Education & planning · Newark, NJ (Essex County)
Community & Church Financial Literacy Seminars in Newark, New Jersey
24.8% of Newark homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $348,200, above the U.S. median of $303,400. Educational workshops on how money works, debt basics, and protection concepts for churches, nonprofits, and employers — complimentary to host. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services, helps Newark, NJ households compare community financial literacy workshops by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for community financial literacy workshops in Newark
Newark has about 306,700 residents, 34.6% of households with children and 11.4% of residents 65 or older, so workshop topics range from protecting a young family to planning for Medicare.
Newark by the numbers
- 24.8% of Newark homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $348,200, above the U.S. median of $303,400.
- 20.6% of Newark adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, well above the U.S. rate of 11.1% (the highest uninsured rate for adults 19 to 64 of the 7 Northeast U.S. communities on this site).
- 34.6% of Newark households include children under 18, above the U.S. figure of 29.8%.
- 11.4% of Newark residents are 65 or older, about 35,000 people, well below the U.S. average of 17.7%; that is the lowest share of residents 65 and older of the 7 Northeast U.S. communities on this site.
Newark and nearby communities
| Place | Households with children | 65 or older | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 34.6% | 11.4% | $48,416 |
| New York | 26.8% | 16.5% | $79,713 |
| Philadelphia | 25.1% | 14.9% | $60,698 |
| Boston | 19.8% | 13.1% | $94,755 |
| U.S. | 29.8% | 17.7% | $78,538 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.
How we help with community financial literacy workshops
- 60–90 minute workshops for congregations and community groups
- Topics such as compounding basics, protection concepts, and debt cash flow
- Workbooks or digital guides for registered attendees when available
- Education-first environment during the presentation
Read our full guide to community financial literacy workshops
Rules that apply in New Jersey
- Our education sessions are free and come with no obligation to buy.
- We do not give tax, legal, investment or credit-counseling advice; we refer you to the right professional when needed.
Questions from Newark
Is there a cost for our church or organization to host?
No. Community financial literacy seminars are complimentary as part of Manna Financial Services' educational outreach.
Do I need to visit an office in Newark?
No. Olive works with Newark and Essex County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Community & Church Financial Literacy Seminars near Newark
Talk with Olive about community financial literacy workshops.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 388-5346.