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United Community Corp. hosts free distribution event for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Updated 10:14 AM;
Today 10:14 AM
United Community Corp. will hold a free distribution event for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week on Saturday, April 24 at West Side Park in Newark from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.United Community Corp.
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United Community Corp. will hold a free distribution event for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week on Saturday, April 24 at West Side Park in Newark from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event was made possible through funding from the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) through a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), within the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, to promote community awareness of crime victims’ rights and services during the 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
In Newark, we can give dignity and respect to those without homes | Opinion
Updated Apr 05, 6:01 PM;
Posted Apr 05, 6:01 PM
Mayor Ras Baraka and Housing Czar Sakinah Hoyte say Newark s new programs for the homeless are to provide refuge to the most vulnerable, individuals who have disengaged from traditional shelters and supportive homeless services, and whose lives are at risk during extreme weather conditions. Each of the former shipping containers can house two people. (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media) Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media
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By Ras J. Baraka and Sakinah Hoyte
In the past few weeks, the city of Newark has launched three major initiatives to help people without permanent addresses, each guided by the values that every human being is entitled to dignity, respect, and a safe place to rest.
1.2 million New Jerseyans are going hungry right now. How to get help, volunteer or make a donation.
Updated Mar 16, 2021;
Posted Mar 16, 2021
Margarita Valentin of Elizabeth directs cars as volunteers distribute meals May 30, 2020, to more than 2,000 families at Kean University in Union. The county is partnering with the Community Food Bank of NJ and the United Way of Greater Union County to help families during the COVID-19 pandemic.Matt Smith | For NJ Advance Media
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For those who are food insecure, there are links at the bottom of this article to lists of nonprofits and agencies in each New Jersey county that list food assistance as a primary service. These organizations also welcome donations and volunteers.
Food banks in Essex County provide help to those in need. How to get assistance, become a volunteer or make a donation.
Updated Mar 16, 2021;
Those who are food insecure in New Jersey can get help from local and statewide food banks. The need for assistance has increased greatly since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Here is a list of nonprofits and agencies that offer food assistance as a primary service in Essex County. A list of statewide agencies follows. These organizations are also in need of volunteers and donations; here are ways to volunteer and make donations.
To add a nonprofit organization or agency to the guide, email lobrien@njadvancemedia.com.