St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC)

It was another successful Service Night at St. Alban's Episcopal Church! We thank all of the volunteers at St. Alban’s who continuously show-up in support of the lunch program at our Emergency Men’s Shelter. We could not continue to offer this feeding opportunity to our residents without our dedicated volunteers. We are grateful.

If you would like to learn more about supporting our daily lunch program, please visit: https://bit.ly/SPCDC_PrepareToServe.

If It’s September, It’s Time To Get Walking!

St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC) has officially kicked-off our 3rd Annual - Walk to Fight Hunger (Virtual 5K) in support of our Food Pantry. With ongoing inflationary pressures putting a strain on household budgets, the need for our pantry services have not waned. If anything, the need has increased.

The St. Paul's Food Pantry has been in operation since 1970 when it was established to serve approximately seventy-five (75) persons a month with canned goods donated from local houses of worship. Today, the SPCDC Food Pantry serves on average 550 families per month and is building a network of supportive services that is engaging individuals and families through non-traditional access points - including through our local school system.

The beauty of this VIRTUAL event is that participation is flexible and can happen at a time and place of your choosing! Walkers can sign-up at any time between September 9, 2022 and October 9, 2022 to participate. You can also encourage friends and family to join you OR support your efforts. Recognition prizes will be awarded to individual/s who register the most walkers or raise the most funds in support of your participation. A commemorative t-shirt and participation medallion will be provided to the first 100 registrants.

Thank you for joining with St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC) in support of our Food Pantry and our ongoing efforts to fight hunger in all its forms. NOW LET'S GET WALKING!

To Learn More/Sign-Up/Donate:

https://bit.ly/SPCDC_HungerWalk

Our lovely students at Full Service Community School 15 wanted to offer their thanks and appreciation to everyone who supported . Students are very excited to begin the school year with their new backpacks and school supplies. We are grateful.

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Thank you UnitedWay Passaic and Visions Federal Credit Union for your support of youth! In recognition of 9/11 Day of Service, volunteers filled backpacks with school supplies in preparation for distribution to students. On this solemn day, we recognize all volunteers who have chosen to give back and serve others. New Jersey Governor's Office of Volunteerism

One event that we look forward to each year is Backpacks 4 Kids. It's the official kick-off event to our fall calendar and signifies the beginning of a new school year. As such, we would like to thank UnitedWay Passaic for inviting us to participate in another successful drive.

As students prepare to return to their classrooms, it is essential that they are equipped with the educational tools and materials needed for success. We appreciate the support of Enterprise, Valley Health System, St Anthony RC Church in Hawthorne, Daugherty Business Solutions, Living Hope Presbyterian Church, and the many individual donors who have contributed to the over 1,500 backpacks (filled with school supplies) that have been collected.

We are honored to once again be named a recipient by Bank of America. To strengthen our communities in New Jersey, Bank of America is helping address barriers to basic needs, workforce development and education. By directing grant funding to St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC), the bank sees our efforts to provide needed support for food and shelter and is willing to assist in the continuation of this crucial work.

It was another impactful year of service for our AmeriCorps Class of 2022 - culminating in their End of Service Trip to Washington, D.C.

We are grateful not only for the service contributions of these members to 's community support programs but our partner organizations as well.

As we look forward to our 25th year of AmeriCorps here at St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC), we want to wish our service graduates the best of luck in their future endeavors.

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The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has been a national treasure since its founding in 1958. As a part of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) SchoolTime series, we were pleased to sponsor a viewing of their current show for 150 honor roll students from New Roberto Clemente Full Service Community Middle School. A great time was had by all!

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Our Executive Director, Richard C. Williams, is heading to Washington, D.C. for the 2022 Global Alumni Summit. You can join the LIVESTREAM May 19 & 20 (10 AM EDT) featuring Madge Thomas (President, American Express Foundation), Bidjan Nashat (CEO, Atlas Corps), & Radha Ruparell (Head of Global Leadership Accelerator, Teach For All). Details at https://leaderstories.org/alumni-summit-2022.

Show your support for mom this holiday weekend and support St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC) in the process.

