NCS staffers Raul, Janet and Johnathan with Sid Walters (middle) from Bethel. |
A community justice initiative,
like Newark Community Solutions, by definition will only succeed with the
support of strong community partners. One of our best is Bethel Family and
Youth Resource Center. In addition to providing community service opportunities, they offer substance abuse
treatment services for some of our participants. Pastor Reginald Osborne and
his wife Marian Osborne, the operators of Bethel, have committed decades to
serving the community. So, back in 2007, we were understandably thrilled that Pastor
Osborne and other community and religious leaders stepped forward to lend us a
hand while we planned the project that would become Newark Community Solutions.
Six years have passed and the Osborne’s are helping our participants achieve
their goals.