The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Newark

MISSION:

MARION P. THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. (THE "CHARTER SCHOOL") IS THE LARGEST INDEPENDENTLY-OPERATED FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. THE CHARTER SCHOOL WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1999 BY A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE BORN AND RAISED IN NEWARK AND WANTED TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF NEWARKERS. THE SCHOOL IS ONE OF THE ONLY MINORITY-LED CHARTER SCHOOLS IN NEWARK, REFLECTING BOTH ITS STUDENT POPULATION AND THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. SINCE 1999, IT HAS GROWN FROM FOUR CLASSROOMS TO FOUR CAMPUSES AND NOW SERVES 1,468 STUDENTS FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THE 12TH GRADE. IT OFFERS A SEAMLESS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FROM "CRAYONS TO COLLEGE," GIVING NEWARK RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STAY WITHIN ONE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR THEIR ENTIRE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL CAREER FROM PREKINDERGARTEN TO 12TH GRADE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST FRIENDS OF TEAM ACADEMY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CHARTER SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS, WITH A CAPACITY TO SERVE APPROXIMATELY 600 STUDENTS.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT GREAT OAKS LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL-A NEWARK, NEW JERSEY CHARTER SCHOOL. THE SUPPORT INCLUDES DEVELOPING AND OPERATING AFFORDABLE SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR THE CHARTER SCHOOL.

MISSION:

PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING. ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES LOW-INCOME HOUSING AND IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, WHOSE ROLE IS TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF OTHER ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE LOW-INCOME HOUSING.

MISSION:

WE ARE AN INNOVATIVE RESEARCH ORG. DEDICATED TO REVITALIZING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN NJ.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR MENTALLY ILL ADULTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF LIVING FOR OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE MEMBERS; ORGANIZE NEW WORKERS INTO THE UNION TO BRING THE BENEFITS OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING TO THE UNORGANIZED.

MISSION:

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NJ IS ACTIVELY CONCERNED WITH THE NEEDS AND PROBLEMS OF CHILDREN. IT WORKS TO COMMUNICATE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS UNDER LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH, PUBLIC ANALYSIS,COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS.

MISSION:

GREATER NEWARK CONSERVANCY IS A NEW JERSEY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT FOSTERS COLLABORATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, FOOD, AND RACIAL JUSTICE TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF NEWARK RESIDENTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO CONNECT WITH THE PEOPLE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITIES OF NEW JERSEY THROUGH THE POWER OF LIVE MUSIC.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of AIDS, a disease that impairs the functioning of the bodys immune system, leaving affected individuals vulnerable to illnesses that would not otherwise occur.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SHELTER FACILITIES FOR ANIMALS WITH NO HOME, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC, CLINICS FOR ANIMAL CARE FOR ANIMALS WITH NO MEANS OF SUPPORT, AND ANIMAL CONTROL IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITIES WITH ANIMAL CONCERNS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NEWARK IS TO ENABLE ALL NEWARK'S YOUTH, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO BECOME CARING, PRODUCTIVE, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE QUALITY HOUSING WHICH IS AFFORDABLE FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PEOPLE IN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER FORMS OF ASSISTANCE TO TENANTS AND THEIR CHILDREN.