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Explore the Newark community resource directoryCall or text the free 24/7 Resource Hotline: (888) 893-7838Stand with the work — every gift keeps neighbors housed & healingHousing, employment & wellness programs for our communityFree, trauma-informed support — reach a real personHigherSelf Literacy Champions — enroll your K-12 scholarExplore The 7 Space — community art & wellness in NewarkSee our impact across dozens of communitiesFollow @higherselflife on InstagramDownload the free Newark community resource directory (PDF) Explore the Newark community resource directoryCall or text the free 24/7 Resource Hotline: (888) 893-7838Stand with the work — every gift keeps neighbors housed & healingHousing, employment & wellness programs for our communityFree, trauma-informed support — reach a real personHigherSelf Literacy Champions — enroll your K-12 scholarExplore The 7 Space — community art & wellness in NewarkSee our impact across dozens of communitiesFollow @higherselflife on InstagramDownload the free Newark community resource directory (PDF)

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Newark Animal Care & Control

July 4, 2026 by Comments Off

City animal control, shelter operations, and animal-welfare enforcement (routed through the Health & Community Wellness main line).

Essex County Division of Family Assistance & Benefits

July 4, 2026 by Comments Off

County office administering SNAP, TANF, Medicaid enrollment, subsidized childcare, and emergency financial assistance.

Essex County Office of Senior Services

July 4, 2026 by Comments Off

County office for caregiver support, adult protective services, senior transportation, and meal programs (toll-free 1-877-222-3737).

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