New Community Corporation

New Community Corporation (NCC), established in 1968 by Monsignor William J. Linder, is a prominent not-for-profit community development organization based in Newark, New Jersey. It is recognized as one of the largest and most comprehensive community development corporations in the United States.

NCC is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for inner-city residents, emphasizing individual dignity and personal achievement.

Housing Services

NCC offers a diverse range of housing options, including affordable housing for individuals, families, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

Properties are located in Newark, Orange, and Jersey City. The organization manages approximately 2,000 housing units, including high-rise buildings for seniors and family townhouses.

Additionally, NCC operates Harmony House, a transitional housing facility for homeless families. It provides on-site support services such as childcare, job search assistance, and workshops focused on goal-setting and daily living activities.

Health Services

NCC's health services include the Family Service Bureau of Newark, a licensed outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment center.

The bureau offers prevention, intervention, and community education programs to assist families, children, and individuals.

Additionally, NCC runs a 180-bed Extended Care Facility that provides skilled nursing services and sub-acute care. It specializes in customized care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Educational Services

NCC provides educational programs for all ages.

The New Community Career & Technical Institute offers programs such as:

• Automotive Technician
• Diesel Technician
• Building Trades Specialist
• Clinical Medical Assistant
• Patient Care Technician
• Community Healthcare Worker
• Culinary Arts Specialist
• Business and Computer Technologies

The Adult Learning Center serves over 2,000 adult students annually with programs including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), Pre-High School Equivalency (HSE), and HSE.

Youth services include after-school programs, summer camps, and leadership training initiatives.

Community Resources

NCC's community resources feature the Family Resource Success Center, which connects individuals to eligible services through NCC and other agencies.

The Better Life program assists homeless individuals with an engagement center, respite services for those in crisis due to substance use or mental health issues, and provides permanent housing for the chronically homeless.

The Supportive Assistance for Individuals and Families (SAIF) program offers intensive case management for individuals nearing the limit for public assistance.

The New Community Federal Credit Union serves low- to moderate-income and minority communities, offering banking with no fees commonly charged by mainstream institutions.

Locations

NCC's headquarters are located at 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103.

Additional locations include:

• Adult Learning Center at 563 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
• Better Life program at 101 Fourteenth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
• Community Hills Early Learning Center at 85 Irvine Turner Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07103
• Extended Care Facility at 266 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
• Family Resource Success Center at 274 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
• Harmony House and Harmony House Early Learning Center at 278 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
• New Community Career & Technical Institute at 274 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
• New Community Federal Credit Union at 274 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
• Property Management office at 200 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
• Resident Services office at 220 Bruce Street, Newark, NJ 07103
• Supportive Assistance to Individuals and Families (SAIF) program at 274 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
• Youth Services department at 56-68 Hayes Street, Newark, NJ 07103
• Newark, NJ, USA

Through its comprehensive array of services, New Community Corporation continues to play a pivotal role in fostering community development and improving the lives of Newark's residents.