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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

NJCDC Holds Summer Programs for Paterson Kids of All Ages

NJCDC Holds Summer Programs for Paterson Kids of All Ages

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

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NJCDC's AmeriCorps Program Graduates Its 30th Class

NJCDC's AmeriCorps Program Graduates Its 30th Class

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

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Young Men Residing in NJCDC Transitional Housing Find Empowerment Through Community and Shared Experience

Young Men Residing in NJCDC Transitional Housing Find Empowerment Through Community and Shared Experience

Independence House Residents Paddle the Passaic and Suit Up for Success

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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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