NJCDC’s The Loft

NJCDC Arts Program Director Mahbuba Uddin | NJCDC's The Loft

Today we sit down with Mahbuba Uddin, NJCDC Program Associate & Arts Program Director, to talk about the Arts program and what it offers to its youth. 

CFL's Marching Band First Performance @ Hinchliffe Stadium | NJCDC's The Loft

In this episode, bring back some members of Compete For Life's Marching Band to talk about their experience performing at the newly renovated Hinchliffe Stadium. 

NJCDC's AmeriCorps Director Gabrielle Foushee | NJCDC's The Loft

In this episode, we talk to AmeriCorps Director Gabrielle Foushee to what role they play at NJCDC, and the impact that they make. AmeriCorps members serve Paterson, New Jersey youth and work to eliminate barriers to academic achievement.

GFYC Students on Current Events & Media | NJCDC's The Loft

In this episode, we sit down with Great Falls Youth Center to discuss different current events that surround us. From TikTok being sold, different views of politics, to thoughts on new tv, movies, and other media.

CFL's Band Marches onto the Podcast | NJCDC's The Loft

In this episode, we sit down with members of John F. Kennedy's marching band to talk all things band; from their experiences on band, to some things they would like to see from the program. 

Great Falls Youth Center Director Tiffany Shepherd | NJCDC's The Loft

On this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Shepherd, the director of the Great Falls Youth Center. The Great Falls Youth Center is an afterschool program, located on 52 Front Street, outside of John F Kennedy High School. We talk about what the Great Falls Youth Center provides to their students, and shares stories of students who were able to turn their lives around because of the program.

GFYC Students on Music and Hip Hop | NJCDC's The Loft

Our Great Falls Youth Center students will be examining hip-hop/pop to discuss how music us affecting us, the direction of music, satisfaction with current level of music today. 

Neighborhood Help Center's Cristina Tone & NHC Volunteers Making a Difference | NJCDC's The Loft

In this episode, we sit down with Cristina tone, Director of the Neighborhood Help Center. The NHC is one of NJCDC's best resources for housing, immigration, job readiness, educational opportunities, financial literacy, and more. Afterwards, I sit down with some veteran volunteers of the NHC, being one myself, to talk about our experiences with the NHC, and how NJCDC has impacted our lives.