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Announcing Our First Changemaker! The Victoria Foundation
We are grateful for our continued partnership with the Victoria Foundation. Through their efforts, the power within Newark’s communities is being harnessed to create lasting, generational change. By supporting and uplifting these initiatives, a stronger, more equitable future is being built for all. Read More
July Community Newsletter
We’re just 100 days away from our 55th Anniversary Gala, and the excitement is building! Join us for a night of impact, inspiration, and celebration as we come together to support our history of serving the Ironbound. Read More
ICC Celebrates Ecuadorian Heritage and Community at Parade
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, the Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) proudly participated in the annual Ecuadorian Parade, an event that brought together the vibrant community of the Ironbound neighborhood. ICC hosted a stunning float, adorned with vibrant decorations, showcasing the unity and spirit of the community. Aboard the float were many of ICC’s valued community partners and friends, all joining
Landmark Law To Protect NJs Poorest Communities From Pollution Signed Into Law
https://www.nj.com/news/2020/09/landmark-law-to-protect-njs-poorest-communities-from-pollution-signed-by-murphy.html
Mortgage and Rent Relief Plans May Be On the Way for Newark, But Will They Be Enough?
NEWARK, NJ — A bill designed to stave off a flood of impending foreclosures and evictions made it out of New Jersey’s Assembly Housing Committee on Tuesday, signaling potential forbearance and repayment agreements for Newark homeowners and renters struggling with the costs of COVID-19. Under state Executive Order 106, evictions were suspended for the duration of the stay-at-home order, which
Environmental Injustice Exhibit at Newark’s Hahne Building
If you walk into the Express building in Newark, you’ll see dozens of people walking through the Climates of Inequality Exhibit. By Jennifer Marin, New Jersey News Network Play Video NEWARK, N.J. – If you walk into the Express building in Newark, you’ll see dozens of people walking through the Climates of Inequality Exhibit. “Climates of inequality was created by over
NJTV News covers launch of “Climates of Inequality” exhibit. November 1, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiI5Gh4x1aY&feature=youtu.be
WBGO Reports on ‘Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice’ Exhibit
By ANG SANTOS , WBGO Newark is one of many cities part of the ‘Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice’ exhibition Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice is an exhibition that uses virtual reality and other forms of media to tell the stories of communities directly affected by climate change. “Climates of Inequality is a multimedia installation that was created by
Industry Surrounds Newark’s Ironbound Neighborhood
April 01, 2019 Caroline Craig, NRDC Even when speeding along by train or car, people traveling through Newark, New Jersey, know it by their noses. “No one expects New Jersey, especially North Jersey, to smell good,” says Newark resident and activist Melissa Miles, only half jokingly. “You know, certain aspects of life here, like a huge tower belching smoke—it’s just part of
Thriving Cities Take Collaboration
Always uplift, never uproot.” That maxim was greeted with …
