NEWARK
THRIVES
WHO WE ARE
Newark Thrives!, a dedicated partner of the United Way of Greater Newark, operates with a clear mission to enhance the lives of Newark’s youth through strategic initiatives. By focusing on collecting, collaborating, and convening with out-of-school time providers, Newark Thrives! establishes a robust network that aims to enrich the extracurricular experiences available to the city’s young residents. Our primary goal is to bridge the gap and improve access to high-quality out-of-school time opportunities, fostering an environment where Newark’s youth not only have greater access to diverse programs but are also encouraged to actively participate. Through this multifaceted approach, Newark Thrives! strives to empower the community, ensuring that every young person in Newark has the chance to thrive and reach their full potential outside the traditional school hours.
Program Locator
Newark Thrives!, a dedicated partner of the United Way of Greater Newark, operates with a clear mission to enhance the lives of Newark’s youth through strategic initiatives. By focusing on collecting, collaborating, and convening with out-of-school time providers, Newark Thrives! establishes a robust network that aims to enrich the extracurricular experiences available to the city’s young residents. Our primary goal is to bridge the gap and improve access to high-quality out-of-school time opportunities, fostering an environment where Newark’s youth not only have greater access to diverse programs but are also encouraged to actively participate. Through this multifaceted approach, Newark Thrives! strives to empower the community, ensuring that every young person in Newark has the chance to thrive and reach their full potential outside the traditional school hours.
OUR MISSION
To improve access to and participation in high-quality out of school time opportunities for Newark youth by leveraging resources, convening stakeholders, and empowering young people, families, and educators.
OUR VISION
To engage every child in Newark in high-quality experiences outside of school time so that they will grow, develop, and thrive.
How It Works
The Newark Thrives! Program Locator provides youth and families access to
youth service programs offered throughout the city.
Youth Program Locator
Newark Thrives! new Program Locator fills a crucial need in the community by providing a comprehensive listing of all programs outside of traditional school time (summer and after-school) that are available for Newark youth Pre-K to high school graduates.
Information for the directory was guided by parents and includes over 40 data points that families reported they want to know. The information gathering started over 2 years ago and the directory now includes over 100 programs for Newark youth.
Program Functions
- Families can search through many different and multiple filters to find the best program for their children
- Anyone can access programs through any size device with functionality
- Anyone can use intuitively, with a pleasant and engaging interface
- Providers can update the information previously provided through an electronic form
- Newark Thrives staff can approve updated information before publishing in real time
Partnership Benefits
Programs can use this tool to search for the provider that is the best fit for a young person they are unable to serve, or for someone who needs more specialized support. Schools and other entities can search the tool for providers that best fit their needs, fostering new partnerships and programs. We can work with any group or organization that has special needs for their directory, to help them collect and display the data that helps them.
If you are a youth-serving organization that is not listed yet, or needs to be updated, please contact
Justin Artenant, Senior Manager, Newark Thrives