Hockey in New Jersey
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Jersey, United States11-50 Employees
Hockey in New Jersey is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 that uses ice hockey to help youth develop life skills, succeed academically, and build positive relationships. It offers children the chance to learn and play ice hockey at no cost, through a partnership with the New Jersey Devils and as part of the NHL's Hockey is for Everyone initiative. The organization operates across multiple New Jersey towns, including Belleville, Englewood, Hackensack, Jersey City, Montclair, and Newark, serving more than a thousand participants. Headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, the nonprofit serves families in the region as a community access program that supports youth development. The partnership with a professional team and participation in a national initiative indicate its integration within the broader hockey community.