United Way of Essex and West Hudson

United Way of Essex and West Hudson exists to improve the lives of individuals, children and families within our footprint to strengthen the collective community. Through programs and service initiatives we address the root causes of community concerns with an emphasis on: – Education: Celebrity Read,My Very Own Library Raising a Reader. – Financial Education:…

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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…

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The Salvation Army – Newark

– Alcohol and Drug Treatment |Bible Study – Correspondence |Camping Activities |Casework Services| Character Building Programs|Clinics Services| – Community Recreation & Education Programs|Disaster Services|Emergency Financial Assistance|Food & Nutrition Programs|Group Work Services| – Homemaker Services| Military Personnel Assistance|Missing Persons|Nutrition Programs|Residential Camping Activities| Seasonal Services |Senior Citizen Clubs|Visitation Services|

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The North Ward Center Inc.

The Mission of the North Ward Center is to strengthen our community by creating educational opportunities, bolstering the health and well being of families and improving the quality of life for all residents. Our operating principle is to offer fiscally responsible programs that build the foundation for an economically viable community.

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The Newark Public Library

Services: -Booklists -Children’s Programs -Interlibrary Services -Library Cards, Loan Period, and Overdue Fines -NJ Career Connections -Public Access Computers -Public Fax Services at the Library -Schedule a Library Skills Workshop -Special Services fo People with Disabilities -Statewide Reference Services

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SPAN | Statewide Parent Advocacy Network

SPAN offers families, professionals, policy makers and our parent center colleagues information, resources, support and advocacy assistance addressing: effective parent involvement, child care, general and special education, dropout and bullying prevention, child welfare, health care, mental health, youth leadership, transition to adult life, incarcerated youth, military family support, violence prevention & more. -Know your rights…

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Partnership for Maternal & Child Health

The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ serves as the lead planning agency for maternal and child health services in northern New Jersey. Our mission is to meet the healthcare needs of women, infants and children in New Jersey while coordinating education, outreach and advocacy through regional planning and collaboration operation. The consortium conducts extensive community outreach and educational programs for the consumers and health care providers in the state of New Jersey.

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Newark Youth Court – Center for Court Innovation

We provide young people with meaningful alternatives to the formal justice system and engage youth voices to improve justice for all. Youth court trains teenagers to handle real-life cases involving their peers, offering a restorative response to misbehavior and an alternative to school suspension and arrests. Programs: -Newark Community Solutions -Youth Court

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