Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic

The new year is off to a fantastic start, thanks to Christian Health of Wyckoff. Christian Health has officially launched our Saturday Study Snacks Program with a generous donation of 375 snack packs! These healthy snacks will keep our Academic Tutoring students focused, energized, and ready to learn. Thank you, Christian Health, for nourishing our youth! Want to fuel young minds? Click the following link to learn how you can take part in our Saturday Study Snacks Program. CLICK HERE: https://lnkd.in/g7emy_NT #BGCPPNJ #GreatFuturesStartHere #Tutoring #StudySnacks #YouthDevelopment

We’re in the News! Our CEO, Dr. Christina Brown was recently featured in a special interview with the Black Information Network! In her conversation with news anchor Doug Davis, Dr. Brown shares insights from her extensive background in education and unveils exciting future plans for the Club. She also discusses the challenges facing youth in our community and how our Club plans to tackle them head-on. Click the following link to hear Dr. Brown’s thoughts on how we’re making a lasting impact on local children and community. CLICK HERE: https://lnkd.in/eTdWQ--F A big thank you to the Black Information Network for highlighting Dr. Brown’s leadership and our commitment to building a brighter future for Paterson and Passaic youth! #BGCPPNJ #GreatFuturesStartHere #interview #blackinformationnetwork #youthdevelopment #youthempowerment

As we step into the new year, we’re excited to see the incredible things ahead for youth at the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic. In 2025, we’re creating opportunities—providing safe spaces, caring mentors, outstanding programs, and Top 5 experiences—that spark big dreams! With your support, we’re nurturing an environment where Club Kids can grow strong, smart, and confident—believing in their ability to build their #GreatFutures. Please click the following link to donate now and help make 2025 a year of new beginnings and endless potential for Club Kids. CLICK HERE: https://ow.ly/eFEJ50Ux0yx Thank you for being a partner in shaping the bright futures of Paterson and Passaic youth. From our Club family to your family, Happy New Year! #BGCPPNJ #GreatFuturesStartHere #HappyNewYear #2025Goals

Happy Kwanzaa! We wish all who celebrate a season filled with love, peace, and abundance. #BGCPPNJ #happykwanzaa #happyholidays

Happy Hanukkah! We wish all who celebrate a season of light, joy, and togetherness. #BGCPPNJ #HappyHanukkah #FestivalOfLights

We wish all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas! #BGCPPNJ #merrychristmas #happyholidays

This holiday season, be the one to change everything for Club Kids like Giovanni. One life-changing experience. One mentor to say, "I believe in you." One Club where dreams take flight and great futures begin. All it takes is one. All it takes is YOU. Click the following link to donate now -- and launch their great futures! CLICK HERE: https://lnkd.in/eH-JxzDu #BGCPPNJ #GreatFuturesStartHere #GreatFuturesStartWithYou

We recently had the incredible opportunity to partner with Athletes Making Progress Together (AMPT) and New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor for a holiday adventure at American Dream! Several of our middle schoolers, along with their peers from local Boys & Girls Clubs, were treated to an unforgettable shopping experience at JD Sports Fashion followed by a fun-filled trip to Nickelodeon Universe. JD Sports gifted each child a brand-new pair of sneakers, handed out by "Santa" (none other than Tyrod Taylor himself!). The fun didn’t stop there – the kids also enjoyed exciting rides, games, and holiday cheer at Nickelodeon Universe with their friends and families. We’re thrilled to have been part of this amazing event and look forward to creating more opportunities to delight and uplift Paterson and Passaic youth! #BGCPPNJ #GreatFuturesStartHere #holidays2024 #makingmemories

🎄✨ What an unforgettable day at the #HolidayJam2024! ✨🎄 On Saturday, our Club hosted an incredible holiday celebration for our Club Kids and families, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing turnout. 1,000+ people joined us for a packed day of joy, laughter, and community spirit, making this truly the most wonderful time of the year! From bouncy houses and toy pony rides to a book fair, hot meals, sweet treats, and Club Kid performances, this winter wonderland was true holiday magic that brought our community together to share in the joy of the season—and of each other! A HUGE thank you to our incredible celebrity guests: Just Blaze, who brought pure energy with a special set of some of his greatest hits; Mrs. Rosalie Rock, who graciously helped children choose from a wide selection of children's books; and Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania -- aka Santa’s kindest elf -- who delighted children by helping Santa hand out festively-wrapped toys. 🎶🎁 We also thank our sponsors, including stopandshop for providing fresh produce, as well as our amazing crew of volunteers, board members, and staff who worked tirelessly to make this event a reality. The Holiday Jam embodied the magic that happens when our community comes together. We can’t wait to do it all again next year! 🎉 #BGCPPNJ #GreatFuturesStartHere #holidays2024 #justblaze #mamarock #dolorescatania #toys

As we wrap up our time in Santa’s Workshop, we need to highlight a premier supporter of the Holiday Toy Drive and upcoming Holiday Jam event – Columbia Bank New Jersey This year, Team Columbia went above and beyond—collecting 500+ toys and generously donating $4,000+ in gift cards that will bring joy and wonder to 1,100+ children and their families. What an incredible impact! 🎁✨ From supporting our academic and summer tutoring programs to collecting school supplies and holiday gifts, Columbia Bank New Jersey is a consistent champion for Paterson and Passaic youth. Thank you, Columbia Bank, for walking shoulder-to-shoulder with our Club Kids on their paths to #GreatFutures. 💙 Our elves have finished toy-wrapping duty, but stay tuned for all the fun from our upcoming Holiday Jam, where Santa will make his grand appearance! 🎅🏾 🎉 #BGCPPNJ #GreatFuturesStartHere #holidays2024 #toys #ColumbiaBank