The Urban League of Essex County
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|
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreSPAN | 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…
Read MoreShani Baraka Women’s Resource Center
The SBWRC is a mult-faceted agency that primarily focuses on Women in Crisis. Domestic Violence, Job Development and Homelessness are key services provided by the Center. Sexual Assault, GriefSupport, Mental Health, Group Workshops and Individual Sessions are also readily available. *Services are provided for Women only.
Read MoreSadie Nash Leadership Project
Our programs include: Two-year Leadership Program for young women ages 14-19 including: -Summer Institute -Community Action Placement (CAP) -Summer Empowerment Training (SET) ELLA (Engage, Learn, Lead, Act) is a fellowship program for young women ages 16-22 who want to begin social justice projects in their communities. Leadership Institute is a year-long, after-school program for young…
Read MoreRutgers University Behavioral Health Care – UBHC
Current Programs -Emergency and Acute -Inpatient Services -Outpatient Services -Partial Hospitalization -Call Center -Community Services -Residential Services -Rutgers Day School -School Based Programs
Read MoreProject 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…
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