Two annual traditions bring hundreds of volunteers together in service to Paterson

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NJCDC’s 12th Annual College Sendoff celebrates more than 50 college-bound students with scholarships, a new partnership with William Paterson University, and a reminder to carry Paterson with them

NJDEP’s Youth Inclusion Initiative is introducing ten Compete for Life students to environmental careers they never knew existed, helping them imagine new possibilities for their own futures.

From preschool classrooms and first-day welcomes to expanded school partnerships and a Youth Center on the move, a new year is underway for young people across Paterson.

Celebrating 25 Graduating AmeriCorps members and the relationships they built across Paterson

Construction begins this month on NJCDC's transformation of the First Presbyterian Church into the future Great Falls Arts Center.

Through networking, career conversations, and financial literacy activities, Paterson students gained new perspectives on the many pathways available to their futures.

See how Paterson’s young people made the most of summer across NJCDC

As a new school year approaches, PFC is preparing to welcome another class of Paterson’s littlest learners for a year of learning, exploration, celebration, and growth.

From volunteerism to civic leadership, two remarkable students are carrying Paterson's spirit into the future

From rebuilding credit to finding stable housing, the FEC is helping residents turn financial setbacks into new beginnings.