Shoe Program
Newark Area Welfare Committee’s shoe program purchases new shoes for children and adults in need.
We also have referral agencies, which are the Emmaus House, Hudson State Service Center, Office of Hispanic Ministry at St. John’s Holy Angels, Newark Empowerment Center as well as nurses from several Newark area schools in the Christina School District.
PROGRAM HISTORY
The Newark branch of the Needlework Guild of America provided household linens and new clothing for the poor of the Christina School District from 1922 until 1992. Frequently it worked with Etta Wilson’s Bible class and the subsequent Newark Area Welfare Committee to help in family emergencies. In later years, much of the money collected was used to purchase new shoes for children. The Newark branch of the Needlework Guild of America disbanded in 1992. The Newark Area Welfare Committee, Inc. is now carrying on the tradition started by the Newark branch of the Needlework Guild of America.