More than 400 people gathered on Wednesday for the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) of Essex County Faithful Friends fundraising breakfast at Mayfair Farms in West Orange.

Guests included local and county officials, religious leaders, business owners, and residents of Essex County.

Designed to educate individuals on IHN’s mission and raise funds, this inspirational, one-hour event kicked off IHN's 25th year of helping low income families gain self-sufficiency through their congregational shelter program, case management services, and continued assistance once they move to their own homes.