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UCC YouthBuild Acceptance Ceremony United Community Corporation’s YouthBuild Program leaders this week welcomed its 2023 Fall Cohort of students and set the tone for an unforgettable journey ahead. The students were greeted with a jubilant introduction to get everyone excited and ready to dive into work. During the ceremony, the […]
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A night filled with music, laughter, dancing and a touch of nostalgia filled the Westside Park Community Center this month as senior citizens from Greater Newark gathered for United Community Corporation’s Senior Prom. The event, which was made possible by the support of Amerigroup, JP Morgan Chase-Community Banking, Newark Centers of Hope, Essex County Department of […]
[...Full Event Details]Community Based Violence Intervention’s Anti-Violence Basketball Tournament An annual youth basketball tournament hosted in Newark by United Community Corporation (UCC) this summer served as a powerful reminder of the positive impact that sports can have in promoting social change and unity in the community. More than 30 youngsters ages 14-17 from the […]
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UCC Debuts Community Refrigerator With Devils Youth Foundation at Fulton Street Emergency Shelter Play Video NEWARK – United Community Corporation (UCC) debuted a new community refrigerator this month at the agency’s Emergency Shelter on Fulton Street, creating greater access to fresh food and groceries for Newark’s most vulnerable residents. Upon […]
[...Full Event Details]House Smart 3-Part Series (NEWARK, NJ) — Greater Newark residents looking to equip themselves with the skills to make informed financial decisions, become a homeowner or attain a career path will have an opportunity to do so by way of a three-part seminar series hosted this summer by United Community Corporation […]
[...Full Event Details]Newark Treasure Senator Ron Rice Sen. Ron Rice, a former Newark West Ward councilman and leading voice in the Black community, died this month at the age of 77-years-old. He was New Jersey’s longest-serving Black legislator. Rice was best known as a powerful force in local and state politics, and […]
[...Full Event Details]We made the decision to fly Leaders For Life, Inc. commencement featuring UCC YouthBuild students Students enrolled in UCC’s YouthBuild program took the next steps in their journey toward achieving their career goals during a graduation ceremony held this winter in partnership with the Newark-based Leaders For Life Academy, Inc. […]
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The pathway toward self-sufficiency for residents without addresses can sometimes start with the most basic of necessities often overlooked for individuals in greater need: clean clothes. That is why UCC launched a new mobile laundry wash trailer that is aimed to increase hygiene access to community members facing homelessness. The […]
[...Full Event Details]Provident Bank Awards United Community Corporation $20K Grant To Tackle Hunger in Newark The Provident Bank Foundation, Provident Bank’s philanthropic initiative to fund and enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves, is helping United Community Corporation in its mission to combat hunger across Newark by awarding the […]
[...Full Event Details]UCC’s YouthBuild Students Give Back To The Community One Refrigerator At A Time United Community Corporation’s YouthBuild program offers its students opportunities to not only learn hands-on job skills aimed to discover their career pathway, but it also puts community service at the forefront of the learning experience. That […]
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