The Great Falls Center
WEBSITE | Paterson, NJ
Mission & Vision
This 40,000 sq. ft. building, located in the heart on the Great Falls area of Paterson, NJ, was owned by Herbert Van Denend, founder of Dawn Treader Christian School, who had a vision to share the gospel with the city of Paterson through education and community service. Establishing Dawn Treader Christian School in 1977 was just the start of Herbert’s vision to empower the city of Paterson, with hopes to one day develop a community center and launch a trades school.
Now Dawn Treader Christian School and Servant's Heart Ministry are partnering together to carry out Herbert's vision and transform this historic property into a thriving community center that will impact Paterson for generations to come.
This community center will be a place for community, creativity, and transformation, partnering with non-profit organizations and businesses to offer educational training, job opportunities and a Christ-centered environment that will equip individuals with valuable skills and ultimately empower the community of Paterson and its surrounding area.
FAST FACTS:
This multi-year project will transform the historic building to include:
Food Hall
Auditorium & Terrace
Culinary Training
Workmanship Program (already running)
Restaurant & Rooftop Dining
Groundbreaking:
November 2024
Estimated Completion:
2027
The Project
This is our largest project to date. We are coordinating with city officials and historical organizations to preserve the past while also moving into the future. Demo is well underway with the exterior being tackled first. The total project will include a complete transformation of the building: layout, structure, plumbing, wiring, mechanicals, new elevator, designs…everything. It’s going to be very exciting to see it all come together!
