Jobs Boot Camp

UCC has contracted with the employment consulting firm, The Chazin Group LLC to offer weekly Jobs Boot Camp programs every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at the South 8th Street location.  Program teaches residents how to conduct an effective job search, write compelling resumes and cover letters, research employers, interview for success, and achieve success on the job.  Talk with a UCC employee about signing up for this program.

Basic Computer Training and Software Applications

UCC offers free hands on training programs in basic Computer and Software Applications and classes are taught by certified instructors. Day and evening classes are available for select programs. UCC is offering free Computer training opportunities for low income Newark residents. Trainees will earn Basic Computer and Microsoft Office 2010. Job placement assistance will be offered after the training. New registration times will be coming soon. Contact us today to find out what is on the horizon.

Resource Center

UCC’s on site resource center offers a variety of services ranging from job readiness and placement programs to housing and medical assistance. In addition to referral services, the center also has a computer lab available to individuals in need of computer or internet access.

For more information, call (973) 642-0181.

Housing & Development Services

Low-Income Housing

The United Community Village Development provides 36 units of affordable housing in 34 new construction single family attached townhouses and a two-story masonry building in Newark Central Ward. All of the units are affordable to households earning 50% or less than the area median income.

For more information on how to apply, contact Housing and Development at (973) 621-5441.

Homework Habitat

UCC provides homework assistance Monday – Thursday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. For more information, call (973) 373-7801.

Emergency Services

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is a UCC food assistance program developed to help individuals and families in need keep food on their tables. Qualified applicants will receive an allocated amount of groceries based on family composition up to twice a year.

Homeless Shelter

For those in need of temporary housing, UCC operates an emergency shelter program.  The facility houses 60 individuals for up to a 30-day period.  Residents will have access to voluntary counseling, employment and health care referral services during their stay.

Clothes Boutique

Community residents in need of clothing can visit the UCC Clothes Closet to receive donated clothing . We only accept clean, ready to wear garments from our donors. Please note that clothing articles are available on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information on any of the Emergency Services UCC offers, call (973) 642-0181.

Community Outreach Services

Youth Programs & Mentoring

UCC has a series of programs and activities targeting at-risk-youth. The goal is to keep them off the streets and to positively engage them in the community. Community children can enroll in sports, art, music and audio production classes or mentoring programs. For more information, call (973) 373-7802 or (973) 642-0181.

Senior Citizen Services

UCC offers a variety of empowerment and recreational programs for community seniors. Programs consist of group outings, financial literacy workshops, health screenings & seminars and more. All activities are developed to keep community seniors active, involved and well informed. For more information, call (973) 923-3660 or (973) 268-2997.

Health & Wellness Programs

UCC provides a health care referral service for residents looking to receive health care assistance. UCC also hosts health care screenings, seminars and workshops at local centers throughout the year. For more information, call (973) 642-0181.

Childcare & After School

UCC Daycare Center & After School Programs were established to provide adequate year round daycare and after school care services for families in need of childcare assistance. Our certified staff provides a safe, educational and friendly environment for children ranging from 3 to 16 years of age.

Daycare hours are Monday through Friday from 7am to 5:30pm. Select childcare assistance programs are accepted. For more information, call (973) 621-5666.

After school hours are Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm. The service is free to community residents. For more information, call (973) 373-7801.