Eva’s Village

Eva’s Village in Paterson provides food assistance, housing, recovery services, mental health care, and workforce support for people facing homelessness, substance use disorders, unemployment, and other challenges. Its Community Kitchen provides meals while connecting guests with services that support health, stability, and independence.

Housing programs include emergency shelters for men and women, temporary housing, permanent affordable apartments, and supportive services such as case management, counseling, and connections to recovery and job-training programs. Eva’s Village also offers halfway houses for men and women, Hope Residence for mothers with children, an Opioid Overdose Recovery Program, outpatient substance use disorder treatment, and outpatient mental health services.

Workforce development includes a culinary school established in 2013 that provides career training and ServeSafe certification. Visit the official programs page to confirm current details. New Jersey residents can also review NHREA’s homeless assistance resources and federal assistance resources.