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Mayor’s Youth Commission

9th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite Linden families to the 9th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa. Seating limited to 180 families. Register now to secure your spot!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • Who: Linden residents only.
  • What: Holiday breakfast with Santa! Kids eat free under age 16. Everyone 17 and over must pay a $5 entry donation, cash or check only made out to the Mayors Youth Commission. Toys will be gifted to children 10 years old and under. Take pictures with Santa. Seats limited to 180 people.
  • When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 8am until 11:30am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Registration required. Complete the form below to secure your spot, seating limited to 180 families. Proof of Linden residency is required at event, bring your ID. Registration ends December 7, 2025. Kids eat free under age 16. Everyone 17 and over must pay a $5 entry donation, cash or check only made out to the Mayors Youth Commission. For more information, please call 908-474-8600.

Santa Breakfast 2025

  • Please enter all the children attending: include name(s) and age(s) of each child.

8th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite Linden families to the 8th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa. Seating limited to 150 families. Register now to secure your spot!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • Who: Linden residents only.
  • What: Holiday breakfast with Santa! Kids eat free through age 12. Ages 13 and over is $5. Cash or card only for payment.
  • When: Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 8am until 11:30am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Registration required. Complete the form below to secure your spot, seating limited to 150 families. Proof of Linden residency is required at event, bring your ID. Registration ends December 18, 2024. Kids eat free through age 12. Ages 13 and over is $5. Cash or card only for payment. For more information, please call 908-474-8600.

Backpack Giveaway 2025

Parent or Legal Guardian(Required)
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Only Linden residents are eligible for this event.
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Please input the gender identity of the student.
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How many additional students will be joining you? A max of 3 additional students beyond the primary student is permitted.

A Night with Catherine McCall

The Mayor’s Youth Commission is pleased to offer A Night with Catherine McCall. A fundraiser to raise money for Linden High School Senior Class of 2024 Scholarships.

  • What: A Night with Catherine McCall; the Mayor’s Youth Commission fundraiser to raise money for Linden High School Senior Class of 2024 Scholarships. There will be a concession with baked goods, snacks and beverages available for purchase, as well as door prizes.
  • When: April 19, 2024. Doors will open at 6:15pm. Show will begin at 7pm sharp until 9:30pm.
  • Where: Linden High School Auditorium, which is located at West St. Georges Avenue.
  • How:
    • Complete the registration form by clicking here.
    • After completing the form below, make sure to purchase tickets/donate!
    • Keep your receipt of payment, it will serve as your ticket(s) for entry to the event.
    • Ticket prices are as follows:
      • Students with ID $10
      • General Admission $35
      • VIP section *SOLD OUT*

Mayor’s Youth Commission 2024 2nd Annual Color Run

Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden and the Mayor’s Youth Commission Scholarship Committee invite you to participate in Linden’s Color Run!

Our color walk/run features a designated 2-mile course in which participants are doused with color at various color stations at every half mile interval, ending with one final color celebration at the finish line! Everyone receives an individual color packet, face painting and a picture with color run backdrop (bring your smartphone)! A Food vendor will be there too!!!! PARTICIPANT DROP-OFF FOR THE COLOR RUN WILL BE ON SUMMIT STREET. 

  • Click here to view and/or download the flyer for this event.
  • Click here to view and/or download the Color Run route map for this event.
  • Who – For the whole family!
  • What – Walk or run with us! Also, enjoy face painting, food trucks and incredible music!
  • When
    • Date – Saturday, May 18, 2024. Rain date is May 19th.
    • Time – In-person registration is from from 8:30am – 9:45am. Race starts at 10:30am sharp!
  • Where – Wilson Pond – 1100 Summit Street.
  • Why – All proceeds will be used toward scholarships granted to Linden students!
  • How – Fill out the form below to sign up!
    • The $32 online registration fee is paid through PayPal after you submit this form!
    • A $35 in-person registration fee can be paid if you choose register in person.

