Updates

Why Care About Places Like Trenton?

Dear Friend,   These are remarkably challenging and divisive times in our country. With the stresses of rising costs, the seemingly endless pandemic, and social strife, it’s easy for folks …

Re-thinking Public Spaces During COVID

Isles helps transform outdoor spaces into areas that promote healthier communities and offer residents better amenities.  One way we’ve done this is by installing seating areas known as “parklets” across …

New Jersey Acts to Protect Children from Lead Hazards

Governor Murphy signed S1147/A1372, a major step in our efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning in New Jersey. This legislation, passed on June 24th, requires a proactive lead inspection process …

NJ Legislature Acts to Protect Children from Lead Hazards

Isles Successfully Advocates for Passage of New Lead Paint Inspection Law Today, the NJ Legislature passed S1147/A1372, a major step in our efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning in New …

2021 IYI Commencement on June 22

Please join us in recognizing the achievements of the Isles Youth Institute Class of 2021. Tuesday, June 22, 202110:00 AM *Live stream of ceremony will appear below at 10 am …

Registration is Open for Isles’ 2021 Forum

Trenton, N.J. – Isles, Inc., a community development and environmental nonprofit headquartered in Mercer County NJ, is hosting its first-ever virtual Forum from June 7 – 12, 2021. This free, …

Isles’ Virtual Forum

Save the date for Isles’ Forum, a FREE, week-long virtual series of webinars, workshops, panels and more to explore community development and environmental challenges and solutions.   Pick and choose …

February 2021 Message

Dear Friend,   As a community development and environmental nonprofit, Isles focuses on both self-reliant people and healthy, sustainable places. That’s why we provide youth with education options, offer first time homebuyer …

January 2021 Message

Dear Friend,   A lot of ideas here at Isles start with, “What if we could…?”   One important question for our energy and environmental health services was, “What if …

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Friend,   Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays – gathering with family and friends, (over)eating delicious food, and celebrating our common unity together.   Like for so many …