L.I.N.C.
Linking Initiative for Neighborhood Change
PLEASE NOTE: We are currently working on switching website platforms, so the information on this website is OUT OF DATE and no longer being updated. If you would like to learn current information about our program while we are working on our new website, please feel free to email us at lincprogramnj@gmail.com. Thank you so much!
What is Linc?
LINC is a teen-led, organization working to provide necessary resources to underserved communities in Union and Essex counties. We also strive to educate volunteers about the resource inequities across New Jersey.
Education
We are trying to start an open discussion about homelessness, poverty, child hunger and other systemic issues in New Jersey. Students of all ages will be introduced and/or educated about these problems through various mediums such as:
Speakers and/or an assemblies
Volunteering at various supply drives
Earning service hours for completing work with us
Connectivity
Starting by recruiting the young members of New Providence to volunteer for our various projects, we hope to connect the youth all around us to opportunities where they can make a difference. This will enable them to foster leadership skills, responsibility, and initiative for change within communities while also volunteer hours.
Service
By collaborating with food bank and service programs in larger, more impoverished NJ cities, we hope to serve as many people are possible. Some of these communities include:
Newark
Elizabeth
Camden
South Plainfield
West Orange
Trenton
Check out our recent projects below!
Resource Pantry
Using donated space at the United Methodist Church in New Providence, we have set up a resource pantry to collect a variety of items for community members in need. Clink the link above to learn more!
Great Big Period Products Drive
We partnered with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to help end period poverty. Click the link above to learn more!
Empty Bowls Project
Joining with New Providence High School students, we hope to donate money to food bank programs with ceramics. Click the link above to learn more!
Why Are We Different?
Obviously, the idea for a community outreach program isn’t new. Our ideas aren’t novel or revolutionary, but they are necessary. There can never be enough volunteers and never enough projects to serve the less fortunate. We are the difference. If not anything else, consider us the breath of fresh air this community needs to inspire others and make a huge impact on the lives of the underserved. It starts with us, but we won’t let it end with us.