Watch our 30th Anniversary Whiteboard Video
Celebrating 30+ Years of Transforming Lives
April 30, 2026
From youth priorities to economic development, two community forums convened important conversations about the issues defining Paterson’s next chapter
April 10, 2026
From cherry blossoms to community programs, renewal is unfolding across Paterson
April 2, 2026
Betting on Paterson’s Brighter Future
March 16, 2026
Free lead paint testing and repairs for eligible Paterson homes — protecting your family’s health at zero cost
April 23, 2026
A region-wide convening in Paterson unites housing and healthcare leaders — and a walk-through of Barclay Place brings the model to life
April 8, 2026
Showcasing jazz artists from across NJ in the heart of Paterson’s Great Falls Neighborhood
March 27, 2026
A new citywide poetry initiative takes root—and four Paterson students step into the work behind the scenes
March 12, 2026
The Peruvian Consulate honors NJCDC’s longtime community advocate on International Women’s Day
April 17, 2026
A two-day Ivy League tour helps Paterson students see new possibilities — and themselves within them
April 3, 2026
Historic Preservation Grant Program
March 20, 2026
Inside NJCDC’s AmeriCorps Week
March 9, 2026
More than 40 volunteers visit NJCDC classrooms to share the joy of reading with Paterson’s youngest learners
