Newark Now
Non-Profit Organization ManagementNew Jersey, United States11-50 Employees
Newark Now is a Newark-based nonprofit founded in 2003 by then-mayor Cory A. Booker to help residents gain skills and support to improve their neighborhoods. What began with seven grassroots organizations has evolved into a network that collaborates with city government, residents, community groups, and philanthropic partners to achieve measurable improvements across the city. Acting as a bridge among these actors, the organization channels grassroots energy toward improvements in safety, economic independence, and civic participation. Its work encompasses programs such as the Community Partners initiative, the Financial Empowerment Center, the Newark Comprehensive Center for Fathers, the Brighter Holidays campaign, Family Success Centers, and the Super Summer initiative. These efforts demonstrate Newark Now's emphasis on coordinating community resources to address local challenges and expand neighborhood well-being.