August Is Immunization Awareness Month
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-31
Please see full newsletter for more information:
August 2025 Essex County Office Newsletter

12th Annual Parenting Palooza
2025-09-19 10:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | WATERFRONT, 2 Grafton Ave, Newark, NJ, 07104, United States

Start Spreading the News… Newark’s Making Pizza History!
2025-09-22 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ, 07102
History in the Baking

On Monday, September 22nd, Newark is stepping into the spotlight for a night like no other:
History in the Baking – The Largest Pizza Party Ever.
The Boys & Girls Club of Newark, in partnership with Papa Johns, are taking over the Prudential Center to break a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title with 5,000+ attendees, 10,000 slices, live music, and more.
We’re already halfway to our goal of 5,000 participants, thank you to everyone who has registered so far. By registering ahead of time, you’ll secure your digital ticket and help us keep an accurate count—every participant matters in making history. You’ll want to be a part of it, Newark, Newark.
What to Expect:
• Over 5,000 attendees
• Over 10,000 slices of pizza
• Live music and entertainment
• Games and activities for all ages
• A celebration of Newark, a city that knows how to eat.

Reserve Your Tickets Here

Can’t attend but still want to be part of this record-breaking celebration? You can support by making a donation or sponsoring a slice of the fun. Every contribution fuels our mission and brings us closer to the record.

Donate Here

Thank you for believing in the power of community, celebration, and youth-driven impact. Together, every person, every moment, and every gesture helps us create an unforgettable celebration. If we can make it here, we can make it anywhere… together, one slice at a time!
With gratitude,
The Boys & Girls Club of Newark

Our Contact Information
Boys & Girls Club of Newark
1 Avon Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
973-242-1200 x102
https://www.bgcn.org

Clinton Hill Community Action Presents HEALTHY HOMES EXPO
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Temple of Hip Hop, 55 Ludlow Street, Newark, NJ, 07114

Pediatric Asthma Workshop
2025-10-07 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School, 150 Newton Street, Newark, NJ, 07103

NESF Annual World Homeless Day
2025-10-10 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ

Newark Arts Festival 2025
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Unified Vailsburg Services Organization, 179 Smith Street Parking Lot, Newark, NJ, 07106

Allen AME / 4TH Precinct FAITH & BLUE Community Resource Fair
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Allen AME Church, 56 19th Ave., Newark, 07103, United States

Check-up on Men's Health - PSEG Social Impact Film Series
2025-11-17 17:00 (America/New_York) | NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ, 07102

Family Care Housing Supports Program Summit
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Express Newark, 54 Halsey Street, Second Floor, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
Register now! https://tinyurl.com/NorthjerseyHSP

Maternal Health Awareness Day - Community Screening
2026-01-23 05:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
In honor of Maternal Health Awareness Day (MHAD) on January 23rd, the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority (NJMIHIA) is pleased to invite you to a special in-person community film screening of Black Motherhood Through the Lens, a documentary about four Black women’s experiences navigating the reproductive and maternal healthcare system from conception to postpartum.
Date and Time: Friday, January 23rd, 2026, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, 42 Pennington Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618
Register: NJMIHIA Maternal Health Awareness Day 2026
Speakers:
· Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
· Lisa Asare, President & CEO of NJMIHIA
· Dr. Ade Osinubi, Producer and Director of “Black Motherhood Through the Lens”
NJMIHIA is committed to elevating Black maternal voices and advancing maternal health equity within our community. The discussion will explore the experiences of Black mothers – from fertility journeys and postpartum mental health to access to care and community-based supports.
Light refreshments will be available. We look forward to seeing you!
MHAD_Flyer January 23 2026
Our very best,
The NJMIHIA Team
