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Paterson Youth Council Holds Financial Literacy Day

April 26, 2024

Paterson Youth Council Holds Financial Literacy Day

The teens led sessions to teach financial literacy topics to their peers at John F. Kennedy High School

NJCDC Takes 40+ Paterson Youth on Annual Ivy League Tour

April 11, 2024

NJCDC Takes 40+ Paterson Youth on Annual Ivy League Tour

The students visited Harvard, Brown, and MIT

Ramapo College Students Mentor Paterson Elementary School Students

March 25, 2024

Ramapo College Students Mentor Paterson Elementary School Students

Six students from NJCDC’s Full Service Community School at School #5 participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program

Paterson Financial Empowerment Center Client Buys Her First Home

March 1, 2024

Paterson Financial Empowerment Center Client Buys Her First Home

Our financial counselors helped Lidia manage her finances to buy a home for her family

NJCDC’s Golf Outing is Monday, June 10

April 17, 2024

NJCDC’s Golf Outing is Monday, June 10

Register Now!

Program Spotlight: AmeriCorps Public Health

April 4, 2024

Program Spotlight: AmeriCorps Public Health

NJCDC’s newest AmeriCorps program provides vital mental health services to at-risk Paterson youth

NJCDC Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a New Website

March 15, 2024

NJCDC Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a New Website

March 11 marked 30 years since our organization was first incorporated, and the start of a full year of anniversary celebrations!

Great Falls Teen Center Students to Attend Dartmouth and Wesleyan

February 22, 2024

Great Falls Teen Center Students to Attend Dartmouth and Wesleyan

Lucy and Nairenny both attend International High School and are members of our Teen Center at the school

NJCDC’s Neighborhood Help Center Holds Open House

April 16, 2024

NJCDC’s Neighborhood Help Center Holds Open House

The NHC provides resources and support to neighborhood residents

NJCDC Holds Ninth Annual Casino Night

March 29, 2024

NJCDC Holds Ninth Annual Casino Night

The event raised close to $40,000 to support college-bound students from Paterson!

NJCDC Celebrates Read Across America Day with Community Volunteers

March 7, 2024

NJCDC Celebrates Read Across America Day with Community Volunteers

Dr. Seuss' birthday is on March 2nd, and every year, schools and nonprofits nationwide celebrate this occasion with Read Across America Day.

Program Spotlight: Great Falls Youth Center

February 8, 2024

Program Spotlight: Great Falls Youth Center

The Youth Center offers Paterson teens a free, safe, and fun place to go during out-of-school time

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