NEWARK - United Community Corporation (UCC), a Newark-based nonprofit and the city's designated community action agency, in partnership with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., will host a Family Health and Field Day from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at West Side Park Community Center, 600 S. 17th St.

A wide range of free resources for residents in the Greater Newark community will be provided, including health screenings, groceries, hot meals, school supply giveaways and other services designed to support families as they transition into the new school year.

Sept. 2 marked the first day of school for Newark public school students.

Charles Mainor, director of youth, family and senior services at UCC, said that the family health and field day is about promoting wellness and ensuring t

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