ICC Awarded $500,000 Grant from the Victoria Foundation

Craig Dinkard, Executive Officer of the Victoria Foundation, and Hazel Applewhite, CEO of Ironbound Community Corporation, at the Victoria Foundation’s Centennial Celebration Gala.

Newark, NJ – December 10, 2024 – The Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is honored to announce its receipt of a generous $500,000 general operating support grant from the Victoria Foundation. The award was presented during the Victoria Foundation’s Centennial Celebration Gala at The Newark Museum of Art on December 4th, 2024. ICC was one of the seven surprise recipients of the Centennial Impact Award during the event.

The gift will directly support ICC’s economic justice efforts and related programming, enabling the organization to deepen its impact across the Ironbound community and the greater Newark area. This significant contribution underscores the Victoria Foundation’s unwavering commitment to ICC’s work in strengthening community power, fostering economic justice, championing youth resilience, and addressing pressing needs.

“On behalf of the Ironbound Community Corporation, we extend our deepest appreciation to the Victoria Foundation for this extraordinary show of support,” said Hazel Applewhite, ICC Executive Director. “This contribution will enable us to address the ever-evolving community needs, enhance our programs, and further our mission to create a thriving, equitable, safe, and resilient Ironbound for all.”

For over 55 years, ICC has been a steadfast advocate for families in the Ironbound community, fostering equity, opportunity, and systemic change. The support from the Victoria Foundation reinforces the shared mission of both organizations to uplift communities and transform lives. ICC Board President Dave Robinson added: “This remarkable grant from the Victoria Foundation is not only an investment in ICC but also in the future of the Ironbound community. We deeply appreciate their partnership and faith in our mission to drive meaningful change.”

To help Ironbound Community Corporation support the many programs and services it offers individuals and families, visit ironboundcc.org/donate.

About Victoria Foundation
Victoria Foundation is one of the oldest private foundations in America, founded in 1924. The Foundation’s mission is to partner with Black and Brown residents and other marginalized communities in Newark and nonprofit organizations to champion bold strategies that strengthen community power, foster economic justice, promote youth self-determination, and respond to pressing needs. Victoria Foundation is committed to improving conditions in Newark and building power in communities for generations to come.