Isles Fall Forum 2026 ~ October 14, 2026 ~ Register Today
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Cities for the Future- Fall Forum 2026
Wednesday, October 14 2026
The Isles Fall Forum is an annual educational event where community members, local leaders, and experts come together to address critical challenges facing our neighborhoods. Your participation and support help us build stronger, more resilient communities through collaborative learning and actionable solutions.
Isles Fall Forum 2026
Cities for the Future
Wednesday, May 14, 5:30 pm
Social Profit Center at Mill One
1 N Johnson Avenue, Hamilton, NJ
Interested in sponsorship and ad opportunities or just need more information? Please contact Randi Orlow at 609-341-4722 or at [email protected]
What we do
As a nonprofit organization rooted in Trenton with a statewide reach, Isles provides interconnected services that give residents the tools, resources, and support to create the communities they envision and deserve.
Solutions that create lasting, systemic change
Building the communities we deserve
Isles believes the most powerful solutions come from within communities themselves. Through urban agriculture, workforce development, education, homeownership programs, and environmental justice initiatives, we help people build not just solutions to today’s challenges, but pathways to lasting change.
Our impact
In 2025, Isles’ interconnected services advanced our mission of creating healthy environments where everyone in our community can grow and thrive.
250+
Community gardeners supported dozens of gardens throughout Trenton, distributing over 800 pounds of fresh produce and 8,000 vegetable seedlings.
300
Healthy Homes assessments delivered, 70 lead hazard control projects completed, and 65 homes weatherized keeping 150+ families warm and dry.
60,000
Passengers transported via the GOTrenton! all-electric rideshare service, saving 50 metric tons of CO2 and 5,600 gallons of gasoline.
4,000+
Students escorted to and from school through Safe Passage, contributing to a 96% drop in violence at schools served since 2022.
400+
Adults trained in environmental health and energy efficiency careers through CEET, with 204 receiving lead-safety and building analyst certifications.
270
Trees planted (700 watered) across Trenton by Community Corps to advance climate resilience, shade equity, and neighborhood beautification.
297
People moved toward financial security; 63 became homeowners, others received coaching and employment support through our Financial Opportunity Center.
25
Students graduated from Isles Youth Institute with high school diplomas, earning 67 certifications in construction, solar installation, OSHA, and more.
500+
Community events hosted or supported by Isles teams, strengthening neighborhoods and building connections across Trenton.
What’s happening in your community
Recent news, events, and announcements
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New Grant Helps Downtown Trenton Businesses Invest in Their Storefronts
Isles’ Downtown Business Improvement Grant offers up to $10,000 for facade work and business upgrades — applications open now through June 15 Isles, Inc. is now accepting applications for the Downtown Business Improvement Grant, a new program offering up to $10,000 to eligible for-profit small businesses in Downtown Trenton. The grant is designed to put…
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Art On Front St. Returns to Downtown Trenton This Summer
Mark your calendar: on Saturday, July 25, 2026, Mill Hill Park and Front Street will fill with color, sound, and creativity as Isles and the City of Trenton present the 2nd Annual Art On Front St. From 12 to 6 p.m., downtown Trenton becomes one big celebration of art, culture, and community. Visitors can expect…
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Maternal Health Bills Signed into Law include Lead Screening Guidance
A historic win: Governor Phil Murphy has signed groundbreaking legislation that will help protect pregnant mothers from the dangers of lead exposure and addresses maternal health disparities. Isles led the coalition that made it happen.
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Free Rides for Expecting and New Mothers in Trenton
Isles’ GOTrenton! rideshare service is partnering with the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority (NJMIHIA) to provide free, unlimited transportation for pregnant and postpartum women, community health workers, doulas, and others in the perinatal workforce throughout Trenton.
One organization, multiple problem-solving forms
The different faces of Isles in the community
