches is available in the IHN Brochure.