FAQs • Baton Rouge, LA • CivicEngage

What type of services do you have to offer at Jewel J. Newman Community Center?: The Jewel J. Newman Community Center offers a variety of activities and accommodations suitable for both public and private functions. The facility has both large and medium-sized rooms allowing for private meetings and conferences. The larger room serves as a game room with a supply of tables and video games. The gymnasium area is suited for most indoor league and tournament sporting events and offers a stage and dressing area, accommodating moderate theatrical or orchestral stage presentations. The gym features a fully-equipped kitchen.

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Community Centers - Jewel J. Newman Community Center

1. What type of services do you have to offer at Jewel J. Newman Community Center?: The Jewel J. Newman Community Center offers a variety of activities and accommodations suitable for both public and private functions. The facility has both large and medium-sized rooms allowing for private meetings and conferences. The larger room serves as a game room with a supply of tables and video games. The gymnasium area is suited for most indoor league and tournament sporting events and offers a stage and dressing area, accommodating moderate theatrical or orchestral stage presentations. The gym features a fully-equipped kitchen.

The following agencies and programs are located in the center:

Metro Councilwoman Chauna Banks District 2 at 225-389-8331
Office of Social Services provides services for Energy Assistance, Emergency Assistance, TANF Program, LLATP Program, Program, Income Tax, and Commodities) for available funds and qualifications call 225-778-1007 or 225-778-0969.
Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative, Inc.
East Baton Rouge Council On Aging - Jewel J. Newman Senior Center
Emergency Food Pantry applications are taken Mondays and Tuesdays of each week from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Comprehensive Health and Social Services provide the following services:
- Food is issued on Thursdays and Fridays in the following alphabets:
- Elderly Affairs, is a program designed for citizens over the age of 60 with emphasis placed on Health Screening for eligible clients.
- The Homemaker Program provides one hour of light housekeeping duties, one day per week.
- Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program provides non-residential prevention and diversion services to youth and the community through educational training in delinquency prevention and substance abuse.
- Transportation is provided for enrolled participants from area schools.
- Emergency Food Pantry applications are taken Monday through Wednesday and Friday of each week from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Food is issued on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
- Summer Day Camp: call 225-775-3935 for more information.

4. Is your facility available for rental functions?: Yes, JJNCC has available rental space for wedding receptions, family reunions, banquets and meetings.