Congratulations, Jen Papa First Recipient of 2010 Hidden Hero Award

The Andrew Goodman Foundation Announces Jen Papa, Executive Director of City Green as First Recipient of 2010 Hidden Heroes Award.  According to the Andrew Goodman Foundation, "Hidden Heroes are ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things to change the world for the better. Our award honors and supports social activism that gets results.  The Hidden Heroes program, which is being launched with these awards, is part of a new initiative that aims to inspire, educate and reward people who take personal responsibility for healing the world - carrying on the spirit and the love that inspired Andy to travel to Mississippi in 1964.Andrew Goodman, a 20 year old college student, was murdered in 1964 while participating in “Freedom Summer” – a voter registration project in Mississippi to expand black voting in the South.  The Andrew Goodman Foundation was created in 1966 by Robert and Carolyn Goodman.

City Green Comedy Event Thurs. Night 5/20!

“Marriage Ref” Tom Papa Headlines at Gotham Comedy Club Benefit for City Green    

Comedian Tom Papa, host of NBC’s “Marriage Ref,” will be headlining at the Gotham Comedy Club on May 20 at 8PM in New York City for the benefit of City Green Inc
The Gotham Comedy Club is located at 208 W. 23^rd (between 7^th and 8^th Ave.).  Tickets are  $50 for the benefit of City Green and can be purchased online at www.gothamcomedyclub.com or at 212-367-9000.

(left)   Tom Papa and Executive Director Jennifer Papa at last year's Gotham Comedy Event.  Brother and sister team working to revitalize urban areas.

Thank you Tom and your great group of comedians for putting on this benefit for us!

Board member Chris Scarlatta and Viacom volunteers came to the City Green Learning Garden at Eastside Park in Paterson today and painted the shed and spread mulch.
Hard work!  Thank you Viacom volunteers!