The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Trenton

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN VALUES AND PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. OUR ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING ACCESS, INCLUSION AND ENGAGEMENT TO ALL OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ESPECIALLY OUR MOST VULNERABLE. WE ARE A MEMBER OF AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHICH ACCEPTS DIVERSITY, PROMOTES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION.

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THE RESCUE MISSION OF TRENTON, NJ IS THE AGENCY IN THE CITY OF TRENTON THAT SERVES THE TRULY NEEDY MEN & WOMEN WHO HAVE NO PLACE TO TURN FOR SHELTER, FOOD, AND CLOTHING. THE MISSION

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TASK FEEDS THOSE WHO ARE HUNGRY IN THE TRENTON AREA AND OFFERS PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ITS PATRONS.

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TO EMPOWER MEN, FATHERS AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE FATHER CENTER OF NEW JERSEY IS A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED LEADER IN THE FIELD OF FATHERHOOD THAT FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WHILE IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY BY PROVIDING SERVICES THAT TARGET MEN AND FATHERS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE FATHERS TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN CAREFULLY DESIGNED SESSIONS THAT ASSIST WITH EMPLOYMENT AND JOB READINESS, PARENTING SKILLS, ANGER MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AMONG OTHERS. THE RESULT IS THAT COMMUNITIES ARE STRENGTHENED BY MEN WHO EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE OF FATHERHOOD, ACCEPT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMIT TO THE LONG-TERM HEALTH AND STABILITY OF THEIR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THEMSELVES AS INDIVIDUALS.

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THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO INSPIRE DONORS TO INVEST IN THOMAS EDISON STATE UNIVERSITY'S POWER TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND BUILD A MORE COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE BY EMPOWERING ADULTS TO ATTAIN THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS.THOMAS EDISON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. WHILE INDEPENDENT OF THOMAS EDISON STATE UNIVERSITY, THE FOUNDATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT, SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MAY RECEIVE AND INVEST BEQUESTS, GIFTS OR TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY OR MONEY, AND EXPEND ANY SUCH FUNDS OR PROPERTY FOR THE INSTITUTION'S EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.THE TWO MAIN EVENTS FOR 2021 WAS THE 27TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC TO SUPPORT THE TESU SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE 2021 30TH ANNUAL GALA TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF TESUF.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

ACCSES NJ IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TO MEMBERS WHO ADVOCATE FOR AND SERVE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS LOCATED THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY.

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MERCER STREET FRIENDS IS A TRENTON-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1958 BY THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS CREATED BY URBAN POVERTY. TODAY, WE SERVE MORE THAN 20,000 FAMILIES THROUGHOUT MERCER COUNTY WITH THE MISSION OF, "NOURISHING BODIES AND MINDS, EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES". REALIZING THE COMPLEXITY OF POVERTY AND THE DIVERSITY OF ITS IMPACT, OUR PROGRAMS HAVE TAKEN A DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH AND TARGET DISPARITIES RELATED TO: EDUCATION, FOOD INSECURITY, PARENTAL AND FAMILY WELLNESS, YOUTH ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING CAPACITY.

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LABOR UNION ORGANIZED TO REPRESENT ELECTRICAL WORKERS.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO OVER 2,300 YOUTHS AGES 5 TO 18 THROUGH YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, ACADEMIC SUCCESS, COLLEGE AND CAREER PREP, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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THE VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL (VCS) IS A K-8 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING APPROXIMATELY 360 STUDENTS IN THE TRENTON/EWING AREA OF MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THE VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL FOCUSES ON ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AS A MEANS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

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PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN DIGNITY IN THE POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONS WHICH GOVERN OFFENDERS AND VICTIMS OF CRIME THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, LEGISLATIVE, AND REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMS

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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LOW-INCOME HOUSING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS UNDER SECTION 8 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT

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TO IMPROVE THE MORAL CHARACTER OF THE INDIVIDUAL MAN.

MISSION:

THE CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF MERCER COUNTY ENHANCES THE LIVES OF GREATER MERCER COUNTY YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDEING AFFORDABLE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES.

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THE GRAND LODGE OF NEW JERSEY ASHLAR FUND STRIVES TO BE A FUND THAT FULFILLS OUR MASONIC OBLIGATIONS TO OUR MASONIC FAMILY.