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Ironbound Community Corporation and City of Newark Host East Ward Community Food Hub in Response to SNAP Disruption
On Monday, November 10, 2025, the Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC), in partnership with the City of Newark, hosted the East Ward Community Food Hub at South Street School located at 44 Hermon Street. The East Ward site is one of five food hubs established across Newark—one in each ward—as part of the city’s emergency response to the temporary discontinuation of
NJ Court Prohibits Construction of Controversial Newark Gas Plant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 27, 2025 NJ Court Prohibits Construction of Controversial Newark Gas Plant Project in limbo after PVSC ignored significant community opposition to the project Newark, NJ – Today, the Essex County Superior Court sided with communities in Newark, and granted a stay in a lawsuit filed against the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) for recently approving the
Fight Against PVSC’s Fossil Fuel Power Plant
Ironbound Community Corporation Joins Legal Fight Against PVSC’s Fossil Fuel Power Plant Lawsuit Challenges Violation of Environmental Justice Law and Disregard for Community Health Newark, NJ — Yesterday, Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) joined with environmental and legal partners outside the headquarters of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) to announce legal action against the agency. ICC and its allies have
ICC’s Director Of Programs, Charles Barlow-Richardson, Featured in Department of Environmental Services Article
We’re thrilled to see our very own Charles Barlow-Richardson featured in the latest NJDEP article spotlighting the incredible work of the DEP Youth Inclusion Initiative! Charles Barlow-Richardson, Director Of Programs: “The Ironbound Community Corporation is excited to be a part of the 2025 Youth Inclusion Initiative for the fifth consecutive year. It’s been a great experience watching our youth grow
Moving On Ceremony: Congrats To Our Grads
On June 26th and 27th, ICC’s Early Learning Center hosted a heartwarming “Moving On” ceremony to celebrate our preschoolers as they take their next big step into kindergarten. The event was filled with music, laughter, and love as families, staff, and community
CEO Hazel Applewhite Appointed to City of Newark’s Equitable Growth Advisory Commission
CEO Hazel Applewhite Appointed to City of Newark’s Equitable Growth Advisory Commission (EGAC) Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) proudly announces that CEO Hazel Applewhite has been appointed to the City of Newark’s Equitable Growth Advisory Commission by Mayor Ras J. Baraka. Applewhite officially
Housing Justice Advocacy Coalition Kickoff
Housing Justice Advocacy Coalition Kickoff In partnership with Clinton Hill Community Action and Newark Community Street Team, we’re launching the Housing Justice Advocacy Coalition to fight for affordable, quality housing in Newark. Virtual Kickoff: Thursday, March 20 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (register to receive meeting link) In-Person Strategy Session: Wednesday, April 9 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at The Priory – 233 W
Newark Community Unites Against NJDEP
Newark Community Unites Against NJDEP Approval of Newark’s Fourth Fossil Fuel Power Plant March 13, 2025 —Newark, NJ – The recent decision by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to approve a permit for the construction of a fourth fossil fuel power plant in Newark has sparked fierce opposition from elected officials, environmental justice leaders, and community advocates.
RFQ Announcement: Lead Abatement and Remediation Services
RFQ Announcement: Lead Abatement and Remediation Services Ironbound Community Corporation invites qualified Lead Remediation/Mitigation Contractors and NJ Certified Lead Abatement Contractors to respond to our Request for Qualifications (RFQ). We are looking for experienced professionals to undertake lead abatement and mitigation work across multiple sites in Newark, New Jersey, primarily within the East Ward section. Project Scope: The selected contractors
Black History Month Panel Discussion
Ironbound Community Corporation’s Black History Month Panel Discussion a Resounding Success Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is proud to announce the tremendous success of our Black History Month panel discussion, The History and Future of Black Political Influence in Newark and Beyond, held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the historic Newark Public Library. The event brought together an audience of
