Newark Charter School Will Offer Free Groceries, Diapers at Resource Fair

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School will host a free resource fair on Thursday, March 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Fairmount Heights Middle School in Newark. Families can get diapers, groceries, dental screenings, school tours, and details about job openings at no cost.

Ironbound Community Corporation will hand out diapers. Groceries come from a partnership between Ironbound Community Corporation and United Community Corporation. Liberty Dental will check kids’ teeth on-site during the event.

“This event reflects what is possible when Newark organizations come together to support families,” said Jared Taillefer, Executive Director of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School, according to Patch. “We are grateful to partner with Ironbound Community Corporation and United Community Corporation to make sure families have access to resources like diapers and groceries while also welcoming them into our schools and showing them what a strong Pre-K through 12 education can mean for their children.”

The charter school teaches more than 2,000 students across seven campuses in Newark. Classes run from Pre-K through 12th grade, with a focus on preparing kids for college.

Staff will answer questions about enrollment. Families can learn about the tuition-free programs and walk through the buildings. Local groups will be there to connect residents with other community services.

The hiring team will screen job seekers who want to work as educators and staff. Open positions include teachers, school operations workers, and leaders.

All resources will be available while supplies last. The event is open to everyone at no cost.

Fairmount Heights Middle School is located at 240 14th Ave. in Newark. Families can RSVP in advance at https://forms.gle/J7j9xYVBbiaiBrmA9.

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