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The University of Orange is a free school of restoration urbanism located in Orange, NJ, established in 2008 with a foundation rooted in 64 years of progressive organizing within the city. They offer free courses, collaborate with local coalitions to promote education at all stages of life, and advocate for equity in urban planning. Committed to building collective capacity, the University of Orange aims to cultivate a just and equitable city by recognizing and addressing the impact of racist and classist policies while harnessing existing neighborhood resources. Through fostering lifelong learning, civic engagement, and community connections, they strive to solve urban challenges and celebrate the richness of city life.Generated from the website

Housing and Neighborhood Development Services, Inc. (HANDS) is a nonprofit organization based in Orange, NJ, that has been dedicated to revitalizing the local community since 1986. Through their strategic approach, HANDS focuses on redeveloping vacant homes, adapting former industrial and commercial buildings, developing resident leaders, and engaging in comprehensive planning to create long-term sustainable change. With a mission to improve the social determinants of health and build a local living economy, HANDS implements holistic community and economic development strategies that address housing, jobs, education, wealth accumulation, social cohesion, and political power. As a chartered affiliate of NeighborWorks America, HANDS collaborates with local stakeholders to create healthy, equitable communities and foster the growth of businesses that serve the community.Generated from the website

The Perinatal Health Equity Foundation Inc is a non-profit organization based in Orange, NJ, dedicated to addressing the maternal health crisis faced by Black women in New Jersey. Their programs and classes are designed to provide holistic care and support to Black women during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, with a focus on breastfeeding and lactation, pregnancy and postpartum support, and education. Through their initiatives, they aim to eliminate inequities in Black infant and maternal health, ensuring that Black women have safe and joyful birth experiences. The foundation offers various programs, including lactation support provided by certified specialists, risk reduction for preeclampsia, and a mom-to-mom breastfeeding group called Sistahs Who Breastfeed. Their mission is driven by the alarming statistics that show Black women in New Jersey are 7-8 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications and 3.8 times more likely to lose their babies in the first year post-birth compared to white women. By advocating for Black women's rights and providing resources, the Perinatal Health Equity Foundation Inc strives to create a community where all New Jersey Black mamas can flourish and thrive.Generated from the website