Unified Vailsburg Services Organization has filed for a bankruptcy process amid increasing financial troubles. The Newark, New Jersey based nonprofit corporation had earlier filed for the process in September 2025.
Unified Vailsburg Services Organization Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
According to the official filing, Unified Vailsburg Services Organization submitted the latest Chapter 11 petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. The nonprofit corporation approached the court on Tuesday, December 2.
The nonprofit corporation had filed for bankruptcy on September 30 under case number 25-20236. However, the current filing details do not show if that case stays active or has failed.
Unified Vailsburg Services Organization has been offering its community development and social services since 1972. Serving the Vailsburg community, the nonprofit provides programs for children and seniors, including early childhood education, senior services, and wellness initiatives.
Case Related Details
According to the official filing, Unified Vailsburg Services Organization is a tax-exempt entity under 26 U.S.C. §501. The filing further describes the nonprofit organization as a small business debtor pursuant to Chapter 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D).
According to the filing, none of Unified Vailsburg Services Organization’s affiliates have any pending bankruptcy cases.
The Newark-based nonprofit filed its latest petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, where its headquarters are located. Its current number of unsecured creditors is around 49.
Below is a quick summary of the latest bankruptcy case:
- Filing Date: December 2, 2025
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 25-22767-JKS
- Estimated Assets: $1,000,001 – $10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: $1,000,001 – $10 million
- Reason for Filing: Financial strain calls for court supervision
The filing states that Arthur Mockabee, the CEO of Unified Vailsburg Services Organization, signed the Chapter 11 petition before it was filed in the court on December 2.
Attorney George E. Veitengruber, III, Esq. is offering legal representation to the corporation. He submitted the list of creditors on behalf of Unified Vailsburg Services Organization in the court. This included names like NJ Division of Taxation, Community Loan Fund of NJ, HP Financial Services, Leaf Capital, and ADP Total Source.
George E. Veitengruber, III, Esq. submitted the corporation’s Corporate Ownership Statement on the same day as well.
The Chapter 11 process will shape the nonprofit’s path forward and the future of its programs serving the Vailsburg community.
