State of the City November 2019 Report

State City of the

Semi-Annual Report November 2019

Mayor Ras J. Baraka

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

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AN EQUITABLE CITY

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A SAFER CITY

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THE STATE OF WATER

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A COLLABORATIVE CITY

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AN EDUCATED CITY

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AN EMPOWERED CITY

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CITY OF NEWARK Ras J. Baraka, Mayor

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Mildred C. Crump, Council President/Council Member-at-Large Augusto Amador, Council Member, East Ward Carlos M. Gonzalez, Council Member-at-Large John Sharpe James, Council Member, South Ward Joseph A. McCallum, Jr., Council Member, West Ward LaMonica McIver, Council Member, Central Ward Eddie Osborne, Council Member-at-Large Luis A. Quintana, Council Member-at-Large Anibal Ramos, Jr., Council Member, North Ward

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Newark Forward Dear Residents: Newark continues to accelerate forward with a strategic and comprehensive approach to grow a more equitable and safe city, where we leverage our collaborative spirit, so our residents are more empowered and educated. In the last nine months, the cornerstone of several pieces of landmark legislation and major developments have been laid with many having already come to fruition: › We introduced a land bank program which will ­encourage redevelopment of residential and ­commercial properties languishing on the city tax rolls. This will eliminate blight and tackle abandoned ­properties plaguing our city. › We broke ground on the first municipal project in ­decades, a multi-use building and public parking deck, designed to maximize efficiency amongst our finance department, the municipal court, and the Newark Parking Authority while providing improved access to government services. › After first being proposed in 2005, this past Spring we opened Mulberry Commons Park, an award winning 3-acre development marking a milestone in Newark’s economic development, creating a new center of gravity in the City’s growing downtown and unlocking the long-ignored development potential of Newark’s Penn Station—one of the nation’s busiest rail hubs. › We have created an Equitable Growth Commission, staffed with the some of the most brilliant minds across the county/city armed with data, policy, and a plethora of other tools, to address issues around ­affordability, access and quality of housing in our city. › The Brick City Peace Collective, a national model for ­violence reduction, was established in April to ensure that our residents are safer and empowered. › This summer, we hired a record number of Newarkers through our summer youth employment program. › Every day, quality of life issues are being addressed and the image of Newark is steadily improving. Crime of all types are at record lows, and newly purchased Public Works equipment is keeping our communities clean.

Finally, we have met every challenge head on with resilience and transparency by fully address¬ing every issue with welfare of our residents as the first priority. To that end, the City has undertaken one of the most ambitious city infrastructure ­projects in the country and we are working to replace all 18,720 lead service lines in the city at no cost to residents, ensuring all ­residents have access to safe and clean drinking water.

We have strived to make sure that every improvement, project, initiative or program created and implemented in the

City is designed to benefit, and not hinder, every resident. This could not have been possible without our strong collaborations involving the entire community—our clergy and our activists; our universities and schools; our large and small businesses and their union workers, and our non-profit and philanthropic ­agencies.

We still have more work to do and we need you. Come join this movement with your ideas, passion, and pride in Newark.

In solidarity,

Ras J. Baraka Mayor

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The City of Newark is making strides to ensure that Newark is An Equitable City guided by ­racial, social, environmental and economic justice in which the government and the private sector work to guarantee residents have access to a competitive salary, ­contribute to the growing workforce, live healthy ­lifestyles, have quality housing and truly benefit from the city’s ­growing prosperity; and where anchor institutions hire more Newark residents understanding that they are critical to the success of the institution and the Newark c­ommunity.

HERE IS AN UPDATE:

