SUPPORTING, EMPOWERING, INFORMING, A BEAUTIFYING OUR COMMUNITY
On behalf of Sanford Place Block Association & Friends Inc. (SPBA&F Inc.), I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us along the way.
Your continued encouragement, generosity, and presence mean the world to us. Whether you've volunteered your time, donated, or simply shared our mission with others — thank you for being a part of our journey.
We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you. Let’s continue to build stronger, safer, and more connected communities together!
On behalf of Sanford Place Block Association & Friends Inc. (SPBA&F Inc.), I want to extend heartfelt thanks to my fellow officers for their unwavering dedication and hard work throughout the year.
As the team working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep everything moving forward, your commitment, time, and passion do not go unnoticed. It’s because of your efforts that we continue to grow, serve, and uplift our community.
Thank you for standing strong together — here’s to all we’ve accomplished and all that’s still to come!
Sanford Place Block Association & Friends, Inc. is an educational and community non-profit that is seeking grants to help improve the quality of life for residents in the West Ward neighborhood of Upper Vailsburg, Newark, NJ.
WHAT WE DO
We provide impact across these Six Pillars of our community.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Initiatives: Safe Sanford
Projects include Traffic Light Installation
ENVIRONMENT
Initiatives: Sustainable Sanford, Homecare
Projects Include Love Your Block Mini-Grant Blight Removal/Beautification, West Ward Community Clean Up, Tree Stump Removal Assessment, Tree Planting Initiative, Sound Noise Control (in coordination with the Green Team)
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Projects include Emergency Grocery Distribution, COVID-19 Fresh Food Delivery, Thanksgiving Turkey Give-Away, Essential Worker Celebration, Community Ride-A-Long
EDUCATION
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Projects include Safe Drinking Water Forum, Voting Processes, Census Process, Focus Groups, Social Justice Forum, City Council Candidate Speaker Series, Community Updates
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Projects include: COVID Education, Vaccine Education, Mask Promotion/Sales
ARTS & CULTURE
Projects include Winter Wonderland Decor Contest
HIGHLIGHTS
First Holiday Celebration Banquet
Thank you to everyone who joined us at 1085 Galloping Hill Rd in Union, NJ to celebrate the holidays in style. Your energy, love, and support made this event truly special.
OUR IMPACT
EFFECTIVE
Improve the quality of life of over 130 households within community relevant areas of focus
EXPANSIVE
Reach 1,800 persons per year with informational and educational content
EFFICIENT
Scaled initiatives to encompass all residents, including, 15 community projects, 11 community forums, and 7 educational forums
EVOLVING
Targeting nearly $800K in funding over the next 5 years to support strategic initiatives: Homecare Initiative, Safe Sanford, and Sustainable Sanford
Upcoming Events
GIVING FLYEROPEN DONATION-
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2024Sat, Dec 14Union
Sanford Place Block Association & Friends Inc. Annual Block PartySat, Sep 14Sanford Place Block Association & Friend
SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
BE SAFE, BE WELL, & MAKE A DIFFERENCE
"Where every block that touches ours is safe and sound" has been the mantra for our community since the inception of our block association.
A Sanford Place Block Association & Friends 2021 community survey uncovered that our residents have safety and blight challenges with their homes. Many residents do not meet City of Newark income requirements to qualify for assistance. They are also not able to cover costs of extensive and needed repairs, nor do their ages and abilities permit them on their own.
Your gifts matter. Your partnership matters. Your participation matters. The safety and wellness of our community depends upon them.
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