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Mayor Hector C. Lora Welcomes You

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Lifting Passaic City Up

In our joint commitment to the refinement of Passaic's quality of life, we have ensured the city's structural improvement, offered aid to those in need, and created jobs in our community. However, our work does not stop there. Join me to continue establishing a record of accomplishment

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COVID-19 RESPONSE AND RESOURCES

Community Aid

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Homelessness Rental Assistance Prevention Application

  • This program provides assistance to City of Passaic residents following the current COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for the payment of back rent for up to 3 months.

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COVID-19 Related Community Resources

  • These resources cover essential needs such as health, food, housing, schools, mental health, and financial assistance to aid during the pandemic. 

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For more information, visit the website below:

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COVID Information

Testing Sites

  • Chai Care Urgent Center

276 Broadway, Passaic NJ, 07055

Monday-Wednesday, 10:00am—6:00pm

Friday, 12PM—7PM

Thursdays, 10:00 AM—1:00pm

Saturdays, 11:00am—4:00pm​

  • MEDRITE

154 Main Avenue, Passaic NJ​

973-437-3333

Sundays-Thursdays, 10am-8pm

Fridays, 10am-2pm

  • City Hall Council Chambers

330 Passaic St, Passaic NJ

Thursdays, 10am-3pm​

COVID-19 Vaccination

  • 220 Passaic Street​​

  • St. Mary's General Hospital

  • 333 Passaic St, WIC Building

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Appointments not required. If you would like to make an appointment, visit www.cityofpassaic.com. Please bring identification and insurance card if available. Underage children must be accompanied by their parents. 

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You may also call (973) 365-5656 for an appointment. 

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Recreation

Recreational Special Needs 

  • What's Cooking Tuesdays

  • Drive-In Movies

  • Summer Concert Series

Human Services

  • Blood Drives 

  • NJ Community Food Bank partnership with Mayor Lora to Distribute Food to Community

  • Free Cookies & Testing Sites

  • Free Trainings 

Community Events

  • Drive-In Movies 

  • Fitness Days at the Park

  • Media Presence through Challenges and Group Activities

  • Free Summer Meals

  • Sports Activities

Senior Center

  • Assist in Medical Appts & Shopping

  • Groceries & water distribution for free

  • Weekly Wellness Calls to Assess Needs

For the city's latest news, check out the public access channel #76.

RECENT NEWS

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Main Street New Jersey: Traveling the ‘whole world in a few blocks’ while touring Passaic

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PASSAIC  Mayor Hector Lora talked to News 12 about all Passaic has to offer. He says, “It’s like you traveled the whole world in a few blocks."

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Passaic mayor hosts meeting with religious leaders in community sukkah at Third Ward Park
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PASSAIC — Mayor Hector Lora hosts his monthly meeting with religious leaders in the community sukkah during the Jewish celebration, Sukkot, in Third Ward Park in Passaic, NJ Thursday, October 5, 2023.

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Passaic's Dignity House for homeless residents recognized by Gov. Murphy
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PASSAIC — Mayor Hector Lora's plan to create Dignity House, a resource center for the city's homeless population, initially did not get much support. In fact, because some were outright opposed to it, he said he had to tread carefully when he proposed using $1 million in Community Development funds to convert an old firehouse into the resource center.

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