The North Ward Center

A Treat with Purpose: Newark Social Enterprise Builds Opportunity for Adults with Autism Buddy Treats officially launched on Wednesday, April 22, to coincide with Autism Awareness month and with Buddy’s fourth birthday.

Night of Hope 6 was a great success! We had an incredible launch of Buddy Treats, a social enterprise that uses business to create a meaningful and sustainable social impact. Buddy Treats creates jobs where few existed for neurodivergent individuals. We were honored to be joined by Governor Mikie Sherrill, Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, Councilman Anibal Ramos, Councilman Luis Quintana, and Lieutenant George Torres. It also turned into a fantastic birthday celebration for Buddy.

We are grateful to The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey for their recent grant supporting our most vulnerable community members. Their continued partnership and support over the years have made a lasting impact, helping us strengthen opportunities and build healthier communities across Newark. Partnership makes lasting community impact possible.

Today, we were honored to receive the Community Development Block Grant for our Casa Israel Adult Medical Day program! A huge thank you to Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo and the Division of Housing & Community Development for their unwavering support of our most vulnerable population.

Happy Three Kings Day 👑👑👑!

Happy Holidays!

We will be opening our doors to everyone in the community to enjoy our Holiday Display on the following dates! Santa 🎅 will also be joining us!

We hope to see you there! ✨

We will be opening our doors to everyone in the community to enjoy our Holiday Display on the following dates! Santa 🎅 will also be joining us!

We hope to see you there! ✨