News Features

New Jersey News 12, Optimum, Warners Bros. Discovery's Backpack Giveaway 2026 Feature Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic was thrilled to welcome News 12 to our Paterson Clubhouse for a special back-to-school celebration benefiting our summer campers. News…

New Jersey News 12 Feature We are honored to share that the Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic 60th Annual Holiday Jam was recently featured on News 12 New Jersey, highlighting an event that has become a cherished…

We want to share an important update about the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) with our families. This program helps eligible families pay for child care. As a result, parents and guardians can continue working, going to school, or joining…

BGC Paterson_Passaic Yearend Evaluation Report 2024-25 (1) At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Paterson and Passaic, our mission has always been clear: to provide safe, enriching, and transformative spaces where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. As we…

Jessica Makes History as New Jersey State Youth of the Year Jessica, a proud Latina, aspiring Congresswoman, and founder of STARS NJ, was just named the 2025 New Jersey State Youth of the Year -- a proud achievement for our…

Former WNBA All Star for the NY Liberty, Essence Carson, was interviewed on Fox 5 and discussed our Great Futures Gala and impact in her hometown of Paterson!

We’re in the News! Katie Corrado from PIX11 came to our Paterson Clubhouse last week in order to learn more about our Girls with Goals program, and speak to Yomarley, one of our amazing program participants. Read the article here!…

We’re in the News! My9NJ and NJNow featured how the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic continues to guide our Club Kids towards Great Futures, and ensure we are a community they can thrive within.    

We’re in the News! ABC 7 Eyewitness News featured Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic's legacy of over 60 years! Want more info? Click here for ABC's feaure on how BGCPP is making a lasting impact on local…

We’re in the News! On his podcast, Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning Executive Producer Rushion McDonald featured BGCPP's after-school programming in athletics, academics, and the arts. Listen to it here!