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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

Welcoming Back Paterson’s Scholars and Leaders

September 16, 2024

Welcoming Back Paterson’s Scholars and Leaders

NJCDC’s pre-K through 12th grade schools and programs return in full force

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

Great Falls Neighborhood Summit Showcases Revitalization Projects

September 27, 2024

Great Falls Neighborhood Summit Showcases Revitalization Projects

Paterson’s historic district is on the cusp of transformation, with community engagement and visionary leadership driving change

NJCDC Holds Summer Programs for Paterson Kids of All Ages

September 6, 2024

NJCDC Holds Summer Programs for Paterson Kids of All Ages

Programs ranged from STEAM to high-school readiness to summer employment

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 Holds Two Service Events in Remembrance of 9/11

September 20, 2024

NJCDC Holds Two Service Events in Remembrance of 9/11

AvalonBay volunteers and our AmeriCorps members honored the day with community service projects across Paterson

NJCDC's AmeriCorps Program Graduates Its 30th Class

August 28, 2024

NJCDC's AmeriCorps Program Graduates Its 30th Class

Twenty two members each committed 1,700 hours of service in Paterson

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