Yesterday, in the face of the onslaught being caused by the on going sub-prime mortgage crisis and resultant foreclosures, the Newark/Urban Essex Task Force kicked off its Neighborhood Preservation Campaign (NPC) to preserve neighborhoods and protect residents in jeopardy of being displaced from their homes. This includes the tenants, who are often most at risk in a foreclosure.NPC core precept is the development of community based Leadership Teams that would function in specific neighborhoods, or in an area as small as a block, to stabilize this area. the Teams will be supported by Lead Agencies, larger Community Development Corporations (CDC), who will provide training, data and logistical support.
If you are interested more information about being a Lead Agency or developing a Leadership Team send an e mail to don@ecdonline.org.
Only with community engagement can we stem the tide of this crisis.