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What is NCC? |
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New Community Corporation (NCC) is the nation's largest and most
comprehensive community development corporation. NCC is a major
contributor to urban revitalization in Newark, New Jersey. Its economic
development projects, housing, programs and services have been a
primary force in reviving the city's Central Ward. New Community
works to fulfill its mission by providing decent and affordable
housing, a safe and livable neighborhood, creative education programs,
quality community-based health care, social services, job training,
continuing education, community arts and neighborhood-based economic
opportunities. NCC owns and manages 3,000 units of housing and employs
2,300 people. Its assets are valued at more than $500,000,000 and
its programs and services touch the lives of 50,000 Newark and Essex
County residents every day.
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When was NCC founded? |
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NCC was founded by a group of dedicated residents of Newark's
Central Ward led by Father William J. Linder--then a young parish
priest--in response to the Summer Disorders of July 1967. NCC was
formally incorporated in January 1968.
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What is NCC's mission? |
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"To help residents of inner cities improve the quality of their
lives to reflect individual God-given dignity and personal achievement."
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Where is NCC located? And how do I get there? |
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New Community Corporation
St. Joseph Plaza
233 West Market Street
Newark, New Jersey 07103
973-623-2800
NCC's corporate headquarters are located in a formerly abandoned
church in Newark's Central Ward. Built in 1882, St. Joseph's Church
on West Market Street was once a thriving parish, but as the neighborhood
changed its parishioners virtually disappeared and the Archdiocese
closed the parish. Work on transforming the shuttered church began
in August 1983 and was completed a year-and-a-half later. Today,
St. Joseph Plaza is a $2.5 million, 24,000 square-foot complex
with a central atrium surrounded by offices, a three-story glass
elevator and The Priory restaurant.
Directions to St. Joseph Plaza:
From the Garden State Parkway (North to South)--Take Exit
145 to I-280 East. Proceed to First Street Exit. Turn right. Go
to the third light at West Market Street (McDonald's on the corner).
Turn left. At the first light, turn left into the parking lot.
From New Jersey Turnpike--Exit 15W to I-280 West. Exit Clifton
Avenue. Turn left and go to the sixth traffic light (West Market
Street). Turn right at light on to West Market Street. At next light
turn right into parking lot.
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How many people does the New Community Network
employ? |
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NCC and its affiliates employ 2,300 people. Sixty percent of
NCC's employees live in Newark. More than 93 percent of the workforce
is comprised of minorities.
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How do I find out about job opportunities and
internships at NCC? |
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Information about employment and internship opportunities at
the New Community Network are currently available in the Human Resources
Department's Employment
section of the NCC website.
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Can I volunteer at NCC? |
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Many people offer their services throughout the NCC Network.
In 2001, friends of NCC volunteered 466,049 hours of their time.
The number represents the equivalent of 233 full-time employs, which
means the Network receives a “grant” of $4,660,000 saved
thanks to the service of volunteers. Volunteers also come from schools,
universities and corporations throughout the region. Persons and
groups interested in volunteering time and expertise at New Community
should email NCC at nccinfo@newcommunity.org.
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Can I get on the mailing list? |
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Visit the Mailing List
page or e-mail the Webmaster at ahonore@newcommunity.org
requesting that you be placed on the NCC Network mailing list and
your name will be added. Friends and supporters will receive a newsletter
informing them of upcoming events, updated on new projects, programs
and much more.
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Is NCC a nonprofit? |
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New Community Corporation is a nonprofit community development
corporation with an annual operating budget of $200 million. In
addition to the numerous programs and services offered by New Community
and its affiliates, NCC is the owner of for-profit businesses. These
businesses allow NCC to provide important services for local residents
such as food shopping, restaurants and postal services. The businesses
generate income used to support other projects and programs and
provide job training and employment opportunities for residents.
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What is the New Community Foundation? |
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Reorganized in June 1992, the New Community Foundation is a voluntary
Board of Trustees consisting of individuals from a diversity of
business, professional, religious, and academic backgrounds. The
Foundation's mission is to provide advice and counsel to assist
the NCC Network in maximizing the effectiveness of its programs
and services. Foundation members work to develop resources for new
and existing projects.
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How can I learn more about the NCC Network? |
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For specific information about NCC, please e-mail
us or call 973-623-2800. Of course, you're invited to spend time
on our website to learn more about the people, programs and projects
that make up New Community Corporation.
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How do I arrange a tour of New Community Corporation? |
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Groups are invited to come to Newark to learn more about New
Community by taking an NCC-sponsored tour of our facilities and
programs. Group tours can be scheduled from 10 AM-Noon, Monday through
Friday. They include an up-close look at NCC housing, job training,
education programs, economic development undertakings and more.
For more information or to schedule a tour for your group contact
External Affairs Director Dale Robinson Anglin via email
at dranglin@newcommunity.org
or call 973-497-4410.
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