Get Involved
Together
There are 17,000 school-aged children in Trenton, many facing challenges that require safe spaces, trusted relationships, and opportunities to thrive. At UrbanPromise Trenton, our after-school programs, mentorship, and community events provide exactly that, and we know we can’t do it alone.
Your generosity and engagement, whether through volunteering, donations, or advocacy, help expand access to nurturing relationships, healthy meals, and skill-building experiences that empower youth to reach their full potential. We invite you to partner with us to shape the future you want to see in your community.
Ways to get involved
– Volunteer: mentor a student, lead a club, assist with programming, or support event logistics.
– Host a drive: organize a snack, school supplies, or clothing drive that aligns with our current needs.
– Attend our events: join holiday celebrations, service days, and family nights.
– Join the Board Fundraising Team: help expand our reach and secure essential resources.Impact you enable:
– Over 100 students (grades 1–8) and 30 high school students.
– Nearly 5,000 breakfasts and lunches served during the summer.
– 600 hours of mentorship each monthThe needs are great, but so is the impact we can make when we act together. We invite you to take the next step with us. Become a partner in this work and help expand opportunities for Trenton’s youth.
“Together we can do what we cannot do alone."
— A. Smith
Program Volunteers
Volunteers are an integral part of the success of the UrbanPromise Trenton program.
Community Partners
UPTrenton receives significant funding through committed partnerships with local churches.
Event Volunteers
Assist UPT to create and plan for annual events like our Sneaker Ball and Graduation Celebration.
Internships
UrbanPromise Trenton partners with area universities to offer internships to qualified college students in their field of study.