Uncategorized
A New Start for Hope Village II Guest L. Johnson When Hope Village II opened in January 2024 with an aim to provide shelter, stability, and a path forward for individuals facing hardship, one individual, L. Johnson, stood among hundreds in the crowd at the facility’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. Johnson arrived […]
[...Full Event Details]
Emergency Respite Pilot Program UCC continues to expand its commitment to serving the Greater Newark community by offering comprehensive support to individuals facing housing insecurity through the Emergency Respite Pilot Program. The program provides temporary shelter and essential services for individuals in urgent need referred directly through University Hospital. This […]
[...Full Event Details]
Newark nonprofit UCC receives $150K Prudential Financial contribution to expand shelter services NEWARK, N.J. – United Community Corporation (UCC), Newark’s Community Action Agency, has received a $150,000 contribution from Prudential Financial to support its “Hope for the Homeless” initiative, which will provide shelter, essential resources and long-term assistance for individuals […]
[...Full Event Details]
The Six Triple Eight Community Screening UCC, in partnership with the Newark Police 4th Precinct, hosted a movie night Feb. 20 at the West Side Park Community Center, inviting members of the Greater Newark community to celebrate Black History Month with a screening of the film “The Six Triple Eight.” […]
[...Full Event Details]
UCC hosted a Senior Love Day Brunch on February 5 at the West Side Park Community Center in Newark, bringing together seniors from across the community for a day of connection, celebration, and support. The event served as an opportunity for seniors to engage with one another while accessing essential […]
[...Full Event Details]
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, […]
[...Full Event Details]
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 […]
[...Full Event Details]
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 […]
[...Full Event Details]
“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 […]
[...Full Event Details]