An Equitable City

Ribbon cutting of the long-awaited Mulberry Commons Park

NEWARK 2020 › Since the start of the program, 1,595 Newarkers have been hired by the city’s anchor institutions and corporations including Audible, Horizon, NJIT, Panasonic, Prudential, Rutgers-Newark, RWJ Barnabas, PSEG, United and University Hospital. › More than 730 individuals have been assisted at Newark 2020 Hubs in 2019. Newark 2020 partners with local community development organizations, which act as hubs to offer career preparation services such as resume preparation, interview skills development, and tips on networking. These hubs include La Casa de Don Pedro, Ironbound Community Corporation, New Community Corporation, Urban League and Newark Works. › Newark 2020 partnered with the South Ward Children’s Alliance to launch Workforce Wednesdays in the heart of the South Ward Clinton Hill neighborhood. In the first months, career coaches from across the city have connected South Ward residents to training and employment opportunities at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, University Hospital, and Prudential.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT › PSEG Gas/CAST Training – The Newark Workforce Development Board and Career Works partnered with PSEG to increase the number of Newark residents employed by PSEG. Candidates receive testing at PSEG to qualify for intensive Gas ­Battery and Construction and Skills Trade (CAST) training. › CareerWorks partnered with New Community Career & Technical Institute (NCCTI) to launch the city’s inaugural Diesel Technician Training Program cohort. The program specifically focuses on the Transportation, Logistics and Distribution sector (TLD). The first session concluded in July 2019. 10 of the 13 students enrolled completed the program, resulting in a 77% graduation rate and two individuals obtained full-time employment prior to completion. › NCCTI also partnered with Sansone and the New ­Jersey Automotive Retailers of New Jersey to provide paid internships to students enrolled in the Diesel Technician Training Program.

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8-week “Language of Capital” Financial Workshops

Graduated 20 early-stage entrepreneurs in first cohort sponsored by TD Bank ■ On track to graduate 40 ­entrepreneurs in second ­cohort sponsored by PNC Bank ■

› In June, the Newark Workforce Development Board (NWDB) and NewarkWORKS hosted the first Workforce Program Achievement Ceremony at NJIT for 100 graduates of workforce education and training programs. › In August, approximately 1,000 job seekers attended the American Dream Job Fair at Essex County College hosted by NewarkWorks. American Dream Meadowlands has 500 retail and entertainment stores in the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING › More than 535 residents have been connected to affordable housing options in 2019. › $562,530 has been collected from developers for the affordable housing trust fund. › Live Newark Façade Improvement Program completed 21 homes with another 22 homes pending.

This program provides up to $15,000 in forgivable loans for owner-occupied homes. › Live Newark Closing Cost Program has closed 12 grants in 2019 with 6 pending. This program provides $5,000 grants to first-time homebuyers to purchase a home in Newark. The loan is forgiven after the recipient has lived in the home for five years. › Municipal Employee Housing Assistance Program has closed 6 grants in 2019 with 3 pending. This program provides $5,000 grants to first-time homebuyers who work for the city to purchase a home in Newark. The loan is forgiven after the recipient has lived in the home for five years. › HOME program enables 60 Affordable Apart­ ments at Somerset Brownstones. The City ­recently closed on this ­development, located

NCEDC IS NOW INVEST NEWARK 6-month Accomplishments for Invest Newark

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­ ulberry M ­Commons Park MILLION ­completed

1,200 $7.8 technical assistance interactions with small business owners

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construction of affordable ­housing artist development began

350+ entrepreneurs trained

609

Newark-based businesses ­registered to receive U ­ rban ­Enterprise Zone (UEZ) ­incentives

Key Updates

Managing

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Hosted largest MWBE ­certification expo in New Jersey with

­ roject, largest p municipal economic development project

businesses served

Riverfront Park

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Expanded Newark Fiber internet service provider to

30 commercial clients

Section 8 homeownership

LAUNCHED pilot program with

Newark Housing Authority Newark Paper Coop,

LAUNCHED ­Newark’s first ­cooperative

business at 25-49 Somerset Street. The buildings will contain 40 two-bedroom and 20 three-bedroom apartments in 4 three story buildings.

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More than 700 new police officers have been hired under the Baraka Administration.

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A Safer City

The City of Newark strives to achieve A Safer City in which public safety is based upon trauma-informed care, which recognizes that everyone is facing some form of trauma. The city works to confront and cure this trauma in the community through alternative ­violence reduction initiatives that help prevent ­violent conflicts; employing information-based strategies, ­and collaboration between residents and law enforcement.

The Newark Police Divison is an integral part of the community which mirrors the city’s diversity and protects all r­ ­esidents.

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NEWARK POLICE DIVISION*

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Technology Growth › The Citizen’s Virtual Patrol system allows members of the public to view the City’s surveillance cameras online and to report criminal or suspicious activities occurring in their neighborhoods.

