NEWARK City Hall AND SENIOR CENTER PresentationS
April 2021
NAWC representatives presented City of Newark with $19,800 to contribute to past due utility accounts for 98 Newark residents who have been confronted with financial hardship during the pandemic.
At the same time, city employees presented a check for $3,425 to NAWC. Generous employees have donated $5 each month to be allowed to dress down for work on “FUNDraiser Fridays”. Their generosity has continued through COVID times, even though many have been working from home! A big thank you to our friends at City Hall!
Pictured from left are Stephen Mangat, NAWC President; Polly Sierer, NAWC Past President; Jeff Martindale, Assistant to City Manager of the City of Newark; Newark Mayor Jerry Clifton; Tom Coleman, City of Newark City Manager and Joe Brady, NAWC Treasurer.
At the Newark Senior Center, NAWC presented $10,000 to the NCS Meals on Wheels program. They have seen a significant increase in seniors’ needs for nutritious meals in the past year, as well as an increased need for funds.
Pictured are NAWC President Stephen Mangat, Past President Polly Sierer, Meals on Wheels Coordinator Stefanie Thomas, Newark Senior Center Executive Director Carla Grygiel, and NAWC Treasurer Joe Brady
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December 2020
NAWC Holiday Food Program Helps 485 Families Buy Food
This year’s modified, contact-free Holiday Food Program provided over $37,000 in ACME gift cards to local families. The holiday program was successful thanks to so many generous donations from our community: individuals, organizations, and businesses. NAWC is especially grateful to the Newark New Century Club for their $10,000 gift, to the ACME Foundation for a $10,000 grant, and to the Handloff family and National 5 & 10 for their $5500 donation.
November 2020
NAWC donates $10,000 to wipe away school lunch debt for all Christina students
In early November 2020, NAWC wrote the Christina school district a check for $10,352, enough to clear the lunch debt of every student in the district. This marks the second time in two years the organization has done so; in 2019, it donated $6,000 to clear the debt for 850 students.
April 2020
Gift card drive supports Newarkers in need while also giving businesses a boost
Newark resident Greg Ariff partnered with the Newark Area Welfare Committee to organize a gift card donation drive that seeks to help businesses and people in need, all at the same time. He’s asking Newarkers to purchase $25 or $50 gift cards to local businesses and send them to NAWC, which will distribute them to people in need.
Beyond the gift card drive, NAWC is gearing up to support Newarkers affected by the coronavirus crisis in other ways as well.
February 2020
City of Newark employees raise over $6500 for NAWC
In February the City of Newark presented a check for $6350 to NAWC. The money was raised by many generous City of Newark employees, and will have an extremely positive impact on families in our community. Thank you!!
June 2019
NAWC benefits from Newark New Century Club grant
The Newark Area Welfare Committee, along with nine other area non-profits, was the recipient of a grant from the Newark New Century Club in June 2019.
The women’s club gave $24,000 to NAWC in order to help neighbors in need. This is the fifth year of the club’s grant program which was started after selling its 97-year-old headquarters on Delaware Avenue, which was demolished in 2014. The club invested the proceeds from the sale and decided to share the money with community organizations each year.
Founded in 1893, the club's early projects included helping support a community library and the women’s college at the University of Delaware. Members also donated to various women’s and children’s charities and supported World War II troops by rolling bandages.
Grant recipients and New Century Club members.
March 2019
Newark Area Welfare Committee clears lunch debt for 850 Christina students
Joe Brady, treasurer for the Newark Area Welfare Committee, had a pretty simple reason for why the organization donated nearly $6,000 to clear student lunch debt at several Christina School District schools.
Their donation assisted more than 850 students at Downes Elementary, West Park Place Elementary, Shue-Medill Middle School, Maclary Elementary, McVey Elementary, Gauger-Cobbs Middle School, Kirk Middle School, Delaware School for the Deaf, Marshall Elementary and Newark High School.
“I just feel good that these kids just go back to zero and life is good. They don’t need the stress,” said Ande Solge, supervisor for Child Nutrition Services in the district. “They’re not truly responsible for the cash flow in the in the household, yet they’re the messenger.”
March 2019
On Tuesday, March 19, the Newark Area Welfare Committee and four other Delaware organizations benefited from the generosity of Delawareans thanks to WDEL's Feed-A-Friend food drive which raised thousands of dollars for those most in need for the 13th year in a row.
November 2017
Newark students win NAWC essay contest
Approximately 40 local kids weighed in on the topic of kindness and its impact on the community as part of an essay contest sponsored by the Newark Area Welfare Committee. The contest was part of NAWC’s annual Good Neighbor Day celebration Oct. 28, which also included the group’s well-known bean soup mix sale.
March 2017
NAWC donates $2000 to City of Newark for Scholarship Program
The Newark Area Welfare Committee (NAWC) recently approved a donation to the City of Newark Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $2,000 to assist in supporting the Fee Assistance program. The program is available on a limited basis for qualifying individuals, both youth and adults, and is primarily funded through the Federal Community Development Block Grant. Last year, 20 families applied and received assistance.
"The City of Newark is committed to providing recreational opportunities to everyone regardless of their economic circumstances," said city manager Carol Houck. "We are grateful for the support of community organizations like the Newark Area Welfare Committee to ensure we fulfill that commitment."
In addition to the Fee Assistance program, the City also administers the James Hall Scholarship program. Named after long-time Parks and Recreation Department director James F. Hall, the fund provides tuition assistance to youth who would otherwise be unable to participate in camps and programs. Last year, 14 families qualified to receive tuition assistance.
Families who wish to apply for either the James Hall Scholarship program or the Fee Assistance program should contact the Parks and Recreation Department. Eligibility is based on the desired program and the applicant's household income, and all inquiries and application materials are kept strictly confidential. Families who qualify are eligible to receive 20%, 50% or 70% of assistance towards the total program or camp fee.