More Than 100 Paterson Preschoolers to Receive Free Backpacks and School Supplies
Tuesday, September 6th, 2016, 7:45 – 9 a.m.
| WHAT: | For many of New Jersey Community Development Corporation’s (NJCDC) youngest students, the first few days of school can be a difficult transition–especially if they are just starting preschool and this will be their first time away from their parents. NJCDC is providing a boost for the three- and four- year old students at their preschool, Paterson Family Center (PFC), by giving the young students backpacks and school supplies to help get the 2016-2017 school year off to a great start. | |
| WHEN: | Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 7:45 to 9 a.m. | |
| 7:45 to 8 a.m.
8 to 9 a.m. (Times subject to change) |
Light refreshments served
School supply giveaway |
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| WHERE: | Paterson Family Center
32 Spruce Street, Ground Floor Paterson, NJ 07501 |
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| WHO: | NJCDC is working to make sure that the 105 three- and four year-old students attending their award winning preschool, Paterson Family Center (PFC), get their academic careers off to a strong start. On the first day of school, NJCDC staff and special guests will greet the young students with book bags filled with school supplies, as well as cheering, encouragement, and high-fives.
Special guests, elected officials, and local dignitaries have been invited to attend. |
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| WHY: | NJCDC understands the importance of early childhood education. 90% of a child’s brain develops before the age of five and the organization wants to make sure that the students attending their preschool start the school year excited to learn and attend school. | |
| VISUALS: | Individual and group shots of PFC students and special guests
Special guests providing PFC students with backpacks, cheers, and encouragement |
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New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is dedicated to creating opportunities to transform lives within the Great Falls Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ. NJCDC is a private, non-profit community development and social service agency focusing on youth development, education, affordable & supportive housing, and community and economic development. Founded in 1994, NJCDC serves over 2,000 children, teens and families daily, and strives to fulfill its vision that all 8,000 children living in the Great Falls neighborhood will reach adulthood college and career ready.
CONTACT:
Valerie Trawinski, Communications & Events Associate, vtrawinski (at) njcdc (dot) org
Work: 973-413-1608 | Cell: 551-404-5854