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway 2022

  • If we need to contact you, we will call or text you at this number.
  • Remember, this giveaway is for Linden residents only. Proof of residency is required.

Wine Tasting Art Expo

Mayor Derek Armstead and the Linden Mayor’s Youth Commission Scholarship Committee are hosting a Wine Tasting Art Expo. Help us support the education of our youth in Linden.

  • What: The Wine Tasting Art Expo is a fundraiser to support the education of Linden’s youth.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • When: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 6pm until 9pm. Rain date is Thursday, September 29, 2022.
  • How: Tickets are $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to: Linden Mayor’s Youth Commission – Attention Lymari Cintron. Please indicate that the payment is for the Wine Tasting Art Expo. For more information, call (908) 403-3880 or email here.

Project Graduation Permission Slip

Click here to view and/or download the updated permission form for Project Graduation 2022.

As you may know, the goal of Project Graduation has always been to provide a safe environment for our Senior Class on their Graduation Night. It was created as a result of seven alcohol and other drug related teen deaths during the commencement season in 1979.

Linden’s Mayor’s Youth Commission has hosted Project Graduation for over 25 years. The pandemic kept us from hosting Project Graduation for the last two graduating classes, and it is finally time to get back to our usual traditions! Because the Class of 2022 missed so much time together in the last few years, this celebration will be special.

Please support this special celebration for the Linden High School Class of 2022 by donating here.

We thank you for your anticipated donations helping us provide a safe environment in which our seniors can celebrate Graduation together…. safe and sober.

Sandy Jackson, President of the Mayor’s Youth Commission

The Easter Bunny Is Back!

Mayor Derek Armstead, Linden City Council, The Mayor’s Youth Commission, The Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services, and the Department of Public Property invite you to wave to the Easter Bunny!

On Saturday, April 9th, 2022, the Easter Bunny will be on Wood Avenue at 12pm. Then, the Easter Bunny will be cruising around through the Wards as follows:

  • Wards 9 & 10 from 1pm until 2pm
  • Wards 1, 2 & 3 from 2pm until 3pm
  • Wards 4, 5 & 8 from 3pm until 4pm
  • Wards 7 & 6 from 4pm until 5pm.

Click here view and/or download the flyer for this event.

2022 Annual Easter Egg Hunt!

In celebration of Easter, Mayor Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission, the Department of Public Property and the Linden Department of Parks and Recreation are hosting the Annual Citywide Easter Egg Hunt!

  • Who: For children ages 12 and under.
  • When: April 16th, 2022 @ 11am sharp!
  • Where: @ Wilson Park by the Sumit Terrace side, behind the High School Academy Building.
  • How: Just show up! Please bring your own Easter basket or a bag will be provided.

Project Graduation!

The future is exciting……and it is time to plan Project Graduation!!

As you may know, the goal of Project Graduation has always been to provide a safe environment for our Senior Class on their Graduation Night. It was created as a result of seven alcohol and other drug related teen deaths during the commencement season in 1979.

Linden’s Mayor’s Youth Commission has hosted Project Graduation for over 25 years. The pandemic kept us from hosting Project Graduation for the last two graduating classes, and it is finally time to get back to our usual traditions! Because the Class of 2022 missed so much time together in the last few years, this celebration will be special.

Please support this special celebration for the Linden High School Class of 2022 by donating here.

We thank you for your anticipated donations helping us provide a safe environment in which our seniors can celebrate Graduation together…. safe and sober.

Sandy Jackson, President of the Mayor’s Youth Commission

Donations for School Supplies

Help the Linden Students kick off the next school year with some fresh school supplies! Please consider donating supplies from the Amazon wish list is available here. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to the J.T.G. Center 330 Helen St, Monday –Friday between the hours of 9am – 4pm. Evenings and weekends donations can be brought to any Linden Fire House. Thank you for your anticipated support of our youth.