NJCDC At-A-Glance
Mission
To create opportunities to transform lives in Paterson, New Jersey’s Great Falls Neighborhood through education, youth development, affordable/supportive housing, and community building initiatives.
Our Vision
All 8,000 children living or going to school in the Great Falls Neighborhood will graduate from high school — ready for college and a career.
About Us
Founded in 1994 by Bob Guarasci, NJCDC is a private, nonprofit organization. We serve 4,000 children, teens, and families daily through our cradle-to-college pipeline of programs and services.
Our Neighborhood
Paterson, New Jersey
1 in 4
RESIDENTS LIVE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE*
(*$31,200 for a 4-person New Jersey household)
1 in 4
ADULTS DO NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
9 in 10
ADULTS DO NOT HAVE A COLLEGE DEGREE