A Better Life Gets a $260,000 Boost
A Better Life Gets a $260,000 Boost A recently awarded $260,000 grant from The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York will assist New Community in financing “A Better
February 5, 2014
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CEO AIMS TO GROW AND STRENGTHEN NEW COMMUNITY
CEO AIMS TO GROW AND STRENGTHEN NEW COMMUNITY New Community’s CEO, Richard Rohrman, has outlined his priorities for the year 2014 and is aiming to bolster the non-profit’s financial standing,
February 1, 2014
Senior Spotlight: ELNORA MITCHELL
Senior Spotlight: ELNORA MITCHELL For nearly half a century, Elnora Mitchell worked as a housekeeper and cook for one of Newark’s most prominent African-American families, the Whighams. “I got the
February 1, 2014
RAISING AWARENESS OF CANCER
Women residing at New Community Harmony House participated in a workshop recently where they learned about the importance of being screened for breast and cervical cancer. The presentation was made
January 12, 2014
Autistic Adults Help Brighten the Holidays for Homeless Families
Families at New Community Harmony House received all the fixings for a delicious holiday dinner, thanks to a group of young adults from the Center for Independence in Livingston. “We
January 12, 2014
A Season to Give: FORMER HOMELESS MOM GAINS OWN APARTMENT AND A JOB
Donate now through December 24, 2013, and help us continue serving our community. DONATE TO NEW COMMUNITY A Season to Give: FORMER HOMELESS MOM GAINS OWN APARTMENT AND A JOB
December 5, 2013
CULINARY GRADUATE FROM NCC FULFILLS HIS DREAM
For as long as he can remember, Jawan Perine has been fascinated by cooking. “I was a little, chubby, kid so I always ate. I was watching cooking shows since
December 5, 2013
Auto Student: Nathaniel Williams
Auto Student Has Already Earned a Place on the team months before graduation, a student in NCC’s Automotive Technician Training Program has already been assured of employment based on his outstanding performance during a six-week internship
December 5, 2013
A Season To Give: ADULT LEARNER EARNS HIS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Donate now through December 24, 2013, and help us continue serving our community. DONATE TO NEW COMMUNITY ADULT LEARNER EARNS HIS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA For Al-Fatah Kennedy, the road to
November 27, 2013
A Season to Give ~ Shooting Tragedy Leaves Girl Paralyzed, but Family Gains a New Home through NCC
Donate now through December 24, 2013, and help us continue serving our community. DONATE TO NEW COMMUNITY Shooting Tragedy Leaves Girl Paralyzed, but Family Gains a New Home and Hope
November 27, 2013
Giving Tuesday Success Story: Auto Technician Graduate
Donate on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2013, and help us continue serving our community. DONATE TO NEW COMMUNITY Auto Technician Training Leads To Self-Sufficiency When Angel Lopez enrolled in the
November 27, 2013
GIVING TUESDAY Success Story: WOMAN FINDS JOB THROUGH NEW COMMUNITY
Donate on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2013, and help us continue serving our community. DONATE TO NEW COMMUNITY WOMAN FINDS JOB THROUGH NEW COMMUNITY Chonte Bridges was desperate to find
November 27, 2013
Women’s Group At Harmony House
A new women’s group at NCC Harmony House, dubbed “When Women Speak,” is providing an opportunity for discussion around a variety of topics that allow individuals to share their struggles and triumphs
November 15, 2013
Family Service Bureau FSB Team Brings Hope and Healing To Essex and Hudson
Counties After The Storm! The Family Service Bureau of Newark’s NJ Hope and Healing team has provided crisis counseling and support to more than 25,000 persons both directly and indirectly
November 9, 2013
College Student Lands Job at Pathmark Through NCC !
Jerel Waxter was determined to ?nd a job. The 19-year-old ?lled out applications at various businesses every day over the summer and hoped for the best. No response. In late
November 6, 2013
Senior Spotlight: Darlene Parker
It could have been a scene right out of the 1939 movie classic, Gone with the Wind. But for Darlene Parker, president of the tenants association at New Community Douglas Homes
November 4, 2013
Newark Food Pantry Struggles To Keep Up With Demand
When Peggy Traynham’s daughter died of breast cancer four years ago, she assumed the responsibility of raising her five children. Two of them, a 13-year-old girl and a disabled 23-year-old
October 30, 2013
Golfing For A Cause: Annual Classic Benefits Families and Youth Programs
Shandar Parker stood in front of a packed room at the Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, the site of New Community’s 19th Annual Golf Classic. It was the evening reception where golfers have
October 6, 2013
NCC HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION
Music, dance, poetry and song filled the air as New Community held its Hispanic Heritage Celebration today, bringing together residents from all eight of its senior buildings and family residences
October 6, 2013
NCC 30th Annual Parade And Festival Keeps The Spirit Alive
It was a day highlighted by marching bands, colorful floats, music, food, children’s activities and plenty of camaraderie as more than 200 people turned out for New Community’s 30th Annual Parade and Family Festival
October 3, 2013
Harmony House Featured on Second Chance Toy Blog
HARMONY HOUSE FEATURED ON SECOND CHANCE TOYS BLOG When a child is displaced, their world is suddenly turned upside down. Familiar surroundings and faces are gone which can lead to
September 19, 2013
From Homeless To Homeowner
From Homeless To Homeowner By Ashley Maxwell Joyce Misiani, mother of four children, was once numbered among the homeless. Today, however, she is a proud homeowner. “Life is what you
September 4, 2013
Cultural Exchange Leads Students to Embrace Their Peers From Around the World
“I Need You to Survive” Cultural Exchange Leads Students to Embrace Their Peers From Around the World Nearly 200 teens, including those from Newark and continents like Asia, Africa and
September 4, 2013
Harmony Day Offers Information, As Well As Fun
Harmony Day Offers Information, As Well As Fun Women signed-up for free mammograms being offered through University Hospital, while other individuals gathered information on preventing childhood lead poisoning or enrolling
September 4, 2013
