La Casa de Don Pedro has been serving the residents and stakeholders of Newark’s North End since 1972. It was founded by new arrivals seeking a means to achieve self-sufficiency and empowerment in a rapidly changing city. Today La Casa is well known as the advocate for the North End neighborhoods and for residents throughout the City, County, and State who seek to have viable communities and social justice for all. La Casa’s community organizing, advocacy, and social service infrastructure is recognized as the largest and primary link to the Hispanic community in Newark and beyond.

La Casa’s programs are comprehensive and integrated because we recognize that the needs of individuals, their families, and their children tend to be interconnected and benefit from a holistic approach. We urge and support our participants to use the full spectrum of services provided by our internal and external networks. As our programming has grown La Casa has also targeted its efforts based on strategic and comprehensive plans directed to achieve specific goals and to have an impact on families and the community at large.

Comprehensive Network of Programs and Services

• Early childhood education
• Home energy assistance and weatherization for low-income Essex County residents
• Foreclosure prevention assistance
• Adult education including GED preparation, literacy classes, and 3 levels of ESL
• Prisoner re-entry
• Workforce development
• Immigration legal assistance
• After-school and summer enrichment programs
• Youth, family, and domestic violence counseling
• Affordable housing development
• Commercial redevelopment activities

Community Improvement Division

• Home energy assistance and weatherization for low-income Essex County residents
• Lead Safe Home Remediation Program
• Affordable housing development
• Commercial redevelopment activities and more!

Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Financial Counseling / Literacy Housing / Shelter Utility Assistance Community Drop In / Community Center Education Adult Education / Literacy Early Childhood Education Employment / Training Job Training Family & Support Services Child Care / After School Legal / Advocacy Immigration Services Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Mental Health Substance Use Teen Issues Crisis / Safety Crisis / Safety / Prevention Domestic Violence Medical HIV / AIDS
Language Spoken	Spanish

Last Updated: 10/18/23