Newark Foundry

03/15/2025

As the mayor of New Jersey’s largest city, Democrat Ras Baraka has a record of success based on new ideas and a new vision for what government can do for NJ families across our state.

Baraka for NJ Governor

08/12/2023

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ELAM Medical Scholarship Informational Session
Hear from Dr. Samira Addrey, current ELAM Scholarship Project Coordinator and recent ELAM graduate! We hope that this session paints a picture for what this scholarship represents and helps you decide if ELAM is the right program for you.

ELAM 2020 Graduate Dr. Samira Addrey. Samira Mifatou Addrey is a 2020 graduate of the Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba. She was born and raised in Accra, Ghana before migrating to the United States at the age of nine with her family. She believes in health as a human right and fulfilling the ethos of Cuban medical training which is based on solidarity, altruism and humanitarianism. Her field of interests include but are not limited to Rural Community Medicine, Preventive Medicine and Cultural Psychiatry.

ELAM Scholarship Application Deadline July 1st 2023 This informational session led by 2020 ELAM graduate Dr. Samira Addrey provides the history of ELAM, what...

03/24/2023

Honored to give a tour to Osayamen Bartholomew, Chief Program Director of the REEX Programs (REEC). I congratulate REEC efforts to introduce high school students to the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry. REEC offers the REEX Jumpstart 2023 summer program, a 2-week real estate college summer experience for sophomores and junior high school students. 2023 University Partners include: Harvard University, MIT, Howard University, University of Miami, NYU / Cornell University, Roosevelt University.

Apply now for REEX Jumpstart 2023! Visit www.reexprograms.org

02/15/2023

High-paying jobs that don't need a college degree? Thousands of them sit empty

Trade jobs that require less education, at much lower cost, sit empty. But many parents remain wary of programs that don't lead to a four-year degree.

02/04/2023

Buying a home is a big step and it can be hard to know where to start. New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) provides a variety of programs to assist prospective homebuyers. NJHMFA is happy to offer step-by-step guidance and accessible tools to enable you to make the right home purchase decision. To get acquainted with the homebuying process, you can access The Road Home New Jersey: A Guide for the New Jersey Homebuyer, to help you navigate your way to affordable homeownership. The guide is also available in Spanish.
If you are ready to get in touch with an NJHMFA approved lender, fill out our request form and we'll pair you with up to three lenders in your area.
An NJHMFA approved lender assisted Kyle and Kiri in utilizing the Down Payment Assistance Program to help achieve their dream of home ownership. Hear about Kyle and Kiri's homebuying journey in the below video.

For families like Kyle, a copier technician, and Kiri, a pharmacy technician, it can be hard to save for a down payment and closing costs. We're proud to pro...

12/30/2022

Happy New Year!

12/06/2022

Be a part of Newark History, donate today!

We are excited about the historic Harriet Tubman Square. Many community organizations, such as Newark Arts, support this incredible initiative. Be a part of history by becoming a Tubman Troop today and donating to the construction and maintenance of the Tubman Monument situated in Harriet Tubman Square.

How to Donate
•Visit: newarkarts.org/harriet-tubman-monument-project
•Select a donation level
• Recevie confirmation follow-up

11/16/2022

The Wight Foundation provides opportunities for talented students from the Greater Newark, New Jersey vicinity to achieve academic success and personal development in a college preparatory boarding school environment, with the intent to nurture future leaders who socially impact their local communities.

Here is the information for Wight Foundation's "Virtual Information Session" for interested families. Monday, November 21, 2022 - RSVP NOW BY VISITING THEIR WEBSITE: www.wightfoundation.org

Interested students must submit the Wight Foundation Application when they are in 7th Grade, by January 31st.
All other students, 6th Grade and under, can submit an Inquiry Form so they can receive information regarding the information sessions and learn about the application process so they are prepared to apply in 7th Grade.

11/08/2022

Congrats Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation Brunch Pitch winners especially Newark Foundry member Tawanya Peeples owner of Project 850 Notary LLC
Please consider Project 850 Notary LLC woman-owned & operated by a Disabled U.S. Army Veteran for your professional Live Scan and ink fingerprinting and notary services.

10/14/2022

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The Formula: Takeout & Delivery 101
What food entrepreneurs need to know about takeout and delivery options for small businesses By Garden State Kitchen

Wed, October 26, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

This one-hour virtual discussion covers:
What small food businesses need to get started with takeout
Considerations for hiring your own driver. An overview of delivery apps and how they work.

We will NOT go into pros/cons for Uber Eats, Door Dash, etc., or recommend specific delivery apps - this is up to you based on your business model

Please Note: You will receive an email with the Zoom link the day before the workshop.

About Garden State Kitchen

This workshop is presented by Garden State Kitchen, a licensed commercial kitchen located in the Valley Arts District of Orange, NJ. With clean, state-of-the-art space for rent by the hour, it’s the perfect place for food entrepreneurs to get started. Take a tour and learn how we can help you grow your small food business.

$25
Tickets

What food entrepreneurs need to know about takeout and delivery options for small businesses

09/30/2022

Looking for a NJ based biometric compliance and identity management company? Consider Project 850 Notary LLC woman-owned & operated by a Disabled U.S. Army Veteran. Project 850 Notary and Fingerprinting LLC offers professional Live Scan and ink fingerprinting and notary services. Thank you Tawayna for visiting us at the Foundry today! We wish you success with your business!

https://risingtidecapital.org/blog/2022/07/08/meet-tawayna-peeples-veteran-advocate-notary/

09/07/2022

Witness the power of a mother’s love. Watch the official trailer for now, and see the never-before-told story of Mamie Till Mobley’s quest for justice for her son, Emmett. In theaters this October.

Witness the power of a mother’s love. Watch the official trailer for now, and see the never-before-told story of Mamie Till Mobley’s quest for jus...