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June 2019
Credit Matters Workshop
Learn how credit scores work and what you can do to get a great score.Poor credit costs you $$$: Auto loans Mortgages Apartment rentals Insurance Employment Don’t pay for credit repair services. You can improve your credit score yourself, at no cost. Where? Isles, 33 Tucker St. Trenton, NJ 08618 When? Tuesday, June 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. Workshop is free but you MUST register to attend. Space is limited. Click here to register. For info, call 609.341.4714 or email ifs@isles.org.…
Find out more »Build a Rain Barrel
Join us for a workshop on how to harvest rainwater and then build your own rain barrel to take home. This is a FREE event, but space is limited. Call or e-mail to reserve your rain barrel. Please make sure you have a mode of transportation to take the rain barrel home. Use your rain barrel to: water your veggieswater your flowerswash your dogbe water wise! Date: Saturday, June 29, 9-11:30 AM Location: Isles Youth Institute, 33 Tucker Street Contact: 609•341•4724, UrbanAg@isles.org
Find out more »July 2019
Lead Safe RRP
Knowledge/Experience Level: Entry Length: 1 day (9 hours) Who Should Take This Course: Contractors who preform retrofit work in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. Course Description: This course was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to train renovation, repair, and painting contractors to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and comply with EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and HUD’s Lead Safe…
Find out more »Summer Garden Social
This is it…the garden party that you’ve been waiting for! Partake generously in food & fun. Have a special dish to share? We love it when people bring dishes, especially when made with produce from their own gardens. Family and friends are always welcome.
Find out more »First-Time Homebuyers’ Workshop
Be in the know when buying your first home.This full-day workshop will guide you through the steps of becoming a homeowner: • What are the financial reasons to buy a home? • How much mortgage can I afford? Will I qualify? • What role does a realtor play? A lender? An inspector? Find out about available FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (e.g., municipal, county, state, lender-based).EARN THE HOME BUYER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE!*When: Saturday July 27th, 2019 8:45 – 4:00pm * You MUST attend the…
Find out more »August 2019
Camp Carrot (A)
Join us for a summer of discovery at gardens and parks in the city! Explore the outdoorsLearn to grow your own foodPrepare tasty, healthy mealsPlay games and get activeLearn through STEAM activities Healthy lunch and snack included. Contact us for more details! Who: Trenton students ages 9-12 When: August 5th-9th, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Where: Main location - Garden at 33 Tucker Street, Trenton NJ 08618 Contact: Christina at 609-341-4763, cheimann@isles.org
Find out more »National Night Out
Isles and several resident groups are hosting an outdoor community event for National Night Out! Come and join T-Recs activities, play fun games, and meet new neighbors. There will be tons of food! Bring your own lawn chair. This event is free and open to the public. Family and friends are welcome. When: Tuesday, August 6, 5:00 - 8:00 pm Where: Stockton Street and Academy Street Contact: Jean Shaddow: 609.341.4794 or Joyce Butler:…
Find out more »IYI Recruitment Cookout
IYI is now accepting applications for the upcoming school year! Come meet the friendly staff and former students and learn what IYI has to offer.Applications will be accepted on the spot. Food and beverages will be provided. When: Thursday, August 8, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rain date– Monday, August 12 Where: Garden at 33 Tucker Street Contact: Isles Youth Institute at 609.341.4751
Find out more »Camp Carrot (B)
Join us for a summer of discovery at gardens and parks in the city! Explore the outdoorsLearn to grow your own foodPrepare tasty, healthy mealsPlay games and get activeLearn through STEAM activities Healthy lunch and snack included. Contact us for more details! Who: Trenton students ages 9-12 When: August 12th- 16th, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Where: Main location - Garden at 33 Tucker Street, Trenton NJ 08618 Contact: Christina at 609-341-4763, cheimann@isles.org
Find out more »Lead Safe RRP
Knowledge/Experience Level: Entry Length: 1 day (9 hours) Who Should Take This Course: Contractors who preform retrofit work in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. Course Description: This course was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to train renovation, repair, and painting contractors to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and comply with EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and HUD’s Lead Safe…
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