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NEWARK, N.J., June 28, 2011 – Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) is proud to announce the kick-off of the Lincoln Park Community Farm 2011 season starting July 6 – October 2011. The Lincoln Park Community Farm, located at 18 Beecher St. behind the church facade on Lincoln Park and Broad St., is Newark’s leading source for affordable fresh organic produce grown right in the City. The Lincoln Park Community Farm offers families, residents and local employees low-cost membership in the farm for only $20 a week and bi-weekly and monthly memberships are also available. Each member receives a bountiful share of a variety of fresh produce each week. Lincoln Park neighborhood residents can even have their share delivered at home for only $5. Become a member today, call Rob. W at 973-732-4003 or visit www.LPCCD.org to download the application READ MORE »

Join us at the Lincoln Park Community Farm on July 14, 2010 6-8pm // 18 Beecher St. Off of West Kinney. One block from Lincoln Park, just behind the church facade.

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Fresh, Organic, Affordable Food is Available Through the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program

NEWARK, N.J., – Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) will host a launch event for its latest green lifestyle initiatives, the Lincoln Park Community Farm and “Get Your Share” community supported agriculture (CSA) program, on Wednesday, July 14 from 6pm-8pm. The Lincoln Park Community Farm is an affordable resource for fresh food, locally grown in Newark. A membership in the CSA is only $20 a week and Family First cards are welcome. The launch event features “Jazz at Sun Set” with trumpeter James Gibbs III sponsored by “An Afternoon of Jazz” at the 5th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, delicious summer-time drinks, and a variety of delectable healthy hors d’oeuvres sponsored by Harvest Table Restaurant of Newark. READ MORE »

NEWARK, N.J., June 22, 2010 - Please join Mayor Cory Booker and Newark Now at the 2nd Annual “The Taste of Financial Empowerment” Wine Tasting fundraiser for Newark Now’s Financial Empowerment Center.

This event will allow attendees to taste, smell the aroma, and learn about an array of flavorful wines from around the world.

At “The Taste of Financial Empowerment” attendees will also learn about the work of Newark Now’s Financial Empowerment Center and their wonderful efforts to help build assets for moderate and low-income families in New Jersey. READ MORE »

FEMWORKS was also honored with the “Professional Ally Award” Presented by the Newark-Essex Pride Coalition

NEWARK, N.J., June 10, 2010 – FEMWORKS is proud to announce that it has been selected to receive two business awards, “2010 Outstanding Small Business of the Year” presented by the Greater Newark Business Development Consortium, Inc. (GNBDC), and the “Professional Ally Award” presented by Newark Essex Pride Coalition (NEPC).

“FEMWORKS has distinguished itself as a leading-edge social entrepreneurial firm, with a highly valued specialty and triple bottom line focus; community, planet and profit. Tamara Fleming and I have poured years of passion and dedication into making FEMWORKS a sustainable business model that achieves success for its clients and has a positive impact in the local community.” says Kimberlee S. Williams, Principal and Marketing Director of FEMWORKS. READ MORE »

Summit highlights the impact that universal broadband access will have on access to education, jobs and wealth creation opportunities for un-served and underserved communities of color

NEWARK, NJ, April 8, 2010 – The Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE) has announced that the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark will host their 2010 Digital Empowerment Summit themed, “Broadband: Closing the Economic Divide” on Friday, April 23, 2010. Following the release of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) National Broadband Plan, ADE will convene a mix of policymakers, thought leaders and the media in New Jersey to discuss the impact that universal broadband access will have on access to education, jobs and wealth creation opportunities, particularly for the millions of un-served and underserved Americans who have the most to gain from this great technology. This event is free to the public and will begin at 8:30 A.M. and conclude at 3:00 P.M. For More Information or to register please visit: www.alliancefordigitalequality.org READ MORE »

United Way of Essex and West Hudson (UWEWH) Commits to a $2 Million Dollar Investment in Financial Stability through Individual Development Accounts (IDA)

NEWARK, N.J., February 22, 2010 - UWEWH is pleased to announce the launch of the United Lives IDA program. In 2009, UWEWH was awarded the largest Assets for Independence IDA grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Northeastern United States. This matching grant is paving the way to a $2 million dollar investment over 5 years in financial stability initiatives that promote financial literacy and asset building.
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Feb. 25 Symposium to Explore How Laws and Social Policies Impact LGBT Communities of Color

Newark, N.J., Feb. 19, 2010 –Prominent scholars, activists, and attorneys will discuss the effects of current laws and social policies on LGBT communities of color at the annual symposium of the Rutgers Race and the Law Review, to be held from 5 – 9 pm on Thursday, February, 25, 2010 at Rutgers School of Law–Newark. The title of the journal’s symposium is “An Affront on Civil Rights: A Multicultural Perspective on the LGBT Struggle for Equality.”

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Get your taxes prepared for free with Newark Now VITA. Get your refund fast with Refund Now for free.

The Program Offers Local Residents a Chance to Get Ahead at Tax Time

NEWARK, N.J., January 14, 2010 – Today at a Newark City Hall Rotunda press conference, Newark Now President and CEO Edgar C. Izurieta joined with Mayor Cory A. Booker, Newark Municipal Council members, Newark Asset Building Coalition, TD Bank and TD Charitable Foundation, the Internal Revenue Service, Citi Foundation, dignitaries, and members of the community to kick-off Newark Now VITA, a multifaceted free tax preparation program now in its seventh year. VITA provides free tax preparation services for local families with a combined household income of less than $49,000 a year, as well as individuals with no dependents earning $25,000 or less per year. In 2009, Newark Now VITA prepared over 3,000 returns and had an impact of over $7 million in the local economy. READ MORE »

Newark Now VITA Launches on Thursday, January 14. Get your taxes done for FREE at Newark Now VITA

NEWARK, NJ, January 12, 2010 – Now in its seventh year, Newark Now’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will kick-off the 2010 tax season (tax year 2009) and its six locations with a press conference on January 14, 2009 at 11am in the Newark City Hall Rotunda, 920 Broad Street, Newark, NJ. In 2009 Newark Now VITA prepared over 3,000 returns and had an impact of over $7 million on the local economy. Low- and moderate- income NJ families who earn less than $49,000 and individuals without dependents who earn $25,000 or less, qualify to receive free, quality, professional tax preparation services through VITA. IRS certified volunteers prepare the tax returns and provide high quality service and uphold the highest of ethical standards.

For more information on Newark Now’s VITA program call 973-624-FREE (3733) or email taxes@newarknow.org. READ MORE »

NEWARK, NJ, January 12, 2009 – LCH Business Media and Tech Solutions (LCH), a boutique web 2.0 campaign strategy and management firm based in Newark, NJ, announces that it has joined the Status Is Everything Media team. LCH has been retained by FEMWORKS, the Newark based multicultural marketing agency leading the creative and communications for Status Is Everything (SIE), Newark’s new HIV testing social marketing campaign that targets African American gay men. LCH will manage the social media for Status Is Everything, create viral and written conversations, engage and inform around HIV, Testing and Prevention. Status Is Everything is produced by the African American Office of Gay Concerns.

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