South Ward Promise Neighborhood Program (SWPN) | Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)
Resource Name:South Ward Promise Neighborhood Program (SWPN) | Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)
address
P.O. Box 32040, Newark, NJ 07102
Eligibility
Open to individuals with children under the age of 24, or are 18-24 themselves, and residing in Newark's South Ward. Zip codes include: 07108, 07112, 07114. Newark residents who send their children to a school in the South Ward are also eligible.
Required documents
None.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
973-645-1955
Voice
·Main Phone
973-645-1954
Fax
·Fax
Application process
Call to schedule an appointment or visit the website to fill out an application.
Fees
None.
Service area
07108, NJ
07112, NJ
07114, NJ
Provides supportive services for families with children under age 24 who are facing housing instability, service‑access barriers, or financial challenges. Assists households with maintaining housing, obtaining appropriate services for children, addressing employment barriers related to criminal records or suspended driver’s licenses, and resolving consumer‑debt concerns to promote stability and self‑sufficiency.