YMCA of Newark and Vicinity

The YMCA of Newark and Vicinity is a thriving community joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. See list of programs and services: – Early Childhood – School Age – Summer Camp – Vacation Camp – Camp Linwood MacDonald –…

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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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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…

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