As a church we want to be known not just for what we believe, but for how we love. Throughout scripture there is an active call to show compassion, to care for the poor, to act justly and show mercy. We do this because God has been abundantly compassionate to us. This is why Compassion is one of our core values at Hope. Our desire is to be a beacon of hope to our neighbors and to the nations.
And so every year we come together for the Compassion Campaign to give above and beyond our regular giving to support our local partners and global missions. Generosity is one of the most tangible ways we show compassion. It is the way we say that “all I have, Lord, is yours”.
Our goal is to raise $100,000
for our 2026 Compassion Campaign
Those funds will allow us to:
Support local partners that are serving the vulnerable in Jersey City.
Sustain and strengthen the work of our global partners and their ministries.
Belonging for Every Family
Every child deserves to belong, and every family deserves to worship without worry. That's why we're launching a new Special Needs Ministry at Hope Jersey City — anchored by a dedicated Lead Teacher to guide programming and care, and a Buddy Program that pairs trained volunteers one-on-one with children and teens with special needs during services, classes, and events.
Our heart doesn't stop there. We want to support the whole family as they walk their own spiritual journeys, with encouragement, respite, and real community along the way.
With your support, no family at Hope Jersey City will have to choose between caring for their child and participating in worship and community.
A portion of our goal will go towards funding a lead teacher, training for volunteers, and special toys and sensory equipment for classrooms.
Our Local Partners
New City Kids is a Jersey City non-profit that offers after school programming for local low-income youth to develop skills, talents and desires for their future.
Although youth living in under-resourced communities face many challenges, New City Kids is a safe place where they experience trust, value, leadership, collaboration and love. The program is a platform where youth develop their skills, talents, and desires for a future exploding with hope. As youth are challenged, supported and filled with the joy of being trusted leaders and role models in their community, they are set on a path of lifelong transformation.
A portion of our goal will go towards New City Kids to fund their work in Jersey City in 2027.
Kismet of Kings is one of Jersey City’s most vital mentorship & afterschool programs dedicated to empowering black and brown male students ages 11–18 years old from low-income and underserved neighborhoods. It is their mission to provide our young men with essential mentorship, character development, and life skills training to prepare them for success in high school, college, and beyond.
To expand this impact, the organization has launched a $15,000 Capital Campaign to transform their new facility into a welcoming, home-like space. Funding will cover essential construction needs, including building out a full kitchenette, creating a supportive environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive together.
A portion of our goal will go towards the Kismet Building Fund.
Campamento Kikoten is a Christian camp just outside of Mexico City that was founded over 50 years ago aiming to give people of all ages an opportunity to experience the wonders of creation, recreation and to be instructed in God’s Word in a camping environment.
A portion of our goal will go to support the replacement for a damaged roof on one of the main cabins called “El Chalet” to ensure their facilities stay dry, safe, and ready for campers. Every gift gets them closer to making this essential upgrade happen and continuing their ministry.
Over a 25 year period, Emotionally Healthy Discipleship was pioneered by Pete & Geri Scazzero out of a desire to reverse the trend of shallow Christianity and equip churches and leaders to live out of real depth in Christ.
A portion of our goal will go towards supporting the mission Emotionally Healthy Discipleship.
Our Global Partners
In the Summer of 2023, Hope Jersey City had the honor of sending Courtney and Devlin to Medellín, Colombia where they are missionaries with a focus on loving people through their work and seeking to increase justice and equity in the majority world.
A portion of our goal will go towards Courtney and Devlin's continued work in Medellín for 2027.
Scott & Christina Kwak are missionaries in Thailand at The Gateway Foundation, an organization working toward multi-generational impact by equipping and empowering communities most at risk of exploitation, including and those who have experienced exploitation, such as people exiting children’s homes, single moms, migrants, and sexual or physical abuse survivors.
A portion of our goal will go towards supporting the training, housing, food and support of individuals and families to move into sustainability and freedom. In addition, a portion will go to support the Kwak family
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Hope Jersey City
201 Montgomery St.
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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