Greater Newark Conservancy
Greater Newark Conservancy promotes environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jersey‘s urban communities. We achieve our mission through our inter-related program areas: -Environmental Education & field trips -Newark Youth Leadership Program -Paid internships for Newark High School students -Community Greening & Urban Agriculture -Farming and community gardening opportunities -Environmental Justice &…
Read MoreGood Grief
Programs: Satellite Programs provide free peer support to children, teens, and families after the death of someone significant in their lives, which includes parent, sibling, guardian, mentor, or friend. TO ENROLL IN OUR JERSEY CITY PROGRAM: Contact jerseycity@good-grief.org or 908-522-1999 x8006 TO ENROLL IN OUR NEWARK PROGRAM: Contact newark@good-grief.org or 908-522-1999 x8006 Grief Expressions Summer…
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 MoreFamily Support Organization of Essex County
The word “SEA” is an easy way to remember our commitment to families. -Support families in identifying their strengths and building on them to address their needs and goals. Our staff assists families at critical times such as when a child is newly diagnosed, accessing services, involved in treatment planning with service providers, meeting with…
Read MoreFamily Connections
FAMILY Connections is a non-profit community based counseling and family service agency. Every day, we help children, adults and families transform their lives for the better through the provision of innovative counseling, skills-building, training and prevention services with a wide range of specialized services for all ages.
Read MoreEssex Pregnancy and Parenting Connection
-Community Health Workers (SPAN IPO Initiative) -Evidence-Based Home Visiting programs -Healthy Start -Local Family Success Centers -Other health and social support programs
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 MoreCommunity FoodBank of New Jersey
To locate CFBNJ partner food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters near you: -Enter your zip code here: https://cfbnj.org/findfood/ -Select the distance that you’re able to travel -Press the search button to view a map and a list of locations near you. If you live in Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic,…
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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