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Arts
Arts Council of Princeton
102 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08542
609.924.8777
www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
The Arts Council of Princeton fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of arts and arts education programs including studio-based classes and workshops in the visual, performing and media arts, exhibitions, performances, and free community cultural
Artworks
19 Everett Alley
Trenton, New Jersey 08611
609.394.9436
www.artworkstrenton.org
Trenton's visual arts center: connecting community, culture and creativity through the arts.
Grounds For Sculpture
80 Sculptors Way
Hamilton, New Jersey 08619
609.586.0616
www.groundsforsculpture.org
Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre public sculpture park dedicated to promoting an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture for all people. Children’s programs are held throughout the year.
Prices: Adults $10, Students and Seniors $8, Children $6, Children under 5 Free, Members Free. On-site parking is available and FREE.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm. Open year-round.
The Patriots Arts Coalition
1 Memorial Drive
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
www.patriotsartscoalition.org
Brining 6 performing arts events per year to patriots theater at the war memorial in trenton nj, making them as positively-purposeful and community-inclusive as possible!
Business Groups
Montgomery Business Association
1330 Route 206
Suite 103
Skillman, New Jersey 08558
www.shoplocalmontgomery.com
Shop Local Montgomery
Princeton Business Partnership
92 Nassau Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
www.experienceprinceton.org
Experience Princeton
Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce
182 Nassau Street
Suite 301
Princeton, New Jersey 08542
609.924.1776
www.princetonchamber.org
Champions for Business
Princeton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau
182 Nassau Street
Suite 301
Princeton, New Jersey 08542
609.924.1776
www.visitprinceton.org
Welcome to the Princeton Region
Culture
Palmer Square
Princeton, New Jersey 08542
www.palmersquare.com
Pi Day Princeton
Princeton, New Jersey 08542
www.pidayprinceton.com
Einstein, born on 3/14, lived in Princeton, New Jersey for over 20 years, so on Pi Day the heart of Princeton celebrates his birthday and all the genius residents of our famous Ivy League town with a ton of events
Environmental
Sourland Conservancy
83 Princeton Avenue
Suite 1A
Hopewell, New Jersey 08525
908.428.4216
www.sourland.org
Our mission is to protect the ecological integrity, historic resources and special character of the Sourland Mountain region.
Family Resources
YWCA of Princeton
59 Paul Robeson Place
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.497.2100
www.ywcaprinceton.org
Non-profit Volunteer Opportunities for Kids and Families
Alexander’s Run
Mill Hill Park
Trenton, New Jersey 08611
www.alexandersrun.org
This annual 5K race and Family Fun Run takes place in October. Money raised supports the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) program and the Alexander Michael Dodson Memorial Scholarship Fund and includes a kids fun run.
Age: All ages
The Bag Project
P.O. Box 2369
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
www.thebagproject.org
Kids can get involved by selecting bag items to donate. The Bag Project is a perfect service opportunity for the whole family. Not only is it kids helping kids — it’s kids learning compassion and how to take action.
Age: All ages
CASA for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties
1450 Parkside Avenue Suite 22
Ewing, New Jersey 08638
609.434.0050
www.casamercer.org/volunteers.aspx
A non profit organization committed to speaking up in court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families because of abuse or neglect and placed in the foster care system and help establish a safe, permanent home.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Age: 21 years and over
Christine's Hope for Kids
PO Box 190
Hopewell, New Jersey 08525
www.christineshope.org
The mission of Christine’s Hope for Kids is to help less fortunate children. While every penny is hugely appreciated, they are just as happy to receive donations of time, effort, skills, toys, items and free press!
DoSomething.org
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
www.dosomething.org
DoSomething.org is the country's largest not-for-profit for young people and social change. Bullying. Animal cruelty. Homelessness. Cancer. The list goes on. DoSomething.org spearheads national campaigns so 13- to 25-year-olds can make an impact.
Age: 13 and up
Duke Farms
1112 Dukes Parkway West
Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844
908.722.3700
www.dukefarms.org
Assist with Habitat Restoration at Duke Farms and learn Stewardship on a smaller scale at your own home.
