Arts by The People
Memoir Writing Residency for adult writers
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