We were pleased to welcome our friends from PNC to our Food Pantry and Full Service Community School 15. St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC) has maintained a 25+ year relationship with PNC and it was a joy to have regional branch managers and executives from the Bank join us to assemble grocery packages, sort donations, and interact with our younger students. Paterson Public Schools PPS Full Service Community Schools

In anticipation of Paterson’s upcoming mayoral race, New Jersey Community Development Corporation, Eva's Village, Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children, Paterson Habitat for Humanity, and St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation are sponsoring a forum on community and economic development for the candidates tomorrow, April 19th at 9:30 a.m. The forum will be livestreamed on NJCDC's page!

It was certainly an EGGcelent time had by students at this year’s Easter Celebration at School 15. A great job by FSCS Site Coordinator Melissa Virula, the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), administrators and teachers, for hosting such a wonderful event to kick-off Spring Break.

To all those who celebrate, Happy Easter!

We thank the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey for their ongoing support of our Food Pantry. In-kind donations are what make our efforts to support families in need possible. We greatly appreciate the support.

We would like to thank the Confirmands from St. Alban's Episcopal Church for their support of our newly minted volunteer lunch service!

Since the start of Covid-19, one of our main priorities has been keeping our Emergency Men's Shelter residents safe. Our volunteer lunch program was born out of that effort - keeping residents in-house and off the streets.

If you or a group you represent would like to support this new volunteer opportunity, please feel free to click the link to learn more.

For More Info - https://bit.ly/SPCDC_PrepareToServe

Summer of Service Interest Form

Now accepting applications for our AmeriCorps Summer of Service! The application process is quick and easy. Just scan the QR Code or click on the link provided to complete the interest form.

Let's make this a summer to 'Get Things Done'.

Interest Form: https://bit.ly/SPCDC_SummerService

Summer of Service Interest Form Thank you for your interest in serving with the AmeriCorps program at St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation (SPCDC)! We are looking forward to a wonderful Summer of Service and how you might be a part of ‘Getting Things Done’ in Passaic County, NJ. Once you complete this interest form, ...

COOKING CLASS: Ricotta gnocchi - Food is Religion

For the cooking aficionados out there, 's own Maria Costanzo Palmer will be a guest chef on Club House this weekend with the TasteCurator. Maria will be preparing her delightful Ricotta Gnocchi.

Class is in session on Saturday, March 26th at 2:30 p.m. (EDT) - Audio Only. Don't miss it!

https://www.clubhouse.com/event/P08KGwyw?utm_medium=ch_event&utm_campaign=1H5slG5dAkmxuCLDUffI1Q-119122

COOKING CLASS: Ricotta gnocchi - Food is Religion Saturday, March 26 at 2:30pm EDT with ChefMimi Lan, Michelle Gil, Michael Dugan, Maria Palmer. Homecook Maria will teach this meatless & delicious ricotta gnocchi dish. Recipe post in IG

Paterson Division Of Health Launches New Advanced Health Literacy Program

"The Paterson Division of Health has launched a citywide COVID-19 health literacy program with a special focus on Black and Hispanic communities..."

"The program will provide information that will assist residents of Paterson and the contracting towns of Totowa, North Haledon, Prospect Park and Hawthorne to not only understand COVID-19 prevention, but also promote testing, vaccination and boosters. The Division of Health partnered with St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC), Health Coalition of Passaic County, Paterson Alliance, New Destiny FSC, Passaic County Community College, Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic and Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children."

Paterson Division Of Health Launches New Advanced Health Literacy Program Innovative electronic platform will help reach vulnerable populations.

Governor Murphy's Inaugural Youth Engagement Week: "Engaging Today Brings Change Tomorrow" will be taking place March 21st - March 25th. During this week, the Governor will host a series of virtual forums with information from a variety of state agencies. Topics are listed on the flyer.

The registration link and QR code are provided - www.nj.gov/youthforum.

As we continue with this year's Point-In-Time Homeless Count, we want to bring to everyone's attention this powerful community event for individuals experiencing homelessness. Please spread the word. In 2022, EVERYONE COUNTS.

2022 Point In Time Count Volunteer Interest Form

🚨CHANGE OF DATE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED🚨

Volunteers are needed for the 2022 Passaic County Point-In-Time Homeless Count

What is the PIT Count?

