(NEWARK, NJ) -- On Saturday, July 9, 2022, the nonprofit I'm So Newark (ISN) will present Community Fun Day - Honoring the Vision of Reverend Ronald B. Christian. ISN aims to carry on his legacy of generosity and overwhelming support for others. Beginning at 10:00am, community members will participate in a daylong event featuring free food, rides, inflatables, music, entertainment, and give-a-ways.
This year's 2nd annual Community Fun Day celebrates the resilience of our neighborhoods after COVID, remote education, and the current inflation crisis affecting gas, food, rental, and mortgage payments. Both young and old will gather for good times, shared experiences, and fellowship in Weequahic Park, 92 Thomas Carmichael Drive, Newark, 07112. (Located behind Community Center)
Community Fun Day event sponsors include Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; County of Essex; Joi's Angels; City of Newark; Office of John Sharpe James, South Ward Councilman, and M&T Bank. This list would not be complete without including individual donors and volunteers—all play a significant role in ensuring a successful outcome.
Expected in attendance are several dignitaries, including Ras Baraka, Mayor, City of Newark, and Joseph DiVencenzo, Essex County Executive, New Jersey.
For more information or to donate, log onto www.imsonewark.org.
Founded by Matt Williams, I'm So Newark is a local nonprofit formed to offset negative press and news that can be the focus when reporting on urban cities. ISN spotlights local artists, resident stories, economic development, and events and broadcasts their stories through various mediums. As there is no lack of remarkable and inspiring narratives, the goal is to produce content that will educate and entertain. Promoting achievement and success in one's backyard encourages pride and reinforces the realization of ambitions.
I'm So Newark is dedicated to creating and sharing positive, digital content about the city of Newark, New Jersey, and its people, past, present, and future.
