Newark Nonprofits Score Coveted Community Grants From County

NEWARK, NJ — Several local nonprofits in Newark recently earned community development grants through Essex County.

Earlier this month, county administrators announce the recipients of the latest round of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG).

In total, about $5.7 million will be distributed to nine Essex County municipalities and 35 community organizations – including several in Newark (photos by Glen Frieson):

Apostle’s House in Newark

Big Brothers Big Sisters from Newark

Bridges Outreach from Newark

Covenant House in Newark

HBP Rain Foundation from Newark

New Jersey Citizen Action in Newark

The North Ward Center in Newark

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey from Newark

St. James Social Services in Newark

United Community Corporation in Newark

Wynona’s House in Newark

YMCA of Newark and Vicinity

The CDBG and ESG programs are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the Essex County Division of Housing and Community Development.

“Programs supported through the CDBG and ESG programs are direct investments to provide services that enhance our quality of life and help stabilize our neighborhoods by modernizing our infrastructure and supporting programs that assist vulnerable populations,” Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo Jr. said.

“These federal grants enable us to upgrade our sidewalks and roads, enhance handicap access, address mental health needs, support food pantries, and stimulate the overall development in our communities,” he added.

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