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Nonprofit Brings Back ‘Integrity Day’ In Newark To Celebrate Its Founding

The event featured activities and support services for guests, such as health screenings, harm reduction supplies, food and games.

(Integrity House)

NEWARK, NJ — A New Jersey nonprofit recently hosted its second annual “Integrity Day” in Newark.

Integrity House, one of the state’s largest nonprofit providers of substance use disorder treatment and mental health services, held its latest event at Lincoln Park last month. The free, public celebration marked the 57th anniversary of the organization’s founding in Newark.

The event featured wellness activities and support services for guests, such as health screenings, harm reduction supplies – including Narcan – meditation and yoga, food and games.

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