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Since 1981, Isles has developed tools that families and neighborhoods use to build assets, restore the environment and achieve self-reliance. |
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Isles' good work continues to draw press attention.
The Lawrence Ledger covered a foreclosure workshop and mentioned Isles as one resource for homeowners in crisis. |
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 Isles has launched a summer environmental education program at its new Children's Garden in Roberto Clemente Park in the Old Trenton Neighborhood. Children from the Boys and Girls Club of Trenton are enjoying environmental art classes. (Pictured here is some of their work) Local art educator Beth Linnerson Daly is teaching the classes, which are held Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.
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Isles' microbusiness classes were featured in this NJBIZ article on July
22. We are hosting free informational meetings in September about our
next series of classes. Call now to register. 609.341.4755. |
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 HISTORIC COMMUNITY ORGANIZING VICTORY
New Jersey Regional Coalition helps legislators pass landmark fair housing reform
The New Jersey Regional Coalition brought together a diverse crowd of more than 500 members of religious congregations, civic organizations and unions from around the state to join with prominent political leaders on July 17 to witness Gov. Jon Corzine’s signing of housing bill A500. The signing ceremony for the bill that abolishes Regional Contribution Agreements took place at the Ethel R. Lawrence Homes, an affordable housing complex named in honor of Mount Laurel’s civil and housing rights pioneer Ethel R. Lawrence. RCAs allowed wealthy municipalities to pay poor municipalities to accept their affordable housing obligation.
The New Jersey Regional Coalition is a faith-based community organizing group, founded by Marty Johnson, the founder of Isles, and others in 2003. |
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Congratulations! Isles was selected by NJBiz Magazine as the state's Health Care Hero for health-care education. NJBiz cited Isles' Environment and Community Health Department for its community-based research, education and action to improve the health and physical environment of Trenton residents.
Isles will be featured in a special section for Health Care Heroes in the next issue of NJBiz. |
 Isles' community gardening program graced the recent cover of the Trenton Downtowner magazine. Click here to read the article.
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 The work of Elizabeth Johnson, Isles' COO, is featured in an exhibition at the New Jersey Historical Society in Newark. Click here for a Star Ledger article about the exhibit. Feast Your Eyes: The Unexpected Beauty of Vegetable Gardens, traces the visual appeal of vegetable gardens across centuries and cultures. Come learn the role that vegetable gardening has played in shaping the history, culture and economy of New Jersey. Isles runs the most extensive community gardening program in the state, as well as one of the longest running. Elizabeth Johnson established the Rutgers Newark Urban Gardening program in 1978, four years before she began Isles' program in Trenton.
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Isles is testing Trenton homes built before 1971 for lead. Click here to learn the details of this free opportunity. |
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Upcoming Events:
July 14 to Aug. 15: Isles' YouthBuild Institute is accepting appplications for the 2008-2009 school year, which begins in September. Interested applicants should call 609. 341.4771 to schedule an interview.
Sept. 8 and Sept. 15: Informational meeting: "Are you ready for business?" Call now to register for this free program. 609.341.4755. Isles' Financial Self-Reliance Department offers a 10-week business planning course designed for start-up businesses. Attend one of these information meetings, which run from 6 to 8:30 p.m., to help evaluate whether you are ready to run your own profitable business. Meetings will be at the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church, 2688 Main Street, Lawrenceville.
Sept. 20: Isles and community partners are hosting a Home and Harvest Fair in Roberto Clemente Park in Trenton.The family-friendly fair will celebrate gardening and neighborhood revitalization. Be sure to join us for walking tours, food vendors, health screenings, games and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 609.341.4713 for details.
May 2, 2009: Trenton Spirit Walk in Cadwalader Park and the D&R Canal.
If your civic group would like to participate in this fitness walk, contact Steven Board at 609.341.4758.
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 Isles was honored on Friday, Feb. 29 with a visit to its YouthBuild Institute by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a host of dignitaries, including Congressman Rush Holt, Congressman Frank Pallone and Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer. Trenton has the potential to bring in up to $2.4 million for green collar jobs and career development activiities. Speaker Pelosi also highlighted training Isles will begin in April for YouthBuild students, such as Nikita McFarland, pictured here with Speaker Pelosi, in how to install solar panels.
Click on these links to see news coverage.
The Record: Link to article |
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