The Point-In-Time (PIT) Count is a one-day snapshot of the homeless population in our community that captures the number and characteristics of people who are experiencing homelessness.

Why is the PIT Count Important?

Knowing the number and nature of people who are homeless and understanding the trends can help our community better understand the scope of the issue, improve system efficiency, strategically plan for resources and promote effective interventions.

Training Dates:

Additional trainings for volunteer surveyors will be scheduled, as needed, leading up to the new survey date - Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

For More Information OR To Sign-Up:

Please contact Christina Wolfe at [email protected] or (973) 710-3900, Ext. 448.

2022 Point In Time Count Volunteer Interest Form Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the 2022 Passaic County Point In Time Count, taking place on Tuesday, February 1! Each year, a county wide survey of our homeless population is conducted during a 24 hour period. We use the information collected to gain a better understanding of why in...

Let’s make today the day we recommit ourselves to the pursuit of a more just society and the role we can play in that effort. Find ways to give back and forward, assess, reassess, and keep going.

2022 Point-In-Time Homeless Count Volunteer

🚨VOLUNTEERS NEEDED🚨

Volunteers are needed for the 2022 Passaic County Point-In-Time Homeless Count

What is the PIT Count?

The Point-In-Time (PIT) Count is a one-day snapshot of the homeless population in our community that captures the number and characteristics of people who are experiencing homelessness.

Why is the PIT Count Important?

Knowing the number and nature of people who are homeless and understanding the trends can help our community better understand the scope of the issue, improve system efficiency, strategically plan for resources and promote effective interventions.

For More Information:

Please contact Christina Wolfe at [email protected] or (973) 710-3900, Ext. 448.

To Sign-Up: https://bit.ly/PC-PIT2022

2022 Point-In-Time Homeless Count Volunteer On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., volunteers recruited by St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC) and a host of non-profit and governmental organizations...

Today is a special day for a host of reasons. Whether or not you recognize and celebrate Christ’s birth, we can all celebrate the coming together of family, the sharing of love and gifts, and the gratitude for our many blessings past, present and future.

This day is even more special thanks to the generosity of many in our donor community who made this season brighter thanks to their participation in our annual Adopt-A-Family program. Because of that support, over 440 children received holiday gifts this year. A tremendous outpouring of love and support for which we are extremely grateful.

From our families to yours, Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays from St. Paul's Community Development Corporation

What a year it has been. A year filled with fits and starts, as well as programming that have not yet fully recovered from the first waves of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

Even with these challenges, we were not deterred in our efforts to provide meaningful support to all those who sought us out. Our successes are your successes because of the support you’ve shown us throughout the year.

Please consider one last end of year contribution to ensure we are adequately situated to meet the challenges ahead.

Happy Holidays from St. Paul's Community Development Corporation Dear Friend, What a year it has been. A year filled with fits and starts, as well as programming that have not yet fully recovered from the first waves of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Even with the

Our friends at St. Alban's Episcopal Church & Pre-School have been huge supporters of our Adopt-A-Family events over the years and this year was no exception. We thank the parents, administrators, parishioners, and our youngest of donors, who are ensuring a festive holiday for families this Christmas season. We are grateful.

Ringwood Girl Scout Troop 96418 is officially on Santa's good list!

Thank you to Linda McNulty and Joan and Brian Mallet for organizing the Troop's support of our 2021 Adopt-A-Family event. This is the Troop's first year participating in our gift-giving efforts and we appreciate their support.

Now that we are beyond the frenzy and festivity of Thanksgiving, we think it’s safe to say… It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Thank you to our friends at DAF Products in Wyckoff, NJ, for kicking-off our annual Adopt-a-Family campaign with this wonderful donation of gifts in support of SPCDC affiliated families. Thank you, DAF Products!

Since 2015, St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC) has extended opportunities to individuals who were formerly incarcerated or involved with the criminal justice system to seek a better path for their lives through training and employment. Our Breaking the Cycle Initiative has helped hundreds of our fellow citizens take that Next Step towards a brighter future.

This , please consider making a tax-deductible contribution in support of our future Breaking the Cycle participants and graduates. Our next generation of line cooks, sous-chefs, pastry artisans, maintenance technicians, carpenters, and tradesmen, would benefit greatly from your support.