The system has grown from 62 cameras at its inception in April 2018 to 126 cameras and nearly 13,000 registered users. Statistics reflect a 9 percent reduction in crime in areas where the cameras are deployed. › More than 1,000 body-worn cameras have been issued to members of the Newark Police Division and are deployed daily by uniformed personnel in seven precincts. This policy is aimed at ensuring that interactions between the police and members of the community are documented and foster increased transparency.

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“Our Citizen Virtual Patrol and community engagement programs, ranging from free haircuts for graduations to cyber security programs aimed at senior citizens to establishing Block Watch groups, has resulted in a stronger police-community partnership with residents willingly working with the police to improve the quality of their neighborhoods,” said Mayor Ras Baraka.

Addiction Recovery Services update › By the end of June 2019, Hope One Newark mobile unit made: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

contact with 775 visitors 115 referrals to drug rehab facilities conducted 173 mental health screenings made 88 referrals for mental health services trained 83 people in Narcan use distributed 55 Narcan kits

› The Newark Police Division assisted more than 500 fewer crime ­victims this year versus last year, reflecting the steepest decline in 50 years

NEW POLICE OFFICERS HIRED A major accomplishment during the first half of 2019 was the graduation of 48 Newark Police recruits.

65% WOMEN

› This mobile unit operates in partnership with the Center for Addiction Recovery, Education and Success (C.A.R.E.S.), Integrity House, Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris Counties, and the Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness. Other services provided include on-the-spot transportation to drug treatment facilities, HIV screening, and the distribution of identification cards to the homeless so that they can obtain services, including housing assistance.

Helping Victims › The Shani Baraka Center has provided more than 3,900 interventions for women who are victims of domestic, sexual or community violence. › For the first time in the City’s history, the Department of Health and Community Wellness applied for and received 5 Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA) grants totaling $2 million over two years, with $400,000 in social and mental health services being made available to the Shani Baraka ­Center, and $400,000 to additional sites to be ­determined.

› 15 percent decrease in ­homicides

› There was a 16 percent decrease in property crimes

› There was a 9 percent drop in robberies

› The biggest decline was seen in auto thefts, which fell by 28 percent

› Arrests fell by 21 percent

› A 7 percent reduction in the number of shooting victims

› There was an 11 percent ­decrease in overall crime

› More than 300 handguns ­removed from the streets during the first six months of 2019

96% MINORITIES

› Burglaries decreased by 14 percent *For the period between January 2019 to June 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018.

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Lead service line work in progress

The State of Water

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One of the most ambitious infrastructure projects being undertaken by a major American city in the nation today is currently happening in the great city of Newark.

As of today, over 2,500 of the city’s 18,720 household lead service lines have been replaced. When the project is completed in roughly 27 months, Newark will be among only a handful of cities to eradicate these lines, the leading cause of lead in drinking water – and we will be the first to do it at no cost to homeowners, either in out-of-pocket ex8 State of the City Report November 2019

penses, increased taxes or higher water rates.

The City’s response to lead exceedances in some parts of the city was unprecedented. Mayor Baraka began a $75 million city-bonded program of replacing lead lines in March of this years. But without more money, that program would have taken 10 years to complete and would cost homeowners $1,000 to have their lines replaced, an expense that can be as high as $10,000.

Unsatisfied with both the length of time and the cost to residents, Mayor Baraka sought a more expe-

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Since January, the Department of Health and C ­ ommunity Wellness has tested more than 1,750 Newark children for lead.

$5.6 million

Newark exceeded HUD’s home lead abatement requirements, resulting in a new HUD award of $5.6 million for continued home abatement for another 3.5 years.

dient solution. With the help of Essex County Executive Joseph N. Di Vincenzo, the city was able to secure a $120 million bond in August.

This investment allowed the city to put additional work crews in our neighborhoods, expediting the program, allowing us to complete approximately 50 lead service line replacements per day.

Another important piece of Mayor Baraka’s plan was to introduce a city ordinance that would allow the city to replace lines on private property without the owner’s consent. This was to ensure that the 74 percent of Newark residents who rent would have the same access to clean and safe drinking water as private homeowners.

