Est. 1958

We are a group of men who wish to serve as mentors and conduits to a better future for our young people. We are one of New Jersey's oldest African-American charitable organizations and are dedicated to bettering the lives of residents in the greater Essex County New Jersey community.  

On January 6, 1958, "Men of Essex" was formally established by four men who wished to honor outstanding students and athletes in Essex County, New Jersey, emulating a model framed by "Men of Cliveden," a Non-Profit Service Organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the time.

"Men of Essex," a 501[C] [3] non-profit service organization, annually honors adolescents in the greater Essex County, New Jersey area and provides aid to students in need. We recognize student and athletes for their achievements and support their higher education aspirations via our Student Aid Fund.