2.1 Competitive Survey
CONTRAST Urban League provides many service that apply to single family homes, low-income and reside in urban community. They are also a resource location that shares information on child care and referral services. YMCA is out to help all in need regardless of income and living status. A fee is require to join that offers membership for families to participate in activities such as gym, swimming classes and healthy living. Boys & Girls Club is geared towards furthering youth education and keeping kids off the streets. “Safe place to learn and grow - all while having fun.” Provide education learning and extracurricular activities.
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Y LEADERS AND LEGENDS EVENT A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS! - Newark NJ; November 30, 2012 “This event raised $110,000 to fund scholarships for local students and Y programs for needy children”, and showed recognition to leaders in the community who are great supporters.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County breaks ground on state-of-the-art facility - Ironstate, KRE Group break ground on 422 luxury rentals and new Boys & Girls Club; New facility for new beginnings
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Hurricane Sandy: “Newark YMCA Reaches out after Storm Devastation” Offered shelter and support to the community that has suffered during this time. “Whether the need was simple warmth, a hot shower, or a place to charge a phone, the Newark YMCA was there to help our neighbors and friends.”
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