Gloria’s House

About
Gloria’s House

Gloria’s House is a Newark-rooted 501(c)(3) organization transforming housing for families. Named in honor of Gloria, a single mother whose life and resilience continue to inspire the organization, Gloria’s House was founded on the belief that housing should be more than shelter. The organization creates thoughtfully designed, family-sized homes that support stability, dignity, and everyday life. Each project is guided by the understanding that where and how people live affects education, health, economic opportunity, and long-term family well-being.

Guided by the principle Home, With Intention, Gloria’s House prioritizes quality design, safety, and community connection. The organization partners with local residents, community organizations, and minority-owned businesses to ensure its projects strengthen neighborhoods while honoring the people who live there.

Gloria’s House builds homes that create opportunity today and a foundation for generations to come.

Our Work & Services

Gloria’s House combines housing with tailored supportive services to promote long-term stability, independence, and family well-being. Services are delivered through a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach and are designed to complement each household’s unique needs.

Services include:

Housing Stability Support
Guidance on leases, tenant rights, and maintaining safe, stable housing.
Monthly Strategic Planning
Personalized goal-setting and check-ins addressing housing, employment, education, and family support.
Benefits & Resource Navigation
Assistance connecting families to public benefits, childcare supports, healthcare, and local resources.
Education & Youth Support
Help with school enrollment, access to enrichment programs, and advocacy for children and families.
Employment & Financial Stability Support
Referrals to workforce development, resume and career support, budgeting, and financial empowerment resources.
Community & Family Support
Connections to mental health services, parenting programs, and community-based opportunities that strengthen family life.

Gloria’s House approaches support as a partnership, designed to preserve dignity and empower families to thrive over the long term.

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Meet the Founder

Alicia Boone is the Founder and President of Gloria’s House and a Newark native whose work is rooted in community, equity, and intentional development.

Born and educated in Newark, Alicia brings both lived experience and professional expertise to her leadership. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Lincoln University, the first historically Black college and university in the nation, and holds a Master of Social Work with a concentration in management and policy. Her career has focused on education, advocacy, and systems-level work supporting children and families.

Alicia founded Gloria’s House in tribute to her older god-sister, whose life, love, and legacy continue to inspire her work. Through her leadership, the organization bridges social work principles with real estate development to create homes that support stability, dignity, and long-term growth while strengthening neighborhoods.

Gloria’s House reflects Alicia’s commitment to investing in the city that shaped her and building housing that honors community, legacy, and possibility.