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Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation
Honoree: The Apostles' House
Date(s): Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Grant Street and Spring Street
Ceremonial Intersection Name: Apostles' House Way
Sponsor: Council President, LaMonica R. McIver
Additional Information:
Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 12:00 P.M.
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WHEREAS, Ordinance 6PSF-f, adopted on May 20, 2015, authorizes the designation of an intersection, etc. for honorary and ceremonial purposes; and
WHEREAS, in 1982, the House of Prayer Episcopal Church in Newark, became concerned at the ever-increasing hordes of people wandering the streets in Newark and throughout Essex County, homeless, hungry and hopeless; and
WHEREAS, recognizing this human crisis, the House of Prayer Episcopal Church of Newark, in cooperation with four (4) other parishes in the Episcopal Diocese, Trinity and St. Phillips Cathedral, Newark, Christ Church, Short Hills, St. Lukes' Church, Montclair and St. George's, took on the mission to come together and establish the "Apostles' House", a family emergency shelter; and
WHEREAS, during their forty (40) years of unwavering dedication, service, and commitment to serving homeless woman and their children, The Apostles' House has evolved into a cornerstone and integral component of Newark's vital social services "safety net", providing a stable, safe, drug-free environment where parents and children receive comprehensive social services to improve their emotional, social, and financial quality of life; and
WHEREAS, in honor of their remarkable legacy and invaluable contributions to the Newark community and the lasting impact The Ap...
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