the east trenton collaborative

The East Trenton Collaborative is a group of residents and organizations who work together to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood by addressing problem properties, strengthening community assets, improving infrastructure, and promoting economic opportunity, as described in the East Trenton Vision Plan. The Collaborative holds monthly public community meetings to update residents on the work underway and to receive their input, and monthly board meetings on administrative business.

organizations

new jersey community capital

New Jersey Community Capital is a nonprofit community development financial institution that fosters the creation of quality homes, educational facilities, and employment opportunities in underserved communities in New Jersey. In recent years, NJCC has pioneered strategies to help communities recover from the foreclosure crisis, including the large-scale acquisition and rehabilitation of abandoned properties, as well as supporting communities affected by Hurricane Sandy.  NJCC is the lead agency for East Trenton's work under the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program. Learn more about NJCC here.

isles, inc.

Isles is a community development and environmental organization based in Trenton and founded in 1981 with a mission to foster self-reliant families and healthy, sustainable communities. Isles revitalizes neighborhoods, trains and educates adults and youth, builds wealth, and promotes healthy living. Learn more at www.Isles.org.

homefront

HomeFront's mission is to end homelessness in Central New Jersey by harnessing the caring, resources, and expertise of the community. HomeFront works to give clients the skills and opportunities to ensure adequate incomes, and works to increase the availability of quality, affordable housing. Learn more at www.HomeFrontNJ.org.

habitat for humanity of trenton

Habitat for Humanity of Trenton is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes, by advocating for fair and just housing policies, and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Learn more at www.HabitatTA.org.

a better way

A Better Way is a Trenton-based nonprofit founded in 2006 to help those re-entering society post incarceration, at-risk youth, and their families to find a better way to live. A Better Way improves Trenton's communities by providing 360 degrees of support to those who most need it, and by stressing empowerment through education, job skills, life skills, and volunteerism. Learn more at www.ABetterWayInc.org.