We strive to support the citizens of Newark and Essex County of all ages by providing child care, training opportunities for adults, social services for the elderly, and summer camping experiences through the Fresh Air Fund.

American Habitare and Counseling’s primary mission is to improve the quality of care provided to substance abuse individuals by providing substance abuse treatment for opioid dependent individuals.

Newark Gals Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of women from Newark, New Jersey, and beyond. We believe that each girl and woman has a purpose and responsibility in this world. We strive to promote individual growth through life-enriching exposure and collaborative learning experiences.

Newark Youth One Stop Career Center’s (NYOSCC) youth programs provide a wide range of services designed to increase youth and young adults' access to career pathways and leadership skills.

Guided by service, compassion, and fairness, UCC's mission is to assist low-income, disadvantaged, and at-risk individuals and families, including seniors and youth, to become self-sufficient and self-supporting; while enhancing their quality of life and standard of living.

We support the family unit by helping to change the economic circumstances and improving the overall quality of life for children, the elderly, low-income families, the working poor and the homeless.

The Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women (Center for Women or CFW) provides holistic career and support services to women who must enter or re-enter the workforce to provide for themselves and their families.

The Wight Foundation provides opportunities for talented students from the Greater Newark, New Jersey vicinity to achieve academic success and personal development in a college preparatory boarding school environment, with the intent to nurture future leaders who socially impact their local communities.

We assist and support families and individuals in crisis. Assisting the homeless, low-income, and unemployed with their basic needs and support to gain self-sufficiency.

Programs for Parents (PfP) is a non-profit organization that works to ensure that children get the best possible start in life. We accomplish this by promoting quality childcare services within our community.

Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive residential program, offering a range of programs and referrals to sustain individuals and keep families strong during periods of crisis.

JCC MetroWest has been at the center of our community for over 145 years bringing people together while providing educational, social, cultural, and fitness programs.

CDR interweaves the excitement of summer with the magic of camp on our beautiful 40-acre facility in Flanders, NJ. Nurturing staff and imaginative programming create memorable experiences that enhance campers' growth and development.

If you are looking for an enriching summer experience for your child, then you have come to the right place. Take advantage of MKA’s top-rate facilities while keeping your child close to home.  We are happy to provide a personalized schedule for each child allowing them to explore their own interests.

Essex County College is an open-door public community college that is committed to providing quality educational programs and life-long learning.

Turtle Back Zoo is committed to providing an enriching recreational experience that fosters excellence in wildlife education and wildlife conservation so that present and future generations are inspired to understand, appreciate and protect the fragile interdependence of all living things.

Our 24 parks, five reservations, and a variety of recreation facilities are dynamic locations to enjoy the outdoors, engage in athletic competitions, and get closer to nature.

The Essex County Environmental Center is an environmental education center with a mission to create awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the environment and its relationship to Essex County residents.  The Center is dedicated to uniting its 22 communities through integrated educational programs including hands-on activities.

Building a better community by educating, advocating, and empowering families.

All food distributed is non-perishable and Kosher.

MEND is an interfaith network of 22 member food pantries located throughout Essex County, NJ.

St. John’s Soup Kitchen has one mission and that is feeding the hungry. For over 40 years we have been providing food to those who have none in the Newark area.

The Bridge Inc. is a nonprofit community-based organization that provides behavioral healthcare services designed to strengthen and support the family and promote the personal growth of children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

For 44 years, Bessie Green Community has been transforming lives by providing food, shelter, and support programs to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and hunger with compassion and dignity in Newark, NJ.

Emergency food distribution.