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.
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
The Perth Amboy Redevelopment Team for Neighborhood Enterprise and Revitalization (P.A.R.T.N.E.R.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established by the Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy in 2003. Since then, PARTNER has delivered measurable impact:
- Education & Scholarships: Awarded more than $152,000 in scholarships to help public housing and Section 8 residents pursue higher education.
- Housing Development: Partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build six homes, including a veteran’s home; redeveloped the Willow Pond neighborhood; and worked with the Housing Authority to deliver an 84-unit senior enhanced care facility.
- Neighborhood Revitalization: Secured a $500,000 Wells Fargo Regional Foundation grant to launch the Gateway Neighborhood Collaborative, later recognized as an Integrated Level Collaborative with a renewal grant through 2025.
- Investment Leverage: Gateway redevelopment efforts are helping attract over $800 million in private investment to Perth Amboy, supporting job creation and long-term growth.
- NRTC Impact: Raised $400,000 in 2024 and $400,000 in 2025 through the NJ Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) program to support five active community projects 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.
Our impact this year has changed our community!
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Contributed in scholarships to public housing & section 8 participants.
$169,000+
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Annually contributes to fund self-sufficiency, housing counseling, and financial literacy education.
$40,000
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In escrow funds. In 2022, we had 83 FSS program participants and graduated 7.
$89,785.36
