The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Newark

MISSION:

1) TO INCREASE AWARENESS, (THAT EDUCATION IS THE KEY); TO IMPROVE ONE'S ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STATUS THUS, THE QUALITY OF LIFE. 2) FOSTER GREATER APPRECIATION FOR AND UNDERSTANDING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH THE ARTS. TO ENHANCE PERSONAL SELF ESTEEM, ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION OF CIVIC RESPOSIBILITY WHILE ENHANCING AWARENSS OF CULTURAL IDENTITY. 3)PROVIDE THE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND CREATE THE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL LEAD TO MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE CITIZENS WHO WILL BECOME THE LIFE BLOOD OF A THRIVING AND PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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TO STABILIZE FAMILES & INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND OTHER REAL ESTATE PROJECTS AS WELL AS REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE REVITALIZATION OF NEWARK'S COMMUNITIES.

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MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING, COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HIV INFECTED CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHEREIN PRUDENT DECISIONS ARE MADE FOR THEIR WELL BEING AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR JUSTICE, INC. ("VLJ"/ THE ORGANIZATION), A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, IS A COMPREHENSIVE, STATEWIDE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM BASED IN NEWARK. VLJ'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING POVERTY. VLJ FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY MOBILIZING VOLUNTEERS TO WORK ALONGSIDE STAFF TO ADDRESS CRITICAL LEGAL NEEDS ACROSS NEW JERSEY, ADVANCING RACIAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. CREATED IN 2001 BY A SMALL GROUP OF ADVOCATES CONCERNED ABOUT THE SCARCITY OF FREE LEGAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING POVERTY, VLJ HAS GROWN SIGNIFICANTLY FROM ONE TO TWENTY-ONE STAFF PEOPLE AND A HANDFUL OF VOLUNTEERS TO A VOLUNTEER PANEL WITH MORE THAN 1,500 VOLUNTEERS.

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MISSION TO STABILIZE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS BY RETURNING VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES TO PRODUCTIVE RE-USE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOW AND/OR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.

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TO CREATE SOCIALLY ENGAGING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY ART EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMMING THAT ENCOURAGE SOCIAL DIALOGUE, EDUCATION, AND SYSTEMIC CHANGE FOR CULTURAL TOLERANCE.

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PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS SUPPORTS CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, REFERRALS, AND ACCESS TO AVAILABLE FINANCIAL RESOURCES.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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TRANSLATION, PUBLICATION AND PROMOTION OF ECONOMICS TEXTBOOK(S) FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND THE COUNTRIES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION.

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AT NEWARK EDUCATORS' COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (NECCS), OUR CURRICULUM AND MAJOR ACTIVITIES ARE BASED ON FIVE VALUES: 1) INCLUDING ALL STUDENTS - WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS THE RIGHT TO A BRIGHT FUTURE. OUR FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ALLOWS FOR THE NEEDS OF EACH CHILD TO BE CONSIDERED AND TO ENSURE THAT EVERY STUDENT REACHES THEIR FULL POTENTIAL; 2) CREATING A DYNAMIC AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT - OUR RESPONSIVE APPROACH TURNS THE CLASSROOM INTO AN INTERACTIVE OBJECT AND ENGAGES STUDENTS BASED ON THEIR INTERESTS. OUR CURRICULUM GOES BEYOND THE BASICS TO INCLUDE SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS SUCH AS SCIENCE, ARTS, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION; 3) PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE - WE BELIEVE SUCCESS INCLUDES ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS; 4) FOSTERING DEDICATED TEACHERS AND MENTORS - ONE OF THE THINGS WE ARE MOST PROUD OF AT OUR SCHOOL IS OUR COMMITTED STAFF; AND AND 5) BUILDING A HAPPY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE EXCITED TO COME EVERY DAY.

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TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP BY DEVELOPING HEALTH & HUMAN INITIAVES WHICH ADVANCE THE COMMUNITY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY & BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD'S) AND PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS (PDD-NOS) THAT HAVE AGED OUT OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE PRINCIPLES THAT ADULTS WITH ASDS AND PDD-NOS SHALL PURSUE PRODUCTIVE AND MEANINGFUL LIVES AND SHOULD ACHIEVE INTEGRATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

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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.

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TO INVEST IN PEOPLE, PROGRAMS, AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT WILL IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEMS BY PUTTING THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN FIRST.

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THE MICRODREAMS FOUNDATION PROVIDES DIRECT INVESTMENTS, BILATERAL LOANS AND LOAN GUARANTEES TO HIGHLY RATED SMALL MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS, ENSURING FUNDS CONTINUE TO REACH ENTREPENEURS IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE DEVELOPING WORLD.

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OUR MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE THE CITY OF NEWARK TO USE THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS BY OFFERING COMMUNITY-BUILDING PROGRAMS THAT BRING PEOPLE INTO THEIR LOCAL GREEN SPACES.

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TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE IMPACTED BY HIV/AIDS OR OTHER SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO BE RESILIENT AND BUILD HEALTHIER FUTURES.