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Holiday Toy Giveaway

December 9, 2024  

Sponsored by John O. Wilson Center, for Hamilton Twp. Residents only.

Tuesday, December 17th 11am-2pm. 

Code Blue in Trenton

December 4, 2024  

The City of Trenton has declared a Code Blue alert for Monday 12/2 - Friday 12/6 - which is an extreme cold alert issued when temps drop below freezing. Weather conditions could pose a threat to the homeless population. Transportation and light refreshments available at warming shelters in City. 

Community Resource Development Funds RFP 2025-2026

October 30, 2024

This posting serves as a “Request for Proposals” (RFP) to develop and/or increase the availability of community based resources to Mercer County youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, intellectual, and substance use needs, and their families.

John O. Wilson Neighborhood Center to Host Domestic Violence Workshop

October 2, 2024  

HAMILTON, NJ - The John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center is teaming up with Womanspace and  Pinnacle Treatment Centers to run a free Domestic Violence Workshop and Dinner Program on Thursday, October 17.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this interactive program is being hosted to raise important awareness about the issue.

Supporting Young Minds - Get the Free Guide

September 16, 2024  

Today's youth are facing unprecedented challenges to their mental well-being and supportive adults can make a significant difference in a young person's mental health journey. MHA's 2024 Supporting Young Minds Guides have been created to empower parents, caregivers, teachers and others to foster nonjudgmental environments. 

Mercer Council to Observe 9th Annual Overdose Awareness Day

August 6, 2024  

Bringing the Mercer County Community Together for Reflection, Support, & Change. 

This year’s Mercer County observance will take place on Thursday, August 29th from 5:30-8PM, at Hamilton Veterans Park at the Klockner Road entrance. 

Arm in Arm Food Pantry at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of MCLS

July 19, 2024  

Are you experiencing food insecurity? Arm In Arm's mobile food pantry will be at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch on Monday afternoons in August from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. No registration is required. Arm In Arm staff will register participants upon arrival. For more information about the food pantry, visit arminarm.org

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

June 25, 2024  

By recognizing Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month we honor her legacy. Download the BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit for FREE to gain practical resources to help navigate mental health stigma, bridge generational differences, dismantle mental health myths, and encouraging meaningful conversations.

Pride Month Podcast Series

June 14, 2024  

In celebration of Pride Month 2024, Center of Excellence and MId-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center have partnered on a Pride Month Podcast series. There will be 4 unique episodes on their Prevention Perk Podcast on Health Disparities and gender affirming care. New Episodes released each Thursday in June. 

Summer EBT is coming June 2024

May 10, 2024  

Summer EBT is a new nutrition program providing $120 in benefits per eligible child this summer. Use your benefits at places that accept SNAP/EBT. All eligible lower income families can get Summer EBT regardless of immigration status. 

Check with your school to see if your child is eligible for Summer EBT. Learn more at NJ.GOV/EBT. 

2024 Mental Health Month Toolkit Now Available

March 27, 2024  

Founded in 1909, Mental Health America is the nation's leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and condition prevention. In the 2024 Mental Health Toolkit you will learn how the modern world affects mental health and find new resources to help navigate difficult times. The aim is to empower you to take action!

Children's System of Care Summer Camp Services 2024

March 4, 2024  

Your child must be determined eligible for Developmental Disability Services by CSOC and registered for a Qualified Camp prior to submitting the application for CSOC Summer Camp Services. These services include Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition and One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp.

Office of New Americans - Employment Authorization Documents

February 6, 2024  

The US Dept of Homeland Security announced it was accelerating processing for work authorization applications for certain migrants, as well as extending and redesignating Venezuela and Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which grants migrants employment authorization and temporary protection from removal. 

Local Girl Scout Aims to Transform Plastic Recycling in Hamilton

January 29, 2024  

Dana Trotta, an 11th-grade Girl Scout, is leading a transformative initiative as part of her Gold Award project to address plastic recycling challenges in Hamilton. Aware of the environmental impact of plastics that aren't recycled properly, Trotta is focused on educating the community about recycling practices. 

Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators

August 3, 2023  

Provides school administrators, teachers, staff, and concerned parents with basic information about working with traumatized children in the school system.

Provided by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.