Friendsgiving 2025 UCC served free holiday meals to more than 270 people at its annual “Friendsgiving” distribution, providing critical food support for residents seeking stability and nourishment. UCC’s staff, volunteers and community partners distributed 120 turkeys, 126 chickens, and 18 hams, all donated by the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, to attendees on Nov. 13 at the West Side Park Community […]
Harvest Fest 2025 UCC celebrated the spirit of giving back this fall at its annual Harvest Fest, bringing free resources and seasonal support to more than 250 Greater Newark residents. The event, hosted Oct. 22 at the West Side Park Community Center in Newark, featured a distribution of free groceries, fall holiday costumes for children donated by Jersey Cares, winter […]
Staff Spotlight: Bryant Neal – CBVI Youth Life Skills Coach & Prevention Specialist For Bryant Neal, community work is more than a career. It’s a calling grounded in compassion, healing, and the belief that everyone deserves a second chance. Bryant began his journey in community service as a High-Risk Interventionist with a nonprofit, where he worked directly with individuals engaged […]
UCC Staff Connect at Housing Conference UCC staff Cathy Booker, Senior Director of Emergency Services, and Yucleidis Melendez, Director of Medical Respite Center, attended the NJ Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development, which offered a comprehensive look into the current landscape and future direction of housing initiatives across the state. The two-day event featured a robust agenda of sessions and panel discussions focused […]
UCC Celebrates Success in the DASH Program, Helping Families Transition from Shelter to Housing UCC is proud to celebrate its vital role in the DASH Program (Doorway to Affordable, Sustainable Housing), in partnership with the City of Newark, Newark Housing Authority, and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Through this collaborative effort, UCC has helped move more than 200 families from shelters […]
UCC Brings Evening of Good Music and Fun During “A Night of Elegance” Prom for Local Seniors UCC brought joy, connection, and celebration to Greater Newark’s senior community with the second annual Senior Prom, held September 26 at the West Side Park Community Center. This year’s theme, “A Night of Elegance: A Black and White Affair,” transformed the evening into a […]
Sock Donation Brings Comfort and Care to Residents at Hope Village II Sometimes it’s the smallest gestures that leave the greatest impact. At United Community Corporation’s (UCC) Hope Village II, a recent donation of 40 pairs of Bombas socks from community member Desarae Sweet of Heavy Laden Ministries has brought comfort, relief, and dignity to residents who are taking steps toward stability after experiencing […]
UCC Basketball Camp Brings Athletics, Community Lessons to Youth UCC wrapped up its 2025 Youth, Family, and Senior Services Basketball Camp in September with a spirited game between program participants at West Side Park in Newark. Running from July 1 to September 4, 2025, the camp provided local youth ages 10 to 18 the opportunity to learn basketball skills while […]
UCC Partners with CHFiNS to Expand Equitable Food Access in Newark UCC has taken a major step toward advancing food equity in Newark by recently signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coalition for Healthy Food in Newark Schools (CHFiNS). Through this partnership, UCC will play a hands-on role in ensuring families across Newark have access to fresh, healthy, and […]
https://uccnewark.org/wp-content/uploads/SIAVideo-6.mp4 UCC Serves Up Community Fun and Resources to 350-plus People at 5th Annual BBQ for a Cause More than 350 community members were able to access great food and vital resources at UCC’s 5th Annual BBQ for a Cause Community Cookout. The event, which was hosted at West Side Park Community Center on Aug. 1, invited families and individuals […]