HomeWorks Trenton

HomeWorks Trenton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides an after school boarding program to underserved middle and high school girls in Trenton, NJ. We are a supplement to the Trenton public school system, providing the social-emotional and academic enrichment opportunities of a traditional boarding school without the socio-economic limitations. Our students attend public school during the day and come to HomeWorks once they are dismissed. Here, they receive mentorship and strong academic support, participate in community-oriented activities, and stay overnight in a stable home environment. They board from Sunday nights till Friday mornings so they can re-connect with their families on the weekends. HomeWorks provides underserved students with opportunities that are typically found outside of their urban communities. We are a local solution to a local problem.

In the summer of 2017, HomeWorks successfully launched a 4 week residential pilot program, serving 5 young women. This pilot allowed us to better understand the community we are serving, and for students and families to learn about the HomeWorks mission. The participants engaged in book discussions, community service projects, daily family style dinners, and much more. During those four weeks, we saw substantial and inspiring growth in the 5 middle schoolers who participated - from the ways they interacted with one another, engaged in discussions, and connected with the community. The scholars truly embodied our core values of compassion, self-affirmation, and empowerment, growing into the leaders who will positively impact their community.

Here is our 2 minute video about what the young women and their parents had to say about it