Princeton Area Community Foundation

09/03/2026

📚 As students head back to school, we’re reflecting on the work happening this summer to help them return ready to learn and succeed.

The Community Foundation brought together Trenton school leaders and nonprofit organizations providing summer programs for local youth. The conversation focused on how schools and community partners can work together to support students year-round.

Read more about these community connections and their role in supporting Trenton students:

The Princeton Area Community Foundation recently arranged a meeting between Trenton school leaders and nonprofits providing summer programs to city students so they could learn from each other about the ways to bridge the gap between school year and summer lessons designed to prevent learning loss.....

09/02/2026

How can donors make their giving more strategic and create lasting change?

Join us on September 29 for a conversation with Dr. Aly Kassam-Remtulla, Vice Provost for International Affairs at Princeton University, as he explores how flexible, patient and strategic capital can help address community challenges and support meaningful, long-term impact.

📅 September 29, 2026
☕ Registration & Breakfast: 8:30 AM
🎤 Program: 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 The Community Foundation

Whether you're a longtime philanthropist or looking to make your giving more intentional, this conversation will offer insights into how we can think differently about philanthropy and the role it can play in creating lasting change.

👉 Register by September 22: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc95L683ykqR-8nruzx49guBzuJOAesrobYFBtBrx6k9a4AeQ/viewform

08/31/2026

Mix. Mingle. Make an Impact.

Join the NextGen Giving Circle for an evening of connection, conversation and community!

Connect with members and friends of the NextGen Giving Circle while enjoying refreshments and hors d’oeuvres at Jersey Beverage Network. Learn more about the power of collective philanthropy and discover meaningful ways to get involved in our community.

📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Jersey Beverage Network, Robbinsville

Come for the conversation. Stay for the connections. Find your place in the next generation of philanthropy.

RSVP today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddlmC-PjHXLbRpz5T1m_2tVPCYZoaeUaKw8GJAag5bK2S17w/viewform

08/27/2026

A major financial milestone can be an opportunity to think about what comes next and what matters most.

Whether you are selling a business, receiving an inheritance, exercising stock options or experiencing another significant financial event, thoughtful charitable planning can help turn success into a lasting legacy.

Read more about opportunities to plan for the future and support the causes and communities you care about:

Life’s big milestones cover a lot of ground! Some are deeply personal, such as welcoming a grandchild, retiring after a long career, or celebrating a significant birthday. Other milestones are financial: selling a business, receiving an inheritance, exercising stock options, selling a valuable pie...

08/27/2026

A major financial milestone can be an opportunity to think about what comes next and what matters most.

Whether you are selling a business, receiving an inheritance, exercising stock options or experiencing another significant financial event, thoughtful charitable planning can help turn success into a lasting legacy.

Learn more about opportunities to plan for the future and support the causes and communities you care about by visiting our website.

08/25/2026

A $15,000 Summer Initiatives grant will help UrbanPromise Trenton provide its free six week Summer Camp for Trenton students. From STEM and reading to arts and crafts, afternoon enrichment, and weekly field trips, the program offers a well rounded summer experience that keeps students learning while making lasting memories.

Learn more about all 25 Summer Initiative grantees: https://pacf.org/500000-in-summer-initiative-grants-awarded-to-25-local-nonprofits-serving-youth-across-greater-mercer/

08/24/2026

What happens when schools, nonprofits, educators and community leaders work together to support students and families?

The result is THE Mercer Community School Coalition, a collaborative effort bringing together Trenton, Hamilton and Ewing schools with community partners to help transform schools into hubs of support and opportunity.

Learn more about the Coalition and our work to help students thrive: https://pacf.org/our-impact/community-schools/

08/20/2026

Congratulations to Trenton Circus Squad on receiving a $35,000 Summer Initiatives grant. The funding will support its free Summer Youth Development Through Circus program, where students build confidence, teamwork, and new skills through circus arts while also receiving academic support and tutoring from school faculty and the Children's Home Society.

Learn more about all 25 Summer Initiative grantees: https://pacf.org/500000-in-summer-initiative-grants-awarded-to-25-local-nonprofits-serving-youth-across-greater-mercer/

08/18/2026

With the help from a $32,300 Summer Initiatives grant, The Children's Home Society of New Jersey will extend its Extended Day Summer Camp for 70 Trenton students in grades 4 through 8. Students will enjoy coding and robotics clubs, cooking activities, and field trips, while the additional two hours each day help meet the childcare needs of working parents.

Learn more about all 25 Summer Initiative grantees: https://pacf.org/500000-in-summer-initiative-grants-awarded-to-25-local-nonprofits-serving-youth-across-greater-mercer/

08/13/2026

A $12,500 Summer Initiatives grant will help Sprout U, School Of The Arts provide its Green STEM & STREAM Learning Summer Program, an immersive experience that combines ecology, environmental literacy, creative writing, performance, collaborative problem solving, and fitness in an engaging outdoor setting.

Learn more about all 25 Summer Initiative grantees: https://pacf.org/500000-in-summer-initiative-grants-awarded-to-25-local-nonprofits-serving-youth-across-greater-mercer/