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Former NCC Youth Earns Doctorate Degree, Impacts Community
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Dr. Shannon Stanford is a true success story. Born and raised in the Central Ward of Newark, Stanford witnessed the effects of gun violence and drugs on her community. But New Community Corporation programs helped her see people working in a positive environment, which she attributes to her educational and professional achievements. She has been a professional teacher and currently works as a behavioral specialist and a consultant. Last month she completed her doctorate in education at the University of Southern California - all at age 32.
“I and others like myself are an example of the desired outcome of the NCC founders,” Stanford said. “We are examples of the good that results from people who assume social responsibility and believe that they can create a better world.”
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Housing Project For Chronically Homeless Nears Completion
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Construction is well underway for A Better Life, New Community Corporation’s housing project for the chronically homeless, and is slated for completion this summer.
Walls are up throughout the building, staircases are mostly constructed and exterior doors have been installed. Bathtubs have already been installed in many of the units and the shared spaces have started to take shape. Painting has also begun throughout the interior.
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Michelle Lang, who most recently worked as the senior digital producer for NJTV News, joined New Community Corporation as director of communications and marketing May 22.
In this position, she will serve as editor of the Clarion, handle media relations, manage NCC’s online presence and oversee the network’s communications needs. |