A huge side benefit of the project is Mayor Baraka’s announcement that contractors train and hire Newark workers for these construction jobs.

By now, while the lead line replacement program is ongoing, the city introduced a new chemical corrosion system last spring, which will reduce lead levels in the affected areas. In addition, every resident in the impacted neighborhoods should have a free PUR water filter and access to free cartridges, given by the city. The filters have been proven to be 99 percent effective when used properly.

The great news is that before long Newark will have replaced every lead service line in the city and is creating a blueprint for other cities to follow.

TAKE ACTION SIGN UP to have your lead service line replaced, call 973-733-6303, visit our website at www. newarkleadserviceline.com.

VOLUNTEER to inform your neighbors on how they can get their lines replaced.

THE ­WATER FUND In the face of the City’s water challenge the non-profit, faith-based, and corporate communities came together to partner with the City of Newark to ensure that all Newarkers have access to clean water. The Community Food Bank of New Jersey accepted and stored more than 25,000 cases of water from a multitude of donors—from individuals, to churches, to corporate foundations. The United Way of Greater Newark created a Water Fund to address community needs. To date, more than $400,000 has been raised from 21 foundations and corporations. These dollars were used to support the purchase of bottled water, water filters, and filter replacement cartridges.

The fundsare also used to provide ­community and resident education on the water issue, and to conduct extensive outreach to Newark ­residents on replacing their lead service lines, installing their water filters, and more.

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A Collaborative City

Senior Appreciation Awards

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The City of Newark strives to achieve A Collaborative City, in which government, schools, businesses large and small, colleges and universities, clergy, unions, community organizations, philanthropies and every member of the community work together on initiatives to build a better, safer, healthier city, create a culture of collaboration to achieve positive change and serve as a global leader in urban revitalization.

HERE IS AN UPDATE: PHILANTHROPIC COLLABORATIONS What Works Cities Economic Mobility Initiative. The City of Newark was one of ten cities to be selected in 2019 to participate in this initiative supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Ballmer Group. Newark’s work is 10 State of the City Report November 2019

focused on its newly created Office of Tenant Legal Services and ensuring that it works effectively to stem the tide of evictions to keep Newark residents in their homes.

Newark is One of Six Cities to Receive ­Opportunity Zone Support. Newark is receiving $920,000 in co-funding from Prudential Financial and the ­Rockefeller Foundation, working through the Newark ­Alliance, to attract responsible private investment in Opportunity Zones in the City. A Chief Opportunity Zone Officer and two community engagement specialists will be hired to support and facilitate community engagement and involvement in proposed ­Opportunity Zone projects and businesses.

Guaranteed Income Exploration. In his State of the City Address in March, Mayor Baraka promised to explore the idea of basic income in Newark with ­technical assistance from the Jain Family ­Institute and the Eco-

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ENGINEERING COLLABORATIONS › Awarded Municipal Aid Grants for street paving in all five wards.

Newark Live Local › Newark Live Local encourages new, returning, and existing residents alike to move or stay in Newark through a combination of rental and exterior improvement grants to eligible participants. Since March 2019, this pilot program has awarded over $180,000 in housing incentives in Newark. › The initiative operates within the Newark Alliance and is financed through the support of Prudential, Rutgers University-Newark, New Jersey Institute for Technology, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

› Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Newark Flanking Plan to design flood control structures to protect properties in the South and East Wards from potentially dangerous storm events. › Completed the Newark Downtown Circulation Study to allow the Division of Traffic and Signals to make improvements to the road network. › Worked with PSE&G on the L.E.D. Lighting upgrade to replace antiquated light fixtures throughout the city. › Created the Board of Public Utilities Street Lighting Local Government Stakeholder Group to develop a more equitable regulatory structure.

› Formed the Integrated Connected Urban nomic Security Project. Since then, a The DepartCorridor Project with NJIT to install and test Task Force of more than 30 Newark ment of Public vehicle-to-infrastructure monitoring and stakeholders was assembled and Works collaborated communication systems along Raymond has met multiple times. The Task with The Recycling PartBoulevard.

Force will issue a final report in the nership, Inc., sponsored by first quarter of 2020.

