Mission & History

Mission

P.A.R.T.N.E.R. strengthens Perth Amboy through affordable housing, education, and community redevelopment that fosters opportunity and self-sufficiency. We partner with residents, businesses, and volunteers to create safe housing, economic independence, and lasting neighborhood revitalization.

CORE VALUES

• Assist low- to moderate-income families with clean, safe, and affordable housing.

• Provide training and services for economic self-sufficiency and empowerment.

• Award scholarships to help residents pursue and complete higher education.

• Foster redevelopment opportunities that create safe, clean, and welcoming neighborhoods.

• Engage volunteers and partners to bring services directly to those in need.

History

Investing in the Gateway Neighborhood

For more than 20 years, P.A.R.T.N.E.R. has worked alongside residents and the City of Perth Amboy to strengthen the Gateway Neighborhood, expanding access to safe housing, economic opportunity, and community support. What began as a local nonprofit has grown into a trusted partner delivering results where they matter most.

Your investment supports real outcomes:

Opening doors through education
More than $169,000 in scholarships have helped students and adult learners pursue higher education, build skills, and move toward long-term stability.

Building and preserving homes
Through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and the Housing Authority, families, including veterans, have achieved homeownership, while seniors and long-time residents have gained access to safe, stable housing.

Revitalizing a neighborhood, together
As lead agency for the Gateway Neighborhood Collaborative, PARTNER coordinates housing services, workforce development, small business support, and community programs that reach hundreds of residents each year.

Leveraging investment for greater impact
Through the New Jersey Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program, PARTNER has secured $800,000 in recent funding cycles, turning private investment into tangible neighborhood improvements and long-term opportunity.

Looking ahead
The work in the Gateway Neighborhood is far from finished. Demand for housing counseling, workforce training, and small business support continues to grow. With committed partners and investors, PARTNER is positioned to scale what works and deepen its impact.

Join us
Your support helps families stay in their homes, workers gain skills, and neighborhoods grow stronger. Together, we can continue building opportunity in the Gateway Neighborhood.

Vision

Our vision is a community where every family can afford to live and work in a healthy environment. We work toward this vision by creating affordable housing, offering comprehensive counseling and financial literacy programs, and investing in redevelopment projects that make Perth Amboy a stronger, cleaner, and more welcoming place to live.