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Celebrating 30 Years

of Transforming Lives

A Pipeline of Services & Support

NJCDC is revitalizing Paterson, New Jersey through education, youth development, affordable housing, and community building Initiatives.

Latest News

Announcement of 2024 Microgrant Grant Recipients!

Announcement of 2024 Microgrant Grant Recipients!

We are thrilled to announce the following 8 local winners!

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

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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Great Falls Neighborhood Summit Showcases Revitalization Projects

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

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Cristina’s Story

Barclay Resident Cristina Tone shares her story on the impact moving into Barclay Place has had for her and her family. 

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

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Our Work!

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92¢

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4K+

Children and Families Served Daily

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200+

of Every Dollar Donated goes directly to our Programs & Services

Affordable/Supportive Housing Units Built

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We at NJCDC are keenly aware of the challenging economic times. 92 cents of every dollar donated to NJCDC goes directly to programs which help families, teens, children and people with disabilities.

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