United Way of Greater Newark (UWGN) is proud to announce that we have received Silver Recognition in the 5th Annual Anthem Awards in the category of Humanitarian Action & Services – Community Engagement. The Anthem Awards celebrate purpose and mission-driven work from organizations worldwide, setting a global benchmark

United Way of Greater Newark (UWGN) is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Catherine Wilson, has been honored with the inaugural NJBIZ Executive Excellence Award.This new program recognizes New Jersey’s most impactful senior executives for their leadership, vision, and commitment to their organizations and communities. The

In this episode of NJ Now, we take a look at some of the most pressing economic issues in our communities! A New Jersey report released earlier this year reveals significant disparities in the number of government contracts. Everything from construction to professional services were awarded to minority

Kimberly Muse’s 20-year-old son, Kye, is—in her words—a “great guy.” A high-functioning young man on the autism spectrum, Kye wants to get a job and live on his own. But, Kimberly explains, there’s one thing she worries about: Money. “Kye thought I pulled money off of a tree,”