Go to www.2020Census.gov and answer a few questions about your household. It takes less than 10 minutes.
To NOT be counted in the, once a decade, population count conducted by the US federal government will cost the city of Newark hundreds of thousands of dollars in loss revenue from the federal government.
To prevent this loss of money, Newark has launched a contest where you could win $1000.
$1000. for YOUR Creative Selfie. Learn more at the city’s website.
There are somethings we can do to help our front-line workers in the hospitals, the supermarkets, the pharmacies, managing our public transportation systems, and all other essential workers.
2. Washing your hands.
3. Wear a face mask if you are going out in public.
Learn about the different issues around masks and learn how to make your own. From the Washington Post.
Learn more from the officials on how we can remain safe,
Go To the Official COVID-19 response pages for Newark and NJ.
Helping those in need by feeding hundreds of Newark residents daily is a mission of Tree House Cares as housed by UVSO on Sanford Avenue. Click here to see the news article and watch the video.
11 Newark led organization received $15,000 to help get healthy food to residents. The HOV’s anchor institution UVSO- Unified Vailsburg Services Organization is one of them. We look forward to continuing to help Newarkers to eat and stay healthy. Read the story.
Stay up on the State and Local response to the COVID-19.
The Heart Of Vailsburg Block Club Coalition wants you to remain safe, and protect loved ones during these difficult times.
We encourage you to stay informed about mandates and resources from the State of New Jersey under the leadership of Governor Murphy, and all mandates and advice from the City of Newark under the wise stewardship of Mayor Ras Baracka. Click on links and read them to stay informed.
Help flatten the curve.
Keep washing your hands, maintaining social distancing, and wearing a mask as advised to local and state officials.
