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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

UCC YouthBuild Helps Foster Greener Communities, Inclusivity Through DEP Program  Empowering communities can happen in more ways than one. For one group of young people, United Community Corporation’s YouthBuild program helped guide them this summer in forging a path toward a more diverse and inclusive green workforce.   UCC’s YouthBuild program […]

UCC, Hyatt Court Center of Hope Host Ribbon-Cutting for New Community Refrigerator United Community Corporation (UCC) is continuing its efforts to mitigate food insecurity across Newark with the installation this week of the agency’s seventh free community refrigerator at the John W. Hyatt Court complex in the city’s Ironbound neighborhood.   […]

UCC YouthBuild Graduates Pave Way Towards Brighter Futures Upon Receiving HS Diplomas UCC hosted a memorable graduation ceremony for its most recent cohort of students for the YouthBuild program, marking the culmination of dedication, hard work and perseverance as the students received their high school diplomas.  The ceremony, which was […]

UCC Doles Out 250-plus Backpacks to Newark Families Ahead of School Year United Community Corporation (UCC), Newark’s Community Action Agency, wanted to ensure local youth go back to school this year well-equipped. The nonprofit hosted its annual “Backpacks and Snacks” distribution event August 23 at West Side Park in Newark, […]

Peapack-Gladstone Bank Sponsorship UCC extends its deepest gratitude to Peapack-Gladstone Bank for its generous $10,000 donation. This funding will go a long way in enhancing UCC’s outreach into the greater Newark community, enabling the agency to support critical  initiatives and upcoming events. With this contribution, UCC can further its mission […]