Read more about the article New Food Service Director Brings Wealth of Experience to New Community
Nelson Gibson joined New Community as its Food Service Director on June 7.

New Food Service Director Brings Wealth of Experience to New Community

New Community has a new Food Service Director stationed at Extended Care Facility. Nelson Gibson joined New Community on June 7 and has jumped right into the role. He comes…

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Read more about the article Family Service Bureau Employee Promoted to Executive Director
Vito Andrisani was promoted to Executive Director of Family Service Bureau (FSB) on May 15. He previously served as the Site Director for FSB’s Kearny location and Administrator of both Newark and Kearny locations. Photo courtesy of Vito Andrisani.

Family Service Bureau Employee Promoted to Executive Director

Family Service Bureau (FSB) has a new Executive Director with a familiar face in the agency. Vito Andrisani first joined FSB as the Site Director for the Kearny location in…

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Read more about the article Extended Care Welcomes Visitors Back to See Loved Ones
With an easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Maria Mendez has been able to visit her mother, Maria Torres, at New Community Extended Care Facility in person. Photo courtesy of Adalberto Diaz.

Extended Care Welcomes Visitors Back to See Loved Ones

When COVID-19 hit New Jersey in March 2020, visitation at New Community Extended Care Facility ceased for everyone’s safety. More than a year later, the facility has been able to…

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Read more about the article New Community Participates in Newark Equitable Vaccine Initiative
Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, United Way of Greater Newark President and CEO Catherine Wilson, New Community Chief Operating Officer Fred Hunter, University Hospital President and CEO Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness Director Dr. Mark Wade and IHOP Multi-Franchise Owner and Cornbread Co-Founder Adenah Bayoh, left to right, at the kickoff to the Newark Equitable Vaccine Initiative. Photo by RyArMo Photography Studio.

New Community Participates in Newark Equitable Vaccine Initiative

New Community is one of the community organizations working to ensure residents of color have access to COVID-19 vaccines through the Newark Equitable Vaccine Initiative. The initiative kicked off on…

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Read more about the article Extended Care Rehab Helps Patients Recover and Return Home
Josephine Jackson-DeVore went to New Community Extended Care Facility for rehabilitation after a hospital stay. After less than four weeks, she was back home. Photo courtesy of Adrian DeVore.

Extended Care Rehab Helps Patients Recover and Return Home

In addition to providing quality long-term care for residents, New Community Extended Care Facility offers short-term rehabilitation for individuals in need of those services. These shorter stays allow for patients…

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