Founded in 1969, by Princeton University students who wanted to make a difference for underserved youth in the Princeton community, the Community House program works with families to support local youth, many of whom are part of underrepresented communities, through innovative programming that focuses on providing tools for academic success and enhancing social-emotional literacy. Community House’s core values of Bridging Communities, Demonstrating Integrity and Fostering Growth manifest in each of the program’s youth and family development projects, dynamic family focused events and holistic approach to youth development work.
Community House programs emphasize holistic youth development through tutor-mentorship, recognizing that every tutoring relationship is an opportunity for mentorship, and every mentoring relationship is an opportunity to promote academic success. Community House is firmly rooted in the local community and staff, student leaders and volunteers deeply value establishing meaningful and long-lasting relationships with the children and families of Princeton. The program is deeply rooted in the local community, student leaders, and volunteers committed to building meaningful, lasting relationships with Princeton's children and families.
Community House joined the Pace Center for Civic Engagement in 2007 and resides on the third floor of the Carl A. Fields Center on Prospect Avenue in Princeton, NJ.
Contact
58 Prospect Avenue, 3rd Floor
Princeton, NJ
p 609.258.1611
[email protected]
For questions & information please feel free to contact us.
For Parents
If you are a parent interested in Community House, please visit our For Parents for our informational letter.
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