Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
TASK prepares more than 10,000 meals per week, three-quarters of which benefit residents of Trenton, where 75 percent of Mercer County’s homeless population lives. We also serve places where hunger is more hidden, including Princeton, Hightstown, Lawrenceville, East Windsor and Morrisville, PA. But food alone won’t solve the problem. Food insecurity – and its result, hunger – have many causes. That’s why we approach the problem holistically and with relentless creativity. A meal at TASK opens the door to a world of services and support. Along with food, we provide basic necessities, access to case managers, and programs that encourage and aid self-sufficiency, so patrons have the tools they need to pursue a better quality of life and leave hunger behind.
The Children's Home Society
Founded in 1894, The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey is a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk infants, children, youth, and families achieve their potential. We protect abused or neglected infants and children, strengthen families, and strive for stable, permanent, and loving homes for every child.The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey gives parents the knowledge they need to help their children and themselves long after our active services have ended.
The Miracle League
Community:
Since the Miracle League of Mercer County began in 2005, we have served more than 200 individuals with disabilities and involved more than 1,000 volunteers from throughout Mercer County and its surrounding areas.
Involvement:
The Miracle League relies on the generous support of sponsors and donors to build a positive, inclusive environment that serves children with disabilities as well as everyone in the community.
Rewarding:
Buddies (Angels in the Outfield) are paired with one player for the entire season and often develop a very special, rewarding relationship.
Ryan's Quest
Hope is the inspiration for Ryan’s Quest. We founded this organization within two short months of learning of Ryan’s diagnosis. We endured many sleepless nights and days where the hurt and tears felt like they would never cease. Until suddenly, we became enlightened. We knew that crying wouldn’t save Ryan. We needed to fight this disease. We learned how to focus the intensity of our emotions into saving Ryan and other boys affected by Duchenne by increasing awareness and funding for DMD research through Ryan’s Quest.
Friends of a Feather Foundation
Friends of a Feather was established in 2022 in honor of Barbara DeLorenzo. Barb was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at the age of 57, and battled cancer for 3 years. Friends of a Feather was created because of Barb’s admiration for children battling cancer. Barb’s family wants to provide comfort, smiles, entertainment, and a sense of empowerment to pediatric patients and their families the exact way that Barb did to each and every person she met.
Kids Bridge
The Kidsbridge mission is to provide young people with a foundation to grow as empathetic individuals who become positive advocates for themselves and others, empowering them to challenge racism, bias, bullying, and other forms of discrimination. With support and coaching from caring adults, young people will work together to build a community where everyone is welcome and respected.
Hamilton Township Economic Development Commission
To study, analyze and promote various business development initiatives to attract business and industry to locate or expand their operations in the township. To develop and promote events that recognize selected business and industry operations who have substantially contributed to the economic well-being of the township and provided employment opportunities for its residents. And also develop and promote various events that include but are not limited to i.e., business networking opportunities, seminars, business card exchanges, ground breaking events, and business promotion activities.
Mercer Street Friends
Through a variety of programs and resources, Mercer Street Friends works throughout Mercer County with a concentration in the Greater Trenton area to help individuals and families who are facing economic disparity reach their full potential. This work is made possible by thousands of individuals, families, foundations and corporations.
Mercer Street Friends is dedicated to…
Delivering food security through our food bank. Providing social and emotional care to parents and families. Offering educational opportunities through our preschool, community school initiative and adult education program.