Housing Initiatives of Princeton

06/16/2026

Introducing our next HIP summer intern: Max Peel!

Max is a rising senior in the Classics department at Princeton University. His prior work experience has ranged from conducting policy research on state-level legislation to organizing events and supporting marginalized student communities through leadership roles at Princeton. T

This summer, Max is serving as a Princeton Internships in Civic Service (PICS) intern at HIP where he is supporting research and program evaluation efforts related to transitional housing and eviction prevention.

Max is passionate to learn more about housing insecurity in Mercer County and contribute to HIP’s efforts to support individuals and families on their path to stable housing and we are so glad to have him with us. Welcome Max!

06/15/2026

This summer, we are so excited to share that we have three amazing interns joining our team!

Throughout the week, we will be introducing each intern so you can get to know them a little better and first up is Ethan Lee!

Ethan is a rising senior at The Lawrenceville School with interests in housing, community advocacy, and storytelling. He has worked on documentary and research projects focused on housing inequality and redevelopment, including work in South Korea examining urban redevelopment and its effects on local communities.

This summer, Ethan is excited to support Housing Initiatives of Princeton’s work through storytelling, media outreach, and community engagement—and we're excited to have you, Ethan!

Stay tuned for more introductions 🥳

06/08/2026

06/01/2026

June 18 will be a powerful day across our community — a day to advocate, connect, and celebrate.

First, we encourage you to join advocates from across New Jersey for Legislative Day in Trenton, where community members will meet with lawmakers to support policies that advance affordable housing and housing stability for all.

Learn more and register here: https://www.hcdnnj.org/legislativeday

Then, stay in Trenton for the city’s Juneteenth Celebration at Mill Hill Park from 3–8 PM featuring live entertainment, music, dance, games, and local vendors.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates Black freedom, resilience, culture, and achievement. It is both a celebration and a reminder of the ongoing work toward equity and justice in our communities.

We hope you will join us for a meaningful day of advocacy, community, and celebration.

05/26/2026

Don't miss out on the fun at the Ivy! Rain or Shine!

On June 10th from 6-8pm, we'll be enjoying some tunes by East Coast Ambush and raising a glass to our HIP liaisons who work closely with the families in our Transitional Housing Program to support their success. We can't wait to see you there!

05/12/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to share that Housing Initiatives of Princeton has received a second consecutive grant from the https://www.northfieldbankfoundation.org to help sustain and expand our transitional housing program for families facing homelessness and housing insecurity in Mercer County.

At HIP, families can stay in safe, stable housing for up to two years while working toward permanent affordable housing with the support of weekly case management and personalized wraparound services. We’re proud that every family who completes our program graduates into stable, affordable housing of their own.

This support will help us continue serving more than 30 adults and children annually through transitional housing, while also strengthening our eviction prevention efforts that help hundreds more remain safely housed each year.

Thank you to the https://www.northfieldbankfoundation.org for believing in our mission and in the resilience of the families we serve.

Read more here: https://patch.com/new-jersey/princeton/princeton-nonprofit-helping-families-out-homelessness-gets-boost-grant

HIP's transitional housing program has a 100 percent graduation rate into permanent affordable housing, officials say.

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of mothers everywhere.

At Housing Initiatives of Princeton (HIP), we are continually inspired by the mothers in our program-women who are working tirelessly to create stable, nurturing homes for their children, often in the face of incredible challenges.

Today, we honor their determination, their courage, and the countless ways they show up for their families every single day.

Because every mother deserves the peace of knowing her family is safe, secure, and at home.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at HIP.

05/07/2026

Mark your calendars for June 10th and join us at The Ivy Inn! We'll enjoy some tunes by the East Coast Ambush as we give a special 3 CHEERS to HIP's liaisons who work closely with the families in our Transitional Housing Program to support their success.

RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary!

You can RSVP to [email protected]

See you there! This event is rain or shine!!

05/06/2026

On Sunday, over a hundred community members joined us for a beautiful and sunny afternoon at the annual HIP Spring Gathering!

We're so grateful for everyone who helped make the afternoon a full and fruitful time, especially our speaker Professor Kathryn Edin, author of The Injustice of Place. Thank you to our hosts, sponsors, and everyone who came to learn about critical issues of housing and to support our neighbors.

Next up: The Ivy Inn on June 10th @ 6:00pm. See you there!