News & Events
Breaking News: Prom Perfect Dress & Tux Drive 2019 - click the dress for details!
For our 2nd Annual
Capitol County Children's Collaborative is collecting beautiful new and gently worn formal dresses
and gowns, tux, suites, shoes and accessories from throughout our community.
Mercer County school students in need will be invited to “go shopping” this spring,
for the perfect dress/tux, shoes and accessories for their prom.
For more information click here to view our flyer for this event.
For more information about the Prom Drive please visit our LinkedIn page to stay connected.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/capitol-county-children-s-collaborative
Happy Black History Month
Sandro’s Coat Rack - click for details!
It’s unbearably cold out, so this 9-year-old is making sure people have coats…
https://www.nj.com/news/2019/01/its-unbearably-cold-out-so-this-9-year-old-is-making-sure-people-have-coats.html
Free Tax Preparation Assistance| Mercer County - click for details!
This Free Tax Assistance Locations page offers a listing of free tax assistance sites that are located throughout NJ.
The listing will include AARP Foundation sites,
United Way VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites,
and military tax assistance sites,
Oil Heating Assistance Programs - click for details!
Trenton Water Works Job Fair - click for details!
OPEN TO CITY OF TRENTON RESIDENTS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 11AM—2PMTRENTON CITY HALL ATRIUM
319 EAST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NJ 08608
DRESS FOR SUCCESS! BRING SEVERAL COPIES OF YOUR RESUME!
ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE THE MINIMUM OF A GED OR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. •
SOME POSITIONS REQUIRE TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS. •
SOME POSITIONS REQUIRE A VALID NJ DRIVER’S LICENSE. •
BACKGROUND CHECK AND MEDICAL SCREENING ARE REQUIRED
BEFORE FINAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.
Mercer County First Time Home Buyer Program - click for details!
Dear Friends: Mercer County has enhanced the First Time Homebuyer Program to assist individuals and families
who are interested in purchasing an affordable home for the first time.
The County First Time Homebuyer Program is made possible through
the cooperation between the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders
by providing down payment and closing cost assistance
and area financial institutions providing low interest rate loans.
Housing Choice Voucher Program| Open Enrollment 2/4 to 2/8 - click for details!
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) PROGRAM
Enrollment Period is Monday February 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. to
Friday February 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
For questions about the Statewide Waiting List Lottery, dial 2-1-1
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day| January 21, 2019
Ice Skating at Mercer County Park - click for details!
Prices
11 years and under: $6
12 years and older: $8
62 years and older: $6
Military: $6
Skate Rental: $4
Important Information for SNAP Recipients about your February Benefits - click for details!
Due to the federal government shutdown,
you will be receiving your February Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits early.
If you received a SNAP benefit in January and were scheduled to receive SNAP in February,
your February benefits will be available on your Families First card on Jan. 17.
This is your benefit for the entire month of February, so please budget with that in mind.
Special Needs Family Fun Day| Saturday January 26th, 2019
Breakfast & Learn- Emerge Behavioral Health
A behavioral health agency designed to empower our clients and deliver to them the highest level of behavioral health and customer service in the industry.
In-Home Treatment Therapy Services Provided by Doctoral and master’s Level Clinicians.
A Trauma Informed Care Agency Employing Evidenced Based Treatment Models.
Specializing in Youth and Families. Helping Families with Emotional and Behavioral Problems.
LEARN MORE ABOUT US, OUR SERVICES AND HOW WE CAN HELP YOU.
Revision Women Support Group-1-16-19 Mercer FSO Office - click for details
The support group is hosted by ReVision Women Coaching Services and led by Simone Oliver, Master Life Coach.
There are times in all our lives that we can feel overwhelmed by life and work and find that we are not liv-ing as fully as we’d like to be.
Our support group encourages you to discover what may be hindering you and translate that into a practical vision.
Free Things to Do in New Jersey in January - click for details
Want to get the kids out of the house without digging through your wallet? We've got you covered.
Happy National Mentoring Month!!! - click for details
January is National Mentoring Month
National Mentoring Month focuses national attention on the need for Mentors.
Raises awareness of mentoring and promotes the growth of mentoring through both individuals and organizations.
Mentoring organizations throughout the country organize special events to help adults learn how to channel their concern for youth into mentoring.
Happy New Year 2019
May this year bring new happiness, new goals, new achievements and a lot of new inspirations on your life.
Wishing you a year fully loaded with happiness.
Wishing every day of the new year to be filled with success, happiness and prosperity for you, happy new year.
Here's wishing you all the joy of the season.
Kind words from: Longhorn Steak House | Thanksgiving Food Drive Contributor - click for details!
Longhorn Steak House- Hamilton Marketplace
“When I heard about an opportunity to help distribute baskets for families in need on Thanksgiving Day I knew our team here at Hamilton Marketplace would want to participate. Capitol County Children's Collaborative believes that effective community centered service and support provides positive growth and development within our local families, especially the children.
Our staff raised over $300 and personally shopped for the food and had fun doing it!
We shopped for traditional Thanksgiving meal items that helped fill 100 baskets to families in need on Thanksgiving.
