At the end of the event, guests exchanged the chips they accumulated by gambling for raffle tickets, which they placed towards their favorite prizes. On behalf of NJCDC, I want to express our deep gratitude for the work they do each year to make the holidays extraordinarily bright for Paterson children.' In fact, this year they collected 1,565 toys, a new record. Through that club, Kaitlyn teaches her kids the importance of giving back, and each year they collect over 1,000 gifts for children here in Paterson. The last several years, we've collected over 5,000 gifts each year, and that's thanks in large part to Pascack Hills High School's Project Paterson Club. He said, 'One of our organization's longstanding traditions is that each and every December, we hold a toy drive for Paterson children. I'd especially like to thank our Casino Night sponsors, Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley, Valley National Bank, and Reliable Benefits, as well as TD Bank.'īob then turned his attention to Kaitlyn Mahaffey, who serves as the primary advisor for Pascack Hills High School's Project Paterson Club, the evening's honoree. In the last two years, we've awarded $60,000 in scholarships to college-bound Paterson teens thanks to your support. Throughout the evening, Casino Night attendees delighted in the delectable hors d'oeuvres, buffet dinner, dessert table, and open bar when not trying their hand at the blackjack, craps, and roulette tables.Īddressing the crowd, NJCDC CEO Bob Guarasci said, 'I couldn't be more pleased to see all of you out here this evening to directly support our programs for young people living in Paterson, including the scholarships that we give out. In addition to raising over $25,000 to support our college-readiness programming, more than 130 guests enjoyed one of our most popular-and most fun-events of the year. NJCDC's Third Annual Casino Night, held on Friday, March 9 at The Brownstone, was a rousing success.

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