F. C. D. C.
FRANCISCAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER of FAIRVIEW
239 ANDERSON AVENUE, FAIRVIEW, NEW JERSEY 07022
201.941.1000
“Founded in 2006 and guided by the Franciscan spirit of service, compassion, and justice, the Franciscan Community Development Center stands as a beacon of hope for the underserved and marginalized folks within our communities.
With a special focus on vulnerable women, children, seniors, and veterans, we foster a community of dignity, equity, and opportunity through unwavering support and advocacy.
Our programs strive to alleviate poverty and disenfranchisement, ensuring that all who come to us in need receive not only essential resources but also the warmth of human dignity, the embrace of compassion, and the strength to overcome food insecurity and life’s many hardships”.
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MISSION STATEMENT
HISTORY
The Franciscan Community Development Center of Fairview is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey. The organization is led by an interfaith Board of Directors who share the mission and philosophy of the corporation.

In July of 2006, The Franciscan Community Development Center of Fairview reached out to the congregation of St. John the Baptist Church and entered into a partnership to renovate portions of the Church property to create a comprehensive service center. Without a penny but with a lot of heart a miracle began.

The F.C.D.C is located in the southeast section of Bergen County in the town of Fairview, bordering Cliffside Park. It is a non-denominational, interfaith, pro-life organization based on the principles of love, charity, and compassion.
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The Center will serve vulnerable populations being the poor, the underprivileged, women and children, and the senior citizen population of Bergen County.
Today the Center clearly reflects the compassionate and generous offerings of scores of organizations, people and children from all walks of life but united by one heart. The Center has become the biggest mission of charity in the State of New Jersey and has been recognized for putting the Community back into the significance of Community Development Centers.
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