Jefferson Park Ministries

What Jefferson Park Ministries does

Jefferson Park Ministries, Inc. (JPM) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, faith-based nonprofit founded in 2002 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and led by Executive Director Woody Philippe. The organization delivers a portfolio of community social services to immigrant and low-income populations in Union and (as of 2024) Essex Counties, New Jersey. Its primary constituents are Haitian immigrants, other Latino and African American immigrant families, low-income households, K-8 youth, and adults aged 55+, with services delivered in Haitian Kreyòl, Spanish, and English.

JPM's service lines include an After School Program and Summer Camp for K-8 youth, a Food Pantry and Diaper/Feminine Essentials distribution program (operated in partnership with Community Food Bank of NJ and the National Diaper Bank Network), the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, Support Coordination services for individuals with developmental disabilities (with a 24/7 emergency hotline), low-cost Immigration Services (JPMIS, Board of Immigration-approved under 8 CFR 1292.2-a since 2012), a clothing drive, and health education content distributed via blog and newsletter. Over its 20+ year history the organization has served more than 800 clients.

The business model is hybrid: services to clients are free or low-cost, while revenue is generated through charitable donations, low fees from immigration services, and government/foundation grants, including a documented $105,000 award from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development in July 2023. Technology infrastructure is intentionally lightweight - a Wix-hosted website, Office 365 online booking, Google Analytics, and Eventbrite - with no proprietary platform or AI/ML capability. Operations are supported by a small (1-10) staff and a network of partnerships with public libraries, the Village Family Success Center, GetCovered NJ, and federal/state programs.

Name

Jefferson Park Ministries

Legal name

Jefferson Park Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://jeffersonparks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jefferson Park Ministries is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit in Elizabeth, New Jersey, providing free and low-cost social services - including food assistance, youth programs, immigration help, and senior volunteer programs - to Haitian, Latino, and other immigrant and low-income families across Union and Essex Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Faith-based nonprofit
• Social services
• Immigration assistance
• Food pantry services
• Youth development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Elizabeth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support its programs and services.
2. Low-cost Immigration Services Fees: JPM Immigration Services provides low-cost assistance in immigration and naturalization proceedings, approved by the board of Immigration in 2012.
3. Government Grants and Partnerships: Operates programs such as AmeriCorps Senior Foster Grandparent Program and partners with government entities for community services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jefferson Park Ministries is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit that delivers free and low-cost social services to immigrant and low-income communities in Union and Essex Counties, New Jersey. Its core offerings include youth development programs (After School and Summer Camp), a food pantry with SNAP enrollment support, diaper and feminine hygiene distribution, an AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent volunteer program, low-cost immigration and naturalization services approved under 8 CFR 1292.2-a, and support coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Product overview

Jefferson Park Ministries operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering a portfolio of community programs rather than a unified software product. The core service offering spans youth development (After School Program K–8 and Summer Camp), food assistance (Food Pantry Services, SNAP enrollment support, Diaper and Feminine Essentials Program), senior volunteer engagement (AmeriCorps Seniors/Foster Grandparent Program), immigration legal assistance (JPMIS — approved 2012), support coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities, health education content, and community clothing drives. These programs are delivered directly to community members and are supported by staff roles including Care Coordinators and Program Managers. No software product, API, or technology platform is offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jefferson Park Ministries Immigration Services (JPMIS): Immigration services division providing low-cost assistance in all phases of immigration and naturalization proceedings, approved by the board of Immigration in 2012.
• Jefferson Park Ministries Food Pantry (JPMFP)

