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Read more about the article Coping with COVID-19: How New Community is Helping During the Pandemic
NCC’s Resident Services Department has continued providing food to those in need throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. From left to right: Manor Senior Resident Services Coordinators Erika Furcal and Guadalupe Cepeda and Home Friend Program Coordinator/Food Pantry Representative Flavia Pinheiro. Photo courtesy of Resident Services.

Coping with COVID-19: How New Community is Helping During the Pandemic

The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many aspects of life for people and businesses around the world. New Community has had to make adjustments to its operations, but it has…

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Read more about the article NCCTI Graduate Now NCC Employee and Celebrity’s Personal Chef
Paula Moore graduated from the New Community Career & Technical Institute Culinary Arts Specialist program. She works as a cook at Extended Care and is a personal chef for a local celebrity.

NCCTI Graduate Now NCC Employee and Celebrity’s Personal Chef

Paula Moore is well on her way to a successful career in the culinary industry. She graduated from the Culinary Arts Specialist program at New Community Career & Technical Institute…

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Read more about the article Withum Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner for Harmony House Families
Withum volunteers pose with Harmony House Director Yonette Fredericks, standing center.

Withum Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner for Harmony House Families

Accounting firm Withum hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for the residents of Harmony House, New Community’s transitional housing facility for homeless families, Nov. 26 at St. Joseph Plaza. Volunteers from Withum…

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Read more about the article Extended Care RN Credits New Community for Helping Her Achieve Success
Joyce Misiani completed her studies this summer to become a registered nurse. She is grateful to New Community for helping her during a difficult time in her life, hiring her to start her career in health care and making it possible for her to become an RN. She has worked at Extended Care for about a decade and plans to stay at the facility.

Extended Care RN Credits New Community for Helping Her Achieve Success

Joyce Misiani has faced numerous challenges since coming to New Jersey from Kenya about 15 years ago. New Community has helped her through difficult times and provided support that has…

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Read more about the article New Community Hosts 25th Annual Golf Classic
NCC Board President Dr. A. Zachary Yamba, left, stands with his team and NCC Environmental Services Project Manager Ronda Lawrence, second from left, and NCC CFO Elizabeth Mbakaya, third from left.

New Community Hosts 25th Annual Golf Classic

The weather was beautiful for New Community’s 25th Annual Golf Classic July 1, held at Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club in Livingston. Proceeds from the event benefit Harmony House,…

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Read more about the article Former Harmony House Resident Finds Success at Extended Care
Tamika Muhammad, standing center, enjoys her job as an activity aid at Extended Care. She lived at Harmony House with two of her children for a year and a half.

Former Harmony House Resident Finds Success at Extended Care

Tamika Muhammad is in a good place. She enjoys her job, has her own apartment and is looking forward to the future. But her situation wasn’t always so positive. Muhammad…

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