To Donate - https://conta.cc/3Ij5qRh

THANK YOU to the donors, volunteers, and community partners who made our 2021 Turkey Tote Distribution Event a success! With your help, we collected and/or purchased enough food to support over 600 families and 2,500+ family members. We distributed turkeys, roasters, and grocery totes over the course of 5 days at our main pantry location and 4 of our Full Service Community School pantry sites.

Thanksgiving is truly a time to give thanks and we are thankful to be able to provide this support to our community. From our families to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Event Sponsors:

•Tito's Handmade Vodka
•Bob's Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation
•Wegmans
•Cigna Foundation: Healthier Kids For Our Future
•Turrell Fund

Corporate Partners:

•Stew Leonard's
•Chick-fil-A Garden State Plaza
•Costco
•Columbia Bank

Community Partners:

•The Community FoodBank of New Jersey
•Paterson Public Schools
•Christ Episcopal Church-Ridgewood
•All Saints' Episcopal Church of Glen Rock, NJ
•The Many Individual Donors (Thank You)

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the support of our friends from Christ Episcopal Church-Ridgewood. Another absolutely amazing donation of turkeys and 80 bags of groceries in support of our annual Turkey Tote Distribution Event.

As we prepare for our annual Turkey Tote Distribution Event on Tuesday, November 23rd, we would like to thank the students from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Seton Hall University, and Passaic County Technical Institute (NJROTC), who joined us to pack grocery totes filled with all of the staple items needed for a full Thanksgiving meal.

In total, 255 grocery totes were assembled, which will contribute to the over 600 totes and turkeys that will be distributed to Paterson families. We greatly appreciate the support!

St. Joseph’s holds ‘Safe Citizen Fair’ in Paterson to teach students about fire safety

A great event with a timely message on fire safety, access to Covid vaccines, and flood mitigation resources. We were pleased to be able to participate.

St. Joseph’s holds ‘Safe Citizen Fair’ in Paterson to teach students about fire safety St. Joseph's Health held a "Safe Citizen Fair" in Paterson to teach young students about fire safety.

Backpacks for Kids Helps Get School Year Started Right for More than 500 Paterson Students

A great effort by all involved. Let’s do it again next year!

Backpacks for Kids Helps Get School Year Started Right for More than 500 Paterson Students More than 500 Paterson Public Schools students will have new backpacks and school supplies thanks the United Ways Backpacks for Kids program.

All Students at Paterson School 15 to Receive New Backpacks & Supplies | United Way of Passaic County

All Students at Paterson School 15 to Receive New Backpacks & Supplies | United Way of Passaic County 500+ students at Paterson School 15 will receive new book bags and school supplies this year, thanks to a joint effort of non-profit organizations: United Way of Passaic County and St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation. Students will receive their free book bags in their classroom on the fi...

Thank you to our friends at UnitedWay Passaic and the many wonderful donors who supported this year's Backpacks For Kids school supply drive. Over 600 backpacks, some already filled with school supplies, were donated this year and will now go to students at Full Service Community School 15 and some of our partner schools ensuring that they will have the tools needed for a successful start to the school year.

Paterson Public Schools PPS Full Service Community Schools

We want to thank Pastor Jim Gottshall and the parishioners of Liquid Church // Passaic County for this wonderful donation of “Welcome Home” baskets. These baskets will go to residents of our Emergency Men’s Shelter transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.

Many of our residents need household essentials as they begin a new chapter in their lives. These “Welcome Home” baskets are filled with household items like dishes, utensils, cups, placemats, dish and bath towels, cleaning supplies, toiletries, a welcome home mat, and more.

We are so appreciative of this very thoughtful donation. Thank You, Liquid Church!

Interested in making a difference?

There are new service opportunities available with St. Paul's Community Development Corporation and our community partners - https://bit.ly/SPCDC-AmeriCorps2021.

New Jersey Governor's Office of Volunteerism

Paterson School District launches program to drive students to COVID-19 vaccine sites

Paterson School District launches program to drive students to COVID-19 vaccine sites The Paterson School District is encouraging all students who are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine -- and to get one before the new school year starts.