Products and services

• After School Program Youth program for K-8 students from low-income families providing homework assistance, social skills building, and positive educational experiences aimed at academic achievement and personal development.
• Summer Camp Educational and cultural development program for children operating during summer months, offering a safe, nurturing environment with healthy risk-taking opportunities.
• Food Pantry Services Free groceries, diapers, hygiene supplies, baby food, and clothing for low-income and struggling families, with SNAP food stamp application assistance. Operates every 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month from 1–5pm.
• AmeriCorps Seniors / Foster Grandparent Program Volunteer program for adults age 55 and older serving as role models, mentors, and caregivers to children with exceptional needs; activities include reading assistance, tutoring, and infant/child care support.
• Diaper and Feminine Essentials Program Monthly diaper and feminine hygiene product distribution for low-income families on a first-come, first-served basis every 3rd Thursday, in partnership with Moms Helping Moms and the National Diaper Bank Network.
• Immigration Services (JPMIS) Low-cost immigration and naturalization assistance approved by the board of Immigration in 2012 under 8 CFR 1292.2-a, providing recognized immigration assistance to reduce immigration scams and facilitate legal immigration processes.
• Support Coordination Services Assistance for individuals eligible for Division of Developmental Disabilities services, helping clients discover interests, learn new life skills, and connect to transportation, day programs, recreation, education, home care, and employment resources; operates 7 days a week with a 24-hour emergency hotline.
• Clothing Drive Program Donations-based clothing distribution program accepting and redistributing clothing items to community members in need.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 800 clients have and continue to benefit from JPM's programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPM works with CFBNJ to reach people in need across the state. CFBNJ helps JPM get healthy food to hungry men, women, and children in the communities through its food pantry. JPM is trained to connect its clients to SNAP benefits and provides online application assistance.
• GetCovered NJcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGetCovered NJ offers financial help to lower monthly premium costs for health insurance. 9 out of 10 enrolling qualify for financial help. JPM promotes Get Covered NJ services to help community members access health insurance.
• Moms Helping MomscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPM partners with Moms Helping Moms to distribute diapers to families as part of the National Diaper Bank Network.
• AmeriCorps Seniors (Foster Grandparent Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal volunteer program connecting seniors age 55+ with children who have exceptional needs. JPM serves as the local sponsor for the Foster Grandparent Program.
• The Village (Family Success Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Success Center partner providing additional resources and support services to families in the community.
• Elizabeth Public LibraryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for community forums and I-34A Community Forum events.
• Irvington Public LibraryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for JPM Irvington annex location providing services to Essex County residents.
• National Diaper Bank NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPM is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, partnering with 50 agencies to provide diapers to parents each month.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Nationalities Service Center: Philadelphia-based nonprofit providing immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and interpreter services. Comparable immigration and refugee services focus and fee-for-service legal assistance model similar to JPMIS.
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey: Statewide hunger-relief nonprofit and JPM's actual food pantry partner. Comparable on the food distribution program line, though at much larger scale; competes indirectly for hunger-relief grants and donor attention in NJ.

Broad incumbents

• HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society): National refugee resettlement and immigrant services organization. Comparable on immigration legal services, resettlement support, and refugee/immigrant client base, though at significantly larger scale.
• Hispanic Federation: National Latino-focused nonprofit providing social services, advocacy, and grantmaking to a network of community-based organizations. Comparable in serving Latino immigrant families but operates as a grantmaker/intermediary rather than direct provider.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit with after-school and summer programming closely mirroring JPM's After School Program and Summer Camp offerings. Comparable youth development mission and K-8 target segment.

Direct peers

• La Casa de Don Pedro: Newark-based multiservice nonprofit serving Latino immigrant families with youth, education, immigration, and social services programs. Closely comparable program mix and target community to JPM's Latino and immigrant segments.
• International Institute of New Jersey: New Jersey-based refugee and immigrant services nonprofit providing case management, English classes, immigration legal services, and youth programming. Comparable in scope and immigrant service orientation to JPM's JPMIS division.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark: Faith-based nonprofit providing immigrant, food, and family social services across Newark and surrounding NJ counties. Direct competitor for the same Haitian/Latino immigrant client base JPM serves in Union and Essex counties.

Regional players

• United Way of Greater Union County: Regional United Way affiliate covering the same Union County geography JPM was founded in. Comparable as a community resource and grantmaker for many of the same low-income families JPM serves directly.
• Youth Consultation Service: Newark-based nonprofit serving youth and families with behavioral health, developmental disability, and education services. Comparable on the developmental disabilities support coordination program line JPM offers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jpmorg_official
• Facebookfacebook.com/jpmorg.official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jefferson-park-ministries-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/jpmorg_official

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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