2011 Grantees
The I Am Trenton Community Foundation has given grants to ten community initiatives in 2011. The grantees are funded in core program areas: community/cultural connections; community development; youth development; education and training. Four of the grants were made from the Hope and Respect Fund, designated for organizations that provide educational resources, thought leadership, self-reliance and personal responsibility training for children, in particular children raising their own children, in the city of Trenton.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
South District CPAC
To increase civic engagement in the South Ward by working on two activities:
1) Community newsletter (English/Spanish) which will have all the South Ward Civic Association meeting places, times and contact information.
2) Mulching program, in partnership with Trees for Trenton. Support community cleanups and provide mulch for the trees.
The Island Civic Association
To support for the updating and reprinting of the “Preparing for River Flooding: Flood Emergency Planning” brochure. Help current and future Island residents have a clearer understanding of the risks of flooding from the Delaware River and a set of strategies for preparing for evacuation, reducing the effects of flooding on their properties, and reducing the stress of coping with the effects of flooding when they return home.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Trenton Film Society
To support the Youth Filmmakers Program to bring together a diverse group of Trenton youth and give them an opportunity to view exceptional films that they might otherwise never have the chance to see. Then professionals will guide the participants in understanding the film making techniques used in these great films and show them how to make their own films.
Old Barracks Museum
To defray the cost of providing free “Meet the Past” programs to students from Trenton schools. This highly colorful and innovative living history program incorporates personalized “first person” historical interpretations designed to enhance classroom teaching on New Jersey’s role in the American Revolution; create memorable educational experiences and stimulate critical thinking on the causes of the American Revolution and its meaning for government and citizenship today.
COMMUNITY/CULTURAL CONNECTIONS
Dance Spora
To support The Dreamer, a 1-hour long Black History Month dance theater performance, a very inspirational work whose theme is “cultivating our dreams through self-belief and determined action.” In addition to DanceSpora’s amazing dancers, it will feature a performance by some of our talented Trenton area students. All performances will be held at the Mill Hill Playhouse between 2/13/12 – 2/19/12.
Echo, Inc.
To support Senior Sports Night, a collaborative effort by seniors from throughout Trenton area, including those participating in senior citizen centers, senior housing, as well as senior auxiliaries within the faith community. Engage seniors across racial, ethnic, religious and economic lines to collaborate during the month of May 2012, in celebration of Older Americans Month and to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Trenton Central High School’s Chambers Street Campus.
HOPE AND RESPECT FUND
Young Scholar’s Institute
To support the college admissions, financial aid and career-planning workshop.
Living Hope Empowerment Center
To support the Women’s Empowerment Day in Trenton, one-day forum and celebration, encompassing workshops, one-on-one and group discussions, exhibits and service stations on matters dealing with finances, healthy eating, fitness and stressors.
Phi Delta Kappa
To support a youth empowerment program for students in 8th-12th grade. The program will provide students with strategies that they can use to begin personal and career decision making and goal setting. The program will utilize interactive activities, theatrical strategies and motivational speakers. There will also be a parent information session.
Kids Against Bullying Gangs and Violence
To support Bullyproof: Healing, Comforting and Saving Our Youth, to educate the community, specifically our school-aged population, about bullying and how to deal with the effects of it.
