Our Impact
Measurable Impact, Lasting Change
The numbers below are real, and we’re proud of them.
Outcomes
What the numbers mean
Stability
- 10,000+ community members served (cumulative)
- $864K+ in resources secured for our neighbors
- Wraparound case management from crisis to stability
Community Capital
- $1M+ raised for community in the last three years
- 95% client satisfaction across all programs
- Youth alumni now mentoring the next generation
Our Impact, By the Numbers
Since 2012, every dollar and every program traces back to the same Newark community.
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Metric | Result | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Members Served | 10,000+ | Since 2012 | ||||
| 2 | Funds Raised | $1M+ | Last 4 years | ||||
| 3 | Resources to Neighbors | $864K+ | Direct support | ||||
| 4 | Client Satisfaction | 95% | Across programs | ||||
| 5 | Cities Served | 5 | Newark + East Coast |
Transparency
Accountability in public
501(c)(3) Records
EIN 46-0670042. Determination letter and filings available on request.
Community Voices
Stories Across Our Programs
“After months in a shelter, HigherSelf’s case management walked with me from crisis to a lease in my own name. Stable housing changed everything for my family.”
Housing Program Participant
Newark, NJ
“The job-readiness training and a real employer connection got me hired — and I’m still there, growing into a role I’m proud of.”
Employment Program Graduate
Newark, NJ
“The peer support group met me exactly where I was — led by people who had walked it themselves. For the first time, healing felt possible.”
Wellness & Trauma Recovery Participant
HigherSelf Programs
“Their business support turned my side hustle into a storefront on a Newark commercial corridor. They believed in my plan before the banks would even take the meeting.”
Small Business Owner
Newark, NJ
“My mentor showed up every single week. My daughter went from skipping class to filling out college applications.”
Youth Mentorship Family
Newark, NJ
“Showing my work in a real gallery at The 7 Space gave me a confidence I carry into everything — and a whole community of artists alongside me.”
Exhibiting Artist
The 7 Space
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