A study by the National Institute on Aging found that social isolation in older adults can have negative effects on health and well-being, including increased risk for depression and cognitive decline. Additionally, research from the National AfterSchool Association shows that after-school programs can improve academic performance, reduce risky behaviors, and increase social skills for children. By providing these types of programs, United Community Corporation in Newark, NJ can positively impact the lives of children and seniors in the community. In fact, UCC's social and educational programming has already helped over 500 children and seniors in the area, with 95% of parents reporting improved academic performance for their children and 85% of seniors reporting increased social connections and a better sense of community involvement.
WSP Community Center
600 S 17th Street, Newark, NJ 07103
973-642-0181 ext. 5726
For more information, email: wsp@uccnewark.org
Celebrate 60 Years of Impact!
Join us for a night of laughter, community, and inspiration at the United Community Corporation's 60th Anniversary Laugh for Charity Comedy in the Park on December 7, 2024, from 6PM to 10PM at the newly renovated West Side Park in Newark, NJ.
This comedy show commemorates six decades of service and dedication to our community. We invite you to enjoy an evening filled with top-notch comedy, delicious food, and heartfelt connections, all while supporting a worthy cause.
Proceeds from this year’s comedy show will kick off the 4th Annual Shop with a Hero event, hosted at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. This incredible program partners 250 local children with heroes from our community, including police officers, firefighters, doctors, EMTs, teachers, business leaders, and government officials. Together, they will enjoy a day of shopping and mentorship, creating lasting memories and positive connections.
If you or someone you know are in need of food, baby items, clothing, shelter, energy assistance, pending eviction or mortgage assistance, at risk of lead exposure at home, are a victim of a crime, and/or need youth development activities or young adult vocational training we have a department here to help!
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 Roaring Twenties. The evening’s theme, which paid homage to “The Great Gatsby,” welcomed seniors to the West Side Park Community Center in Newark to dress up in their finest and most dapper threads, reminiscent of the flappers and sheiks who became prominent symbols of 1920s popular nightlife culture.
Community Based Violence Intervention Program (CBVI)
THE PURPOSE
The Community Based Violence Intervention Program began in March 2022. The program is designed to provide services to youth between the ages of 13-23. Our main focus is on violence and assisting those that were convicted of violence, victims of violence and those that are considered at risk of being involved with violence. CBVI conducts workshops on different forms of violence including:
- Gang Violence
- School Violence
- Victims of Crime
- Domestic Abuse
- Elderly Abuse
- Violence in the LGBQT Community
Different events are coordinated to boost self-confidence, educate participants, and build bonds while interacting with professionals that the youth can emulate. The team creates workshops and activities to give the youth a change in their routine and an enjoyable means to distract from life’s stresses.This program uplifts youth and families to avoid violence and poverty that consumes their well-being.
United Community Corporation
"Moving people from dependency to self-sufficiency"