In Nov. 2021 after ten years of our evolving mission and impact, we changed our name to Gathering Ground. You may still find reference to our old name Creative New Jersey in posts created prior to Nov. 2021.

Gathering Ground benefits from the active participation and wisdom of dozens of individuals who serve as members of our local community-based Host Teams.

PAAC’s Virtual C2C Host Team

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Jenny Alvarez, Bayside Family Success Center (JRF)
Noelia Colón, Business Improvement District
Douglas Dzema, Perth Amboy Housing Authority / P.A.R.T.N.E.R.
Pastor Bernadette Falcon-Lopez, God’s Army Ministries
Bernice Gedeon, PAAC Resident
Sherri Goldberg, JRF
Steve Jobin, Raritan Bay Area YMCA
Lisett Lebron, Gateway Neighborhood Collaborative, P.A.R.T.N.E.R.
Eulices Montiel-Fernandez, George J. Otlowski, Sr. Center for Mental Health
Kenny Ortiz, Human Services / Recreation Dept., City of Perth Amboy
Rebecca Pauley, Raritan Bay Area YMCA
Jennifer Pena, PAAC Resident / Perth Amboy Alliance for Community (PAAC)
Betsy Rodriguez, PAAC Resident / Holy Trinity Church
Melvin Rodriguez, PNC Bank
Yolanda Swiney, PNC Bank (Host Team Chair)
Brieem Towns, PAAC Resident / Perth Amboy Public Schools
Helen Varvi, Wellspring Center for Prevention
Tashi Vazquez, Economic & Community Development, City of Perth Amboy

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“Phenomenal 2 days that allowed us to really see the greatness here in our city. For too long we have remained in our specific areas struggling independently, it’s time to align and support each other’s work.”

– Darren Freedom Green (Trenton)