The Love of Neighbor Project (LONP) is a faith-driven nonprofit rooted in the Catholic tradition, dedicated to living out the Gospel through service, mercy, and restoration. Inspired by Matthew 25, we are committed to feeding the hungry, welcoming the forgotten, and walking with those rebuilding their lives after incarceration, addiction, or hardship.

Now operating independently, LONP continues to serve the Newark community through our Bread From Heaven food exchange, the upcoming C3 Café—a sober-living café offering employment, mentorship, and community—and our First Annual Clergy Appreciation Banquet Gala, taking place on September 28. We are also proud to launch our First Annual Mercy on the Green Golf Classic, a day of fellowship and fundraising in support of families across Newark. Coming 2026.

We serve with mercy, restore with dignity, and remain rooted in Christ.

OUR STORY

The Love of Neighbor Project was born from the vision of a beloved priest, whose deep faith and compassion inspired a movement to serve Newark’s most vulnerable. Rooted in the Gospel’s call to love one another, he believed that true faith is expressed through action—by meeting people where they are and addressing their needs with dignity and care.

With his leadership, we set out to create a space where love becomes tangible: feeding the hungry, clothing those in need, and supporting individuals as they rebuild their lives. This project is a testament to the belief that when we care for our neighbors, we bring hope and healing to our entire community.

Love of Neighbor Project

The Law of Christ is Love.

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Jubilee Family Festival 2025