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Play Video NEWARK, N.J. – More than 300 Greater Newark community members received a warm coat, baked treats and essential items to help ease the burden of the cold winter months at a recent “Cookies, Coats and Cocoa” resource distribution hosted by the nonprofit United Community Corporation. The event, which was […]
[...Full Event Details]Play Video Mayor Baraka, Newark Housing Authority: 200 public housing units for chronically homeless residents A 30-year-old female client, who is a survivor of domestic violence, overcame homelessness with the support of UCC’s Fulton Street Emergency Shelter. After spending eight months without stable housing, she managed to maintain her employment, […]
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UCC hosted a “Diaper Day” distribution July 15 at its Champion House Food Pantry, located at 409 S. 18th St. in Newark. The event aimed to support local families and ensure that every child has the basic necessities they need for their wellbeing. Diapers are a critical yet often overlooked […]
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A screening and discussion of the critically acclaimed film, “Kemba,” which touches on themes of resilience and education, will be hosted for greater Newark community members this week by United Community Corporation (UCC). This event was held Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4pm. inside the West Side Park Community Center […]
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“Our ‘Cookies, Coats and Cocoa’ event is a great opportunity for our community to access some delicious treats while receiving free coats for their families to help relieve the burden of purchasing these costly winter items,” UCC Executive Director Craig Mainor said in a news release. The event is being […]
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UCC YouthBuild Program Fall Cohort Celebrates HSE Graduation to Close Out Another Successful Year Seven young people enrolled in UCC’s YouthBuild program achieved a major milestone by earning their High School Equivalency (HSE) degrees in December, a key accomplishment in their journey toward personal and professional growth. The milestone was […]
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UCC YouthBuild AmeriCorps Utah Trip Evokes Sense of Comradery, Purpose to Give Back Young people enrolled in the YouthBuild AmeriCorps program at United Community Corporation recently embarked on a journey to Utah that provided them an opportunity to meet and connect with other program members across the country while placing […]
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United Community Corporation (UCC) helped lift the spirits of greater Newark residents at its annual “Harvest Fest” this week, providing more than 300 people with fall holiday fun and vital resources. Residents who attended the event, held Oct. 23 at the West Side Park Community Center in Newark, were able […]
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There was no shortage of style, elegance, and beauty at UCC’s 2nd Annual Senior Prom event recently hosted by the agency’s Youth, Family, and Senior Services Department. UCC invited senior citizens across greater Newark to partake in an evening of great cuisine, music, and entertainment emulating the opulence of the […]
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UCC hosted its 4th annual BBQ For a Cause Community Cookout at West Side Park this summer, bringing together Newark residents for an afternoon of food, fun, and vital resources. The event, held on August 16, closed out an incredible summer season, offering not only delicious BBQ but also a […]
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