Our Results

4,000+

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVED DAILY

MILLION REINVESTED IN OUR COMMUNITY

PATERSON YOUTH COUNCIL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ACCEPTED TO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES

PLAYGROUNDS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS CREATED

$100 100% 15 200+

AFFORDABLE/ SUPPORTIVE HOMES BUILT

Paterson was founded by Alexander Hamilton and is the birthplace of America’s Industrial Revolution. Like many other urban centers, Paterson today faces a host of challenges, ranging from high unemployment to a lack of affordable housing. NJCDC uses a place-based approach to address these and other complex problems, focusing on the social and physical environment of the Great Falls Neighborhood. Our approach targets the entire community and aims to address issues that exist in the neighborhood through our four core areas of work. By using a placebased approach, our objective is to build a healthy and sustainable neighborhood for current and future generations.

NJCDC welcomes all types of support, including tax-deductible donations, in-kind donations, and volunteering. We offer both individual and corporate volunteer opportunities throughout the year. If you or your organization is looking to make a difference in the community NJCDC serves, please email development@njcdc.org.

Can’t volunteer but still want to make a difference? Consider donating to NJCDC! Ninety-two cents of every dollar you donate will go directly to supporting NJCDC’s programs and services. To donate, please contact development@njcdc.org or visit our website at njcdc.org.

HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE