THE MERCY HOUSE TO CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY WITH FREE GIFT GIVEAWAY TO DADS IN NEED

What:   The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House will celebrate the fathers and families it serves by distributing about 200 bags filled with men’s grooming products, T-shirts, protein drinks, and other items during its first Father’s Day Gift Giveaway at its locations in Elizabeth, Jersey City, and Newark.

Why:     The Father’s Day Gift Giveaway is a way for The Mercy House to honor and recognize fathers’ essential roles in families and the community. This initiative reflects The Mercy House’s commitment to family values and appreciation for a father’s love and sacrifices, fostering family unity, and community support in accordance with Catholic teachings.

When:  Media are invited to cover the Newark giveaway on Friday, June 14, at 11 a.m.

Where: The Mercy House, 620 Clinton Avenue, Newark, N.J. 07108

Who: Cheryl A. Riley, director of The Mercy House, will lead a team of dedicated staff and volunteers to welcome fathers, distribute gift bags, and spread Father’s Day cheer.

The Mercy House regularly provides nonperishable food, clothing, baby supplies, furniture, and help finding work and housing for anyone in need. It has locations in Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. For more information, visit www.rcan.org/mercy-house. 

About the Archdiocese of Newark 

The Archdiocese of Newark serves 1.3 million Catholics throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. It includes 212 parishes, 73 Catholic schools, and many missions and ministries. Hundreds of Masses are celebrated in more than a dozen languages each week. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., the sixth archbishop of Newark, leads the Archdiocese with four auxiliary bishops. Together, they serve the northern New Jersey community through faith, education, and social services. For more information, visit www.rcan.org.