NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC
NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC
NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC
Programs
Child Enrichment Programs
CHILD ENRICHMENT: NORWESCAP PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN EACH YEAR. OUR HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS IN FOUR COUNTIES SERVE 500+ CHILDREN ANNUALLY, AND WE SERVE AS THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER IN THREE COUNTIES, SERVING OVER 21,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND CHILDCARE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesSep 1, 2021 – Aug 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$11.2MCommunity Action and Support Services
COMMUNITY ACTION: NORWESCAP PROVIDES A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND STRATEGIES IN SIX DOMAINS: EDUCATION (AS OUTLINED ABOVE), EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, HEALTH & NUTRITION, HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND VOLUNTEERISM & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. OUR WORK CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO MOVE TOWARDS A THRIVING FUTURE.EMPLOYMENT: AT NORWESCAP WE BELIEVE EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIND A HIGH-QUALITY JOB THAT PROVIDES A LIVING WAGE. WE WORK WITH ADULTS TO HELP THEM BUILD SKILLS, RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE, ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FIND AND RETAIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH GROWTH POTENTIAL. (CONT. ON SCHEDULE O)FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT: PEOPLE NEED TO BUILD SAVINGS AND MAKE INVESTMENTS THAT CAN HELP THEM MOVE AHEAD IN LIFE. NORWESCAP HELPS INDIVIDUALS ACCOMPLISH THIS BY BUILDING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS, PROVIDING RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE SAVE MONEY, AND DISTRIBUTING SMALL LOANS TO INCREASE ASSETS AND BUILD NET WORTH. SERVICES INCLUDING MATCHED SAVINGS PROGRAMS AND FAMILY LOANS, FREE TAX PREPARATION, AND WORKSHOPS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUDGETING AND OTHER SKILLS HAVE HELPED OUR PARTICIPANTS LEVERAGE OVER $10 MILLION IN ASSETS.HEALTH & NUTRITION: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH. NORWESCAP'S FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTES OVER 2 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO 100+ SITES AND PANTRIES IN 3 COUNTIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE PRE AND POST-NATAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR NEW MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH WIC; OFFER EDUCATION AND SCREENINGS FOR CANCER AND CHRONIC DISEASE; HELP OUR PARTICIPANTS CONNECT TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND, PROVIDE HEALTHY LIVING RESOURCES FOR SENIORS.HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: EVERYONE NEEDS A SAFE AND AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE. NORWESCAP HELPS PEOPLE FIND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MAINTAIN THEIR UTILITY BILLS, WEATHERIZE AND IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THEIR HOMES, AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP PEOPLE AVOID HOMELESSNESS AND STAY IN THEIR HOMES LONGER. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS TO HELP MAKE THEM SAFER, HEALTHIER, AND MORE PROSPEROUS.VOLUNTEERISM & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND INCOME LEVELS TO VOLUNTEER IN OUR PROGRAMS, PARTICIPATE IN ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO HELP INFORM OUR WORK, AND PLAY A ROLE IN STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY WORK AND LIVE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesSep 1, 2021 – Aug 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$8.6M
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