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UCC Staff Members Participate in South 17th Street School ‘Peace Walk,’ Help Raise Anti-Violence Awareness in Newark Impassioned calls for anti-violence echoed throughout Newark’s West Ward neighborhood on Jan. 30 as students from South 17th Street Elementary School marched through the streets as part of a “Peace Walk” demonstration organized […]
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UCC YouthBuild Students Set Sights on Brighter Futures Upon Receiving HSD In a resounding testament to perseverance and commitment, a cohort of 14 students from United Community Corporation’s YouthBuild program achieved a significant milestone in their journeys toward obtaining a career by successfully earning their High School Diploma (HSD) certificates. […]
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Essential Items UCC Receives Essential Items Donation for Shelter Clients A warm gesture from two generous community members will go a long way in keeping clients comfortable this winter at United Community Corporation’s shelter locations. Earlier this month, Ola Anacreon and Katherine Rozzelle, two realtors at Signature Realty NJ, donated bed linens, towels, […]
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UCC Anger Management Workshop A multi-day anger management seminar hosted this month by United Community Corporation (UCC) provided a transformative experience for Greater Newark residents who sought to gain control over their emotions and improve their overall well-being. The “3-Day Anger Management Workshop,” facilitated by UCC’s Youth, Family and Senior […]
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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 […]
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