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Fostering self-sufficiency, empowerment and neighborhood revitalization since 1972. La Casa de Don Pedro, Inc.

(LCDP) was founded in 1972 by a group of local activists seeking to establish educational and charitable programs to meet the needs of Newark’s Puerto Rican community. Named in honor of Don Pedro Albizu Campos, LCDP has since evolved to become the largest Latinx-led organization in the state of New Jersey, serving 50,000 Newark and Essex County residents annually under three central pillars:

Early Childhood (Prenatal, Early Head Start, Head Start, and Pre-K);

Healthy Homes (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program [LIHEAP], Weatherization, Lead Remediation/Abatement);

and Community Empowerment (Women & Family Center, Immigration, Workforce Readiness, Youth Enrichment, Housing & Home Ownership Support, and Community Organizing). For more information, please visit www.lacasanwk.org and be sure to follow on all social media platforms.

10/17/2026

Newark parents, caregivers, and high school students: your voice matters!

UnidosUS wants to hear from Latino families about how you learn about and experience Newark schools. Your insights will help shape a deeper understanding of awareness, access, and opportunity for Latino families in Newark’s school system.

In-Person Focus Groups at La Casa de Don Pedro
Thursday, October 22, 2026
39 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104
Charter High School Students: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Charter School Parents: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Traditional Public School Parents: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

In-person participants receive dinner, childcare, and a $100 ShopRite gift card.

Can’t make it in person? Join virtually!
October 20 (Charter School Students and Parents)
October 27 (Traditional Public School Students and Parents)
Students: 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. | Parents: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Virtual participants receive a $50 Amazon gift card.

Sign up using the QR code in the bio
Questions? Email Viviana López Green at [email protected]

10/16/2026

Facing an eviction notice, or worried one might be coming? Know your rights.

La Casa de Don Pedro’s Family Success Center and Volunteer Lawyers for Justice invite you to our Eviction Prevention Workshop.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
LCDP Family Success Center I, 23 Broadway, Newark, NJ

You’ll learn:
-Basics of eviction defense
-Common legal defenses
-Nonpayment and holdover cases

Registration is required: tinyurl.com/LaCasaFSCReg

This is an educational seminar; individual cases will not be discussed, but information on how to apply for legal help will be provided. Please share with someone who needs it.

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice

10/15/2026

La Casa de Don Pedro, in partnership with the City of Newark, Mayor Ras J. Baraka, OVPTR, and Brick City Peace Collective, is bringing the community together for a one-of-a-kind Farmers Market Harvest Festival and Trunk-or-Treat celebration.

Come shop fresh produce, connect with community resources, enjoy live music, and let the kids trick-or-treat safely, all in one place, all for free.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
El Patio de La Casa, 43 Broadway, Newark, NJ

NJ SNAP, EBT, WIC, and Senior Vouchers accepted.
Parking available at 305 Broad St. and 281 Broad St.

This is a celebration of community, connection, and everything the North Ward represents. Families, bring the kids in costume and come ready to have a great time. We will see you there!

10/12/2026

On this Indigenous Peoples Day, La Casa de Don Pedro honors the history, cultures, and ongoing resilience of the Indigenous people in our community.

We recognize that the work of building equitable communities must include an honest reckoning with that history, and a commitment to centering the voices and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples in conversations about justice, land, and community.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, and at La Casa de Don Pedro, mental health is something we take seriously every single day.

El Barrio Wellness Center, is our response to a critical need in our community. The Center is a bilingual mental health clinic built from the ground up to serve Newark's immigrant and low-income families. Counseling in English and Spanish. Sliding-scale fees. No immigration status required.

Because everyone deserves access to care that understands their language, their culture, and their life. If you or someone you know needs support, we are here.

Contact El Barrio Wellness Center: https://lacasadedonpedro.org/elbarriowellness/

10/09/2026

Honoring Our Hispanic Heritage - In 1972, a group of Puerto Rican activists in Newark's North Ward refused to let their community go unserved. They built something. They named it La Casa de Don Pedro, after one of the most fearless advocates Puerto Rico has ever produced.

Pedro Albizu Campos was a Harvard-trained attorney, the president of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party, and a man who spent years in federal prison rather than stop fighting for his people's dignity and freedom.

His name is on our door because his conviction is in our mission. 54 years later, we are still here.

10/05/2026

This October, La Casa de Don Pedro stands with every person in our community who has faced, is facing, or has supported someone through a breast cancer diagnosis.

Early detection saves lives. We encourage everyone, especially those in underserved communities where access to screening can be a barrier, to talk to their doctor about mammograms and make their health a priority.

You are not alone. Our community stands with you.

10/02/2026

In Newark's Lower Broadway neighborhood, only 15 percent of residents own a car. Yet too many families live too far from Broad Street Station to walk to it.
Transit access is not a luxury. For Newark's working families, it is the difference between opportunity and isolation.

La Casa de Don Pedro supports expanding affordable housing near transit, because where families live determines everything else.

Learn more here: https://lacasadedonpedro.org/a-home-close-to-home-why-transit-oriented-housing-matters-for-newarks-families/

10/01/2026

TOMORROW! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with La Casa de Don Pedro!

Join us for an evening of culture, community, and celebration as we honor the traditions, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Live Music & Entertainment
Food & Drinks
Community Vendors & Resources

Friday, October 2, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
La Casa de Don Pedro
43 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104

This is a FREE family-friendly event, and everyone is welcome!

Come celebrate the diversity, culture, and community that make Newark stronger every day. We can't wait to see you there!"

09/28/2026

Every day, La Casa de Don Pedro works alongside families to create opportunities through education, housing, workforce development, health services, food access, and community engagement.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission; our staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and neighbors. Together, we're creating lasting change and building a stronger Newark for generations to come.

Address

75 Park Avenue
Newark, NJ
07104

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19734828312

Website

https://lacasadedonpedro.org/

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