Newark is home to various programs designed to uplift, empower, and support residents from all walks of life. Whether raising a family, pursuing financial stability, seeking emotional support, or building stronger community ties, these resources help you thrive.
Circle of Security Parenting Program
Brick Education Network is hosting the Circle of Security Parenting Program. This program is for parents, grandparents, and guardians of children aged 0-3 to strengthen bonds and support their child's emotional growth!
Program Details: The Mandatory Orientation was held on April 1st; however, for information on joining the program in the coming weeks, email Mromerofoster@brickeducation.org.
Childcare and food are provided for in-person sessions!
Completing the program can earn you up to $200 in incentives. You will learn to understand and respond to your child’s emotional needs, help them manage their emotions, boost their self-esteem and confidence, and trust your natural parenting instincts.
BRICK'S South Ward Health Initiative
The South Ward Health Center’s mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare services for families in the South Ward. Eventually, the Center will offer a full suite of services, focusing on perinatal care for expectant parents. This collaborative initiative between BRICK’s South Ward Promise Neighborhood and Saint James Health was founded to address the increased need for healthcare access in our community. The organization offers various services designed to meet the diverse needs of our community members, ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need to thrive.
South Ward Promise Neighborhood
South Ward Promise Neighborhood is a collaborative action network that works to end the cycle of poverty for people residing in the South Ward of Newark, NJ.
Launched in 2014 as the South Ward Children's Alliance, and renamed South Ward Promise Neighborhood (SWPN) in 2018, SWPN unites over 30 partner organizations to provide free programs and services that support South Ward families and children from pre-cradle through college and career. This place-based initiative aims to break cycles of intergenerational poverty through high-quality education, healthcare, and housing, ensuring all children in the South Ward can thrive.
Connect with their Facebook page for updated opportunities here.
Shani Baraka Women's Resource Center
The Shani Baraka Women's Resource Center offers free services and resources dedicated to helping women in crisis and empowering them to recapture their independence. The SBWRC is a multifaceted agency that primarily focuses on Women in Crisis. Key services provided include Domestic Violence, Job Development, and Homelessness. Sexual Assault, Grief Support, Mental Health, Group Workshops, and Individual Sessions are also readily available.
BREAK THE SILENCE: DENIM DAY 2025
This year, Denim Day is on Saturday, April 24th. In partnership with the Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery, the City of Newark, and the Brick City Peace Collective.
Stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and take a stand against victim-blaming.
April 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | City Hall Rotunda, 920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd., Newark, New Jersey
What to Expect:
• Community Forums: Engage in critical conversations about justice, healing, and systemic change.
• Art & Performances: Powerful exhibits and live acts amplifying survivors’ voices
• Resources: Connect with local organizations offering support, counseling, and advocacy.
Why Denim?
In 1992, an 18-year-old survivor in Italy was blamed for her assault because her jeans were deemed “too tight” to remove without consent. When the court overturned her attacker’s conviction in 1999, activists worldwide protested by wearing denim as a symbol of resistance. Denim Day was born to challenge harmful myths and stand with survivors.
Wear denim on April 24th to reject victim-blaming and demand accountability. RSVP: (973)-735-3274.
Contact the Shani Baraka Resource Women's Center here. Connect via Facebook or Instagram.
Clinton Hill Community Action
Clinton Hill Community Action continues to transform Clinton Hill and beyond. They've protected hundreds of residents from eviction, developed the first Neighborhood Plan for Upper Clinton Hill, partnered with four housing developers to produce 200 units of housing in the next three years, and served over 1,000 families a month through our Pantry Network. Stay tuned for the opening of Clinton Hill’s first membership "pay what you can afford" grocery store. (CHCA, 2024)
Also, in partnership with the Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery, every Monday, CHCA hosts A Few Strong Men, a powerful brotherhood standing up and speaking out against domestic violence in the City of Newark.
Every Monday | 6:00 PM | Office of Violence Prevention: 10 17th Ave, Newark, NJ.
This weekly gathering is a space for men ready to:
- Take a stand
- Offer support to survivors
- Be a source of healing in our community
- A 40-hour Domestic Violence Training will be provided
Stay current on all Clinton Hill Community Action events here. Connect via Facebook or Instagram, contact information: Info@clintonhillaction.org | (201) 228-0757
Women In Media - Newark
WIMN uses the arts and media to tell women's stories with a cultural perspective. Their website provides information about accessing the NJ Filmmaker's Lab, a FREE resource for aspiring filmmakers in NJ.
Connect to their Facebook for updates and events here.
Newark Women Moving Forward | An Economic Empowerment Campaign
Led by Mrs. Linda J. Baraka, dynamic First Lady, this Newark Women Forward Financial Initiative (NWFMI) targets up to 1,000 women in the City of Newark with a sustainable financial education program that will empower participants to pay off debt, grow savings, and access to a 12-week class that can be instructor-led or self-paced using the dfree® Online Academy. They will receive the books, resources, different financial services, and opportunities. The program will consist of financial education, virtual and live events to offer free solutions to such issues, and access to licensed professionals through Prudential Financial to complete the dfree® 12 Steps to Financial Freedom course successfully.
Cohort 3 began the week of February 10, 2025, and runs for 9 weeks. Stay tuned for Cohort 4 updates. Several locations and virtual classes are available for your convenience.
Contact information: nwmf@dfreefoundation.org