Paterson Task Force

Paterson, the Block Party is back. 🎉

This August, Paterson Task Force and Pilgrim Mission Church are bringing food, family resources, neighborhood fun, and community energy back to 36–38 Circle Ave.

Now we need your help to make it happen.

We are accepting donations of food and water to support this year’s event and help create a great day for Paterson families.

Want to be part of it?
Email [email protected] to donate.

More details coming soon. For now, help us spread the word — and help us stock the block.

Paterson Task Force The Community Action Agency of Paterson since 1964! We provide housing support, food assistance, job training, financial education, and more to empower individuals and families. Together, we’re creating opportunities and strengthening our community. 💙

A safe place to sleep is one of the most important things a family can have.

Paterson Task Force is proud to spotlight Keeping Babies Safe, a valued partner helping Paterson families access cribs, safe sleep education, and essential baby items when they need them most.

Through this partnership, families in our community — including those staying in our shelters — are receiving support that helps parents care for their babies with safety, dignity, and peace of mind.

Thank you, Keeping Babies Safe, for helping protect Paterson’s youngest residents and standing with families during critical moments.

Bills, rent, credit, budgeting — it can be a lot to manage on your own.

Paterson Task Force is here to help.

Our Financial Empowerment Program provides support for individuals and families who want to build stronger financial habits, work on their credit, create a budget, and plan for what comes next.

Appointments are required, and the deadline to apply is June 30.

Call 973-279-2333 today to schedule your appointment:

Tiesha Davis, Housing Assistant: Ext. 135
[email protected]

Debbie Nicholson, Housing Coordinator: Ext. 134
[email protected]

Amazon gift card available for workshop attendees. Apply for more information.

🚨 Happening today, Paterson! 🚨

Paterson Task Force’s Hilltop Haven Shelter Flea Market is open, and the community is invited to stop by, shop, and support a great cause.

There will be a variety of items available, including clothes, shoes, house items, and more. Whether you are looking for a deal, browsing for something useful, or just want to support Hilltop Haven Shelter, we would love to see you there.

📍 Location: 36 Circle Ave
🗓️ Dates: Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📞 For more information: 973-279-2333

Bring a friend, tell a neighbor, and come shop local for a cause.

Every visit helps support Paterson Task Force’s Hilltop Haven Shelter and the community we serve.

Looking for great deals and a way to support a good cause right here in Paterson?

Paterson Task Force’s Hilltop Haven Shelter is hosting a Flea Market, and the community is invited to come shop, browse, and find great items while supporting our shelter.

There will be a variety of items available, including clothes, shoes, house items, and more.

📍 Location: 36 Circle Ave
🗓️ Dates: Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📞 For more information: 973-279-2333

Every purchase and every visit helps support Paterson Task Force’s Hilltop Haven Shelter and the work we do for our community.

Bring a friend, tell a neighbor, and stop by to see what you can find.

At Paterson Task Force, listening to residents is an important part of how we continue serving our community.

Every day, we connect with individuals and families who have different needs, experiences, and ideas.

Today, we want to hear from you:

What other services would you like to see available in our community?

Share your thoughts below. ⬇️

Progress has a place.
It is right here in Paterson.

Since 1964, Paterson Task Force has stood with families working toward stability, dignity, and self-sufficiency.

Paterson moves forward when we move together.

Learn more: PatersonTaskForce.com

Food, fellowship, and community. ❤️💙

Paterson Task Force families were welcomed by Pilgrim Mission Church for a Memorial Day BBQ filled with connection, celebration, and support.

Events like this are more than a shared meal. They are opportunities to bring families together, strengthen community relationships, and remind our neighbors that they are supported.

Thank you to Pilgrim Mission Church for hosting our families and helping create such a meaningful day.

In 2025, Paterson Task Force helped make sure food remained within reach for families facing difficult choices.

Through emergency food support, food box distribution, and weekly fresh food access, PTF helped families bring home groceries, fresh produce, and the support needed to get through challenging moments.

This work is about more than food. It is about stability, dignity, and making sure our neighbors do not have to face hardship alone.

Because no one should have to choose between food and survival.