Coca Cola, to increase the › Completed the renovation of the number of residents parWomen Infant Care (WIC) medical office Summer Youth Employment Proticipating in the City’s space in the Department of Health and gram. Newark’s Summer Youth curbside recycling Community Wellness building.

Employment Program has grown program. into a model public-private partner›Provided

construction administration services ship with 20 private funding partners. In for the design and construction of Mulberry 2019, $1.7 million was raised to support the Commons, an $11 million City-owned park. employment of more than 3,000 youth.

Newark Community Impact Fund. This fund was started in 2019 to support emerging public programs, learning opportunities, and community events that help to strengthen city government and our community members. So far, funds have been used for an Urban Youth Conference, the Renaissance and Rebellion Poetry Series at Newark City Hall, a community conference to plan for the 2020 Census, early meetings of the City’s Equitable Growth Commission, and an event to honor top high school graduates in the City.

BRICK CITY PEACE C ­ OLLECTIVE › This multi-stakeholder collective was established in April 2019 to support the violence-reduction efforts of organizations already at work within the City, while simultaneously linking residents to available resources. › The Mayor’s vision is for the BCPC to be a catalyst to protect all residents through measurable and data-driven strategies.

VANGUARD CONFERENCE › In the summer of 2019, Newark was chosen as a Next City Vanguard host community, joining more than 10 cities across the world. The Next City Vanguard program brings together 40 rising urban professionals working to improve cities by breaking silos across sectors including architecture, art, civic technology, community development, entrepreneurship, government, transportation, and urban planning.

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Mayor Baraka launched the Mayor’s Book Club to encourage reading throughout the city.

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An Educated City

The City of Newark continues efforts to build An Educated City, in which residents of all ages achieve the knowledge, resources, and tools to lead healthy successful lives, secure globally competitive jobs and have opportunities for life-long learning. A City with pipelines that give our youth greater access to their highest level of educational attainment. A City in which no matter what stage you are in life, you have the opportunity to start anew and create a path to success.

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HERE IS AN UPDATE: Mayor’s Book Club › The Mayor’s Book Club began in June 2019 with a 6th to 8th grade pilot and continued in the fall with high school age to adults. This book club is the first pillar of the Literacy Coalition ­#NewarkReads, which will focus on adult literacy and birth to third grade-grade interventions. › Anchor partners in #NewarkReads include the Mayor’s Office of Comprehensive Community

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FAFSA Challenge ›

Mayor Baraka joined with the United Way of Greater Newark and the Newark City of Learning Collaborative to launch the 2019 Newark FAFSA Challenge on October 31st.

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Newark FAFSA Challenge is a citywide effort to encourage more Newark high school seniors to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

For the 2018-2019 academic year, approximately 60 percent of Newark high school seniors completed the FAFSA by June 2019. The FAFSA Challenge is an initiative to ­increase Newark’s FAFSA completion rate to 70 percent by June 2020.

Education, the Newark Public Library, the Newark Board of Education, the United Way of Essex & West Hudson, Panasonic Corporation, Newark City of Learning Collaborative, and Audible.com.

› Children’s Cabinet ■ The Children’s Cabinet, composed of city agencies, community based organizations and the philanthropic community, continues to support Newark children.

Education Highlights › #NewarkReads ■ The summer 2019 program focused on 7th and 8th grade readers.

› Safe Havens ■ Via collaboration between the Safety Committee of the Children’s Cabinet and the Newark Street Team, more than 30 small businesses in the South Ward participate in the Safe Haven initiative to help ensure safe refuge for students who feel endangered while moving to and from school.

■ All students received free ­copies of I am Malala by Christina Lamb and Malala Yousafzai and The Crossover by Kwame Alexander.

■ The fall reading selection for high school through adult ­readers is Americanah by ­Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, which is available free at all Newark Public ­Library branches. › Barber Shop Books Launch ■ Initiative to bring reading corners to local ­barber shops.

■ Cut Creators in the South Ward is the most recent l­­ocation.

■ The Cabinet is presently engaged in a comprehensive assessment and strategic planning process in order to ensure that its work is best positioned to impact education outcomes for Newark children. › Heart & Soul Camp ■ In August 2019, for the third year, the Mayor’s Office co-sponsored Heart & Soul Camp, a one week rural day camp experience in upstate NY, where children ages 6 to 10 years old participated in activities that included zip-lining, wall-climbing, fishing, swimming, arts and crafts, and much more.

