Today we reflect on the impact Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has had on our society. Dr. King’s legacy and leadership will continue to influence social justice in 2021 and beyond. We hope that you will join us in 2021 as we continue to breakdown barriers throughout the communities we serve.
While many of us are eager to put last year behind us, members of our community, including families and small business owners, are facing increased economic hardships. During these times, we have an opportunity to support one another, even as we stay physically apart. Right here in Newark, there are various opportunities to lend a hand, and I’d encourage everyone who can to participate. You can volunteer (socially distanced, while wearing a mask), donate food to your local food pantry or clothes you’re no longer wearing, send a care package to a loved one, or make a donation to a local nonprofit organization. No act of service is too small.
At United Way of Greater Newark, we will continue to be committed to the safety and well-being of community members across our 13-municipality network, and we are grateful to our volunteers, donors and partners for their continued support during these uncertain times. It is with the strength, dedication, and resilience that we will continue to support the community and make it through these hard times together, always honoring our promise to LIVE UNITED in 2021 and beyond.
In order to support the community and our non-profit partners during the COVID-19 crisis, we have established The Community COVID-19 Fund.
UWGN is regularly monitoring the situation and will be updating this page as new information and resources become available.
To disrupt the cycle of poverty by convening, collaborating and investing in strategies to improve outcomes for children and families.
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