United Way of Greater Newark awarded $250K to support families, local financial education hubs

From TAPinto Newark.

United Way of Greater Newark was awarded a $250,000 grant from Citi Foundation. The funds will provided to 400 individuals who are unable to make payments for housing, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare, and other basic needs, also known as Asset Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed (ALICE) individuals. Funds will also be used to support BRICK Education Network’s Economic Mobility Lab and Urban League of Essex County’s Financial Opportunity Center.

From TAPinto Newark.

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