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Last updated on August 15, 2007

Paterson Education Fund is a not for profit organization whose mission is to stimulate community action for change so that Paterson Public Schools educate all children to high standards

Description:
PEF provides information on emerging education issues.
PEF organizes the community and parents to support, monitor and advocate for education.
PEF's schools and community initiative builds strong partnerships between schools and the community to create a seamless set of health and social services for Paterson's children and their families.
PEF's 50 Book Club Program rewards children for reading 50 or more books during the school year.
PEF's Family Friendly Computer Program places donated used computers in the homes of Paterson children and teaches them how to use and trouble-shoot the technology.

History:
Paterson Education Fund celebrated it's 20th anniversary in 2003. PEF convenes and brokers relationships to improve education in Paterson

Contact people:

Anna Villalongo, Associate Director Of Outreach, (phone), (email) Rosie Grant, Program Director, (phone), (email) Irene Sterling, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (973) 881-8059

Address:

152 Market Street, Suite 208 Paterson, NJ 07505 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.paterson-education.org

Directions:

Garden State Parkway traveling North Exit at 155P onto Rt. 19 North. (left exit) Stay on Rt. 19 to the end of the roadway following signs to Downtown Paterson. Turn to Main Street to Market Street. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Jersey Turnpike North (Take Turnpike to Parkway North or..) Exit at Intersate 80 West Follow 80 West directions below -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Garden State Parkway traveling South Exit at Intersate 80 West Follow 80 West directions below -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From George Washington Bridge Follow signs to 80 West Follow 80 West Directions Below -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 80 East or West Exit Downtown Paterson (57B Eastbound 57 A-B Westbound) Follow signs to Downtown Paterson Turn Left at the second traffic light onto Cianci St. Go through 1 traffic light (Market Street) Go 1 short block and turn left onto Passaic Street Turn Right onto Mill Street At the light turn Left onto McBride Ave Extension Park in the first lot on the right. Walk back down the hill to the building -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Glen Rock , Fairlawn, Ridgewood Maple Ave Bridge to 20 South to 80 West.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Paterson Ward Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2 min   Nearest Bus Stop: NJ Transit 190/ 171/112, 3 min minute walk

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