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The Paterson Youth Council Is Seeking Nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Recognition Awards

December 18, 2024

The Paterson Youth Council Is Seeking Nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Recognition Awards

Please Nominate the Best of Our Community’s Young People!

A Home for the Holidays: Nataly’s New Beginning

November 27, 2024

A Home for the Holidays: Nataly’s New Beginning

Finding Gratitude in a New Home This Thanksgiving

Celebrating Three Decades of Transforming Lives: NJCDC’s 30th Anniversary Gala

November 11, 2024

Celebrating Three Decades of Transforming Lives: NJCDC’s 30th Anniversary Gala

Over 400 guests gathered for our largest Gala to-date!

NJCDC Holds Its 10th Annual Block Party

October 14, 2024

NJCDC Holds Its 10th Annual Block Party

Celebrating a Decade of Community Engagement Fun

Help NJCDC Spread Joy This Holiday Season!

December 11, 2024

Help NJCDC Spread Joy This Holiday Season!

Bring holiday cheer to Paterson kids by participating in our 31st Annual Toy Drive

Celebrating Youth-Driven Environmental Transformation in Paterson

November 25, 2024

Celebrating Youth-Driven Environmental Transformation in Paterson

Empowering Paterson’s Young Leaders to Drive Sustainability

Forty New Citizens Welcomed in Naturalization Ceremony at the Great Falls

November 7, 2024

Forty New Citizens Welcomed in Naturalization Ceremony at the Great Falls

NJCDC Founder & CEO Bob Guarasci delivered the inspiring keynote address

Announcement of 2024 Microgrant Grant Recipients!

September 30, 2024

Announcement of 2024 Microgrant Grant Recipients!

We are thrilled to announce the following 8 local winners!

NJCDC Celebrates 30 Years with Friends

December 10, 2024

NJCDC Celebrates 30 Years with Friends

Reflecting on Three Decades of Service — and Looking Ahead to the Future

Paterson Youth Interview Lt. Governor Tahesha Way on Our Podcast

November 18, 2024

Paterson Youth Interview Lt. Governor Tahesha Way on Our Podcast

Guests discussed voting, youth participation, and civic engagement

Grants for Resident-Led Neighborhood Improvement Projects Available!

October 25, 2024

Grants for Resident-Led Neighborhood Improvement Projects Available!

Empowering Resident-Led Projects that Improve the Great Falls Neighborhood

Join NJCDC for our FREE Block Party this Saturday, October 5th!

September 29, 2024

Join NJCDC for our FREE Block Party this Saturday, October 5th!

Learn more about our free resources that are available to you while also enjoying a day of free family fun

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