Memoir Writing Residency for adult writers

Summer camp program at Watchung Day Camp

Project Connect-Summit for people experiencing homelessness

Fresh produce distribution to Summit network partners and schools

Paid summer internships at Summit nonprofits

Union County Network Table® initiative

Red Cross Babysitting and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification for Summit troop

Support for weekly food distribution program for at-risk families

Summer learning and camp program for lower income children

Furnishing for apartments for refugees settling in Union County

Furnishings and appliancces for newly renovated affordable housing unit for family in need

Rebuilding of Mabie Playground to create the City of Summit’s first fully ADA accessible and sensory-friendly playground

Summit Warm Hearts care stabilization for housing insecure individuals

Support for sidewalk on Broad Street and fortifying bridges

Summer camp leadership experiences for lower income Summit youth

Restore and enhance Summit’s fallen heroes monument area of Village Green

5-part training suite for volunteers who serve youth in foster care

Amenities for new Fire Headquarters: fire prevention education and historical room, physical fitness room, furniture, and training props

Capacity-building grant through paid summer internships at Summit nonprofits

Open Table community-building pilot: volunteers connect with families to build networks and skills to maintain housing independence

Every Girl Can Run program for 20 girls in Elizabeth NJ

Nights of Support for grieving Spanish-speaking families

Provide basic housing supplies (mattresses, bedding, kitchen supplies) for refugees resettling in Union County

National Youth Leadership Training for 10-15 scouts

Summer learning program and 6-week day camp for grades K-5 enrolled in Plainfield PS

Anti-racism committee dialogues and training

Support for two “Every Girl Can Run” teams in Elizabeth, NJ

Nutrient-dense food and supplies

Construct bike depot at Summit train station

General operating support

Summer learning wrap-around camp for children K-5 in Plainfield

Summit Warm Hearts homeless shelter and support

Build out phases 2 and 3 for rails to trails linear park in Summit

Backpacking and tent camping equipment

Covid-19 crisis replacement volunteer time and food donations for the homeless

Fostering Futures program, which connects adult volunteers with youth ages 14 to 21 to help them transition to independence

General operating support

Covid-19 crisis-related help for ongoing expenses and to continue essential programming

Bernice’s Place (after-school services for youth living in insecure locations)

Covid-19 crisis response for food pantry items for Summit families facing food insecurity

Fresh food and toiletries

Support for one month’s operations

Covid-19 crisis-related help for ongoing expenses and to continue essential programming

Natural gas generator for The Learning Circle

Additional construction support for Summit Free Market, a student-run initiative that facilitates recycling

Covid-19 crisis creation of Sustain Summit Fund to provide relief for small business owners and employees impacted by pandemic-related reductions and closures. Grant used for business-related recovery activities approved by the distribution committee

Workforce development program

Food, clothing, etc. to the needy in Summit

Children’s after school program

Development of a volunteer management tool with software

Girls’ running program

Environmental education and water quality programs in conjunction with local schools

Square foot gardening project

Job skill classes

Cultural diversity events

Anti-racism training

Handheld portable radio

Food and clothing to needy in Summit

Food kids backpacks, and diapers

Girls running program

Education and water quality program

Banners recognizing Summit veterans

GRACE’s food pantry

Training program for homeless adults

Protective outerwear

Positive Action Program for children aged 5-18 in Plainfield, Elizabeth, and Union.

Programs for Summit’s most economically disadvantaged residents, including work boots, coats and gloves for day laborers, and a health fair.

Backpack program to provide school supplies for lower-income children

Peer Coordinator Initiative, designed to increase the number of trained volunteer children’s advocates, by using current advocates to coach and supports their own teams of newer advocates

Develop videos, suitable for use in schools, about civic engagement; host a news-and-democracy forum featuring broadcast news leaders.

In cooperation with nine public and private agencies serving the poor and hungry in Summit, provide food, school supplies, and diapers for people and families in need.

Support for Community Service programs, including those serving the special needs population, English as a Second Language students and senior citizens including recovering cardiac and pulmonary patients, individuals with Parkinson’s disease and osteoporosis

Children’s After-School and Summer programs provide educational enrichment, group support, and recreation for children 6-12 who live in shelters, hotels, and low-income environments.

Provide prevention services for families at risk of losing their housing and assistance for families who are homeless so they can move into housing quickly

Support groups for grieving families, aimed at reducing isolation, teach resilience, and develop a sense of hopefulness for the future.

Environmental education and water quality programs in conjunction with local schools

Support groups for grieving children and their families, including a new program for Spanish-speaking families.

Creation of a linear park utilizing abandoned railroad right-of-way near downtown Summit.

Purchase of freezer for storage of food; SHIP Summit Helping Its People is a major provider of food for the hungry in Summit.

Scholarship aid to permit children from lower-income families to gain the benefits of the Learning Circle’s programs.

Aiding Dialogue Circles on Race, which are small-group discussions exploring the roots of individual and systemic racism; also, providing professional anti-racism training for 30 Summit-area youth and 30 Summit civic and religious leaders

Supplies and fees to allow lower-income scouts to attend Camp Mason