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NJCDC in the News

New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Essay Contest Winners

May 6, 2026

New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Essay Contest Winners

Paterson high school junior and member of NJCDC's Paterson Youth Council, Ashley Gaibor, won the New Jersey Hall of Fame’s 2026 high school essay contest with her submission on NJCDC’s Cristina Tone.

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Paterson, Dodge Foundation Announce $1.6M in Grants to Expand Financial Empowerment, Housing and Workforce Programs

January 16, 2026

Paterson, Dodge Foundation Announce $1.6M in Grants to Expand Financial Empowerment, Housing and Workforce Programs

A Dodge Foundation grant of $300,000 will strengthen the Paterson Financial Empowerment Center, a free financial counseling initiative operated by NJCDC in partnership with the City of Paterson.

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Santa Joins NJCDC & AmeriCorps in Event for Paterson Kids

December 24, 2025

Santa Joins NJCDC & AmeriCorps in Event for Paterson Kids

A photo essay capturing NJCDC's largest Toy Drive and Holiday Party yet!

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Holiday Party and Toy Giveaway Held for Kids and Their Families in Paterson

December 24, 2025

Holiday Party and Toy Giveaway Held for Kids and Their Families in Paterson

Paterson families came together for NJCDC’s longest-standing holiday tradition

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NJCDC Hosts Annual Friends Breakfast, Highlights Partnerships, Housing Projects, Youth Success Stories

December 5, 2025

NJCDC Hosts Annual Friends Breakfast, Highlights Partnerships, Housing Projects, Youth Success Stories

NJCDC’s annual Friends Breakfast brought together community partners and supporters to celebrate new housing developments, highlight impactful partnerships, and share inspiring stories of youth achievement in Paterson.

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DCA Announces More Than $35 Million in Affordable Housing Trust Fund Investments for Rental and Homeownership Projects

December 1, 2025

DCA Announces More Than $35 Million in Affordable Housing Trust Fund Investments for Rental and Homeownership Projects

A new $3 million award from the state’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund will help NJCDC convert a former nuisance property into 10 affordable housing units with vibrant ground-floor retail

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Paterson Council Backs NJCDC Application for New Affordable Housing Development at Spruce Street

October 22, 2025

Paterson Council Backs NJCDC Application for New Affordable Housing Development at Spruce Street

NJCDC’s proposal for new affordable housing at 98-100 Spruce Street in Paterson has received formal backing from the Paterson City Council.

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Paterson, NJCDC Formalize $2M Agreement for New Great Falls Recreation Center

August 20, 2025

Paterson, NJCDC Formalize $2M Agreement for New Great Falls Recreation Center

The City of Paterson and NJCDC have signed an MOU outlining a collaborative effort to construct a new recreation facility at the site of the existing Great Falls Youth Center

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