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| Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Lind Homes (22 completed units of affordable housing in the Sandy Hill/5th Ward). |
The mission of our Housing and Neighborhood Development program is to improve and revitalize the community of the 5th Ward - Sandy Hill Neighborhood here in the City of Paterson. Over the past 20 years, St. Paul's Community Development Corporation has partnered with State and Local government to fulfill this mission through the development of 30 units of affordable housing, providing workforce development to residents, and acting as a catalyst for change.
Neighborhood Revitalization-Madison Avenue Rail Station
In 2008, St. Paul's CDC was awarded a Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Planning Grant to continue to build upon our work within the Sandy Hill Neighborhood. This grant allowed St. Paul's to partner with the County of Passaic and the Paterson Parking Authority to develop a community vision centered on the forthcoming Madison Avenue Rail Station. This new transit corridor will help to stimulate economic activity, connect residents to public transit and employment opportunities, and relieve traffic congestion. As the new commuter rail line begins to be built we will continue to be a driving force behind the design of the new development to ensure that it is beneficial to the community as a whole.
Madison Avenue Rail Study & Passaic-Bergen Rail Map
Women Living Independently House (SRO Project)
We are pleased to announce the completion of construction on the Women Living Independently House -- Single Room Occupancy Project. This project will become a home for five women experiencing homelessness and give them an opportunity to rebuild their lives and become self-sufficient. Building upon our own programs and partnerships with other agencies, residents will be able to take advantage of life skills training, workforce development, and educational opportunities as they become productive members of the community.
The Women Living Independently House was a total rehabilitation project of an existing house located in the 5th Ward. It now features five private bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens, and thanks to the generous donations of our supporters, have been completely furnished. The project is still in need of kitchen items such as dishes, cookware, and small appliances. If you would like to donate items, please bring them to 456 Van Houten Street and ask for Kim El-Sadek, Housing Manager.
We are now accepting applications for the project and you may download the application packet here or call to have one mailed to you.
Foreclosure Outreach
St. Paul's Community Development Corporation is working with the New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency to provide outreach services to homeowners in order to inform them of the new foreclosure mediation program and resources that are available to prevent losing your home in foreclosure. Additionally, we are providing information to tenants about their rights in the foreclosure process if their building has fallen into foreclosure. Information is available in English and Spanish and if you are interested in having a presentation at a community event, please contact Kim El-Sadek for more information.
Foreclosure Toolkit for Tenants
Housing Manager
Ms. Kimberly El-Sadek is the new Housing Manager at St. Paul's Community Development Corporation. With previous experience working at the New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, a private sector developer, and substantial research conducted on the foreclosure crisis, she brings the needed expertise for St. Paul's CDC to continue to create affordable housing and community development opportunities in the 5th Ward. Ms. El-Sadek is a 2010 graduate from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy with Master of City & Regional Planning and Master of Public Policy degrees. She completed her undergraduate degree at Lander University in South Carolina with a major in Political Science with an emphasis on Public Administration in 2006.
