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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Wynona’s House

WHAT WE DO… A Wynona’s House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Child Advocacy Center (CAC), a child-friendly facility in which law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical, victim advocacy and nonprofit professionals work together to investigate child abuse and neglect, help children and non-offending families recover and heal, and hold offenders accountable. We coordinate a…

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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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The Wight Foundation

The Wight Foundation provides opportunities for talented young men and women to achieve academic excellence in a college preparatory boarding school environment. Students apply to the program as 7th graders and start the summer before their 8th grade year.

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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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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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