Gateway to Opportunity

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We walk alongside families every step of the journey through housing, health, financial empowerment, education, and community.

What We Do

Community Partnerships & Programs

The Gateway Neighborhood is a vibrant 48-block community along the Raritan River in Perth Amboy, NJ, home to 5,639 residents. Since 2012, PARTNER NJ has led revitalization, guided by a 10-year, community-informed plan.

Community Connection and Social Supports

Mesa Del Barrio

Community Connection and Social Supports

Community dinners designed to bring together residents to voice their ideas for building a thriving community.

Fresh Food Access and Nutrition

Helping marginalized families receive the resources they need to thrive.

Arts, Culture, and Events

Movie nights, bike giveaways, Art-Walk series, and more.

Senior Health, Wellness, and Connection

Health screenings, fresh produce distributions, activities, digital literacy, and wellness workshops to help seniors stay connected and engaged.

Parks, Green Spaces, and Active Living

Active programming in the amphitheater and summer arts series in the Gateway waterfront and parks.

Our Roadmap

The 10-Year Gateway Neighborhood Plan and Goals

The Gateway Neighborhood Plan, adopted in 2021, is PARTNER NJ’s roadmap for long-term community revitalization. Developed through an extensive participatory planning process with residents, it outlines five goals that guide all of PARTNER’s work in the neighborhood.

2021 Gateway Neighborhood The 10-Year Gateway Neighborhood Plan View the Full Neighborhood Plan PDF

The Five Goals of the Gateway Plan

Goal 1

Build a United and Empowered Community

Community organizing, resident leadership, cultural arts, and strong public partnerships.

Goal 2

Ensure Quality, Affordable, and Safe Housing

Supporting existing homeowners, preparing residents for homeownership, and advancing tenant rights.

Goal 3

Create Broad and Equitable Economic Opportunity

Strengthening Smith Street as a commercial corridor, supporting small businesses, and expanding workforce training.

Goal 4

Cultivate Vibrant Parks and Green Spaces

Developing and activating neighborhood parks and green spaces for all residents.

Goal 5

Make Getting Around Safe and Easy

Pedestrian safety, bicycling infrastructure, and improved community transportation options.

More Ways We Help

Additional Programs

Home Harmony Home Repair Program

Job Preparation and Career Fairs


A.S.K. Scholarship Program

ESL Classes

Path to Homeownership Workshop Series

PerthAmboyEats ~ Small Business Micro-Grants


Success Bound Leadership Scholarships

Our Impact

Our Impact at a Glance

Real results for real families in the Gateway Neighborhood — across every program, every year.

Community Connection

  • 1,200+ residents engaged at monthly Mesa del Barrio community dinners each year
  • 12 monthly community dinners held annually
  • 4 quarterly arts and cultural events hosted per year
  • Annual Summer Concert Series, Bike Day by the Bay, Gateway Movie Night, and more

Health and Wellness

  • 150 seniors are trained in digital literacy annually
  • 3 community health screenings are conducted per year
  • Senior wellness programming through the YMCA and community partners

Housing and
Homeownership

  • 100+ residents receive housing counseling annually
  • 8 families achieve homeownership each year with direct financial assistance
  • 7–10 homes are repaired and stabilized annually through Home Harmony

Economic Opportunity

  • 500+ residents engaged in workforce and small business programs annually
  • 2 annual job fairs connecting residents with local employers
  • $10,000 in micro-grants awarded to neighborhood small businesses each year
  • 50 adults complete ESL courses annually

Education and Youth

  • Scholarships awarded annually to Gateway Neighborhood students and public housing residents
  • 100 youth supported through after-school and summer programs

Partner With Us

Invest in the Gateway Neighborhood

PARTNER NJ actively seeks corporate partners, foundations, and community investors who share our commitment to building a stronger, healthier Gateway Neighborhood. Your investment supports programs with measurable outcomes that align with CRA community development priorities and ESG and social impact goals.

Community Partnerships & Programs

Building a community where everyone has the opportunity to live, work, and thrive.

The Gateway Neighborhood is a vibrant 48-block community along the Raritan River in Perth Amboy, NJ — home to 5,639 residents, predominantly Hispanic, immigrant, and low-to-moderate income. Since 2012, PARTNER NJ has served as the lead organization for revitalization efforts in this neighborhood, guided by a 10-year community-informed plan developed in 2021 with residents, partner organizations, and New Jersey Community Capital.

PARTNER’s revitalization approach is comprehensive: it addresses housing stability, economic opportunity, education, health, social connection, and cultural pride. The Gateway Neighborhood Collaborative (GNRC) brings together dozens of partner organizations to implement this vision and ensure every resident has access to the resources and support they need.