Join us for an unforgettable evening Celebrating 35 years of impact! Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:00 P.M. at Macaluso’s55 4th Ave, Hawthorne, NJ Honoring: Anne & Jim Russomano, Advocates for TPC Jeff Hecker, Board Member & Alumni Parent Surprise, TPC Team Member Title Sponsor: Nutley Kia Festive derby attire encouraged. [Download and View Sponsorship & […]

As part of our yearlong celebration of 35 years of excellence, we’re highlighting the programs that have shaped The Phoenix Center’s legacy of hands-on learning, independence, and opportunity. Few programs capture that spirit quite like our Interactive Restaurant Program, now known as the Vocational Restaurant Program (VRP). Where Learning Meets Leadership Originally launched in 1996, […]

Year 6 at The Phoenix Center

As part of our yearlong celebration of 35 years of excellence, we’re highlighting the programs that have shaped The Phoenix Center’s legacy of innovation, opportunity, and student success. One of the most defining milestones in our early history came in 1993, when TPC launched what would become one of its most impactful programs to date. […]

TPC Milestone Year 3 | Work-Based Learning Program

As we continue celebrating 35 years of excellence, we’re shining a light on one of the most heartfelt chapters in our history: the incredible partnership between home and school. From the earliest days, The Phoenix Center has believed that true progress happens when families and educators work hand-in-hand. That parent partnership philosophy came to life […]

35 Years of Excellence: The Power of Parent Partnership

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Gala Prize Drawing Raffle! Your support means the world to us, and every entry directly benefits the students of The Phoenix Center through the incredible work of the Friends of The Phoenix Center Foundation. Don’t forget, mark your calendars for The Phoenix Center’s 35th Anniversary Triple […]