Our Mission

Princeton Children's Fund, Inc. serves to remove the economic obstacles that prevent Princeton Public Schools students from reaching their highest potential by providing equitable access to expanded learning opportunities and enrichment experiences that their families would otherwise be unable to afford. In providing these building-block resources, we strive to close opportunity gaps that disproportionately affect our economically- challenged students. Our holistic equity-driven, student-focused mission promotes student success in the classroom and opens doors to experiences beyond the traditional school day. Our goal is to promote an equivalent experience for all children in the Princeton Public School community.

The Challenge

In the Princeton Public Schools, 12% or almost 500 students are eligible for free and reduced lunches according to the Federal guidelines. The intertwining problems of poverty and lack of opportunity in our town are clear and persistent. For so many of the children in our community, there is no room in the family budget for the extras and activities enjoyed by our children: club and school sports and equipment, college guidance, test preparation, dance or music lessons, school photos and yearbooks, prom, and so much more. The effect of this disparity plays out in our classrooms, on the playgrounds and athletic fields, and ultimately in the hearts and minds of these children. We know that the education children receive in the Princeton Public Schools is outstanding but it is not the only factor that opens doors to college and career achievement.

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Support Us

By making a tax-deductible gift to Princeton Children’s Fund, you become an indispensable part of our commitment to provide equitable access to opportunities for every Princeton Public School student.