Financial Literacy Sessions: Investing in Our Future
At The Father Center of New Jersey, one of the best ways we know to support our community is through education. The Financial Literacy sessions, held in partnership with Chase Bank, at The Father Center of New Jersey are designed to give participants the knowledge and skills they need to navigate financial challenges with confidence. […]
Drive2Independence Revved Up for a Successful Year
We are thrilled to share that our first Drive2Independence class of the new year was full! It was great to see so many enthusiastic participants ready to take significant steps toward independence. The Drive2Independence program at The Father Center of New Jersey is designed to empower individuals with the skills and confidence needed to achieve […]
Congratulations to Dawn Smith, Our January Employee of the Month
When Dawn Smith first heard of The Father Center of New Jersey, seven years ago, it was because she needed a job and they were hiring. She found more than a job. She found a place that would reshape her life and how she understood families, fathers and community. “I got so much more than […]
Chase Money Skills Cyber Security: How to Avoid Fraud & Scams
We are offering this new workshop on Wednesday, January 14, from 10 to 11 am, at our Burlingron office to help our participants avoid being a victim of a fraud of scams, which are so prevalent today. Participants will learn how to spot common scams and protect themselves and their loved ones from fraud or […]
The Power of Connection: Participants Lift Each Other Up
Every day at The Father Center of New Jersey (TFCNJ), we celebrate the power of socialization and community among our participants. This week, we kicked off the New Year with laughter, support and inspiring interactions. Melvin and Ronald (pictured above) are two incredible individuals who consistently bring positive energy to our program. Their infectious enthusiasm […]
A Holiday Message from The Father Center of New Jersey
As the year comes to a close, I want to pause and sincerely thank the fathers, families, partners, and supporters who make the work of The Father Center of New Jersey meaningful and possible. The holiday season reminds us how important it is to show up—for our children, our families, and our communities. Every day, […]
“I Didn’t Have My Life Figured Out. Then I Found The Father Center”
When Jalen Burks left Lawrenceville, NJ, to attend Chestnut Hill College on a football scholarship, it was the first time he had been away from home. Things didn’t go as planned, and he returned home unsure of what would come next. “I was kind of depressed, honestly,” he shares. “I didn’t have my life figured […]
Tioga Franklin Savings Bank to Offer Financial Literacy Class at TFCNJ
We are excited to announce that Tioga Franklin Savings Bank is offering Financial Literacy sessions to The Father Center of New Jersey participants, a generous initiative that promises to empower our participants with essential financial knowledge. Representatives from Tioga Franklin Savings Bank recently visited our Trenton office to present information about the program. Their commitment […]
Bryan Evans Honored with the Freedom Fund Award
Congratulations to Bryan Evans, CEO of The Father Center of New Jersey (TFCNJ), who was among those honored on Friday, December 5, at the 53rd Annual Trenton Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Awards and Winter Food Crawl at Mercer County Community College in Trenton. The theme of the evening: “The Fierce Urgency of Now.” Trenton Branch […]
Brian Wingate Meets Men Where They Are
Meet Our December Employee of the Month Since joining The Father Center of New Jersey as a Client Services Specialist in 2022, Brian Wingate has become a vital force behind the organization’s impact-driven work, meeting men where they are as he guides them to a more stable future. Brian has always been drawn by nonprofit […]