LOOK NO FURTHER THAN MANTENA GLOBAL CARE FOR FAMILY FUN

• By Mabel Pais

Look no further than Mantena Global Care (mantenaglobalcare.org/en/quem-somos) and NJPAC Community Engagement for entertaining (and free) activities to enjoy with your family. Mantena’s monthly programs educate and nurture the creativity of participants of all ages. Activities range from dance and crafts to storytelling, painting and percussion. Mantena can’t wait to have fun with you!

All of the activities take place at Mantena Global Care located at 294 Ferry Street in Newark, NJ.

ACTIVITIES – UPCOMING

JANUARY 17, 2026

KIDS IN MOVEMENT

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Activities include:

• Dance and Movement

       Focus: motor development and coordination

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JANUARY 31, 2026

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

An engaging musical experience for rhythm, coordination, and fun!

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Mantena Global Care offers various services that facilitate integration with American society, stimulating a sense of community and promoting the appreciation of native and local culture. Focusing on the areas of health, education, community and cultural services, and through the support of volunteers and donors. Mantena Global Care plans to expand its programs to accommodate growing demand.

Services Offered

HEALTH

•   SAVE Program UMDNJ – Workshop on cancer prevention in partnership with the University of Medicine and Dentistry [now Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)]
•   Making Strides – workshop and support group for cancer survivors
•   Male cancer prevention assistance program
•   HIV, cholesterol and diabetes prevention test
•   CPR and first aid training
•   Blood donation in partnership with the American Red Cross
•   Registration of bone marrow donors in partnership with the Icla da Silva Foundation
•   Readings and information about healthy eating

EDUCATION

•   English classes
•   Portuguese classes
•   Computing classes
•   Craft classes
•   Painting classes
•   Classes for taking the citizenship test
•   Technical and professional courses
•   Distance undergraduate and graduate courses in partnership with IPETT
•   Preparation courses for the virtual supplementary supplement in partnership with IBESI
•   Online professional courses in partnership with Instituto Monitor and IBDI (Brazilian Institute of Interior Design)

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

•   Personalized service for children with special needs
•   Food Stamp registration in partnership with “Community Food Bank of New Jersey”
•   GAEP – Educational and Psychological Support Group – Counseling with mental health and parent education professionals about the New Jersey state education system.
•   Legal assistance
•   Collection of donations
•   Itinerant Brazilian Consulate
•   Support Commission for Deported Immigrants
•   Course on safety at work offered by OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration)

CULTURE

•   Children’s orchestra (music class)
•   Cultural trips
•   Art exposition
•   Book launch
•   Brazilian Library
•   Art Fair
•   Cultural celebration and Brazilian festivities (music, dance, art and typical foods)

Mantena Global Care

The Newark Community Needs Your Help.

Mantena is a non-profit organization operating here in the United States in Newark, NJ, helping people in need within the community.
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Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Spirituality, Social Issues, Education, Business, Health and Wellness, and Cuisine.