Outreach Ministry
Luther Acres
Luther Acres, run by Redeemer Lutheran Housing Inc., is an outreach ministry of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. The three-story Y-shaped building, located at 560 Sarah Place, Vineland, consists of 99 air-conditioned apartments, a community room, small store and a library. Units are available to senior citizens age 62 and older or to people with disabilities
To be considered for tenancy one must complete an application and show proof of income, assets, and expenses. Tenants need to meet the HUD annual income limit requirements. People with disabilities must have proper certification from a physician.
For more information contact the management office at 856-696-0896.
Family Promise of Cumberland County
Redeemer is one of the founding host churches of Family Promise of Cumberland County. The 501-c-3 organization provides temporary housing to displaced moms and their children in host congregations. Meals and support are provided for the family as well as training and assistance in finding suitable jobs and housing.
As of the fall of 2011, 9 congregations have made commitments to host families. 4 more are needed for the affiliate to open its doors. Meetings are held monthly in host churches while the affiliate is organizing.
It is anticipated that a Day Center Office will be opened in 2012, after a director has been hired and the 13 churches are in place. Family Promise of Cumberland County will join 17 other Day Centers operating in 21 New Jersey Counties. For more information or to donate contact the church office.