Capital Health’s Trenton Neighborhood Initiative (TNI) has received a $75,000 grant from the Credit Union of New Jersey to expand programs and services that promote digital equity.
“We are incredibly grateful for the Credit Union of New Jersey’s continued commitment to advancing community well-being,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “Their support of our Trenton Neighborhood Initiative, especially the Connect pillar, will help us bring people and possibilities closer together in meaningful, lasting ways. TNI is all about partnerships, and its success is made possible through investments like these.”
Launched in 2022, the Trenton Neighborhood Initiative is built on four core pillars: Live, Work, Grow, and Connect. Each pillar focuses on improving quality of life and economic opportunity for Trenton residents in specific areas of need. The grant from the Credit Union of New Jersey, distributed over three years, will directly support TNI’s Connect pillar, which is dedicated to enhancing access to web-based resources and fostering social cohesion among residents by investing in digital literacy and education platforms. The funding will also help bolster efforts to create stronger linkages between individuals, services, and opportunities throughout the City of Trenton.
“At Credit Union of New Jersey, we believe that financial wellness and community wellness go hand in hand. That’s why we are proud to support Capital Health’s Trenton Neighborhood Initiative with a $75,000 commitment over the next three years,” said Andrew Jaeger, president and CEO of the Credit Union of New Jersey. “In particular, we are excited to invest in the 'Connect' pillar, which aims to close the digital divide for seniors in Trenton. Access to technology is no longer a luxury—it’s essential for managing finances, accessing health care, and staying connected with loved ones. By helping to expand digital access and literacy, we are empowering our neighbors to live with greater independence, dignity, and opportunity.”
“Many of our members at Credit Union of New Jersey live in the North Trenton area. Our mission is to ensure that they have the knowledge and ability to be in control of their financial lives,” said Katie M. Sapio, director of Business Development for the Credit Union of New Jersey. “It was only natural for our credit union to contribute to Capital Health and the Trenton Neighborhood Initiative so that the steps are taken to make a healthy Trenton.”
The Trenton Neighborhood Initiative addresses housing stability, workforce development, educational growth, and social connectivity through community partnerships and philanthropic investment. For more information, visit www.capitalhealth.org/TNI.