City of Newark

The Newark Black Film Festival is celebrating 50 years this summer and we couldn’t be more excited. Join us this, Saturday, July 13th at 11am for an engaging panel discussion: Where Creativity Meets Commerce: Small Businesses Working With Film & TV. 🎬🎥📽️🎞️ This panel will explore the intersection of the film/TV production industry and our local economy. The panel is officially sponsored by our friends at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and supported by the City of Newark, NJ - City Hall , the Newark Office of Film and TV, the Newark Black Film Festival and The Newark Museum of Art Please visit this link to register for your free ticket: https://lnkd.in/eMdtTFZ5 Complimentary lunch will be provided by Newark’s Cornbread Soul See you on Saturday - July 13th! 🎬🎞🎥

Revitalizing our neighborhoods one block at a time. With the help of Newark's Office of Sustainability's "Love Your Block" mini-grant program residents can be awarded up to $5,000 to make our community even more beautiful! Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2024. For more information, or to apply, visit, https://lnkd.in/ebjKXRvk 🌳🏡 #LoveYourBlock #CommunityRevitalization #NeighborhoodBeautification

From Newark to Paris, the fight against homelessness knows no boundaries. Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Director of the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services Luis Ulerio attended a two-day international conference of worldwide mayors and municipal leaders to create solutions to the global homelessness crisis, in Paris. The conference highlighted the common challenges that cities face in dealing with the growing number of homeless residents. The meeting provided an opportunity to share best practices and innovative approaches developed by cities at a local level to facilitate the reception and integration of these people, while taking care to prevent competition between vulnerable groups. At the conference, Mayor Baraka served as a member on a panel discussion entitled “Migration: Mayors Working to Meet the Challenges of Reception,” with Mayor Hidalgo; Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galan Pachon; Dakar, Senegal, Deputy Mayor Fambaye Ndoye; and Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas. Other panels discussed how to make welcoming migrants an opportunity for cities; acting locally in a context of national and international constrained frameworks; and mayoral commitment to addressing homelessness. Grateful to be invited to the International Homelessness Conference, where mayors and elected officials from around the world come together to find solutions. Let's make housing a right for all. 🏠💙 #InternationalConference #HousingForAll #GlobalSolutions Photos courtesy of Bloomberg Philanthropies Read the release at https://lnkd.in/gdQPgqyU

🔑 Unlocking new possibilities for affordable housing in Newark! 🌇 We're thrilled to announce that the Biden-Harris administration has awarded us $4 million for our innovative efforts. With the PRO Housing grant, we'll be able to remove barriers and lower housing costs, making our city more accessible for everyone. Let's create a thriving community where everyone has a place to call home! 🏡💚 #AffordableHousing #PROHousingGrant #NewarkInnovation Read the full release now https://lnkd.in/e44FGb7g

Chatting it up with Mayor Ras Baraka about Newark's Equitable Growth Commission! Dive into the latest discussions with on the work and reccommendations of the commision to mae Newark more equitable for all! Tune in tonight and gain insights on Newark's Equitable Growth Commission - working harder to move Newark farther! 🏙️🤝 Tonight, Wednesday, June 26, 224 at 5:00 p.m. Facebook @City of Newark, NJ - City Hall facebook.com/cityofnewark 🗣️💼 #Newark #EquitableGrowth #MayorBaraka #Leadership #Equity #NewarkPride 🌆📈 #CityConversations #CommunityEngagement #Progress

Be part of a transformative community and explore your growth at the Mayor's Men's Meeting. Engage in conversations about civic engagement, supporting small businesses, and seizing procurement opportunities. Join us in shaping the future with valuable insights and collaboration. Your voice matters—don't miss out. Friday, June 28, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. Central High School 246 18th Ave, Newark, NJ 07102

This morning, Mayor Ras J. Baraka joined @HelloFresh and Newark Public Schools to push HelloFresh's new "13 for 13 Million" campaign, a partnership between the company, No Kid Hungry and cities like #Newark to help address the childhood hunger crisis. As we've done on a weekly basisc since 2020, the city distributued over 1,000 Meal kits, comprising of 4,000 total meals. The meal kits were presented to families and youth in-need, as well as family grocery benefit resources including: Summer EBT, SNAP, and free local meal finder. HelloFresh has been a longtime supporter of bringing healthy meals to Newark Residents. As of Novemeber 2023, Newark has, due to our partnership with #HelloFresh, delivered over 2 Million Meals to our families during our weekly Food Distributions that have been in place since 2020. Read the full release at NewarkNJ.gov for more information on 13 for 13 Million, please visit https://lnkd.in/eqkuQkqr You can join us agan for the city's weekly distribution on Wednesday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. Located at Pacific Street and Easy Kinney Street

In June, we celebrate Men's Health Month. This month, we bring awareness to the health issues all men face. June is dedicated to enriching men's health and wellness through a broad spectrum of national screening and educational campaigns. This week, Mayor Baraka joined Mayor Adams, and a host of men's health speakers for a summit on men's health. The summit included health screenings and resources, panel discussions, and a space for men to be together and talk honestly about their health and well-being. We gotta make sure we're good on the inside, before we take care of the outside. You are not prisoner to your fate, circumstances, or environment. Your freedom and growth are determined by your willingness to move. Move towards healthy habits. Move towards healthy eating habits. Move towards a long and high-quality life. Photos available at https://lnkd.in/eR5TBYz3

Newark creatives! Don't miss out on this groundbreaking event at Newark Symphony Hall! The countdown to the Black Creative Economy Summit has official begun but, there's still time to secure your spot! Elevate your voice, connect with industry leaders, and empower change! Visit Eventbrite link for more details to register and be a part of this transformative opportunity! A limited number of free tickets are available for Newark-based artists and creatives using the promo code: BCEARTIST https://lnkd.in/e5MmPack

🌞 CALLING ALL COMMUNITY HEROES! 🌱 Join us as we activate in your Ward and call on YOU to learn about your NEW EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS HUB. Discover your hub’s emergency solar-powered charger and its utility during emergencies. Learn the significance of solar power in our community and interact with local STEM & Emergency Response experts. Registration required: tinyurl.com/RSI2024 Next meeting: June 15 at Hope Village, 79 Newark Street, Newark