LISC New Jersey

This Saturday, we’re bringing Pride to the pitch.

Join us at the iconic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson for the inaugural NY Cosmos Pride Match—a celebration of community, identity, and unity through the beautiful game.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, New Jersey is ready to welcome the world—and this moment reflects what makes our communities so powerful.

Huge thank you to Gus Penaranda, President & CEO of Evolvere Consulting Inc., for helping coordinate this incredible event with the New York Cosmos. We’re also grateful for the opportunity to be a proud sponsor and support something that truly puts community first.

From a custom warm-up jersey designed by Rich Tu 🎨 to honoring organizations uplifting the LGBTQ+ community and allied causes, this is more than a match—it’s a movement.

🎟️ If you’re available, grab your tickets at the link in bio and come through with your families—we’d love to see you there!

We’ve paused promotion of the Neighbors Helping Neighborhoods (NHN) grant program to make sure the application is fully ready — including final updates and translations with our funding partners.

NHN supports resident-led projects in Fairmount Heights, Upper Clinton Hill, and Lower Broadway — and you don’t need nonprofit status to apply (just a team of 2+ neighbors 🤝).

Stay tuned + follow us for the official relaunch date 🔜✨

🌟 LISC New Jersey is Celebrating 40 Years of Community Impact! 🌟

Since 1986, LISC NJ has been working alongside partners across the state to strengthen communities, expand opportunity, and support local leadership. 💙🏙️

Join us as we honor this milestone at our:

🏆 17th Annual NJ Neighborhood Achievement Awards
“Celebrating Vanguards of Community Change”
📅 March 5, 2026
📍 MetLife Stadium – Miller Lite MVP Club
⏰ 5–9 PM

⭐ 2026 Honorees

✨ Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
✨ Senator Andy Kim (D‑NJ)
✨ Vivian Fraser, Urban League of Essex County
✨ Kenneth Myers, Synchrony Bank
✨ Rhonda A. Lewis Honoree — To Be Announced

Come celebrate the partners and changemakers helping NJ communities thrive! 🏡✨

🎟️ Tickets and sponsorship info available—link in bio.
📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]

Here’s to 40 years of impact… and many more to come! 🎉💙