We provide furniture for households as needed in Union and Essex counties.
The Loving Arms Foundation
Uplifted, Encouraged & Engaged.
Uplifted, Encouraged & Engaged.
We’ve found that there are programs that families aren’t aware of to assist them so we become their guide to services and see them through.
About
The Loving Arms Foundation is a nonprofit organization currently serving the greater Essex and Union County areas. The organization was founded by Tina Thomas who has both the practical experience and the education to lead the organization.
Until our business is completely functional and housing young adults, we assist families in need in many areas.
Based on the need, each family requires personalized care to best fit them. Our intention is two-fold; we initiate charity donations and charity events to raise money to assist families financially and we raise awareness in doing so.
We see families through their life struggles with love, compassion, understanding and determination from start to finish. Our goal is to help the family overcome their needs/crisis to the best of our ability. We have close working relationships with several health care organizations, Horizon BCBSNJ, Susan G. Komen and a few hospitals in Essex and Union Counties.
These relationships enable us to go the distance for the families we work with. We’ve found that there are programs that families aren’t aware of to assist them so we become their guide to services and see them through.
We work hard to give back to our community. It means a lot for us to see our fellow man and woman succeed in these tough times.
We provide furniture for households as needed in Union and Essex counties.
We provide meat and fresh vegetables, canned goods and sundries to families in need.
Each year we host a Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas/Holiday Gathering, Health Fairs, Coat Giveaways, and a school supplies giveaway.
We would love to have you participate in our next community event
We’re so excited to provide service in our community.
Tina Founded the LAF October 15, 2014. Her main function is to oversee all aspects of providing care to various communities which includes projects and events in Essex and Union Counties in New Jersey. For 21 years she’s been employed by Horizon BCBSNJ where she provides value and support to the Strategic Initiatives Group as an Administrative Assistant. She is a licensed Sponsor with the State of NJ where she cares for and houses adults with special needs in her home. Tina is the Co-Chair of the Hillside Exploratory Committee for the Citizen’s Review Board. In her spare-time, she enjoys her 4 and 5 year old grandchildren.
Tina Founded the LAF October 15, 2014. Her main function is to oversee all aspects of providing care to various communities which includes projects and events in Essex and Union Counties in New Jersey. For 21 years she’s been employed by Horizon BCBSNJ where she provides value and support to the Strategic Initiatives Group as an Administrative Assistant. She is a licensed Sponsor with the State of NJ where she cares for and houses adults with special needs in her home. Tina is the Co-Chair of the Hillside Exploratory Committee for the Citizen’s Review Board. In her spare-time, she enjoys her 4 and 5 year old grandchildren.
Giving back to the community is Sophia’s passion and after co-sponsoring the LAF’s Father/Daughter dance, Sophia joined the LAF board in December 2017. She has a bachelors degree in Phycology from Caldwell University and has been an LPN for the past 10 years. Sophia is the proud owner of Do’ssage Massage & Bodywork in Roselle, NJ.
Giving back to the community is Sophia’s passion and after co-sponsoring the LAF’s Father/Daughter dance, Sophia joined the LAF board in December 2017. She has a bachelors degree in Phycology from Caldwell University and has been an LPN for the past 10 years. Sophia is the proud owner of Do’ssage Massage & Bodywork in Roselle, NJ.
Kawania joined the LAF since its inception, October 2014. For many years she wanted to serve the less fortunate population and now that she is, she feels fulfilled and blessed to help so many. For 25 years Kawania has been a licensed Cosmetologist. Currently she is a Herbal Life distributor and truly believes in her motto “Each One Touch One”.
Kawania joined the LAF since its inception, October 2014. For many years she wanted to serve the less fortunate population and now that she is, she feels fulfilled and blessed to help so many. For 25 years Kawania has been a licensed Cosmetologist. Currently she is a Herbal Life distributor and truly believes in her motto “Each One Touch One”.
Marjorie is a Hillside High School alumni. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Morgan State University and an MBA in Banking and Finance from Dowling College. Marjorie is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and is serving in several capacities on the municipal and county levels of NJ State government. Marjorie enjoys serving her community and crochets during her down time. Her business name is “Aunt Marj Masterpieces” and can be found on Instagram and Facebook.
Marjorie is a Hillside High School alumni. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Morgan State University and an MBA in Banking and Finance from Dowling College. Marjorie is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and is serving in several capacities on the municipal and county levels of NJ State government. Marjorie enjoys serving her community and crochets during her down time. Her business name is “Aunt Marj Masterpieces” and can be found on Instagram and Facebook.
Joan has been a board member since December 2018. She is a former IRS agent and is currently an Insurance Administrator with the Betesh Group. It gives Joan great pleasure in helping others. Joan’s spare time is spent with her grandsons who she absolutely adores.
Joan has been a board member since December 2018. She is a former IRS agent and is currently an Insurance Administrator with the Betesh Group. It gives Joan great pleasure in helping others. Joan’s spare time is spent with her grandsons who she absolutely adores.
Shaun joined the LAF January 2018. She keeps the team organized and works closely with all board members. She has a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from Fairleigh Dickenson University and currently in the process of obtaining her Masters Degree. For the past 23 years Shaun has been a Sales Executive at Horizon BCBSNJ. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her Fur-baby Khloe.
Shaun joined the LAF January 2018. She keeps the team organized and works closely with all board members. She has a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from Fairleigh Dickenson University and currently in the process of obtaining her Masters Degree. For the past 23 years Shaun has been a Sales Executive at Horizon BCBSNJ. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her Fur-baby Khloe.
We’re grateful to have a great reputation in the local community. See what people are saying about us.
Thank you @Thelovingarmsfoundation you guys have been a tremendous help to my children and I. Great customer service skills & a loving embrace❤️. Thank you Ms. Thomas for offering your services to me at a crucial time of need.
I am a grandmother of three in September 2019 our daughter passed away due to brain cancer and we are helping to raise her three children ages 17, 15 and 9. We were struggling to have certain things for them but because of the Loving Arms Foundation you have provided us with nothing but love, you also provided us with a bed, clothes, cash and food. You reached out to others who provided us with more love. People I never met came by my house and showed us nothing but more love. Most of all I am so appreciative of our friendship and bond we've developed. Sometimes we just need a little help! Just a little tender loving care. Keep doing the work of the Lord. Thank you!
I would like to thank The Loving Arms foundation from the Bottom of my heart. I made one phone call to Tina because I needed help with Furniture and she did not question me she simply helped. I appreciate this foundation so much and thank you so much for helping the community love always Rhonda 💗
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The Loving Arms Foundation’s mission is to provide food, shelter, education, basic life skills, stability and most importantly love and affection to the less fortunate in Essex and Union Counties in the state of New Jersey. We believe we can teach a multitude of skills to empower individuals to self-sufficiency for life after homelessness.
We provide personalized care to families in need. Whether is it food, furniture, resources or health care needs.
We've helped over 3500 people since October 2014 in Union and Essex counties.
We prove a spring health fair yearly. At these event we have representatives from world class organizations like Horizon BCBS NJ, Susan B. Komen, Planned Parenthood, Why Save a Life?, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and many more.
The Business Building Network, Eyes Wide Open Hope, Leaders 4 Life, The Apostles House as well as other non-profit organizations.
If you'd like to participate or become a program partner, we'd love to hear from YOU!