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A Champion for Families: Cristina Tone Honored by the Government of Peru

March 12, 2026

A Champion for Families: Cristina Tone Honored by the Government of Peru

The Peruvian Consulate honors NJCDC’s longtime community advocate on International Women’s Day

New Faces, Shared Purpose — Meet the Latest Members of Team NJCDC

February 27, 2026

New Faces, Shared Purpose — Meet the Latest Members of Team NJCDC

Each arrived from a different path — all now focused on building opportunity in Paterson

Apply Now: Paid Youth Apprenticeship in Live Arts Events

February 9, 2026

Apply Now: Paid Youth Apprenticeship in Live Arts Events

A paid, hands-on apprenticeship for Paterson high school students — no prior experience required

Honoring Young Leaders and Adult Champions at the Paterson Youth Council’s 20th Annual Dr. MLK Youth Recognition Awards

January 22, 2026

Honoring Young Leaders and Adult Champions at the Paterson Youth Council’s 20th Annual Dr. MLK Youth Recognition Awards

A morning bringing together service, leadership, and Dr. King’s vision for the beloved community

All This Jazz: A Free Monthly Concert Series at NJCDC’s Rogers Hall

March 10, 2026

All This Jazz: A Free Monthly Concert Series at NJCDC’s Rogers Hall

Showcasing jazz artists from across NJ in the heart of Paterson’s Great Falls Neighborhood

A Day Filled with Heart

February 20, 2026

A Day Filled with Heart

How NJCDC programs brought families together to celebrate love in all its forms

All This Jazz: When Residents Ask for Arts, We Build the Stage

February 6, 2026

All This Jazz: When Residents Ask for Arts, We Build the Stage

Honoring Paterson’s jazz legacy while advancing a resident-led vision for arts and culture

A Space Paterson’s Teens Can Count On: Inside Our Great Falls Youth Center

January 15, 2026

A Space Paterson’s Teens Can Count On: Inside Our Great Falls Youth Center

A place built for Paterson’s teens — and shaped by them

Turning Pages Together: NJCDC Celebrates Read Across America Day

March 9, 2026

Turning Pages Together: NJCDC Celebrates Read Across America Day

More than 40 volunteers visit NJCDC classrooms to share the joy of reading with Paterson’s youngest learners

Compete for Life: Where Paterson Students Prepare for What’s Next

February 12, 2026

Compete for Life: Where Paterson Students Prepare for What’s Next

Academic support, career exploration, and a space to belong — during the hours that matter most

How Financial Empowerment Is Taking Shape in Paterson

January 29, 2026

How Financial Empowerment Is Taking Shape in Paterson

James’s story — and the growing impact of the Paterson Financial Empowerment Center

10 Moments That Defined NJCDC in 2025

January 6, 2026

10 Moments That Defined NJCDC in 2025

Looking back on a year of learning, leadership, and shared commitment across Paterson

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