Immigrant Support Atlas

Foreign-born share over time

How the immigrant share of the population shifts across the country. Press play to animate. Source: US Census ACS 5-year.

Access to immigrant-serving organizations

Spatial access by the enhanced two-step floating catchment area method (E2SFCA). Darker green = better access; orange = a service desert (people who need it, but no organization within reach); gray = no foreign-born population. Source: org locations + US Census ACS 2023.

Immigrant Policy Inclusion Index

How inclusive each state’s policies are toward immigrants, across seven domains: health coverage, language access, higher education, identification, integration & licensure, legal protection, and economic inclusion. Darker green = more inclusive; orange/red = more restrictive or limited. Click any state for its full profile.

Immigrant–Native Disparity Index

Standardized gaps between foreign-born and US-born residents (uninsured, crowded housing, rent burden, education, home internet, vehicle access, homeownership) from US Census ACS. Green = smaller gaps; red = larger gaps. This is an outcome measure, separate from the Policy map: it describes how immigrant and US-born residents differ, and is shaped by who has immigrated where (recency and composition), not by state policy alone. Click any state for its full profile.

English assimilationism

Project Implicit is a self-selected volunteer sample, not a representative survey; within each area, respondents are reweighted to the Census population by age, sex, race and ethnicity, and citizenship. Higher = less welcoming. Areas with too few respondents are left blank. See the note below for the exact survey item. Source: Project Implicit 2023-2025.

Immigrant attitudes

Project Implicit is a self-selected volunteer sample, not a representative survey; within each area, respondents are reweighted to the Census population by age, sex, race and ethnicity, and citizenship. Higher = less welcoming. Areas with too few respondents are left blank. See the note below for the exact survey item. Source: Project Implicit 2023-2025.

Jefferson Park Ministries

70 West Grand Street, Elizabeth NJ 07202

Jefferson Park Ministries is a nonprofit organization in Elizabeth, New Jersey that serves immigrants and refugees.

A faith-based nonprofit serving the Haitian and other immigrant communities of Union/Essex County, NJ with immigration assistance, a food pantry, youth after-school and summer programs, senior volunteer programs, health/benefits outreach, and support coordination for people with disabilities.

Mission

JPM standards revolve around remaining connected to resources engaging youth and families while maintaining support that will empower our community through service. JPM is making a meaningful difference in Union County, NJ,by providing and outreach to over 350 seniors, including elderly, low-income, and limited English-speaking individuals. Our mission is to empower these seniors by connecting them to vital services and benefits. With our dedicated bilingual staff,we deliver support in a culturally sensitive manner that enhances their quality of life.

Services

Read from the organization's website.

  • Benefits enrollment: “facilitate the CFBNJ screening JPM clients over the phone for SNAP, and providing online application assistance for those that are eligible.”
  • Case management: “JPM Support Coordinators(SC) are experienced professionals who will consult with you to locate programs and services such as:”
  • Education / youth: “After School programs serve low income families by providing homework assistance to students to help achieve their academic goals”
  • Emergency / basic needs: “JPMFP provides free groceries, diapers, as well as hygiene supplies to those who need help.”
  • Food assistance: “Food pantry is every 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month from 1-5pm.”
  • Health education: “Sante Pou Tout/Health For All is committed to educate the residents of Union County on the importance of maintainining a healthy lifestyle through grassroot and outreach activities.”
  • Legal / immigration: “Jefferson Park Ministries Immigration Services (JPMIS), provides assistance to clients with immigration needs by providing low-cost assistance in all phases of immigration and naturalization proceedings.”

Languages

Services delivered in Haitian Creole.

Website in more than one language.

Communities served

Haitian.

Federal recognition and registries

  • DOJ-recognized immigration legal provider

Contact

Founded 2003. IRS NTEE code K34. Revenue $1,783,977. Latest Form 990: 2024. EIN 01-0659307.

Other organizations in Elizabeth

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Immigrant profiles by origin, language, and race / ethnicity

Pick a group to see its own profile: how large it is and how it lives, with the all-foreign-born and US-born averages shown for context. National estimates from US Census ACS 1-year microdata (PUMS).