Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark, serving Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties, was established in 1986 as an ecumenical faith-based ministry dedicated to building simple, decent homes for low and moderate-income families. We build homes with hardworking Partner Families who supply at least 200 hours of sweat equity. Then, Habitat of Greater Newark provides Partner Families with an affordable mortgage.
We are proud that nearly 112 families have benefited from Habitat of Greater Newark homes built with generous donations from individuals, families, corporations, foundations and faith-based organizations and with support from thousands of volunteers and other local non-profit organizations who have partnered with us over the years.
Habitat of Greater Newark also works to repair the homes of senior, veteran, and low-income homeowners through the Critical Repair and Healthy Homes Initiative. The goal of the initiative is to identify and fix barriers to safe and healthy living conditions by providing rehabilitation, home repairs and home preservation. Through repairs such as mold and asbestos remediation, energy-conserving improvements, and the addition of aging-in-place functionality, Habitat of Greater Newark works to keep low income families, seniors, and veterans in the homes they already own.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark also works within the West & Central Village of Newark to address broader neighborhood issues such as: aging homes in need of critical repair, unchecked crime, lack of access to healthy food, and a lack of recreational amenities for children. Habitat of Greater Newark collaborates with community stakeholders, taking action to realize the neighborhood’s full potential and capabilities by nurturing ongoing civic engagement and finding resident driven solutions in order to establish a sustainable, healthy community.
Contact Person: Alana Davis
Contact Phone: 973-624-3330 ext. 100
Contact Email: adavis@habitatnewark.org
Care of the Park is a legacy initiative of Branch Brook Park Alliance in partnership with the County of Essex. We are the conservancy for Branch Brook Park powered by Jersey Cares. While the County remains the primary steward of the park, Care of the Park aims to shine a spotlight on Essex County Branch Brook Park and by doing so; ensure that our beloved park is cared for by everyone.
Known nationally as the first county park system open to the public in the United States, local treasure Essex County Branch Brook Park needs you! Volunteers support experienced Care of the Park team members in a variety of projects that change weekly but include one or all of the options noted below.
Prune, groom, rake, cultivate, and water
Remove invasive species
Plant installations
Create and maintain restoration projects
Maintain portions of the historic Lenape trail
General debris removal
Opportunities are available Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 1pm (in season, as weather allows. In the Winter months only Friday & Saturday are available).
Important details: Dress in layers, bring a water bottle, close toed waterproof shoes preferred, bring a mask
Contact Person: Dana Wise
Contact Phone: 973-969-1189
Contact Email: dana@jerserycares.org