PEI Kids is a non-profit organization based in Lawrenceville NJ
with a focus on Children.
The Mission Statement reads:
PEI Kids is dedicated to
promoting and maintaining a safe environment for all children. PEI Kids works
with the child, family, and caregiver to provide prevention, intervention, and
advocacy programs relating to personal safety, sexual abuse, and the overall
well-being of the child.
The organization operates in several categories:
- Prevention
Education
- Intervention
Services
- Support
Services
- Workshops
& Support Groups
This organization focuses on the Mercer County Region however they
make it a point to be known that they will not turn away a child!
I was unfamiliar with the organization before my friend Jesse
Elliot took a position with the organization as the Developmental & Public
Relations Coordinator.
I met Jesse several years ago through a friend who is an
entrepreneur in the Trenton NJ region.
He suggested that I meet this young man whom he thought was very
special. After meeting and spending time
with Jesse I knew he was the type of young person every city going through a “renaissance”
needs; civically engaged, believes in community, educated at a higher level,
appreciator of arts & culture, action driven, family focused etc. So when Jesse contacted me and said he was
looking for a gig at a local non-profit and would I be a reference I said for
sure!
My relationship with the organization continues to grow as I volunteer
on the committees that organize two annual fundraising events, a springtime “Dinner
& Auction” and in the fall season a “Wine & Food Tasting.”
In closing my relationship with PEI kids is growing because of my
relationship with Jesse that developed because of a suggestion from a respected
friend. I hope this encourages you to
share your thoughts with others, to support the efforts of someone and to get
involved in the process of making the community better.
Have a listen to my interview with Roz Dashiell the Executive
Director and Jack Donnelly who volunteers on the committees with me.
A few Trenton 365 “On Location” Images from the 2014 Wine &
Food Tasting Event
A few images of the 2015 Wine & Food Tasting Committee prepping for the event.
Here are several images from the 2015 10th Annual Wine & Food Tasting Event at Landmark Aviation located at the Trenton Mercer Airport and links to my chats with some of the Vendors.
Gene Maddalena of Maddalenas Cheescakes
https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/gene-maddalenas-cheesecake
Diana Schneider of Direct Approach Aviation
https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/diana-schneider-direct
Kevin Walsh of Gallo Wines
https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/diana-schneider-direct
Debbie and Mike Raab of Tea For All
https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/debbie-and-rob-raab-tea-for
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