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  On Friday, November 7, 2025, Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) in partnership with Community Foodbank of New Jersey, hosted its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive at its Down Bottom Farms, located at 377-385 Ferry Street in Newark, bringing warmth and nourishment to hundreds of local families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. With rising grocery costs and ongoing uncertainty around SNAP benefits,

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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

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                 Newark, NJ — August 12, 2025, The Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is proud to announce that today, Hazel Applewhite, CEO of ICC, was officially sworn in as a Commissioner on the City of Newark’s Equitable Growth Advisory Commission. Hazel’s appointment follows an invitation from Mayor Ras J. Baraka, recognizing her steadfast leadership,

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Newark, NJ — On July 2, Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) stood in firm solidarity with the NAACP, the People’s Organization for Progress (POP), and a coalition of advocates at an emergency press conference outside Newark’s Federal Building. The gathering was a direct response to the proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping federal measure widely condemned as harmful to low-income, immigrant,

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CEO, Hazel Applewhite, Representing in recent ABC7 News Feature                               Our CEO, Hazel Applewhite, was recently featured in an ABC7 NY news interview on the Supreme Court’s ruling about birthright citizenship. In the report, Hazel shared a powerful insight: “The fact that our kids will not

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City of Newark and Community Leaders Unite Against Unlawful Detention at Delaney Hall   Newark, NJ — On Monday, May 5, 2025, Mayor Ras J. Baraka joined community leaders and representatives from organizations that support immigrant families, including the Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC), at a press conference at Newark City Hall to raise serious concerns about the reported detention of

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On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Christian Callahan, FFC Program Manager and Community Volunteer Program Coordinator at Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC), was recognized as an Awardee at the 2025 Prudential Community Grants Program Awards Celebration. This prestigious award honors local leaders who are driving meaningful change through impactful programs and projects in their communities. Christian and his team exemplify ICC’s mission

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ICC Speaks Out at FUERA ICE Press Conference TAP OR CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO   Community Leaders Unite to Oppose Reopening of Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center in Newark Newark, NJ – March 11, 2025 – Today, a coalition of over 30 faith-based organizations, labor unions, and immigrant rights groups gathered to protest the imminent reopening of Delaney Hall, a

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January 24, CEO Hazel Applewhite delivered a powerful speech following the ICE raid in Newark’s Ironbound section.   Newark, NJ – January 24, 2025 – The Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) strongly condemns the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Newark, which have sown fear and uncertainty among our immigrant neighbors. These actions disrupt the lives of countless families

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On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Hazel Applewhite, CEO of Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC), delivered a compelling keynote address at Hudson County Community College’s “College Service Day.”  Speaking to a room filled with educators and staff, Applewhite highlighted their critical role as catalysts for diversity and representation, encouraging them to continue fostering an inclusive environment where students can thrive. Applewhite emphasized

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