Essex County Country Club

East Orange Homeless Shelter Isaiah House to Host "Night at the Net" Fundraiser on August 25

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

MAPLEWOOD, N.J., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The social services nonprofit organization Isaiah House announced today that it will hold a summer social fundraiser from 4:30–8 p.m. on Thursday, August 25 at the Essex County Country Club in West Orange. The "Night at the Net" event will invite tennis and non-tennis players to come together for a late afternoon and early evening conversation, a round-robin tournament, artisanal cocktails and dinner. Proceeds raised will support Isaiah House, East Orange's only homeless shelter, but one that services those in need throughout Essex County—especially women and children. Unlike other agencies and shelters, Isaiah House works diligently to ensure that the family unit remains in tack.

Key Points: 
  • Proceeds raised will support Isaiah House, East Orange's only homeless shelter, but one that services those in need throughout Essex Countyespecially women and children.
  • Unlike other agencies and shelters, Isaiah House works diligently to ensure that the family unit remains in tack.
  • "Isaiah House has faithfully served East Orange and the Greater Newark community for almost 35 years," said Zammeah Bivins-Gibson, executive director of Isaiah House.
  • In 2021, Isaiah House provided shelter to 188 individuals, 55% of whom were under the age of 18.