Category Archives: Helping

Interview: Leadership Newark

Monday, 16 June 2008 – 6:54 am

I had the opportunity to speak with Celia King and Laurel Dumont from Leadership Newark, a non-profit organization designed to develop and enhance leadership skills of individuals committed to the City of Newark. Leadership Newark has been in Newark for over ten years, bringing individuals into two-year fellowships where they are given the chance [...]

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Habitat for Humanity seeks area volunteers

Wednesday, 11 June 2008 – 7:34 pm

Habitat for Humanity seeks area volunteers

Volunteers from all walks of life are welcome. While contractors, plumbers and electricians are welcome, no construction skills are required, as all training will be provided. People are welcome to bring their own tools to a job site, but it isn’t necessary, as all necessary tools and materials are [...]
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Change the World, Start in Newark

Monday, 9 June 2008 – 5:32 pm

Interested in making a difference in the city, but not sure where to start? You may want to consider serving on a non-profit board. The city is host to over one thousand non-profit organizations where your skills might help.

Leadership Newark is sponsoring training for Newark residents interested in giving their [...]

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NJ.com: The summer memories that last a lifetime

Wednesday, 21 May 2008 – 11:30 am

The summer memories that last a lifetime

Another piece on the excellent Fresh Air Fund, which gives Newark kids the opportunity to leave the city and spend time away at camp. Application information is also below, if you’d like to sign up your child for camp this summer.

photo credit: Chris (archi3d)

This year, the poor [...]

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Star Ledger: Fund chairman vows to help inner-city kids enjoy summer camp

Monday, 19 May 2008 – 7:58 am

Fund chairman vows to help inner-city kids enjoy summer camp

The Ledger highlights a philanthropist with the Newark Fresh Air Fund who is determined to meet the needs of Newark kids to get away to summer camp, despite the challenges of the economy. Really great story of how innovation and creativity can overcome difficult challenges. [...]

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Ironbound Community Corporation Receives Funding for Major Family and Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives

Wednesday, 14 May 2008 – 5:26 pm

Ironbound Community Corporation Receives Funding for Major Family and Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives

The ICC receives a $750,000 grant from the Wachovia Regional Foundation for its East Ferry Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. This is fantastic news for an organization that does great work to strengthen the community.

More details about the grant and the ICC after the [...]

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Destination Newark

Saturday, 10 May 2008 – 11:25 pm

It’s always tough fighting discouragement about a city that, despite all the good news, perpetually seems to have an awful story brewing just under the surface. I want to believe in a rejuvenated Newark where I and others can raise families in confidence of the future.

With summer here, the crime rate has begun [...]

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BBC: Violinist plays for taxi driver

Tuesday, 6 May 2008 – 10:18 pm

Violinist plays for taxi driver

It’s not often Newark gets mentioned by the BBC.

A violinist who left his 285-year-old instrument in the back of a New York cab has played a concert to thank the driver who returned it to him.

Philippe Quint gave a private 30-minute performance on Tuesday in the taxi waiting area [...]

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Star Ledger: $1 Million Donated for Park Repairs

Tuesday, 6 May 2008 – 6:48 am

$1 Million Donated for Park Repairs

Arthur F. Ryan, former CEO of Prudential Financial Inc., and his wife, Patricia Ryan, co-chairwoman of the Branch Brook Park Alliance, made a personal gift of $1 million to the alliance for improvements at the Essex County park. The grant was announced yesterday and will be used for continued renovations [...]

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Star Ledger: Jerseyans spend their Saturday showing they care about Newark

Sunday, 4 May 2008 – 7:01 pm

Jerseyans spend their Saturday showing they care about Newark

Lameira was among more than 1,200 volunteers from across the state who gathered in Newark yesterday to help beautify the city’s schools and parks in the 10th annual Jersey Cares Day.

Volunteers from corporations, local organizations and communities worked together to paint, garden and clean 10 sites around [...]

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