La Casa in the News

Below is a listing of La Casa’s mentions in the news.

General

• Newark Patch, “Newark Op-Ed: ‘Equity In Schools Requires Public Hearings’,” appeared March 16, 2023.
• Njedreport.com, “State Board of Education Must Open Books On Covid Learning Loss and Not Readopt Failed Equity Policies,” appeared March 16, 2023.
• Fivewardsmedia.com, “Al Munir and La Casa de Don Pedro Are Offering Health and Wellness Education to 50 Newark Families,” appeared February 28, 2023.
• TAPinto Newark, “Newark Nonprofit Holds Healthcare Signups for Undocumented Kids,” appeared February 27, 2023.
• Njspotlightnews.org, “Advocates work to sign up more kids for NJ health insurance,” appeared February 6, 2023.
• Patch.com, “Newark Nonprofits Will Team Up To Hold ‘Financial Literacy’ Events,” appeared November 29, 2022
• NHL.com, “DYF, La Casa de Don Pedro, Unveil El Patio de la Casa,” appeared October 21, 2022
• NeighborWorks America, “Resilience and recovery: Responding quickly to storms,” appeared September 30, 2022
• TAPinto Newark, “Latino Lawmakers Urge Donations for Hurricane Affected Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic,” appeared September 23, 2022
• News 12 New Jersey, “Community groups set up outdoor food pantries to help hungry Newark residents,” appeared September 21, 2022
• Essex News Daily, “Baraka announces recipients of funding to combat food insecurity,” appeared September 5, 2022.
• Patch.com, “2 New Learning Facilities Will Boost Newark Students,” appeared August 2, 2022.
• The Positive Community, “ICYMI: Leaders Come Together to Rectify a 20-Year Old Failed Promise to Newark Residents,” appeared July 29, 2022.
• ROI-NJ, “BofA makes $1.5M in grants to groups serving vulnerable communities,” appeared July 20, 2022.
• Essex News Daily, “‘Soar With Reading’ initiative launched at Newark Public Library,” appeared July 5, 2022.
• NJBIZ.com, “Long-vacant Newark site debuts childhood education facility,” appeared June 9, 2022.
• NJ Spotlight News, “Murphy Proposes New Affordable Housing Fund. It’s long overdue, advocates say,” appeared March 9, 2022.
• Insider NJ, “BRICK Education Network and South Ward Promise Neighborhood Host Fourth Annual “South Ward Gives Thanksgiving Dinner” for Newark Families“, appeared November 23, 2021.
• News12 The Bronx, “State officials urge NJ residents behind on utility bills to apply for assistance,” appeared October 23, 2021.
• Newark Patch, “La Casa de Don Pedro In Newark Sees Changing Of The Guard,” appeared September 14, 2021.
• Flipboard, “La Casa De Don Pedro In Newark Sees Changing Of The Guard,” appeared September 15, 2021.
• ROI-NJ, “Latinx nonprofit, La Casa de Don Pedro, names CEO,” appeared September 14, 2021.
• PostX News, “Latinx nonprofit, La Casa de Don Pedro, names CEO,” appeared September 15, 2021.

• Insider NJ, “La Casa de Don Pedro Appoints Peter T. Rosario as President and CEO,” appeared September 15, 2021.
• TAPinto Newark, “New President, CEO Will Lead La Casa de Don Pedro,” appeared September 15, 2021.
• New Jersey Business Magazine, “La Casa de Don Pedro Appoints Peter T. Rosario as President and CEO,” appeared September 15, 2021.
• New Jersey Hispano, “Peter T. Rosario nuevo presidente de Casa de Don Pedro,” appeared September 15, 2021.
• Quisqueya Internacional, “Nuevo presidente, CEO dirigirá La Casa de Don Pedro,” appeared September 17, 2021.
• Essex News Daily, “La Casa de Don Pedro appoints former YMCA leader as president and CEO,” appeared September 21, 2021.
• TAPinto East Orange/Orange, “La Casa de Don Pedro Appoints Peter T. Rosario as President and CEO,” appeared September 21, 2021.
• Fordham University, “Fordham Graduate Named President and CEO of Newark Nonprofit,” appeared September 24, 2021.

