Service Update
2023 Year End Service Numbers
April 2024 Event Recap
UCC’s YouthBuild Students Kick It At ‘Sneaker Ball’ Prom
Students in UCC’s YouthBuild program celebrated a night of style and fun while highlighting the strides in their individual journeys at a recent “Sneaker Ball” prom.
Held on April 25 in partnership with Leaders for Life, the celebration not only showcased fashion-forward attire but also highlighted the journey of resilience and determination undertaken by the students. YouthBuild, a national initiative, provides education, job training, and leadership development opportunities to young adults who have faced barriers to traditional education and employment.
During the prom, which took place at the Costa del Sol venue in Union, students and program staff members alike traded in formal dress shoes and heels for stylish sneakers, which in many ways stand as a symbol of each person’s unique style and character. The fusion of formalwear and footwear created a visually striking atmosphere, reflecting the diversity and creativity within the YouthBuild program.
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United Community Corporation helps empower all members of our community to achieve economic self-sufficiency by providing a range of supportive services. We continue to expand and improve our services, which include; an emergency shelter with case management, a program for seniors, low-income housing, and a range of high-quality after school and summer camp programs for youth.
We are always open to new partnerships and collaborations to aid in fulfilling our mission to help lift low-income residents out of poverty and to improve the quality of their lives in every way we can.
You can also contact us if you are interested in volunteering - we welcome your help in better serving the community !
If you or someone you know are in need of food, baby items, clothing, shelter, energy assistance, pending eviction or mortgage assistance, at risk of lead exposure at home, are a victim of a crime, and/or need youth development activities or young adult vocational training we have a department here to help!
Department Success Stories
In the past two years, more than five guests were able to attain permanent housing, and some were provided housing vouchers/and or rental assistance. During this time, another guest attained employment at UCC and was also able to find permanent housing. Additionally, one guest was able to obtain senior housing and various resources.
One HPRP client came to UCC with a warrant of removal and was dealing with an abusive situation and was suicidal. This client had no income as she received her last unemployment check. Housing Assistance staff were able to provide case management and walk her through many goals after which she became gainfully employed after moving into her new apartment. She was phased out of the program as her income was above the guidelines. The client was referred to another DCA program; however, she decided she was not going to apply for it as she felt accomplished; she felt secure and happy to be in a better head space.
Making homes safer for residents has had a positive impact on our clients, including Linda Alemar. Linda was happy and thankful with everything that was done inside and outside her home, especially with Mr. Cifuentes and Joanna who went above and beyond helping her and her tenants applying for the lead program, especially since there were four children living in the residence. The contractor did a fantastic job, and now all three units in her home are free of lead.
UCC’s YouthBuild Students Kick It At ‘Sneaker Ball’ Prom
UCC’s YouthBuild Students Kick It At ‘Sneaker Ball’ Prom Students in UCC’s YouthBuild program celebrated a night of style and fun while highlighting the strides in their individual journeys at a recent “Sneaker Ball” prom. Held on April 25 in partnership with Leaders for Life, the celebration not only showcased fashion-forward attire but also highlighted the journey of resilience and determination undertaken by the students. YouthBuild, a national […]
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UCC, PSE&G Help Empower Community at Energy Assistance Day Resource Fair
UCC, PSE&G Help Empower Community at Energy Assistance Day Resource Fair An Energy Assistance Day resource fair recently hosted by UCC, in partnership with PSE&G, helped make an impact in providing resources and assistance to more than 130 greater Newark households. The event, which was held April 19 at the West Side Park Community Center in Newark, aimed to provide essential support to community members by offering a […]
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Spring Into Action Series 2024
April 2024 Event Recap Youngsters across greater Newark got an opportunity this week to participate in prevention activities aimed at engaging youth and fostering positive community interactions during our CBVI program’s “Spring Into Action to Conquer Violence” spring break series. The events, which were hosted at the West Side Park Community Center in Newark, took a proactive approach to addressing community needs while promoting youth engagement and […]
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UCC, Integrity House Team Up to Assist Hope Village II Guests
UCC, Integrity House Team Up to Assist Hope Village II Guests UCC recently teamed up with Integrity House, one of New Jersey’s largest nonprofit providers of substance use disorder treatment, to help better serve guests at the newly established Hope Village II site in Newark. Officially opened earlier this year, Hope Village II, located at 51-63 Elizabeth Ave., is a 20-bed “bridge housing community” that serves people […]
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