Discover Little Colombia
New Jersey’s Colombian District of Restaurants, Shops, and Culture
Welcome to Little Colombia, the heart of Elizabeth, NJ’s Colombian community. Along Morris Avenue, you’ll find a lively mix of family-owned restaurants, bakeries, shops, and cultural experiences that celebrate Colombian heritage. From traditional dishes like arepas and bandeja paisa to music, art, and nightlife, Little Colombia is where food, business, and culture come together. As part of New Jersey’s Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP), this district continues to grow as both a destination and a proud home for the Colombian-American community.
Celebrating Community y La Cultura
The City of Elizabeth - NPP Colombian District helped the community by hosting a back-to-school backpack giveaway for all local families in the district.
The City of Elizabeth hosted a Winter Wonderland Holiday celebration for small businesses in the NPP Colombian District, bringing toys and joy to community families.
NPP Colombian District small business owners finished the Union County College English Language program!
“Elizabeth’s Colombian District is a true reflection of our city’s diversity, culture, and spirit. Through the Neighborhood Preservation Program, we’re not only supporting small businesses and improving public spaces, but we’re also celebrating and preserving the traditions that make this community so special. I’m proud that together we can invest in a neighborhood that means so much to so many families in Elizabeth.”
Special Acknowledgements
The City of Elizabeth officially recognizes and sincerely thanks Jacqueline McNeil, NPP Coordinator, for her five years of managing the NPP Colombian District Area programs. Her unwavering dedication and commitment to community well-being have been essential to the success of the five-year grant from the State Department of Community Affairs under the Neighborhood Preservation Program and to the residents we serve in Elizabeth.
Special thanks and appreciation are also extended to Consultant Zoraya Lee-Hamlin, RayZo, Inc., for her excellent facilitation of the social media training sessions, which have improved community engagement and outreach efforts within our city.
In addition, the city recognizes Mariver Arcure, Community Relations Aide, for her ongoing support and dedication to fostering positive relationships with the NPP Colombian District Small Businesses in delivering the services.
Together, their contributions embody the spirit of service and collaboration that define the City of Elizabeth’s mission: to build a stronger, more connected community.
Maria Z. Carvalho, Director
Planning & Community Development
City of Elizabeth
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