Mercer Street Friends Hosts Senator Shirley K. Turner at Cadwalader Elementary School in Trenton

Mercer Street Friends is expanding its impact across Mercer County – doubling its Community Schools from three to six thanks to a transformative $2 million state grant championed by Senator Shirley K. Turner. This exciting growth brings vital academic, social, and family support services to even more students in Trenton, Hamilton, and Ewing, helping remove barriers to learning and strengthen entire communities.

Watch the highlight video to see how this powerful collaboration is creating brighter futures for students and families across the region.