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A Pipeline of Services & Support
NJCDC is revitalizing Paterson, New Jersey through education, youth development, affordable housing, and community building Initiatives.
Latest News
30th Anniversary Video
Happy 30th birthday, NJCDC! Learn more about our mission to create opportunities to transform lives in Paterson and its Great Falls Neighborhood.
Why We Focus on Paterson
Paterson is New Jersey’s third-largest city — and also one of its poorest. Due to more than 50 years of entrenched poverty, underperforming schools, and high unemployment rates, Paterson currently faces a multitude of socioeconomic issues:
156,639
Residents
12%
of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher
21%
live below the poverty level
73%
of housing units are renter-occupied
65%
of renters spend 30%+ of their income on rent
92¢
4K+
Children and Families Served Daily
200+
of Every Dollar Donated goes directly to our Programs & Services
Affordable/Supportive Housing Units Built
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