Family Promise of Essex County

06/15/2026

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 8, 2026! Harvesting Hope, Family Promise of Essex County's signature annual fundraising gala, will take place at the stunningly renovated Albion Summit.

Join us for an inspiring evening of community and impact as we come together to support local families facing homelessness and housing instability. More details, sponsorship opportunities, and ticket information will be announced in the coming months.

06/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to montclairbrew last night for Community Wednesday in support of FPE!

It was great to see longtime supporters, Board Members, Volunteers and some new friends in attendance.

Thank you again to Montclair Brewery for allowing DPE to be this month’s Community Wednesday partner and donate a portion of last night’s sales to support our mission!

Local business and nonprofit partnerships are everything!

06/10/2026

TONIGHT!

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

06/09/2026

TOMORROW! 🍻

Join us at Montclair Brewery for a Community Wednesdays event on Wednesday, June 10 from 6:00–8:00 PM

It will be an evening of conversation, connection, and community impact. A portion of all taproom sales throughout the day will benefit FPE and help support local families experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

Whether you stop by for a quick drink or stay for the evening, your participation helps strengthen our community while supporting an important cause.

Please help spread the word and we hope to see you there!

06/08/2026

Great coverage from The Village Green !! Thank you again to South Mountain YMCA, NJ for this wonderful recognition!

Memorial Day tradition in Maplewood supports YMCA financial assistance and nonprofit partners

06/05/2026

Join us for a Community Wednesday at Montclair Brewery!! 🍻

Community Wednesdays is a select Wednesday where we highlight one local non-profit, and where a portion of proceeds will be donated to.

06/03/2026

One Week from Tonight!

Join us at Montclair Brewery for a Community Wednesdays event on Wednesday, June 10 from 6:00–8:00 PM

It will be an evening of conversation, connection, and community impact. A portion of all taproom sales throughout the day will benefit FPE and help support local families experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

Whether you stop by for a quick drink or stay for the evening, your participation helps strengthen our community while supporting an important cause.

Please help spread the word and we hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

FPE Executive Director, Tia Aery, moderated a panel of tenant advocates at the Montclair Library's New Jersey Tenants Rights discussion on Sunday, May 31st.

“Keys to Tenancy” is a multimedia, community-centered initiative designed to expand access to clear, reliable housing information for renters across New Jersey. Through tools like an animated Know Your Rights video, a dedicated resource hub, and multilingual materials, the project equips tenants with the knowledge they need to understand their rights and responsibilities.

Panelists included:
* Al-Tariq Witcher, Managing Director of External Affairs, Fair Share Housing Center
& William Scott, Housing Committee Chair, Montclair NAACP
* Ahava Felicidad, Head of Tenants Organization of Montclair, Rent Control Advocate,

05/27/2026

Two Weeks from Tonight!

Join us at Montclair Brewery for a Community Wednesdays event on Wednesday, June 10 from 6:00–8:00 PM

It will be an evening of conversation, connection, and community impact. A portion of all taproom sales throughout the day will benefit FPE and help support local families experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

Whether you stop by for a quick drink or stay for the evening, your participation helps strengthen our community while supporting an important cause.

Please help spread the word and we hope to see you there!

05/25/2026

A fun morning and an honor to receive the Ellie & Charlie Gianni Community Impact Grant from South Mountain YMCA, NJ !!

FPE was front and center at the Memorial Day Duck Race this morning to receive the recognition. Pictured here are FPE Exec Director, Tia Aery and Development Director, Angela Lewis, along with FPE Board Members, Lamont Swittenberg and Vicky May who are both Maplewood residents.

Thank you to James Goodger, YMCA District Executive Director and everyone at the for selecting FPE to receive the 2026 grant to support Essex County families at risk of homelessness.