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IMPACT
HomeWorks Trenton, after six years of operating from five different rental spaces, is now prepared for a permanent campus in the community. Our goal is to establish ourselves as a vital anchor point and become an integral part of the fabric of Trenton.
The 1212 Edgewood Avenue House will significantly enhance our capacity and long-term stability. It will support the growth of our program and enable us to expand to 40 scholars at any given time – 10 scholars per high school grade. Providing a permanent space for the duration of high school will help our scholars to become confident and effective leaders who are creating systemic change within our local and global communities.
Program Sustainability and Growth
HomeWorks House will allow us to expand our program to impact 4x scholars per year.
Community Anchor
A permanent home will anchor HomeWorks in our community and increase our visibility and credibility.
Cost Savings
Not only will HomeWorks House allow us to do more for more scholars, but it will also help us do that at a significant cost savings.
Build on Trenton's 250 Plan
Renovating a property that has been vacant for over a decade will enhance the surrounding area.
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HOUSE
HOMEWORKS
HomeWorks House is much more than a dorm – it’s a home! A place of belonging where everyone feels safe, secure, loved, accepted, and valued.
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The residential component of the HomeWorks model sets us apart. It is the heart of our program: a place where scholars can learn and grow, where they are free to express themselves, where their experiences as young Black and Brown women are validated, and where they can lift each other up.
The Campaign for HomeWorks House will enable us to provide annually:
180
Days of Dorm Living
7,560
Dinners Served
12,096
Tutoring Sessions
15,120
Hours of Programming
1,050
Hours of Mental Health Counseling
HomeWorks House is expected to reduce annual expenses by 30%!
WHY EDGEWOOD?
Our new home at 1212 Edgewood is located in the quiet neighborhood of the West Ward, bordering Cadwalader Park (famously designed by Frederick Law Olmstead) and the canal. The campus is just under one acre with plenty of open space and greenery with parking for staff and parent drop-offs. The house sits on a hill, and once renovations and expansions are completed, the house will be just over 14,000 square feet. As with everything at HomeWorks, the selection and purchase of 1212 Edgewood Avenue was intentional. Throughout our purchase, approval, and construction process, we regularly consulted with a panel of experienced advisors in real estate, construction, design, and the city. We chose this specific property with key factors in mind: 1) The location - being slightly further from the city center allows for more open space and fewer distractions for our scholars, 2) Ability to meet zoning and code standards - The building has a history of being a dormitory residence, 3) Size and scope of the building - the building is large enough to accommodate all our needs at HomeWorks.
We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
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