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Wellpoint New Jersey and Civic Association Partner on Paterson Impact Grant Focused on Grassroots Solutions for Community Well-Being

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February 27, 2026

By Hunter Gilmore A new community-focused funding initiative in Paterson is aiming to turn small ideas into meaningful neighborhood impact. The Paterson Impact Grant Program, launched through a partnership between Wellpoint New Jersey and the Andre Sayegh Civic Association, is designed to provide seed funding to grassroots and small community-based organizations working to strengthen health, […]

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