In this episode we welcome NJCDC's Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), which is a program that offers free financial guidance to residents here in Paterson. We take an in-depth look at the services their program offers, the most common financial challenges they see in Paterson, and share valuable advice for anyone looking to improve their financial literacy. Financial Empowerment Center Contact Info: Phone Number: 973-413-1655 Email: fec@njcdc.org

As part of our Youth Podcast Competition, we welcome students from International High School to host their very own episode of The Loft. They sit down and talk about their experiences with friendships and relationships as high school students.   If you like this episode, make sure to go YouTube and HIT THE LIKE BUTTON! Help sway this episode to getting our number 1 spot in the competition!

As part of our Youth Podcast Competition, we yet again welcome students from International High School to host their very own episode of The Loft. They sit down and talk about crime documentaries, specifically the new Netflix documentary "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish."   If you like this episode, make sure to HIT THE LIKE BUTTON! Help sway this episode to getting our number 1 spot in the competition!

As part of our Youth Podcast Competition, we welcome back John F. Kennedy High School students to host their very own episode of The Loft. Returning podcast members sit down to talk about the Pokémon franchise.   If you like this episode, make sure to go to YouTube and HIT THE LIKE BUTTON! Help sway this episode to getting our number 1 spot in the competition!

On this episode, we welcome back NJ4S to the podcast. This time, we sit down with Jennifer Rivas and Rahmeek Pacheco to talk about our different creative outlets, and how they can help us process and manage our emotions. For more details about NJ4S, check out: https://linktr.ee/nj4s_passaic

In this episode, we welcome the Cristina Tone back to the podcast to talk about the exciting events happening in the NHC in September.

En este episodio, le damos la bienvenida nuevamente a Cristina Tone al podcast para hablar sobre los emocionantes eventos que están ocurriendo en el NHC durante septiembre.

On this episode, we welcome back with Adam Jawiech, along with FSCS site director Emely Rodriguez at Paterson Public School 2, and Angely Francisco at Paterson Public School 4. We discuss the Full Service Community Schools program, and the impact it has in the community.

In this episode, we welcome the Bridge to Success Summer Program to the studio! Today, we talk about all things anime, like great recommendations for newcomers to the genre, favorite anime villains, and much more!

In this episode, we welcome back Steven Ostos from Compete For Life. We talk about the current exciting super-hero movies, gaming, and TV that are taking place in the summer.

On this episode, we welcome back Kia King from the NJ Department of Community Affairs, and welcome Robert Asaro-Angelo, the Department of Labor Commissioner. We discuss New Jersey’s efforts to expand workforce development and apprenticeship programs. The New Jersey DCA is a government agency that provides various services and programs to support community development.

In this episode, we sit down with Compete for Life to talk about their favorite summer movies and TV. From Dexter to Harry Potter and Transformers, they share what they love, what they skip, and their top summer recommendations.

On this episode, we sit down with Adam Jawiech, the Afterschool Program Site Director for International High School in Paterson, NJ. We explore all the programs Adam is spearheading at IHS, and we hear some inspiring stories that have been born from said programs.  Contact Adam at: ajawiech@njcdc.org

In this episode, we sit down with Compete for Life to talk about their summer program, including what the day-to-day will look like inside the program, fun trips every week, and more!

On this episode, we sit down with NJ State Fire Marshal Richard Mikutsky and Paterson's Fire Chief Alex Alicea to explore firefighting careers, community safety, and ways to encourage diversity in the fire service. Learn firsthand how these leaders are making a difference in New Jersey's communities.

En este episodio, damos la bienvenida nuevamente al NHC al podcast para presentar a algunos de los nuevos integrantes del equipo, así como para conocer esta nueva ronda de talleres de Mini Grant.

In this episode, we welcome the NHC back to the podcast to introduce some of the new members on the team, as well as learning about this new round of Mini Grant workshops.

In this episode, we sit down with Elianny Polanco, valedictorian of JFK High School, dual enrollment student at PCCC, and future neuroscience major. Elianny shares how she earned her associate’s degree before graduating high school, her experience in dual enrollment, and tips on time management, getting involved, and preparing for college life.

On this episode, we welcome back the NJ4S program to the podcast! This time, we discuss how this new age of the internet, and how unsupervised internet time affects our youth. For more details about NJ4S, check out: https://linktr.ee/nj4s_passaic

In this episode, we sit down with a JFK senior and Compete for Life participant, Imahni Meyeres, to talk about her overall experience in high school, as well as share some advice for her underclassman.