After years of dramatic math gains, educators from across New Jersey came to Paterson to see the practices behind CCSP’s success firsthand.

Residents, community partners, and local leaders came together to see how the major investments reshaping Paterson’s Great Falls Neighborhood fit together

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.

Showcasing jazz performers from across New Jersey and beyond in the heart of Paterson’s Great Falls Neighborhood

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

Learn more about our free resources while also enjoying a day of free family fun

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.