Newark, New Jersey

NWC at The Institute of Intriguing Minds
205 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark, NJ 07108

Clean water supports early childhood development

Since 2016, The Institute of Intriguing Minds has expanded from one to four campuses across Newark. In all five years, The Institute hasn’t felt comfortable letting the children drink tap water because of Newark’s known lead contamination issues. The Institute has had to dedicate precious educational space, not to mention significant funding, to an ongoing stock of plastic water bottles.

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Operated in partnership with the Newark Water Coalition, The Water Box at the Institute of Intriguing Minds replaces the cases of bottled water that were stacked along walls of classrooms. The money previously spent by The Institute on bottled water can be dedicated to things like hiring staff and purchasing learning materials. And The Institute has activated their wide network on social media, as well as the childcare app that connects to parents, to invite other community members to use the Water Box. You can find out more about The Institute of Intriguing Minds at https://www.facebook.com/IOIM.EDU

The Water Box at The Institute of Intriguing Minds in Newark, NJ was made possible by a donation from the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation on behalf of Bob and Renee Parsons.