Archive for the ‘Covid Relief’ Category
BRICK Education Network’s #StayCoveredTogether Campaign Distributes Nearly 200,000 Masks to Help Protect Newark Families from COVID-19
04.21.2021
Every home in Newark’s South Ward received masks in March. In total, nearly 200,000 masks were distributed city-wide. This milestone far surpasses BRICK’s initial goal of distributing 100,000 masks by […]
NY Times and NBC News Coverage
03.29.2021
A Child Trends housing study commissioned by South Ward Promise Neighborhood was cited in the NY Times and in a NBC news piece. Both stories look at the economic toll […]
5000 More Masks Distributed During Christmas Season. #StayCoveredTogether with SWPN
01.06.2021
With Covid numbers on the rise, masks remain vital to stopping the spread of the virus. With help from our partners and the Harlem Children’s Zone Covid-19 relief and recovery […]
Learning centers established in Newark for parents balancing professional life, helping educate their children
08.24.2020
Aug 24, 2020, 8:28am – Parents in New Jersey are often left with the burden of balancing their professional life and helping educate their children with many classrooms going virtual […]
BRICK Education Network Outlines Blueprint for Successful COVID-19 Response and Recovery During Virtual Forum with Community Leaders and Funders
07.30.2020
BEN model tackles disparities in underserved communities of color NEWARK, NJ, July 30, 2019 – Joined by elected officials, grant funders, non-profit partners and community stakeholders, Newark-based charter management organization […]
South Ward Children’s Alliance Partners with Lyft to Provide Transportation Access to One of New Jersey’s Most Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19
05.27.2020
Newark’s South Ward residents will receive ride credits for trips to and from health, food, and other vital services NEWARK, May 27, 2020 – South Ward Children’s Alliance (SWCA) announced […]
