HomeWorks Trenton

09/14/2026

We’re proud to be a 2026 Community Grant recipient of the Foundation!

At HomeWorks Trenton, we believe every young person deserves the tools, support, and opportunities to dream big and make those dreams a reality.

This $75,000 grant helps us continue preparing Trenton youth for success in higher education and beyond. And when you Round Up your total at a restaurant, you’re helping make opportunities like these possible for organizations like HomeWorks Trenton.

Thank you, Foundation, for investing in the next generation!

09/04/2026

Through the Summer Bridge program this summer, our scholars built habits, skills, and the connections to help them thrive in the school year ahead.

Over the course of 3 weeks of camp, scholars participated in a range of academic and personal development experiences designed to prepare them for a successful school year. They strengthened their ELA and Math skills, engaged in academic enrichment with our Academic Director, Ms. Cameron, and developed practical time-management and leadership strategies through The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, facilitated by Ms. Corin, our Director of Enrollment & Engagement.

Each grade also focused on the next step in their academic journey. Our 11th graders prepared for the SAT/ACT, while our 12th graders worked on Common Applications, Fly-In college applications, and Common App essays to advance their college readiness.

After a summer of focused academics, our scholars wrapped up camp with a trip to see the Trenton Thunder where our scholars had an amazing time to connect and build community with each other.

We’re grateful to The Lawrenceville School for giving our scholars the space to learn, grow, and enjoy its beautiful campus all summer long, and CBIZ Borden Perlman & Trenton Thunder for sponsoring and supporting the field trip for our scholars!

Here’s to a strong start to a new school year!

09/03/2026

Give a round of applause for the first cohort, our Legacy Cohort, to graduate from HomeWorks Trenton!

From entering HomeWorks as 9th graders to now heading off to college, it’s been an incredible privilege to watch our scholars grow, discover their strengths, and become the young people they are today.

We’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the leaders, changemakers, and community members they’ll become.

Joy, Iliana, Zyairah, Samiyah, and Noah – we’re cheering you on!

Congratulations, scholars! We can’t wait to see what you do next!

08/05/2026

Former President of the HomeWorks Parent Association and current member of the Alumni Parent Association, Ms. Dolores, is going to be honored at the Trenton Thunder game tomorrow!

Congratulations on your achievements, Ms. Dolores!🧡🩵

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Dolores Bryant has been selected to be the Hometown Hero at the Trenton Thunder game on Thursday, August 6th!

Dolores will be honored for her many years of dedicated service to CHSofNJ and for her unwavering commitment to improving outcomes for children, families, and caregivers. Her passion and leadership have touched countless lives, and we couldn't be prouder to see her recognized in this special way.

Please join us in congratulating Dolores on this well-deserved honor! 👏❤️

⚾ Interested in attending the game? Tickets are available through the Trenton Thunder.

06/23/2026

Last month, we hosted our annual Donor Appreciation Reception.
This event was a gathering of valued members of our community who have contributed to the HomeWorks mission in many different ways.

As our Executive Director, Natalie Tung, remarked, our donors and community members are an integral part of our village whose support truly makes an impact.

"By investing in our girls, you are telling our girls: 'I believe in you.' You are creating space for them to lead boldly, dream bigger, and one day help invest in their own communities. You are helping to build a future where our girls from Trenton know that their voices matter, their identities matter, and their leadership matters."

Our HomeWorks seniors also shared speeches in which they reflected on their growth and accomplishments during their 4-year experience. They are excited and ready for their next steps as college students!

HomeWorks extends a huge thank you to all members of our village who support our scholars and organization!

05/11/2026

What does it really mean to be a HomeWorks Scholar?

Our Day in the Life event gives prospective scholars and parents the opportunity to experience HomeWorks firsthand, from our sisterhood and residential life to academic support, leadership development, and the culture that makes our community so special. It’s more than a visit… it’s a glimpse into the journey of becoming a HomeWorks Scholar.

During this immersive admissions experience, applicants and their families connect with current scholars and parents, meet staff, participate in activities, and see what life at HomeWorks Trenton is truly like.

Applications are still open, but not for long!
Submit your application by TODAY for the opportunity to be invited to our upcoming Day in the Life event.

Your future starts here.

04/30/2026

Last week was , and we're taking this opportunity to say a huge thank you to our volunteers!

From tutoring to supporting operations to our community partners, our volunteers are an essential part of the HomeWorks community.

To learn more about how to volunteer, visit the link in our bio or our website homeworkstrenton.org/volunteer.

04/29/2026

🚨ROUND 2 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!🚨

Missed Round 1? There’s still time...but not much.
We are now accepting Round 2 applications, and all materials must be submitted by May 10th to be considered.
Scholarships are limited! Please don’t wait until it’s too late.

Want to learn more before applying? Join us TODAY for our Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, April 29th at 6p.

We’re offering both English and Spanish sessions to support all families.
Link in Bio — register today! Your future starts now take the next step.

04/17/2026

This year, HomeWorks will move into its new campus on 1212 Edgewood Avenue in Trenton, NJ!

We asked some members of our community to share what they are most excited about for our next transition.

Swipe through to see what they had to say.

What are you looking forward to for HomeWorks' move? Share your excitement in the comments!

04/11/2026

In 2016, in a classroom at Princeton University, the idea of HomeWorks was born.

Ten years later, HomeWorks has grown from a summer pilot-program into an organization that will house 40 scholars in a permanent campus in the Trenton community.

Swipe through to see a look at milestones HomeWorks has achieved and how the program has evolved from 2016 to 2026!