FREE ESL Classes Available -- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
When: -
Where: Paterson & Passaic
Summary: SPCDC has opened the registration process for FREE ESL Classes in Paterson & Passaic

For those interested in FREE ESL Classes, St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC) has opened the registration process for classes taking place in Paterson and Passaic.

For more information or to sign-up, please see the attached flyer (English/Spanish).

Thank you.

Contact Information: Ana Fumando, 973-232-1339 Ext. 303

Together North Jersey Public Workshop
When: - 6:00pm-8:30pm
Where: Passaic County Community College -- Academic Hall -- Paterson Room
Summary: Please join Together North Jersey, the NJTPA, and the City of Paterson for a public workshop to gather input for the plans that will shape the future of North Jersey.

Please join Together North Jersey, the NJTPA, and the City of Paterson for a public workshop to gather input for the plans that will shape the future of North Jersey.

This workshop gives you the opportunity to share your ideas about planning for the future to build stronger communities and local and regional economies with better access to transportation, housing, jobs, educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

Contact Information: Outreach Coordinator -- 848-932-2876, info@togethernorthjersey.com

Point-In-Time Homeless Count
When: - 12AM-11:59PM
Where: Passaic County
Summary: Address Homelessness: Be a Point-In-Time Volunteer!

Address the issue of homelessness in Passaic County head-on by becoming a Point-in-Time Volunteer.

On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., volunteers recruited by St. Paul's Community Development Corporation, New Jersey Community Development Corporation, and other civic and community based organizations, will take to the streets of Paterson, Passaic, and all points Passaic County to count and survey the homeless. Those surveyed will be referred to charitable organizations like Eva's Village and SPCDC where they will be provided shelter and access to necessary social services.

Participants can volunteer on teams of 4 in 4 hour shifts beginning at midnight.

Volunteers will be required to attend a mandatory training session prior to the Point-In-Time event.

Scheduled Training Dates (select ONE):

-> Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 1pm-3pm
-> Thursday, January 24, 2013, 10am (401 Grand Street, Paterson)
-> Friday, January 25, 2013, 6pm-8pm

If you are interested in volunteering, please use the contact e-mail below. Please provide your name, contact information, and the potential number of volunteers in your group.

Event Headquarters -- 456 Van Houten Street, Paterson

Thank you for your support.

Contact Information: Please e-mail or call -- Kimberly Arias, karias@stpaulscdcnj.org/973-278-7900 ext. 45

Hammering 4 Habitat: A Wall Raising Event
When: - 9am-12pm
Where: 415 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne (ReStore)
Summary: A morning of building walls and friendships. The walls constructed during the event will be used for the new homes built in 2013. The donations collected are used to help build these new homes.

In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, and in support of our community partner, Paterson Habitat for Humanity, St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC) and its AmeriCorps program will help "raise walls" in support of future Habitat projects in the City of Paterson.

For those interested in finding out more about this upcoming Habitat event, please visit www.patersonhabitat.org/ or click on the "Download More Info" link below.

Thank you.

Contact Information: Gina Damiano - 973-595-6868 x120

Adopt-A-Family 2012
When: - 10AM-6PM
Where: St. Paul's CDC, 456 Van Houten Street, Paterson
Summary: Gracious donors will be adopting SPCDC client families this holiday season. Donors are still needed!

SPCDC will be holding its annual holiday toy and gift distribution complete with a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Agency families will be adopted through the Adopt-A-Family Program run by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, as well as local religious groups, community and civic organizations.

The distribution of gifts will take place on Monday, December 17th from 10AM to 6PM.

We encourage toy donations, as well as additional family donors to help ensure that all clients have a happy and festive holiday season.

For More Information or to sign up as a donor, please use the contact information below.

Contact Information: Marlene Williams, 973-278-7900 ext. 22