Exciting Updates from Community House 

Dear Parents and Community Members,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Ben Thornton, and I am honored to serve as the Program Manager for Community House. As we prepare for the upcoming semester, I am excited to share updates on our initiatives and ongoing commitment to supporting and strengthening our community.

This year, we are embracing the legacy of our founders—seven Princeton University students who, in 1969, moved into 164-166 Witherspoon Street with a shared passion for fostering positive change in the John Witherspoon community. They recognized that meaningful impact begins with listening and working directly with those who call this community home. Today, we remain dedicated to this vision, collaborating with you to identify needs and create lasting, positive change.

As part of our commitment to growth and adaptability, we have engaged with community stakeholders to determine how we can best address emerging challenges, particularly in education and enrichment. Our efforts this year will focus on mobilizing Princeton University students to support local programs through tutoring, after-school activities, and college access initiatives.

Key Initiatives

To access any of these programs, please contact us at [email protected].

• SAT Preparation: We provide SAT preparation and tutoring on campus for high school students in the Princeton area.
• Tutoring Support: Princeton University volunteers will support local tutoring programs by providing both in-school and after-school academic assistance.
• Community Partnerships: We continue to collaborate with Princeton Public Schools and organizations such as Academic Success Today, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Mercer County, and the Princeton Nursery School. Additionally, we are expanding our partnerships to promote summer learning opportunities.
• Student Enrichment Activities: Throughout the year, we will offer various enrichment programs in collaboration with community partners on and off campus.
• Health & Wellness: Our initiatives will include health and wellness programs, including Heartsaver First Aid & CPR certification courses.

We are excited about the opportunities ahead and the meaningful impact we can achieve together. These programs are open to all students in the community, and we welcome your participation and input. If you have any questions, ideas, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.

Best regards,
 

Ben Thornton
Program Manager, Community House
[email protected]
(609) 258-1611 office

(609) 240-1553 cell