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Paterson to expand Financial Empowerment Center services with $50,000 state amendment
Paterson Municipal Council · November 7, 2025
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Summary
Council heard a presentation on an amendment adding $50,000 and legacy‑planning services to the city's Financial Empowerment Center; staff said the center has exceeded goals, served 805 residents year‑to‑date and helped clients reduce $1.3M in debt.
At the Nov. 6 workshop the council reviewed an amendment to the city's MOU with the Cities for Financial Empowerment to add legacy‑planning services — wills, medical proxies and powers of attorney — and $50,000 in implementation funding. The director said…
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