PATERSON, NJ—CBRE New Jersey and CBRE Cares, the company's corporate giving and volunteerism organization, have partnered with the New Destiny Family Success Center, a provider of community services in Paterson, NJ, to assist with NDFSC's annual “Back to School Supply Drive.”

The Back to School Supply Drive benefits Paterson NJ School #6, the public school in the district with the strongest need for resources and support. With the help of CBRE, NDFSC hopes to donate more than 150 supply-filled backpacks to the school in advance of the 2014-2015 school year. Donations are being accepted by the organization through August 22, 2014 in the form of supply-filled backpacks or through sponsorship at $25 per donor.

“New Destiny is pleased to partner with CBRE Cares and CBRE New Jersey on behalf of some our neediest children and families here in Paterson's 4th Ward,” says Carolyn McCombs, executive director, NDFSC.

For years, NDFSC has spearheaded various initiatives with significant benefit to the Paterson community. Most recently, the organization executed its fatherhood initiative, “24/7 Dads”, graduating 25 fathers from the parenting support program, and its “Abriendo Puertas “ initiative, through which NDFSC trained Latino parents to successfully become their children's first educators.

“CBRE employees are committed to bettering the communities where they live and work,” says Kathleen Thompson, director, CBRE Foundation. “CBRE Cares not only supports their efforts, but also empowers local offices to make their own charitable-giving decisions based on the causes their employees feel strongly about. We applaud the actions of our New Jersey offices and their employees who made the decision to help provide backpacks and school supplies to over a hundred of Paterson, New Jersey, students in need of assistance this school year.”

“CBRE New Jersey understands the immense need that exists at Paterson N.J. School #6 and is dedicated to assisting NDFSC and CBRE Cares to provide students and faculty with these critical resources,” says Jeff Hipschman, senior managing director, CBRE New Jersey.

Located in the city's 4^th Ward, Paterson N.J. School #6 is recorded as the lowest performing school in the Paterson public school district. Among the school's population of more than 400 students, 127 families have had or are currently Division of Youth and Family Services involved. Additionally, 33% of the school's students are reported to be chronically absent.

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CBRE Runs “Back To School Supply Drive” With Paterson Family Center

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