Senior Spotlight: Gloria Forde
Keeping physically active is nothing new for Gloria Forde. In her younger years, Forde said she went ballroom dancing every weekend. Now as a resident of New Community Orange Senior
July 18, 2014
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Editorial: Our Veterans Deserve So Much More
Editorial By Monsignor William J. Linder They have sacrificed greatly for our country and now our veterans sadly find themselves, in the words of one report, “at risk of being
July 16, 2014
Shining Stars: NCC Early Learning Center Students ‘Move On’
More than 75 students from New Community’s two early learning centers beamed with pride as they donned caps and gowns to mark their graduation. Dubbed as “Moving On” ceremonies, two
July 15, 2014
Employee of the Month: Dehab Teklit
Dehab Teklit takes extreme pride in her work, even down to the smallest details. A Housekeeping Aide at New Community Extended Care Center, Teklit dusts computers, empties trash from offices,
July 14, 2014
As Newark Mayor Takes Reins, NCC Residents Say Much Work Lies Ahead
All eyes in Newark will be on Ras Baraka as the former councilman steps into the top elected post at City Hall on July 1. Baraka’s decisive mayoral victory in
July 11, 2014
NCC Marks 20 Years Of Golfing For A Cause
NCC Marks 20 Years Of Golfing For A Cause Committed business partners and friends of New Community turned out for a delightful afternoon of golf during the nonprofit’s major annual
July 8, 2014
NCC Nursing Director Featured By NJAC
New Community Director of Nursing, Veronica Onwunaka, believes that in order for nurses to play a role in advancing the healthcare field, they must be equipped with education. To
July 1, 2014
In-Depth Article Features NCC Student, Automotive Training Center
Colorlines featured Dorian Moody, a recent student of the New Community Automotive Technician Employment and Training Program, in an in-depth story about the employment challenges facing young black men who
June 25, 2014
Poetry Workshop Recalls Childhood Rhymes, Bible Verses
For Judy Michaels, poetry is anything but tame. To illustrate her point, Michaels, a professional poet, led a group of New Community seniors in adding body motions to a poem
June 17, 2014
New Start Helps Young Mother During Uncertain Times
New Start Helps Young Mother During Uncertain Times Tamara White was referred to the Newark New Start Program one month before she was due to deliver her first child in
June 12, 2014
NCC Targets Young Parents In New Class
NCC Targets Young Parents In New Class By Eunice Lee Young moms and dads can face a tough road as they learn to become parents, but Jacy Manuel wants them
June 2, 2014
VIDEO: 3rd Annual Fabulous Me Conference Hosted By Family Service Bureau
More than 250 young women from across New Jersey attended the 3rd Annual Fabulous Me: Celebration of Womanhood Conference. The event was organized by the Family Service Bureau in Newark,
June 2, 2014
Former Star-Ledger Reporter Joins NCC’s Communications Office
Former Star-Ledger Reporter Joins NCC’s Communications Office Eunice Lee, a former Star-Ledger reporter who covered Essex County as her beat, has joined the staff of New Community Corporation as Manager
May 29, 2014
Daughters, Dads Dress Up And Dance Night Away
Daughters, Dads Dress Up And Dance Night Away More than 80 couples took to the dance floor of St. Joseph’s Plaza for NCC’s 8th Annual Father-Daughter Dance. The event, for
May 28, 2014
Family Service Bureau Honors Interns
New Community Family Service Bureau recently held an appreciation luncheon for its interns, who are pictured above with their supervisors. Family Service Bureau Honors Interns Hellen Gontijo says she felt
May 27, 2014
New Lease On Life, Even With ‘Old’ Stuff
New Lease On Life, Even With ‘Old’ Stuff Sharon Thompkins still has some unpacking to do. But the bathroom in her new apartment is fully decorated in pink and her
May 23, 2014
Like Puzzle Pieces, NCC Administrative Staff Complete Picture
New Community administrative staff worked in two teams to complete a puzzle of a dog and cat that were eventually joined into one picture. Like Puzzle Pieces, NCC Administrative Staff
May 19, 2014
Extended Care Showers Volunteers With Thanks For Their Service
Representatives from each table at the volunteer appreciation dinner took a photo with Director of Nursing Veronica Onwunaka, center with microphone, Activities Director Elizabeth Brookins and Sister Mary Leticlare. Extended
May 15, 2014
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: DIANA GUILLÉN
Diana Guillén, a career translator, has become an advocate for Spanish-speaking residents of New Community Douglas Homes in Newark. SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: DIANA GUILLÉN She’s attended the church since 1996. More
May 14, 2014
Workforce Development Awarded $260K Grant For Auto Program
Willians Anaya, left, holds a light for fellow student Jaysn Harley as Harley adjusts an oxygen sensor in a 2001 Mercury Sable. Development Awarded $260K Grant For Auto Program The
May 13, 2014
Employee of the Month: Frances Davis
Employee of the Month: Frances Davis Frances Davis works in a classroom of 11 infants and makes it look effortless. An infant teacher assistant at New Community Harmony House Early
May 9, 2014
Best Friends Emerge From Homelessness To Lead Productive Lives
Former Harmony House residents and best friends, Sonya Thomas and Alnisha Smith, say that the year they spent at Harmony House helped them make progress towards reaching their goals. Best
May 8, 2014
Editorial: Healthcare is a Civil Right
HEALTHCARE IS A CIVIL RIGHT Editorial By Monsignor William J. Linder As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, how fitting it is that millions of Americans
May 5, 2014
Spring Festival Supports Scholarship Fund
Sam Gaddy of NCC’s Culinary Cafe serves dinner to Josephine Woodfork, far right. The meal included barbecued pork ribs, oven fried chicken, Italian sausage and peppers, kielbasa, macaroni and cheese,
May 2, 2014
