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Behind The Scenes Of NCC’s 50th Anniversary Video

Michelle Lang — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:35:33 +0000

91��Ƭ will debut a video commemorating its founder and 50 years of service at its 50th Anniversary Gala March 3 in East Rutherford.

The video will highlight the work of NCC Founder Monsignor William J. Linder and the corporation as a whole. There will be interviews with 91��Ƭ staff members, including CEO Richard Rohrman, Director of Mission Frances Teabout and Director of Health and Social Services Veronica Onwunaka; Associate Director Craig Drinkard; people who knew Monsignor Linder before he founded 91��Ƭ; and Monsignor Linder himself.

Also highlighted in the video will be a number of 91��Ƭ programs and services, including the 91��Ƭ Workforce Development Center, an accredited post-secondary career and technical school; Harmony House, NCC’s transitional housing facility for homeless families; day care; after-school program; and senior activities.

John Pallone, owner of Video Life Productions, is producing the piece. He visited 91��Ƭ in January to film the interviews and scenes throughout the network.

To see the video debut, purchase tickets for the 91��Ƭ 50th Anniversary Gala, which will be held Saturday, March 3 at the Hilton Meadowlands, 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception followed by a formal dinner.

For more information about purchasing tickets or sponsorships, contact Tracey Battles at 973-497-4414 or tracey.battles@newcommunity.org or Michelle Lang at 973-497-4413 or mlang@newcommunity.org.

Additional information is also available at or by contacting event coordinator Zoraya Lee-Hamlin at 862-233-8020 or 50thanniversary@newcommunity.org.

Make Plans To Attend NCC’s 50th Anniversary Gala

Michelle Lang — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:50:30 +0000

91��Ƭ is celebrating a huge milestone this year — 50 years of service to the community.

In honor of the achievement, NCC is holding the 50th Anniversary Gala Saturday, March 3 at the Hilton Meadowlands, 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, beginning at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception followed by a formal dinner.

The event will recognize 91��Ƭ’s founder, Monsignor William J. Linder, and feature a video highlighting the organization’s offerings and achievements by clients and employees.

“Fifty years serving the community is a great accomplishment for a nonprofit organization. We at 91��Ƭ always keep in mind our mission: To help residents of inner cities improve the quality of their lives to reflect individual God-given dignity and personal achievement. Our goal is to continue that mission for many more years to come,” said 91��Ƭ CEO Richard Rohrman. “We hope you are able to join us at the 50th Anniversary Gala to celebrate our many achievements.”

For more information about purchasing tickets or sponsorships, contact Tracey Battles at 973-497-4414 or tracey.battles@newcommunity.org or Michelle Lang at 973-497-4413 or mlang@newcommunity.org.

Additional information is also available at ��or by contacting event coordinator Zoraya Lee-Hamlin at 862-233-8020 or 50thanniversary@newcommunity.org.

Tickets can be purchased online .

2017 Fabulous Me Womanhood Conference: #FightLikeAGirl

Michelle Lang — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:41:55 +0000

SOUTH ORANGE (June 13, 2017) — Five-time world and international boxing champion Mia St. John will deliver the keynote address at the 2017 Fabulous Me: Celebration of Womanhood Conference Friday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at . Her daughter, Paris St. John – a singer, songwriter and mental health advocate – will also address the attendees.
The mother/daughter duo will focus on the issue of mental health and empowerment. #FightLikeAGirl is the theme of this year’s Fabulous Me conference, which is hosted by the Family Service Bureau of Newark, an affiliate of the nonprofit 91��Ƭ.
“I want to get the word out about mental health. What’s sad in this country, people don’t really talk about mental illness,” Mia St. John said. “Anyone that’s experiencing mental illness, it’s OK to speak up. You don’t have to feel ashamed.”
She has personal experience with mental health issues. She’s a recovering alcoholic and has obsessive compulsive disorder. Her son Julian, who was battling schizophrenia and addiction, committed suicide in 2014.
Mia St. John, a first generation Mexican-American and inductee into the National Boxing Hall of Fame, started the foundation “” to provide educational material, equipment and health and wellness programs to youth. She hopes by sharing her experiences, she can show young people they can overcome their challenges and achieve.
Her daughter Paris hopes speaking at the conference will encourage dialogue about mental health.
“When I was that age I wish I would’ve heard the conversation more about mental health and overall how to live a better life,” she said. “Because I think that’s important to have the tools. It really does start at a young age.”
The diverse group of participants will be composed of young women from across northern New Jersey who are referred by their school social workers and community leaders. Some participants are identified as at-risk while others have excelled in school, according to Manuela Garcia, executive director of the Family Service Bureau of Newark.
“This event will teach the importance of courage, strength, pride and so much more that girls need to be able to accept and succeed in today’s society. And the importance of being gracious, courageous and accept all the challenges and learn which ones to fight and which ones to avoid,” Garcia said.
Organized by the Family Service Bureau, the event is funded by a grant from the New Jersey Governor’s Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee, administered by the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission under the state Attorney General’s Office. The conference is co-sponsored by the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy at Seton Hall University.
Young women will participate in workshops during two breakout sessions and attend a resource fair and theater performance related to domestic violence. Breakfast and lunch are provided for attendees. Pre-registration is required.
Date: Friday, June 16, 2017
Time:��Fabulous Me Conference: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Welcome: 9 to 9:10 a.m.
Keynote Address (Mia St. John): 9:15 to 9:55 a.m.
Guest Speaker (Paris St. John): 9:55 to 10:15 a.m.
First Breakout Session: 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Second Breakout Session: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Lunch/Resource Fair: 12:15 to 1 p.m.
Skit/Discussion 91��Ƭ Dating Violence: 1 to 2 p.m.
Closing/Questions/Surveys: 2 to 2:30 p.m.
NOTE: Breakout sessions address issues such as cyberbullying, STDs, teen pregnancy and domestic violence in adolescents.
Location:
Seton Hall University
University Center
400 South Orange Ave.
South Orange, NJ 07079
Conference starts and ends at McNulty Hall. Breakout sessions at Fahy Hall.
Interviews: Junior Female Ambassadors in attendance will be cleared to speak with media. Mia and Paris St. John and Family Service Bureau Executive Director Manuela Garcia will also be available.
Note: No girls other than the Junior Female Ambassadors may be photographed directly. All other photos of program participants must be from their backs.
Credentials: For information about press credentials, contact Michelle Lang at 973-497-4413.