Black United Fund of New Jersey, Inc.

The Black United Fund of New Jersey, Inc. generates funding and other resources to support youth and family development and achieve positive community change. BUFNJ brings together organizations that support human growth and development, advance community renewal and economic development and promote social change. In addition to financial assistance, BUFNJ provides training, fiscal sponsorship and other technical support to facilitate collaboration, multiply resources and expand organizational reach and effectiveness.

The following list highlights some of the organizations and programs that BUFNJ has supported:

Above the Rim, Inc. 973-277-9198 www.abovetheriminc.org - Uses sports and entertainment to engage youth in constructive activities that promote health, education and positive community lifestyles.

Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays 973-643-3402 Directs corporate and individual financial support and other resources to needy families during the holiday season.

African American Heritage Parade Committee, Inc.  973 642-8760 www.aahpc.org - Offers programs and seminars aimed at educating African Americans on crucial national, economic, political and social issues affecting them. Organizes the African American Heritage Parade and Festival; a celebration of African American history and the largest Black Cultural Celebration in New Jersey.

Afro One Dance, Drama and Drum Theater, Inc.  609-871-1774 www.afroone.org - Community based cultural and performing arts center that provides after school programming and other educational activities to African-American youth and families.
Amiri B 75 www.amirib75.com – The organizing committee for the celebration of the 75th birthday of renowned poet, author, community activist and founding NBUF board member Amiri Baraka.

Burton C. and Shirley B. Cathie Family Life Development Center 908-754-8288 - Serves families, provides full-time childcare: offers counseling, referral, arranges placement for residential rehabilitation substance abusers, counsels family members; distributes food to the needy.

First Baptist Community Development Corporation 732-247-0444 www.fbcdc.com - A holistic family support strategy aimed at providing the coordinated delivery of services (health, youth, technology, housing, employment and education).

Good News Home, Inc. 908-806-4220 www.goodnewshome.org - Long term residential treatment facility for women with drug and alcohol addictions. Saves and changes lives through comprehensive program promoting healing for mind, body and soul.

Hip Hop for the P.E.O.P.L.E. (Providing Education Opportunity Prosperity and Life Eternally) Foundation 973-643-3402 - Uses hip hop as a vehicle to educate youth and remediate issues dealing with violence, gangs, drugs, unemployment and education. The organization is committed to narrowing the gap between young people in the hip hop community and the elders.

Jazz Institute of New Jersey, Inc. 732-546-3975 www.jinj.org - Improving the lives of underprivileged youth with their “Life Skills Through Jazz Program.” Mentors provide instruments and books to our youth.

Lincoln Park/Coast Cultural District Inc. 973-242-4144 www.moaam.org The Lincoln Park/Coast Cultural District is a Museum of African American Music (MoAAM) museum to house gospel, blues, hip-hop, jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll.

Newark Transitional Supervised Living Program 973-242-1119 - The primary goal of the organization is to bring stability to the lives of female residents/clients while ultimately preparing them for independent living. New Creation Ministries 973-643-3402 Provides transitional housing and supportive services to women leaving prison.

New Jersey Black Issues Convention 973-824-7463 www.njbic.org - Addresses critical issues and works to improve public policy affecting social and economic conditions of African Americans through a statewide network of organizations working cooperatively.

Sisters Network of Central New Jersey 732-246-8300 www.sncnj.org - The Breast Cancer Awareness Outreach program has helped over 15,000 African-American women and families in the past four years with education, awareness and support.
Tales and Miles To Go, Inc. 732-227-1818 Cultural arts programs that promotes awareness of the contributions made by Africans and African Americans during the period of slavery.

Youth Organization USA (YOUSA) 201-894-1866 - Provides programs that enhance self-esteem through academic achievement, drama, dance, computer technology and homework help.

William D. Manns, Jr. Foundation 973-643-3402 - Formed in honor of respected and long-time Newark attorney and community activist “Bill” Manns. Provides scholarships, mentoring, job placement, college preparation, and admittance support to at-risk youth. Also provides financial assistance, advocacy and other supportive services for seniors.

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