Nutley High School and The Phoenix Center students came together for an inclusive March Madness basketball game, celebrating teamwork, friendship, and community.
Triple Crown Gala Fundraiser
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 & […]
35 Years of Excellence: A Recipe for Real-World Learning
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, […]
Love in Action: News12 & Star-Ledger Spotlight The Phoenix Center’s Valentine’s Day Inclusion Celebration
On February 13, 2026, the halls of The Phoenix Center in Nutley, NJ were filled with handmade valentines, joyful music, and the kind of meaningful connection that defines true inclusion. As part of its Inclusion Program, Phoenix Center students with autism and other disabilities welcomed neurotypical peers from Washington Elementary School for a day centered […]
35 Years of Excellence: Community-Based Instruction in Action
As part of our yearlong celebration of 35 years of excellence, we’re highlighting the programs that have helped shape The Phoenix Center’s legacy of innovation, opportunity, and student success. One of the most impactful milestones in our early history came in 1995 with the launch of Community-Based Instruction, a program designed to help students apply […]
