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IYO works with people, communities and families in great need, its primary target area of 122 square blocks designated “Neighborhood 3” under the federal Enterprise Community (EC) plan has been regarded as one of the most depressed sections of Newark, according to the Census, and has been classified as severely depressed. Many of the residents of this area are poor, with limited education and job skills, living in public / private rental dwellings. IYO is located at the junction of the South-West-Central quadrants of the City, bordering on the Eastern part of Irvington which, like the IYO area , is also ridden with crime and lack of industrial employment. IYO has been cited by officials from the Prudential Foundation, Public Service Electric & Gas and Verizon, as being in an “isolated” area, (away from Downtown) and the only “beacon of light” in the area offering comprehensive services Newark itself, still has tremendous odds against young people succeeding, although dramatic changes have taken place, especially over the last two years. Due to urban renewal, not to mention the damage created by the tragedy of 9-11-01, there is a demand for housing that is not quite so expensive in areas close to New York. The demand for Newark housing has increased. The situation is further complicated by the nation’s new philosophy against “high rise projects.” IYO is experiencing a growing population influx into its area from other areas that are being built up. This population is comprised mainly of residents who have moved into sharing situations; with friends, some relatives, but mostly sharing space not adequately suited for such. |
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