Events
Current and Upcoming Events
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday 2024 was a great success! Many thanks to all our donors and friends! We raised a total of $2,100 on Giving Tuesday! Thanks to everyone who followed us on social media and amplified our message.
All funds raised support our AfterSchool programming for children and teens.
We can’t wait until 12/2/25 for our next Giving Tuesday Event.
Past Events
UrbanPromise Trenton: To the Moon
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Our Sneaker Ball is designed to attract a diverse mix of party-goers passionate about the work of UrbanPromise Trenton. In true gala fashion, we had the opportunity to reconnect with each other, meet our StreetLeaders, and enjoy an amazing evening!
There was dancing, a live and silent auction, and opportunities to learn more about UrbanPromise Trenton throughout the evening.
Thank you to everyone who attended and/or supported this event. We raised over $65,000 thanks to your generosity. We hope you can join us at next year’s event on 10/10/26.
Click here to view a recap video of the event.
2025 Paddle for Promise
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Circumnavigation of Petty’s Island
UrbanPromise Trenton will be joining UrbanPromise organizations from Camden and Millville for the 2025 Paddle for Promise. The organizations will use 10-person voyager canoes to circumnavigate Petty’s Island in the Delaware River on September 20, 2025. Each of the 10 paddlers from UrbanPromise Trenton will be raising support from their friends and family to support the TrentonTrekkers program.
We believe that through the TrentonTrekkers program, we have a unique opportunity to offer youth from Trenton a different perspective on the world around them. Through travel to places beyond students’ everyday lives and a focus on cross-cultural experiences, historical perspectives, environmental awareness, and community service, students are motivated to learn from their TrentonTrekker journeys and carry that motivation into their studies.
If you would like to paddle in this year’s event, please contact Eric Martin.
Virtual SummerCamp Fundraiser
SummerCamp offers kids in grades 1-8 the chance to have FUN all day with the help of dedicated interns, staff, and community groups.
Students go on several trips to places like the Trenton Circus Squad and Funzilla and enjoy themed days, including an end-of-camp field day.
Over 100 children participate in the summer, and it costs about $125,000 to plan and run six weeks of programming and employ 20 Trenton teens.
Our Virtual Fundraiser continues through August 2025. You don’t need to go anywhere or do anything to make a difference for kids in Trenton!
Tea Time: A Feel-Good Gathering
At UrbanPromise Trenton, we recently held an inspiring event at the Trenton Country Club on May 17, 2025. The gathering celebrated transformation, resilience, and hope, highlighting the positive impact of our programs on young people in Trenton. Through inspiring performances, powerful storytelling, and meaningful connections, we showcased the strength and potential of our youth. The event emphasized how support fuels opportunities for learning, leadership, and growth, and underscored the importance of community involvement in shaping brighter futures. Together, we continue to invest in creating opportunities and breaking cycles of limitation for the youth of Trenton.
StreetLeader Graduation Celebration
🎓✨ Calling all friends, family, and supporters! Our amazing high school seniors are gearing up to take on the world as they prepare to graduate. Join us in honoring their hard work and achievements at our upcoming graduation ceremony on June 15th. Be a part of their journey and discover the exciting paths they will embark on next. Don’t forget to mark your calendars because this is a celebration you won’t want to miss! See you there for a day filled with pride, joy, and inspiration. 🌟🎉