• Njspotlight.com, “Opinion: Giving every resident a voice through the ballot box“, appeared July 6, 2021
• Tapinto.net, “Governor Murphy Taps Newark Councilmen for New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission“, appeared May 13, 2021
• Capemaycountyherald.com, “Resources Launched to Assist Renters, Property Owners with Lingering Housing Needs“, appeared April 14, 2021.
• Northjersey.com, “New Jersey launches website, hotline for people who need housing assistance“, appeared April 9, 2021.
• InsiderNJ.com, “NEWARK WORKING KITCHENS AWARDED $2 MILLION FROM NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY’S SUSTAIN AND SERVE NJ PROGRAM“, appeared February 25, 2021.
• Patch.com, “School-To-Workforce Pipeline’ Launched In Newark“, appeared February 9, 2021.
• Tapinto.net, “Newark Youth Organization Launches School to Workforce Program for Young People”, appeared January 25th, 2021.
• Globalcitizen.org, “Funding Secured Through One World: Together At Home Has Already Helped Millions Tackle COVID-19“, appeared November 13, 2020.
• Telemundo 47, Un Nuevo Dia. “Inmigrantes reciben ayuda en ‘La Casa de Don Pedro’, una organización benéfica en NJ” [Immigrants receive help from La Casa de Don Pedro, a beneficiary organization in New Jersey.] appeared October 14, 2020.
• ROI-NJ.com, “Nonprofit Profile: La Casa de Don Pedro … combining economic empowerment with culture-focused programs” appeared Oct.19, 2020.

Giving Tuesday Holiday Fundraiser 2021

• Village Green, “La Casa de Don Pedro Announces ‘Giving Tuesday’ Fundraiser“, appeared November 19, 2021.
• Insider NJ, “Seeking a way to give back this holiday season? La Casa de Don Pedro announces call to action to join Giving Tuesday fundraiser“, appeared Dec.1, 2021.

Burgers and Brew Week 2021

• Newark Patch, “Burgers And Brew Week 2021′ Kicks Off In Newark“, appeared Oct. 12, 2021
• Village Green, “La Casa’s ‘Burgers and Brew Week 2021’ Supports Greater Newark’s Black-Owned Restaurants and Breweries“, appeared Oct. 8, 2021.

La Casa en su Casa 2021

• Baristanet, “Virtual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser to support Newark nonprofit,” appeared June 2, 2021.
• Jersey’s Best, “La Casa en su Casa” Online Fundraiser,” appeared June 2021.
• Insider NJ, “Newark Nonprofit La Casa de Don Pedro to Host Virtual Fundraiser Honoring Newark’s ‘Unsung Heroes’ of the Pandemic,” appeared June 2, 2021.
• Daily Newark News, “Newark Nonprofit La Casa de Don Pedro to Host Virtual Fundraiser Honoring Newark’s ‘Unsung Heroes’ of the Pandemic,” appeared June 2, 2021.
• Newark Happening, “Virtual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser to support Newark nonprofit,” appeared June 2, 2021.
• Newark Patch, “Newark Nonprofit Honors ‘Unsung Heroes’ of the Pandemic – June 17,” appeared June 2, 2021.
• NJ Arts Maven, “Newark Nonprofit La Casa de Don Pedro to Host Virtual Fundraiser Honoring Newark’s ‘Unsung Heroes’ of the Pandemic,” appeared June 3, 2021.
• NJ Family, “Nonprofit La Casa de Don Pedro to Host Virtual Fundraiser Honoring Newark’s ‘Unsung Heroes’ of the Pandemic,” appeared June 2021.
• NJ Monthly, “Newark Nonprofit La Casa de Don Pedro to Host Vritual Fundraiser Honoring Newark’s ‘Unsung Heroes’ of the Pandemic,” appeared June 3, 2021.
• NYNJ.com, “Newark Nonprofit Honors ‘Unsung Heroes’ of the Pandemic,” appeared June 7, 2021.
• TAPinto – Newark, “La Casa de Don Pedro Will Honor Newark’s ‘Unsung Heroes’ of Pandemic During Annual Fundraiser,” appeared June 9, 2021.
• The Village Green, “Nonprofit La Casa de Don Pedro to Honor Newark’s ‘Unsung Heroes’ with Virtual Fundraiser on June 17,” appeared June 9, 2021.