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An Empowered City Policy Goals of 4 Major ­Sustainability

Umoja Leadership Camp for high school students in 10th and 11th grade.

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The City of Newark continues efforts to achieve An Empowered City in which residents have the power to change the lives of their families, their neighborhoods and their city. A City in which all residents have ­power in the decisions that affect them and shape their ­future and where youth are empowered to become future leaders.

HERE IS AN UPDATE:

The City of Newark’s Sustainability Action Plan is guided by a community-informed policy framework that advance four major policy goals:

1 Improved Public Health 2Cost Savings 3Enhanced Quality of Life 4Expanded Green Economic Opportunity

Newark People’s Assembly In just one year, the City has enrolled more than 1,700 individuals in the People’s Assembly database.

Office of Youth and College Affairs › Continues an array of programs, events, and activities for individuals ages 10 to 25 years old.

› Held 50 town hall meetings to include meetings specifically designed for the deaf and blind/ differently-abled community.

› Holds monthly citywide youth town halls at local high schools.

› Meeting topics ranged from zoning to water to public safety.

› Conducts weekly “Talk and Chill & Scholarship Fridays.” › Held the Annual Urban Youth Conference.

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› Facilitates Pancakes and Conversation with ­Mayor Baraka every 3rd Saturday at King’s Restaurant. › Coordinated HBCU Travel Camp for high school students in 10th and 11th grades. › Held Umoja Leadership Camp (a 7-day ­overnight summer camp) for high school ­students in 10th and 11th grades.

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Recreation and Neighborhood Services › The Department of Recreation and Neighborhood Services was the recipient of three New Jersey Recreation Parks Association (NJRP) 2019 Awards: › Boylan Recreation Center repurposed the old volleyball court into a playground; and opened the first Senior Center in the West Ward. › Enhanced Youth Participation: ■ Newark Striders Track Team comprised of more than 80 youth traveled to compete in the National Track Championship in Sacramento, California, with one ­student placing third overall in the country for the ­80-Meter Hurdle.

■ Expanded Camp Watershed Programming by adding horseback riding, hiking, and snow tubing for residents city-wide.

■ Held the Inaugural Urban Youth Conference at NJIT with more than 1,000 in ­attendance, comprising of 16 schools from numerous cities within New Jersey. › Increased Program Participation: ■ Increased Senior Services enrollment in five Senior Centers by 21%.

■ Increased Recreation enrollment in six Recreation Centers by 21%.

■ Increased Centers of Hope enrollment in eight Centers by 24%.

­­ Helping Our Homeless › Provided more than 70,000 bed nights to the City’s unsheltered homeless population. › Placed 79 previously unsheltered homeless individuals into permanent housing through Newark Housing Authority mainstream housing vouchers. › Prevented more than 2,000 ­residents from losing their homes through the Emergency

Newark Community Street Team: › Engages more than 1,200 youth a day through the “Safe Passage” program at 12 schools in the South and West Wards. › Provides mentoring services to 180 youth and young adults through the Project HEAL initiative. › More than 200 clients in the hospital-based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP). › Hired 16 new outreach workers for a total of 43 workers at the Safe Passage program. › Awarded 2 new grants: Office of Attorney General—Victims of Crime grant, and Open Society Foundation. › Added 30 new members with a Membership Drive. › Launched the South Ward Co-op: a wealth building collective with more than 30 investors.

The City of ­ ewark passed an N ­Environmental Justice & Cumulative I­mpacts Ordinance that serves to p ­ romote ­environmental ­benefits.

Solutions Grant. › Developed partnerships with Integrity House, ­Rutgers-Newark Behavioral Health, and Essex County Mental Health and Substance abuse office to provide outpatient, in-patient, and detox substance abuse services and mental health services to the City’s homeless population, particularly at the train station and local parks.

The City has… › serviced more than 28,100 visits to provide WIC services to Newark women, infants, and children. › administered more than 15,600 vaccines to more than 4,600 children. › provided health education to more than 15,750 Newark residents through in-person presentations and health fairs.

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