At that time, Pastors Rob and Tina assisted with LTRG and O.C.E.A.N., Inc. in responding to Sandy by acquiring three trailers, two that provided hot showers and laundry facilities and one that was a full kitchen food truck. These trailers were used to serve both those affected by Sandy and those volunteering to restore the shore.
Pastor Robert managed Volunteers in the re-building of homes while Pastor Tina did Case Management. Fast-forward years later, and W.A.L.K became a reality. Pastors Rob & Tina
approached OCEAN Inc. to see if they would be interested in Partnering with them by allowing W.A.L.K., Inc. To utilizing the trailers to serve the needs of the Homeless population in the Ocean, Monmouth and now Atlantic Counties and a partnership was born. This partnership became our first program with W.A.L.K,. Inc. called Project S.O.B.A.L, “Showers of Blessings and Laundry”. This was the start to the programs we began to provide for the community.
W.A.L.K then developed a program called Pajama Club, which provides the children of our community with pajamas and a book. We believe every child deserves a warm pair of pajamas, and we also believe in the importance of literacy, which is why we provide them with a book. During our Pajama Club, W.A.L.K also has a book reading and a craft for the kids.
Today W.A.L.K., Inc. continues to grow and serve many populations in need while acting justly, in love and mercy.
At W.A.L.K we currently serve families through our Diaper Bank, a Period Poverty Bank, and with Free Pajamas, socks, and essential items through our program Pajama Club. We also have a program called S.O.B.A.L, offers case management with resources to help with current survival needs as well as supplying individuals with sanitation go kits!
All of our programs include educational programs. For more information, check out our website.