LA CASA ES SU CASA VIRTUAL GALA NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH AT HOME
Originally scheduled for April 7th at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, La Casa de Don Pedro was suddenly faced with the challenge of transforming its annual cocktails …
WE’VE PARTNERED WITH WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN TO DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD TO NEWARKERS IN NEED
La Casa de Don Pedro is pleased to announce that World Central Kitchen has joined our COVID-19 food relief efforts to ensure more Newarkers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have …
Beacon Summit and Union Thunder among those to Respond with Open Arms to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across Newark and New Jersey, La Casa de Don Pedro quickly began to focus on providing much-needed relief to the area’s most vulnerable residents. In …
La Casa partners with Jannah On Grafton for Juneteenth Produce Pantry in Newark’s North Ward
Bilal Walker, aspiring African American anthropologist and urban farmer, partnered with the City of Newark earlier this year to address food access, a need identified in the city’s 2020 sustainability …
A Statement of Solidarity from La Casa’s Board President and Executive Director
La Casa de Don Pedro stands in solidarity with the courageous individuals who continue to peacefully protest in Newark, in other U.S. cities and in cities across the world, institutional …
LA CASA STILL PROVIDING STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN OUR ENRICHMENT & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus closures, La Casa’s Afterschool Enrichment Program along with the La Casa/McKinley’s Civic Learning and Engagement Program continue to remain in operation. The Enrichment …
FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS SUPPORT VULNERABLE FAMILIES DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME
La Casa de Don Pedro has been holding food distributions over the past two months, thanks to the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our staff. In total, …
PREPARING FAMILIES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP REMAINS A PRIORITY
“What I like the most about providing counseling is the opportunity to help individuals and families to achieve their dream of becoming home owners. I enjoy helping those who are afraid …
STUDENT INTERNS THRIVE AT LA CASA
For over a decade, Cristo Rey Newark High School (formerly Christ the King Prep) has provided our Home Energy Assistance Program at 317 Roseville Avenue with eager and helpful student …
We’re Stepping Up While Stepping Back!
All of us have been impacted by the recent closures, sheltering-in-place, and news updates changing, by the hour, due to the coronavirus epidemic, and we hope you and your loved …