Program areas at Oasis A Haven for Women and Children
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 (5,000 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 1,200 turkeys at thanksgiving and 5,000 toys at christmas. The organization has experienced A spike in demand for basic services.
Oasis provides adult educational opportunities to over 500 Women annually. Students enroll in year-long courses in english as A second language (esl), ged preparation, citizenship and computers. Oasis employs A job specialist to assist Women in entering the workforce. Free supervised childcare is provided for Children up to age 5 to ensure that students can focus on their education.
Over 800 Children and teens benefit from Oasis youth development programs during the academic year as part of michael wagner after school academy, full-service community school programs at ps2 and ps16, the teen boys and girls' programs, and the rise and shine saturday program. During the summer, 170 Children participate in carl's kids summer camp while 10 paterson teens partake in the Oasis "first jobs" program as camp counselors. All of our youth programs provide A safe Haven from tough paterson streets while promoting learning, encouraging respect, and furthering life skills development.
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 91,000 meals last year, both to clients receiving other services as well as members of the greater paterson community.