God has placed The Chapel just 12 miles from the city of Paterson. Rather than remaining insulated in our “suburban bubble,” we believe God has called us to engage with our urban neighbors. By establishing partnerships with several vibrant ministries in Paterson, we are building a bridge of 2-way engagement: we mobilize Chapel folks to serve in Paterson, and we open our doors for Paterson folks to minister to us. From our annual “WeServe” days to ongoing volunteer opportunities, we encourage our whole Chapel family to get involved in 12-Mile Bridge!
Give your time and skills to make a tangible impact in the community. If you have experience in any of the following areas and are ready to get involved, please reach out: General Carpentry, Construction, HVAC, Fine Woodworking, Welding, Auto Mechanic, and Culinary. Contact Nate Dorka for more information.
Be part of a team showing love and bringing hope to our homeless friends in Paterson! We team up with City Impact monthly to give out food, pray with folks, and spend time with some precious people who need to know they are seen and valued by God. Contact Brayda Calderon for more information.
Help to provide meaningful opportunities for kids to be transformed into the person God has created them to be. Build relationships with youth in Paterson by signing up to be a mentor. Contact Renee Fanok for more information
Believing every life matters, Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center exists to lovingly guide and support women, men and teens facing unplanned pregnancies and related concerns toward life-enhancing choices. Contact Debbie Provencher for more information.
A community of thriving families, engaged in a network of caring, support, and bountiful resources. Cultivate healthy families in support of positive child and adult development. Contact Carolyn McCombs for more information.
Helping men find a new life of transformation through recovery. Residents are able to work through drug and alcohol addiction, and receive mental health treatment, and receive shelter. Allowing men to better mirror Jesus in their daily lives.
Child Evangelism Fellowship is a Bible-centered, worldwide organization composed of born-again believers whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, disciple them in the Word of God and establish them in a Bible believing church for Christian living. Contact Linda Schramm for more information.
Paterson School #4 is the heart of its community; a safe place to unite families, educators and local partners who provide all students with top-quality academics, enrichment, health and social services, and opportunities to succeed in school and life. This Full Service School removes barriers to education one service at a time. Contact Angeley Francisco for more information.
Through their Impact Initiatives After-School Program, Dawn Treader extends care far beyond the classroom by providing opportunities for character development, tutoring, and mentorship. Their goal is to meaningfully engage students to develop them for both academic and personal success. Contact Jessie Davis for more information.