Homefront
1880 Princeton Avenue
Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648
609.989.9417
www.kids4kidsnow.com
HomeFront Kids4Kids is a resource for children, teachers/school administrators and parents looking for meaningful ways for children to help their peers and give back to their community. On this site you will find hand-on projects for children of all ages.
Age: All ages
Hugs for Brady
Kendall Park, New Jersey 08824
908.334.7740
hugsforbrady.com
Isles, Inc.
10 Wood Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08618
609.341.4700
www.isles.org
Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer County
707 Alexander Road
Suite 102
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.987.8100
www.jfcsonline.org
We are a nonprofit community service agency that strengthens individuals and families by empowering people to care for themselves and others.
Age: 7 and up
Junior League of Greater Princeton
291 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08542
609.430.0300
www.jlgp.org
The Junior League of Greater Princeton is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Kidsbridge Tolerance Center
999 Lower Ferry Road
Ewing, New Jersey 08628
609.771.0300
www.kidsbridgecenter.org
Miriam's Heart
Somerset, 08873
www.miriamsheart.org
Montgomery Friends of Open Space
PO Box 287
Skillman, New Jersey 08558
montgomeryfriends.org
Princeton Health In Motion
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
www.princetonhealthinmotion.com
This annual race takes place in June. In addition to incorporating fitness into their daily routine, children participating in the KIDS MARATHON are able to help raise funds to support the University Medical Center's Outpatient Pediatric Clinic.
Princeton Special Sports
60 Marion Road West
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.249.5860
www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=princetonspecialsports
Programs are open to our friends with special needs ages 6 and up from any town. Volunteers can be a Buddy starting at age 12 and must demonstrate a genuine interest in working with special needs children.
SAVE A Friend to Homeless Animals
900 Herrontown Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.921.6122
www.save-animals.org/volunteering.html
Children can volunteer in a variety of methods including Dog Walking, Cat Socialization, SAVE Cat Cage Cleaning (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) and more. You must be at least 14 years of age to volunteer, but kids 8 – 13 years may volunteer with a parent.
Age: 8 and up
Strong Kids Triathlon
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
www.princetonymca.org/events
Join the YMCA’s annual Healthy Kids Day event by participating in the Strong Kids Triathlon, a fun family-oriented fundraising event. Show your kids that supporting a charity can be fun and fulfilling!
Tabby's Place
1100 US Highway 202
Ringoes, New Jersey 08551
908.237.5300
www.tabbysplace.org
Age: 12 and up
Toys 2 Share
Princeton, New Jersey 08558
609.436.9799
www.toys2share.org
Toys 2 Share is a registered non-profit organization whose mission it is to serve as a hub for children of all ages to connect with orphanages around the globe. By providing the opportunity for young children to select an orphanage and the items they wish
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
72-1/2 Escher Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
609.695.5456
www.trentonsoupkitchen.org/kidsfortask
Children can participate in a variety of hands-on projects to help feed the homeless at TASK, including the donation of Take-Home Lunch Bags or Dinner Bags (children can decorate the bags), donation of Hygiene Bags, and the Kids Day-Off Program.
WE
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
www.we.org/en-US
WE provides a host of ways for kids to get involved including creative fundraising ideas. One easy idea, commemorate special occasions in a meaningful way. The impact of sharing your birthday by giving back gives others a reason to celebrate too.
Age: All ages
Other
Princeton Community Works
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
www.princetoncommunityworks.org
Public Issues
Montgomery Police Benevolent Association
Belle Mead, New Jersey 08502
www.montgomerypba.org
The Montgomery Township PBA Charitable Fund was established in 2012 as an independent, non-profit organization to promote PBA fundraising efforts which directly support community based efforts and organizations.
Recreation
Sourland Conservancy
83 Princeton Avenue
Suite 1A
Hopewell, New Jersey 08525
908.428.4216
www.sourland.org
Our mission is to protect the ecological integrity, historic resources and special character of the Sourland Mountain region.
Seniors Resources
Princeton Senior Resource Center
45 Stockton Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.924.7108
www.princetonsenior.org
The Princeton Senior Resource Center is a private non-profit organization founded in 1974 to provide programs and services to promote healthy aging for Princeton area older adults (age 55+).
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