Programs Events

Our Spring 2023 session came to a close this month and we celebrated our students in a variety of ways! Our Dabka students showcased all the moves they have learned throughout the year at our annual Dabka recital. All 8 of our Dabka classes performed their routines in front of their loved ones and they all did an incredible job. We also hosted a celebration for all of our Arabic program students and handed out certificates and gifts to honor their hardwork and dedication to learning the Arabic language.

We Honored our Palestinian Fathers!

We co-sponsored the Palestinian Feminist Collective’s event to honor Palestinian fathers this Father’s Day as part of their Feminist Futures Calendar programming. We encourage you to check out the Feminist Futures calendar and principles here.

Paterson and Ramallah signed a sister city agreement!

In honor of his visit to the City of Paterson and the signing of the sistercity agreement between Ramallah and Paterson, we hosted a private dinner with the Mayor of Ramallah, Issa Kassis. Local community leaders and members had a chance to meet the Mayor, thank him for his work in Ramallah, and discuss ways we can keep working together. Earlier in the day, we unveiled the “Welcome to Little Palestine” sign designed by Fadia Alagha in Gould Ave Park in South Paterson.

We would like to thank all of our program parents and students for their commitment and continued support of PACC throughout the year. We would also like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to our program staff, who work hard everyday to make sure our programs are improving and our students are learning. We could not have done this without you!

Our PACC Summer Fun program will be starting in just a few weeks! Registration is still open for anyone interested in registering. We have limited capacity in our program so make sure to register soon!

We held our monthly Women’s Brunch!

This month, we hosted a women’s brunch that focused on women’s health & self-care. Heya Harzallah led a discussion on skincare and the importance of developing an effective skincare routine. Dr. Naglaa Rizk focused on women’s health and educated our community on taboo topics surrounding women’s health. Nineteen women attended the Women’s Brunch this month.