Events, Announcements and Opportunities
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| January 30 through February 1, 2023 Princeton Community Works Annual Conference Paid registration required; see below Virtual via Whova From Princeton Community Works: Princeton Community Works offers a quality, virtual conference for all people interested in building up their community: nonprofit boards, staff, and volunteers. Come to be inspired, engaged, and welcomed. This year’s theme is “Empowering Community: Inspire. Learn. Connect.” Attendees will learn about the latest in nonprofit management, develop relevant, practical skills and make contacts with other members of the nonprofit community. This well-established and well-attended conference offers an uplifting keynote speaker, hands-on workshops led by specialists, and creates an environment for all voices to be heard. Cost is $20 per person; group rates are available. For information and to register, click here. |
| Sunday, February 5, 2023 2:00 PM “Removing Barriers to Civic Engagement for African Americans” Virtual event via Zoom No registration required; click link below to access event The Trent House Association presents a virtual talk, “Removing Barriers to Civic Engagement for African Americans,” by Dr. Princess Hoagland. From Trent House Association: Taking part in community decision-making through voting and other political activities is an important responsibility and privilege of American citizens. But some are denied this opportunity for civic engagement, have been discouraged from exercising their rights, or are alienated from political life as a force for positive change. Dr. Hoagland offers examples from the in-depth interviews she conducted with African American residents of Trenton of the barriers to their engagement in civic and political life. Click here to open the Zoom meeting. |
| Monday, February 13, 2023 5:30 – 6:15 PM HomeFront Volunteer Orientation Located at 1880 Princeton Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ Register below Orientation for anyone signing up to volunteer in-person at HomeFront. The session will cover core values and mission, HomeFront policies, and whom to report to for various departments. Will include question answer session. Requested attendance for anyone signing up for in-person volunteering. See more HomeFront events in Announcements for the 2023 “Week of Hope.” Register here. |
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| Princeton Human Services holding clothing drive Princeton Human Services is collecting warm gloves, scarves, hats, and socks for families in need this winter season. Please bring items to Princeton Human Services at 1 Monument Drive. This drive will run through January 31. For more information, please contact Human Services at Humanservices@princetonnj.gov or (609) 688-2055. (From Princeton Municipality newsletter) |
| HomeFront hosts “Week of Hope” events HomeFront is holding a “Week of Hope” the week of February 13. Find opportunities to volunteer or to learn about HomeFront and its mission. To see all events and to register, click here. For anyone planning to volunteer, please register for the orientation on February 13; find it on the registration page or in the Events section above. |
| New Jersey Division on Civil Rights offers civil rights trainings The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division on Civil Rights offers “interactive trainings aimed at preventing and addressing discrimination through their Education and Training Unit.” For more information and to register for training sessions, visit this link. |
| Cornerstone Community Kitchen reopens; volunteers needed After two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cornerstone Community Kitchen in Princeton has reopened. As before, volunteer opportunities are available to serve food, clean up, and operate the stores. All who attend are required to wear masks. Sign up for volunteering and find informationhere. |
| Historical Society of Princeton and Princeton Public Schools create digital history tour The Historical Society of Princeton (HSP), in partnership with Princeton Public Schools (PPS), has launched a new digital tour tracing the history of public education in Princeton. Using photographs and historical documents, Princeton’s Public Schools: A History tells the story of twenty-one public schools (dating from the 1830s to the present) and documents how public schools remain integral community institutions. The tour is available on the Historical Society’s website and through HSP’s mobile app. Click here for more information. |
| Princeton Kindness Food Project distributing food trays The Princeton Kindness Food Project distributes free meal trays every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 PM, while supplies last. Food is prepared by the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen and distributed at the Princeton Family YMCA, located at 59 Paul Robeson Street, Princeton, 08540. Volunteers or donors may contact ashaguru@hotmail.com. Also visit the project website. |
| Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults to resume in-person lunches The Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults provides daily lunches Monday through Friday. After two years without in-person dining due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is now reopening for congregate dining. Meals are available to the following: – Mercer County residents age 60 or older and their spouses (regardless of age) – Disabled Mercer County residents whose primary caregiver participates in the program – Volunteers for the program See all locations here. Reservations are required for meals; call 609-989-6650 to reserve. More information is available by calling the same number. |
| Mercer County Community ID available at Princeton Public Library The Princeton Public Library and Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund offer ID cards for Mercer County residents. Available at the Princeton Public Library every Tuesday. Payment and appointment are required; please see below. From this webpage: Cards are issued by appointment only. Please make appointments directly with the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund: The best way to make an appointment is to fill out the registration form. This privately issued card, sponsored by the One Community Coalition, may be used at social service agencies, schools, clinics, parks, post offices, and to access basic municipal or health services. Cards may also be used as a form of identification by check cashing companies, banks, retail stores or other establishments. The Latin American Legal Defense & Education Fund, a nonprofit advocacy group, issues the card. There is a $15 cost ($10 for youth under 21 and seniors over 65) per card to cover expenses. Documentation required: Proof of identity with a photo: Any state/county/country ID or driver’s license; passport or consulate authentication; green card or work permit; welfare card with original birth certificate AND proof of address in your name; lease, utility bill, financial account statement, money transfer order, hospital bill, etc. For additional info, seelaldef.org. Presented in partnership with the Latin American Legal Defense & Education Fund. |
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Arm in Arm (formerly the Crisis Ministry) Mercer Street Friends is a human services organization dedicated to nourishing minds and bodies, empowering families and communities in Mercer County by providing comprehensive programs to address poverty and the physical and emotional trauma it creates for children, families and the community. Their work is focused on three critical areas: food, families, and education. Volunteer opportunities are available at Mercer Street Friends Food Bank located at 824 Silvia Street, Ewing NJ 08628 Call: 609-406-0503 or email: foodbankinfo@mercerstreetfriends.org |