NCC Neighborhood Center Gets New Reading Space as Part of The Children’s Place Initiative

Photos by JohnnyFoto. Children served by the NCC Neighborhood Center, New Community’s recreation center located on Hayes Street in Newark, now have a newly renovated space filled with books to…

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Coleman Brooks worked with children in New Community’s after school program and summer camp before his death Sept. 16. Photo courtesy of Yvonne Brooks.

New Community Mourns Loss of Youth Services Employee

Coleman Brooks always had a smile to share, whether he was with his family, colleagues or the children he served. He was employed in New Community’s Youth Services Department for…

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Kaleb Martinez participates in a STEM session during New Community Corporation’s free virtual summer camp. Photo courtesy of Tecia Martinez.

New Community Corporation Summer Camp Goes Virtual for 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic made it impossible to run New Community Corporation’s annual summer camp in the traditional way, staff members began working on an alternative to engage children in…

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