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Read more about the article Remembering Founding NCC Board Member And Newark’s First Black Mayor Ken Gibson
Ken Gibson was a founding board member for New Community Corporation, as well as Newark’s first black mayor. Photo courtesy of Tracey Battles.

Remembering Founding NCC Board Member And Newark’s First Black Mayor Ken Gibson

Ken Gibson is best known for being the first black mayor of Newark, but he was also a founding board member of New Community Corporation. He passed away March 29…

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Read more about the article Financial Opportunity Center Helps NCCTI Student Reach Financial Goals
Ciara Cooper-Jones, who is currently enrolled in the Clinical Medical Assistant program at New Community Career and Technical Institute, is taking advantage of the services provided by the Financial Opportunity Center to help improve her credit score and save.

Financial Opportunity Center Helps NCCTI Student Reach Financial Goals

When students sign up for classes at New Community Career and Technical Institute (NCCTI), they not only receive a high quality, hands-on education in their field of study, but they…

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Read more about the article Essex County Wellness Respite Services Helps Those In Crisis At Better Life
Essex County Wellness Respite Services Program Manager Kenisha Bakayoko, Wellness Associate Melanie Nascimento and former guest Donald Williams, left to right, complete a puzzle, which is one of the activities respite guests participate in during their 10-day stay.

Essex County Wellness Respite Services Helps Those In Crisis At Better Life

Dealing with mental health issues like anxiety and depression or substance abuse issues can be overwhelming and even debilitating. For individuals in crisis, hospitalization has been the traditional course of…

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Read more about the article Employees Recognized For Dedication To New Community
Environmental Services staff members Bryant Hall and Linda Studivant accept plaques recognizing their 35 years of service to New Community during the 2019 Employee Recognition Ceremony from NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, center.

Employees Recognized For Dedication To New Community

New Community Corporation held its 2019 Employee Recognition Ceremony Jan. 24 at St. Joseph Plaza where 59 employees were recognized for their years of service to the organization. Plaques were…

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Read more about the article NCC Executive Chef Joe Rodriguez Retires
Joe Rodriguez retired after nearly 33 years of service to New Community. Photo courtesy of Frances Teabout.

NCC Executive Chef Joe Rodriguez Retires

Long-time New Community Executive Chef Joe Rodriguez has retired after nearly 33 years with the organization. Rodriguez first came to New Community to be the chef to oversee the opening…

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Read more about the article NCC After-School Program Provides Enrichment To Thirteenth Avenue School Students
Dance instructor Kimberly Thomas, left, leads second-graders in a dance class as part of a free after-school enrichment program at Thirteenth Avenue School that New Community operates.

NCC After-School Program Provides Enrichment To Thirteenth Avenue School Students

Second-graders at Thirteenth Avenue/Dr. MLK, Jr. School in Newark enjoy a free after-school enrichment program that New Community Corporation operates. Children enjoy a variety of activities meant to engage them…

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