It was more than just donating food, we actually knew the food would be part of someone's special Thanksgiving meal that they may not have had otherwise.
I am very proud of our staff here at Longhorn Steakhouse and we thank Capitol County Children's Collaborative for what they do every day for our local families and children!”
David Gross, Managing Partner Longhorn Steakhouse #5256
https://www.longhornsteakhouse.com/locations/nj/hamilton/hamilton-hamilton-marketplace/5256
Happy Holidays
May the Holiday Season bring only happiness and joy to you and your loved ones.
Wishing you and your loved ones peace, health, happiness, and prosperity in the coming New Year.
Mercer CMO Décor Wars 2018| & Ugly Sweater Contest - click for details
The holidays are a time to celebrate with one another and spread joy and cheer! Click the graphic above to see pictures!!!
In the spirit of the holidays CCCC enjoys some annual fun in the office with Decor Wars.
A friendly competition between teams as well as an Ugly Sweater Contest.
All the teams that participated did an awesome job!
Congratulations to our 1st Place winners-BHH and to the runner up-Grey Team!
Purple Team-The Little Mermaid Under the Sea
Red Team-Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Coral Team-A Charlie Brown Christmas
Orange Team-Island of the Misfit Toys
Pink Team-Scrooge’s CMO style
Grey Team-Black Friday
BHH Team-Christmas Morning
Check out this slide show and tell us which one your favorite is!
The Salvation Army Brings Happy Holidays to Many - click for details
The Salvation Army Brings Happy
Holidays to Many Through:
• Angel Tree Program
• Bill Pay Assistance,
• Grocery & Food Assistance
• Holiday Events
The Salvation Army can assist with holiday meals, toys and clothing to low income families, including families of prisoners.
If you visit their website, you can search for your local Salvation Army chapter.
Martel’s Christmas Wonderland| Free Holiday lights display in Hamilton - click for details
Hark! Hear the herald of the power meter’s ring! What is that beacon that shines just over the horizon in that little town of Hamilton?
Behold! It is the Martel Christmas Wonderland!
The season is upon us once again when the New Jersey residence that puts Clark Griswold to shame year after year is fully illuminated – The “Hamilton Christmas House” as it is known to the casual passerby, Bob Martel’s House as his friends and neighbors call it, or as it is officially known,
Martel’s Christmas Wonderland, is plugged in, powered up, and open each night until about 10 PM.
Hamilton Residents| Food Pantry - click for details
Send a letter to Santa and get a reply back Or See Santa live in the North Pole! - click for details!
When you write Santa, he can reply on your screen by letter or video. Just click the picture to begin
Brunch with Santa @ Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill| December 16th - click for details!
You're invited to
Brunch with Santa @ Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill
Santa's coming to Uno Hamilton on Saturday December 16th. $9.99 per child.
Pancake Breakfast will include Make your Own Sundae, Crafts & Goodie Bags.
9:30am-11am
Lunch will include Make your Own Pizza, Make your Own Sundae, Crafts & Goodie bags.
11:30am-1:15 pm
1:30pm-3:15pm
Call to make your reservations!!! 609-890-0864
Bring your Camera to get your Pictures with Santa.
Applebee’s Breakfast with Santa| December 1st 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - click for details!
You're invited to an
Applebee's® Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast
to support Breakfast with
$7.00 per person
WHEN: Saturday, December 1, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
333 State Highway #33
Hamilton, NJ 08619
Where to find Santa Claus in New Jersey this Holiday Season - click for details!
The First Lady Tammy Murphy Invites you to: New Jersey Family Festival in Trenton - click for details!
11:00AM to 2:00PM
Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School
301 Gladstone Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey
Enjoy Children’s Activities
Discover Resources
Apply for Services
ALL ARE WELCOME
New Jersey Foreclosure Assistance Program | HomeSaver Program - click for details!
WHAT IS THE NEW JERSEY HARDEST HIT FUND PROGRAM (NJHHF)?
New Jersey’s Hardest Hit Fund (NJHHF) HomeSaver program is funded through a federal grant from the United States Treasury’s Hardest Hit Fund. The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) is the official administrator of the program for the State of New Jersey.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE?
Visit
www.njhousing.gov/foreclosure and click on the “Click Here to Apply” button to begin your application.Before you begin, please have your mortgage loan information and income for all borrowers and spouses available.
If you are attempting to reapply, please contact
1 (855)-647-7700 or 609-278-7660
for assistance.Elks Lodge #105 Special Children's Christmas Party - You are invited!!!! - click for details!
42 DeCou Ave. Ewing, New Jersey 08628
RSVP required:
Text 609-980-3114 or E-mail: trenton105scc@gmail.comMs. Michele Garrison, The Special Children’s Committee Chairperson at Elks Lodge #105 has extended an invitation to Capitol County Children’s Collaborative youths and families to attend the Lodge’s upcoming Special Children’s Holiday Party.
Ms. Garrison indicated that she would like for parents to RSVP as Santa will provide each child with a personalized gift.
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Ms. Garrison’s contact information is listed above as well as on the flyer. Make sure to click on the graphic to access the flyer.
