The team led by NCC Board President Dr. A. Zachary Yamba, right, poses with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, second from left, and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, third from right.
The team led by NCC Board President Dr. A. Zachary Yamba, right, poses with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, second from left, and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, third from right.
Golfers braved the heat Sept. 6 to participate in New Community Corporation’s 24th Annual Golf Classic, held at Montclair Golf Club at Rock Spring in West Orange. Proceeds from the event benefit Harmony House, NCC’s transitional housing facility for homeless families; the Monsignor William J. Linder Scholarship Fund; and NCC’s youth and education programs. Platinum sponsors for the event were Greystone Affordable Development and Withum Audit Tax Advisory.
This was the first golf event held since the passing of New Community Founder Monsignor William J. Linder. Attendees recognized him with a moment of silence during the evening reception, at the request of New Community Board President Dr. A. Zachary Yamba.
“This event is very important, not just as a means of fundraising, but also to continue the legacy that Monsignor Linder left for us,” Yamba said.
New Community CEO Richard Rohrman told participants that while no one will be able to fill Monsignor Linder’s shoes, leadership is working to bring the organization to even greater heights. He cited the ongoing renovations at four Newark housing properties, participation in strategic planning and strides at New Community Workforce Development Center, the accredited post-secondary career and technical school.
“We’re really putting ourselves in a position to preserve Monsignor’s legacy and to move it forward in the areas where he taught us we should go,” Rohrman said.
Yamba highlighted the many services that NCC offers to the community, including housing, job training and health care.
“You name it, New Community is involved in it. But more importantly, the belief in empowering people to do for themselves so they can provide a better future for themselves and their families and the communities that they serve,” Yamba said.
Mary Livermore is one of the people improving her situation with the help of New Community. She shared her story during the Golf Classic reception. Livermore lives at Harmony House with her husband and daughter. They needed housing assistance after her husband became sick and she had to quit her job to care for him and their daughter. They couldn’t pay their rent and welfare was unable to pay the back rent owed.
Now at Harmony House, the family has a place to stay and they can focus on the future. Livermore was a day care teacher for 16 years before she had to quit her job. She is currently attending Essex County College to get her Child Development Associate degree which will help her get hired again in that field.
“Harmony House is a really nice facility that has helped us through a difficult time,” she said. “I’m grateful for what the staff has done for us and I’m looking forward to the future.”
In addition to the brief remarks, the evening reception included dinner, dessert and a silent auction with a variety of items, including purses, scarves, tickets to events and signed photos and memorabilia.
The hole-in-one sponsors for the event were The Blau & Berg Company, Ferry Carpet and Dr. Zachary Yamba.
Golf Classic organizer Tracey Battles, Rohrman and Yamba thanked all attendees for their continued support of New Community.
A foursome made up of representatives from Aetna and USI with New Community CEO Richard Rohrman, left, and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, third from right.
The Cali Carting? Team with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, left, and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, third from right.
New Community Board President Dr. A. Zachary Yamba during the Golf Classic.
New Community Board President Dr. A. Zachary Yamba addresses the guests during the evening portion of the event.
The team led by NCC Board President Dr. A. Zachary Yamba, right, poses with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, second from left, and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, third from right.
The Ferry Carpet Team with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, center, NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, second from right, and NCC Environmental Services Director Wayne Gravesande.
The Goldman Sachs Team with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, right, and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, third from right.
The Johnston Communication Team with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, right, and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, second from left.
Golf Classic participants get information from Kessler Institute before the event begins.
Harmony House resident Mary Livermore shares her story at the 24th Annual NCC Golf Classic.
The Palmer & Cay? Team with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, third from right, and NCC Board Presidednt and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, second from left.
The Philadelphia Insurance Team with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, left, and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, second from right.
The Platinum Networks Team with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, left, and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator, center.
Jim Bang of Cali Carting, right, receives his prize for Closest to the Pin from NCC CEO Richard Rohrman.
Bill Schroeder of Cali Carting, left, got a prize for Closest to the Pin from NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson.
NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, left, gives Mike Pintabone of Withum his prize for Closest to the Pin.
Third place team Palmer & Cay with NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson.
The second place team from Withum poses with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, center.
The winning team at the Golf Classic was put together by NCC Board President Dr. A. Zachary Yamba, left. The team poses with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, right, and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, third from left.
NCC CEO Richard Rohrman thanks participants at the 24th Annual Golf Classic.
The team put together by NCC Special Assistant to the CEO Tony Tolles, left, with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, second from right, and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, center.
NCC Philanthropy Officer Tracey Battles welcomes participants at the evening reception.
The first Withum Team with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, right, and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, third from right.
The second Withum Team with NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, right and NCC Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson, third from right.
Michael Pintabone of Withum with Harmony House resident Mary Livermore at the evening reception.