Giving Tuesday 2020

• Tapinto.net, “Holy Trinity Donates Gifts to Newark Community Outreach Organization“, appeared December 13, 2020
• ROI-NJ.com, “Nonprofit Profile: La Casa de Don Pedro … combining economic empowerment with culture-focused programs”, appeared Oct.19, 2020.

COVID-19 Relief

• Nbcnewyork.com, “Campaign to Win Over COVID Skeptics“, appeared August 12, 2021
• Patch.com, “Newark Nonprofit’s Program Can Help Families Pay Back Rent“, appeared April 23, 2021.
• Tapinto.net, “Back Rental Assistance Program Aimed to Help Newark Homeowners Burdened by Pandemic“, appeared April 22, 2021
• NJ.com, “New partnership giving $2K to low-income Newark renters on the verge of eviction,” appeared Oct.25, 2020.

Burgers and Brew Week 2020

• NJ.com, “Black-owned businesses are helping raise funds for this Newark nonprofit,” appeared Sept. 24, 2020.
• The Newark Times “Burgers and Brew Week Kicks off in Newark,” appeared September 21, 2020.
• Newark Patch, “La Casa de Don Pedro Kicks Off Burgers and Brew Week,” appeared Sept. 21, 2020.
• WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM “La Casa de Don Pedro Kicks off Burgers and Brew Week,” appeared September 21, 2020.
• NYNJ.com, “Newark Nonprofit Launches COVID-19 Relief Initiatives for NJ Families,” appeared Sept. 14, 2020.
• NJ Family, “Newark Nonprofit Announces Launch of COVID-19 Relief Initiatives, Upcoming ‘Burgers & Brew Week’ Events,” appeared Sept. 14, 2020.
• NJTV, “St. Peter’s University Hospital to merge with RWJBarnabas,” appeared Sept. 10, 2020. [Segment runs from 1:30 – 2:30 in the video.]
• Newark Patch, “La Casa de Don Pedro Launches COVID-19 Relief Initiatives in N.J.,” appeared Sept. 10, 2020.
  • Newark Patch Facebook, “La Casa de Don Pedro Launches COVID-19 Relief Initiatives in N.J.,” appeared Sept. 11, 2020.
  • Newark Patch newsletter, “Sept. 13 Newsletter,” appeared Sept. 13, 2020.
• Insider NJ, “Newark Nonprofit, La Casa de Don Pedro, Launches COVID-19 Relief Initiatives for N.J. Families,” appeared Sept. 10, 2020.
• Morris Essex Health & Life, “La Casa’s ‘Burgers and Brew Week’ to Raise Funds for COVID-19 Food Relief, Celebrate North Jersey Restaurants,” appeared Aug. 31, 2020.
• Parent Guide News, “La Casa’s ‘Burgers and Brew Week’ to Raise Funds for COVID-19 Food Relief, Celebrate North Jersey Restaurants,” appeared Aug. 31, 2020.
• NYNJ.com, “‘Burgers and Brew Week’ to Raise Funds for COVID-19 Food Relief, Celebrate North Jersey Restaurants,” appeared Aug. 20, 2020.
• The Newark Times, “La Casa’s ‘Burgers and Brew Week’ to Raise Funds for COVID-19 Food Relief While Celebrating North Jersey Restaurants,” appeared Aug. 18, 2020.
• Newark Patch, “‘Burgers and Brew Week’ to Raise Funds for COVID-19 Food Relief,” appeared Aug. 18, 2020.
• NewsBreak, “‘Burgers and Brew Week’ to Raise Funds for COVID-19 Food Relief,” appeared Aug. 19, 2020.
• Insider NJ, “La Casa’s ‘Burgers and Brew Week’ to Raise Funds for COVID-19 Food Relief, Celebrate North Jersey Restaurants,” appeared Aug. 18, 2020.