Jersey City Supports Opening of New Hudson Pride Center

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop offered support for the new Hudson County Pride Center set to open in Journal Square. Fulop congratulated Hudson Pride and Lord, Abbett & Co. on their partnership for the new center.

The Hudson Pride Center is partnering with investment management company, Lord, Abbett & Co. to create a new facility in Jersey City. Lord Abbett has pledged to contribute $700,000 over the next three years for the facility.

In celebrating the partnership, Fulop said, “Our progressive efforts in LGBTQ civil rights have established Jersey City as a welcoming and inclusive community that has gained national recognition for eight consecutive years. While we’re addressing systemic discrimination through municipal action, it’s been our intention to lead by example, and so I’m especially grateful to Lord Abbett for taking the initiative to support Hudson Pride and further promote equality to elevate our diverse community.”

Hudson Pride Center has served the LGBTQ+ community in Jersey City and Hudson County for over 25 years. HPC is the largest LGBTQ+ social service center in New Jersey.

Elizabeth Schedl, Executive Director of Hudson Pride Center, said, “Our community is looking forward to a new center that we can call home, feel safe in, and come together to celebrate our lives. We are grateful for this partnership with Lord Abbett and to have the support of Mayor Fulop and the City of Jersey City as we continue to be a lifeline for people who need us the most.”