845 Sanford AvenueNewark, NJ 07106973-732-3220 – Office973-732-3224- FaxEmail: wwcollective@optimum.net

Darlene Reynolds, Executive Director

Ronald C. Rice Ronald C. Rice FounderFounder

VisionVision

To finish the business of the 1969 Black andPuerto Rican Convention by decentralizing

thedecision making process of the City ofNewark by setting the example in the WestWard and to empower West Ward

stakeholdersto create a holistically stable ward for all of

itsresidents.

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MissionMission:

The West Ward will set the example forthe rest of Newark for communitycooperation, resident and ward institutioninput and collaboration, and creating safe,nurturing, and supportive neighborhooddevelopment, growth and advancement.

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EducationRecreationQuality of LifeYouthArts & CultureBlock/Tenant AssociationsBrother’s ClubFaith Based InstitutionsCommunity Based OrganizationsSmall Business Development

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West Ward Anti-Litter Campaign

Obesity Reduction – Fitness Awareness

Men’s Initiative

West Ward Ambassadors

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Anti-Litter Campaign

Work with all Block Associations to identify areas that need improvement and work to bring resources to meet those needs.

Encourage neighbors to post lawn signs in prominent places as reminders in the community to share responsibility for keeping the community litter free.

Create beautification projects based on community ideas.

Work with business owners to help post reminders in store shops and place receptacles in accessible places to reduce litter.

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Obesity Reduction – Fitness Awareness“A Healthy West is the Best”

Will work with schools, houses of worship, and Block Associations to organize family participation and get the word out to help families achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Create a youth media campaign in area schools and other community places.

Men’s Initiative

Will work with block leaders to create opportunities for men to be seen active in the community and leading/participating in WWC Initiatives.

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West Ward Ambassadors The WWC will train leaders of the community to share

information with small groups of family, friends, and neighbors on various concerns of the community and advocate for participation in West Ward Collective efforts.

The West Ward Ambassadors will work with the WWC to engage residents to participate in the various initiatives of the WWC, promote parental involvement in education, and survey residents regarding their interest and concerns.

Partnerships■ Newark Gospel Tabernacle Church ■ City of Hope ■ St. Thomas AME

Church ■ Renaissance Community Church/CDC ■ Newark Now ■ UVSO■ Wachovia Bank/Wells Fargo ■ Urban League ■ Boylan Recreation Center■ Newark Public Schools ■ Gem Project ■ PULSE ■ Cities in Schools ■ Precious Littles Day Care ■ Census 2010 ■ Palm Street Block

Association■ NJIT ■ Newark Screens ■ Systas-4-Systas ■ RU Ready for

Work■ Westside High School & PTSA ■ Georgia King Village Resident Council■ Rutgers Newark Mosaic ■ West Ward Little League ■ Pop Warner■ Ivy Hill Little League ■ Ivy Hill Basketball ■ West Ward All Stars

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Recommendations from Parent Conference, Parent Academy,

Adopt-a-School Initiative, Incentive Fund; Best PracticeSharing/School Coordination and Collaborative FundraisingInitiatives.

Parent Academy shares information about resources and services to increase parents/caregivers understanding about education mandates, individual school progress, student performance, tools and techniques that increase academic outcomes, and advocacy strategies.

Assist with the development and/or strengthening parental involvement in PTSAs or PTOs in every school in the West Ward

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Progress:To gain access to parents by collaborating with Newark PublicSchools to assist the Parent Liaisons of the West Ward Region inpromoting parental involvement.

WWC Staff Outreach the West Region Liaisons, 9 area schools during back-to-school nights, various PTO, and SLC meetings.

Helped to form the PTSA at Westside HS – currently approx. 20 members strong and growing.

Held the 2nd Parent Academy – 70 parents and 55 children attended. There were workshops to cover various topics which included; Motivating Black Males to Achieve, Strategies for Single Moms, Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Special Education), Health & Nutrition, Teaching African American History at Home, Financial Literacy, and Census 2010.

Daddy-Daughter Dinner Dance helped 25 fathers and 31daughters to celebrate their relationships. Fathers received information about how much fathers are needed in the family and services that are available to help support individual and community development.

Mother & Son Mother’s Day Breakfast – Boys were able to present tributes to their mothers through the joint efforts of Little League and Pop Warner.

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Recommendations from workgroup; Full funding ofexisting teams; Creation of new teams and leagues,Recruitment and Training of Coaches, Creation ofParent and Community Support Infrastructure;Marketing and Fundraising; Establishment of

Friendsof Boylan Street Recreation Inc.

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Progress: All 14 West Ward teams were funded in 2009 to assist with uniforms,

equipment, insurance, and umpire services.

In January 2010, 75 coaches attended the first Coaches Clinic at Boylan Recreation Center. The goal of the session was to share the mission of recreation for the West Ward, which includes; developing athletic abilities of the youth, tutoring at least once a week, parental support, and mentoring opportunities.

Father’s Day Cookout is designed to provide a way for fathers to interact with their children in a fun way and promote involvement in activities that include other men from the ward in recreation, education, and the Brother’s Club.

The West Ward Arts and Culture Academy worked with 32 youth from the community to help bring awareness to the media industry. The youth across the ward created a presentation based on the theme ‘I Believe’.

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2nd Annual Man Up Conference, connect to cityprograms, (Father’s Center, Newark Works, Office of Re-entry, etc.), Rites of Passage

Programs/Mentoring,Community Patrols (Walking and Riding), Monthly

RapSessions, Boy Scouts, Telephone Tree.

Progress: This year through the joint efforts of the WWC and the

Council’soffice the preliminary structure is being developed. Men of

theWard met monthly and coordinated efforts to caravanthroughout the ward during the hours of 11:00pm and

1:00am.The meetings have been suspended until September in an

effortto re-organize efforts.

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Recommendations from workgroup, Seek funding,propose weekend and summer program andactivities, improve clean-up and security

measures,encourage community control and encouragement

Progress:The initial funds to renovate the park were successfullysecured. There needs to be a focused efforts to organizeand to work with Essex County to keep the parkrepaired, safe, and accessible for community enjoyment.

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Annual West Ward FestivalAnnual West Ward Festival

The theme this year is “Family Reunion”

Celebration of the ward’s ethnic diversity

Family funLeadership recognition

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West Ward Block Association West Ward Block Association FederationFederationContinue Neighborhood Walks Every 3rd Saturday of the month starting in February.

Neighborhood District CoordinatorsNeighborhood District Coordinators To develop Advisory Neighborhood

Councils; Weekly Phone Calls, Block Association development and maintenance; Constituency Complaints, Information Sharing, E-mail and Website Interaction.

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Oversee merchant association development and maintenance; Marketing of West Ward to small business and developers; Creation of BIDs and maintenance of them, financing, etc.

Coordination with city BCDC and Economic Development office, Development of a business master plan for the ward.

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Become knowledgeable about your neighborhood/community Assist the West Ward Collective by helping to create community

driven solutions Invite us to your next meeting – Let us tell the story Houses of Worship to open one day a week for tutoring assistance

to help provide “safe zones” for the youth Adopt a school and become a member of the PTSA or PTO Join your local Block Association Create a men’s support group Work together to educate and advocate You tell us…… The WWC will publicize your services and events

and we would like you to publicize the activities of the WWC Fundraising

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