Dena's Community Work
Dena Corbin is the 2022 recipient of Greater Newark Conservancy’s Nelson Mandela Freedom Award! This award is presented to individuals who exemplify great human spirit and pride to overcome challenges. The Greater Newark Conservancy fosters collaboration in our community at the intersection of environmental, food, and racial justice to promote the health and well being of Newark residents. Our programs work to reverse the long history of systemic racism to improve social determinants of health by expanding access to green spaces, nutritious food, wellness education, and youth development.
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Dena has had the distinct honor of working with such prestigious organizations such as South Ward Promise Neighborhood.In December 2017, the U.S. Department of Education awarded the South Ward Children’s Alliance a $30 million Promise Neighborhood grant to bring together partners from around Newark to serve South Ward’s families over the next five years. Through this funding, the collective is expanding and deepening programs to lift families and children together. The South Ward Promise Neighborhood meets the academic, social, emotional health and well-being needs of children by serving them alongside their families.
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