We’ve awarded a $40,000 grant to Hamilton Area YMCA for its Summer Enrichment Program where kids build leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and more through play and role modeling. Swimming lessons included! 🏊‍♂️ #SummerInitiatives Learn more: bit.ly/4jdSqxr

We’ve awarded a $7,000 grant to WeAreHTSD for their K–12 summer camp! Now in its 5th year, the program offers hands-on learning in STEAM, literacy, arts, culinary, drones, entrepreneurship & more. #SummerInitiatives Learn more: bit.ly/4jdSqxr

We love seeing Summer Initiative Grantee Trenton Circus Squad in the spotlight! 🎪 Founder Tom von Oehsen is building confidence and community through circus arts in Trenton. Read more via njdotcom: nj.com/community-news…

We awarded a $25,000 grant to HomeFront NJ for Camp Mercer, an 8-week summer program for families facing housing instability. Kids enjoy learning, fun, meals & field trips while parents get vital childcare support. #SummerInitiatives Learn more: bit.ly/4jdSqxr

We’re proud to support HomeWorks Trenton, a recent Summer Initiative grantee, as they empower young women through education, leadership, and community. Check out this inspiring WHYY feature: whyy.org/articles/homew… #SummerInitiatives

Happy 4th of July from the Princeton Area Community Foundation!

Congrats to HomeWorks Trenton on a $21,740 Summer Initiative grant! Their Summer Education Intensive supports Trenton youth with academics, SAT/ACT prep, college readiness, peer leadership, a field trip & more. #SummerInitiatives Read more: bit.ly/4jdSqxr

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Thank you ROI-NJ for sharing the terrific news of Treby Williams joining our Board of Trustees! Read more: roi-nj.com/2025/07/02/lif…

Howard’s Healthy Choices is helping Trenton students thrive this summer with academics, STEM, conflict resolution, CPR & public speaking. We’re proud to support programs like this through our Summer Initiative grants. #SummerInitiatives Learn more: bit.ly/4jdSqxr

With a $52,700 grant, MercerStreetFriends is offering Trenton students a six-week Summer Bridge Program combining academics with hands-on activities like gardening, video production, fashion, sports & drum line. #SummerInitiatives Learn more: bit.ly/4jdSqxr

With a $24,100 grant, MillhillChild&Family is inspiring Trenton’s future innovators through their Summer STEM Explorers Program, offering hands-on lessons in science, tech, coding, robotics, engineering & math. #SummerInitiatives Learn more: bit.ly/4jdSqxr

Through an $11,971 grant, PEI Kids in Lawrence is empowering students to recognize risks, build protective skills, and grow into successful young leaders. Thank you, PEI Kids, for your dedication to our community! #SummerInitiatives Learn more: bit.ly/4jdSqxr

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With our grant, Princeton-Blairstown Center is helping Trenton students close the summer learning gap through its Summer Bridge Program. The program blends STEM, critical thinking & literacy to support growth. Learn more: bit.ly/4jdSqxr

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This summer, Princeton Community Housing is helping children attend local camps and programs through its Youth Summer Enrichment Program, reducing learning loss and easing costs for families with help from our grant. #SummerInitiatives Learn more: bit.ly/4jdSqxr

With help from our grant, Princeton Public Library Foundation is encouraging kids to read & review books and giving teens a chance to lead community events and group projects through its Youth Summer Reading & Volunteer Program! Learn more: bit.ly/4jdSqxr

Community Foundation This grant has had a huge impact on our programming teens and for younger kids too. You can read an update on our blog to see what they have been doing: princetonlibrary.org/teen-volunteer… #librariesmatter

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