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 attire but also highlighted the journey of resilience and determination […]
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 Side Park Community Center in Newark, aimed to provide essential […]
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 Violence” event. The event invited youth to not only be […]
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, Hope Village II, located at 51-63 Elizabeth Ave., is a […]
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 Curry and Nikolas DaSilva, was recognized during a graduation ceremony […]
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 by the school’s administration. The Peace Walk, aimed at raising […]
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. The academic success of the 2023 YouthBuild Fall cohort proved […]
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, washcloths, shower shoes and various hygiene products to UCC’s Emergency […]
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 program leaders laid down the groundwork and ensured that every […]