Unified Vailsburg Services Organization – UVSO
To achieve this mission, we provide a comprehensive program of services for children, teens, families, and senior citizens as well as encourage neighborhood improvement through community outreach and housing development. Unified Vailsburg Services Organization provides academic enrichment with foundation support in math/reading and recreation to support fine and gross motor skills. See list of services…
Read MoreThe Urban League of Essex County
Project U.S.E.
Programs Wildcat Mountain Wilderness Center: Our Wildcat Program provides outdoor adventures to thousands of young people and adults every year. In these beautiful, scenic surroundings, participants can hike and backpack, challenge themselves using teambuilding initiative activities, rock climb, rappel, experience high and low ropes courses, and canoe. Pedal Farmers: The Pedal Farmers program has engaged…
Read MorePrograms for Parents
Financial Assistance Many families have concerns about the affordability of child care. Our agency offers financial assistance to cover all or a portion of child care costs through subsidy programs. This assistance is available for low income parents, guardians and foster parents in Essex County. New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK) NJCK is designed for…
Read MoreNewark Housing Authority
Resident Services – available to NHA residents only! Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program -Personal counseling -Career counseling -Educational counseling -Educational seminars/workshops (e.g., nutrition, parenting skills, GED preparation, ESL, money management and obtaining the proper basic skills and education needed to enter the workplace through NHA’s Workforce Learning Link program). -Networking -Job Preparation assistance -Assistance with educational…
Read MoreInternational Youth Organization
-Training For HSE/GED|We assist youths who are at least 16-25 years old, who have not completed high school to successfully transition to employment, college or training by offering employment and life skills instruction, academic instruction to prepare Corps members to take the HSE ( high school equivalency test) -Community Service| As part of pour educational…
Read MoreGateway to College Essex County College
Available Programs: Gateway to College Gateway to College is geared toward those who have dropped out of high school or are not on track to graduate. ECC provides those students with a supportive college environment in which to earn a high-school diploma and also jump-start a college career with dual-enrollment credit. Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment…
Read MoreFocus Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc.
FOCUS provides an array of services to Essex and Hudson County residents which include: -Adult basic education -Employment & training services -Emergency assistance, and nutrition programs -Senior’s services
Read MoreDivision of Family Assistance and Benefits- Essex County Dept. of Citizen Services
Programs: -Emergency Assistance -Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -General Assistance -Adult Medical Services and Special Services -Family Violence Program -New Jersey Family Care (NJ Family Care) -Child Support and Paternity Program -Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Read MoreCity of Newark: Youth One Stop Career Center
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) offers work experience, teaches valuable employment skills, financial literary and provides you with a summer income. SYEP educational activities will enhance your summer experience, allowing you to develop career awareness, understanding of personal money management and work- related social skills.
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