La Casa de Don Pedro, Inc. is the largest Latinx-led organization in the state of New Jersey, serving 50,000 Newark and Essex County residents annually. Founded in 1972, the organization offers a wide range of educational and charitable programs to meet the needs of the local Puerto Rican community, including early childhood education, healthy homes initiatives, community empowerment, immigration services, workforce readiness, and housing support.
With a strong commitment to serving marginalized communities, La Casa de Don Pedro provides essential services such as prenatal support, Head Start programs, energy assistance, lead remediation, and family counseling. The organization has received grants from notable foundations and corporations, including MetLife Foundation and Bank of America, to support its mission of fostering self-sufficiency, empowerment, and neighborhood revitalization. Through its dedicated leadership team and partnerships, La Casa de Don Pedro continues to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in Newark and Essex County.
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