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Earlier this month UCC hosted its annual “BeKind” distribution event where Greater Newark residents were able to access various resources including free groceries and a flea market of clothing and items for all ages. The event was held at the West Side Park Community Center as UCC staff and partnering […]

Prom Dress and Suit Giveaway UCC aimed to make high school students’ dreams come true by looking and feeling their best through its recent Prom Dress and Suit Giveaway. The event was hosted at Side Park Community Center and organized in partnership with Urban Care Foundation, Ms. Full-Figured USA and […]

UCC Employee Retreat at Camp Vacamas UCC embarked on a staff retreat this month to Camp Vacamas in West Milford, NJ, dedicated to team-building and community service. The day kicked off with energizing icebreaker games, breaking down barriers and forging connections among the staff. As the morning progressed, interactive challenges encouraged […]

UCC’s YouthBuild Students Kick It At ‘Sneaker Ball’ Prom Students in UCC’s YouthBuild program celebrated a night of style and fun while highlighting the strides in their individual journeys at a recent “Sneaker Ball” prom. Held on April 25 in partnership with Leaders for Life, the celebration not only showcased fashion-forward […]

UCC, PSE&G Help Empower Community at Energy Assistance Day Resource Fair An Energy Assistance Day resource fair recently hosted by UCC, in partnership with PSE&G,  helped make an impact in providing resources and assistance to more than 130 greater Newark households. The event, which was held April 19 at the West […]

April 2024 Event Recap Youngsters across greater Newark got an opportunity this week to participate in prevention activities aimed at engaging youth and fostering positive community interactions during our CBVI program’s “Spring Into Action to Conquer Violence” spring break series. The events, which were hosted at the West Side Park […]

United Community Corporation (UCC), Newark’s Community Action Agency, will commemorate its 60th anniversary in 2024 by reaffirming its commitment to creating equitable access to resources and opportunities for all greater Newark residents  Since its inception in 1964 to administer President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty,” UCC joined Community Action […]

Cutting Through Violence In the heart of the communities UCC serves, the battle against violence is waged daily. However, amidst the challenges, there shines a beacon of hope in the form of the UCC’s Youth, Family and Senior Services’ Community-based Violence Intervention program, which recently hosted a transformative “Cutting Through […]

UCC, Integrity House Team Up to Assist Hope Village II Guests UCC recently teamed up with Integrity House, one of New Jersey’s largest nonprofit providers of substance use disorder treatment, to help better serve guests at the newly established Hope Village II site in Newark. Officially opened earlier this year, […]

Four UCC YouthBuild Students Forge Ahead Into Obtaining Career Pathways Upon HSD Graduation The journey towards obtaining a fulfilling career pathway shines a little brighter for four UCC YouthBuild students after they successfully attained their High School Diploma (HSD) certificates.  This remarkable achievement for YouthBuild students, Brandon Lee, Isaiah Stevens, Al-Jahid […]