5th Annual Young Men's Empowerment Conference| by: Sigma Community Enrichment Initiatives - click for details!
This conference is tailored for young men in grades 4-12.
During the conference, attendees will engage with community leaders, educators, mentors and peers as we address some of the most pressing challenges facing Young Men of Color today.
Our workshop topics include but are not limited to: Dressing For Success, Entrepreneurship, Creating & Launching Your own Website, Interacting With Law Enforcement, College Preparation, Social- Emotional Learning, Mindfulness & Meditation to name a few.
Don't miss this life-changing event for Young Men.
For any questions, please contact Jenabu C. Williams, MPA, M.Ed @ SBClub@phibetasigma1914.org or log onto our Website: http://www.sceifoundation.org/
Cookies with Santa: December 1st 12PM| Princeton Shopping Center - click for details!
Cookies with Santa!
Everyone is invited to spend the afternoon with
Santa
. Meet in front of Marlowe's Jewelry at noon to greetSanta's fire truck.
We'll
parade with Santa
through the shopping center spreading holiday cheer.We'll then head to
Santa's pop-up shop
between Surf Taco and Orvis for cookie decorating, courtesy of LiLLiPies, photo ops with Santa, holiday selfie station, music with Princeton High School's a capella groups and more.This event is FREE and open to everyone. Please pre-register to help us plan for attendance.
John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center: Annual Christmas Party - click for details!
The Rowing is Growing Program - click for details!
The program is open to Mercer County youth, ages 12-15, and introduces them to rowing, while helping them gain comfort and skill in the water.
NJHMFA Celebrates Groundbreaking of Affordable Apartments for Families, Special Needs Residents | West Windsor New Jersey - click for details!
A 72-unit affordable apartment rental complex, which will include 18 units for residents with special needs, broke ground Wednesday at a ceremony attended by New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) executive staff, local officials, and representatives of developer Project Freedom.
Freedom Village at West Windsor, will include six, two-story buildings housing one- to three-bedroom apartments for residents earning less than 60% of Area Median Income.
Ten apartments will be set aside for residents with developmental disabilities and eight for residents who are consumers of mental health services
DCA Announces Home Heating Assistance available for New Jersey Residents
DCA offers a wide range of programs and services, including energy assistance, housing vouchers, affordable housing production, fire and building safety, community planning and development, local government management and finance, and disaster recovery.
Habitat for Humanity: Apply for Affordable Homeownership Program - Click for details!
We sell homes to low-income families and offer 0% interest loans with no down payment required.
Habitat homeowners make monthly mortgage payments that don’t exceed 30% of their gross monthly income.
Hamilton New Jersey - Winter Wonderland - Click for details!
Happy Thanksgiving 2018!
There is so much to be thankful for and we are thankful for you!
Our 2018 Thanksgiving Food Drive was a Success! - click for details!
This drive allows us to give back to the community we serve. Over 100 bags ready for next week!
Visit our Facebook for pictures of all the food we received from our contributing community providers...we thank you again!
Game Day! - click for details!
Come play a variety of children’s board games. Bring your friends! Drop-in program; No registration required.
All ages with an adult.
CONTACT: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
Youth Program Policy
LOCATION: Robbinsville Branch (Library)
Capitol County Children's Collaborative 15th Annual Employee Thanksgiving Potluck - click for details!
Capitol County Children's Collaborative November 2018 Newsletter - click for details!
State Theatre New Jersey: *New* Autism-Friendly relaxed performances for families - click for details!
Sesame Place is the first theme park that is a certified autism center - click for details!
Things to do in New Jersey this weekend: November 9th-11th - click for details!
Capitol County Children's Collaborative - Fall into Wellness Resource Fair 2018 - click for details!
In addition, we would like to give a big thanks to all of the providers for helping us make this day a success! Please Click on the passport to check out our pictures from this event on our Facebook page. Don’t forget to like our post!
Mercer County Youth Career Connection - click for details!
2018 Veterans' Day Free Meals and Discounts - Over 100 Free Meals! - Click for details!
November 15th - Children's Grief Awareness Day - Click for details!
Home Energy assistance available to eligible Mercer County Residents - Click for details!
Trunk or Treat - Monday, October 29th, 4-7PM - Click for details!
Mercer County New Jersey Halloween Events - Click for details!
Chess Fest October 20th, 2018 - Click for details!
Mercer County Court Night October 10th, 2018 - Click for details!
Family Flu Shot Fest October 6th, 2018 - Click for details!
Come join Capitol County Children's Collaborative at our Fall Wellness Resource Fair 2016 Celebration!
We will have a host of local organizations ranging from Health & Wellness, Developmental Disabilities, Mental & Behavioral Health, and Transportation providers that work with our youth. There will also be a very popular Food Truck!!!
Place: 3535 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 800, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Date: Thursday, November 10th
Time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Please R.S.V.P. your attendance no later than 10/20/2016 to Brianna at bmcgill@capitolkids.org or 609-584-0888 ext. 128.
Please bring non-perishable food items to donate to our families. Our goal is to assemble 125 baskets for our Holiday Food Drive. Each basket assembled will be matched with a turkey!
