The Princeton Holiday Fund
The Princeton Holiday Fund (formerly known as the Town Topics Christmas Fund). This fund was originally created 60 years ago by the Stuart family and administered by Family & Children’s Services. Donations were collected during the holiday season which supported low-income residents in financial crisis throughout the year.
Today, the fund is mainly supported by donations from individual donors. The fund offers community-based emergency funding for an isolated, frequently minority, population of individuals and families who are at risk due to their financial instability. Emergency funding is provided to Princeton residents whose life circumstances are affected by poverty and lack of access to resources.
Individuals in financial crisis may apply for emergency funds to assist with:
- Utility bills (assistance for those facing shut off)
- Rent/mortgage assistance (eviction/foreclosure prevention)
- Prescriptions
- Medical bills
- Transportation passes
- Food vouchers
The goal of this program is to prevent financial crisis for low-income individuals and families by providing immediate financial assistance. Trained volunteers act quickly to provide crisis intervention for people facing immediate financial emergencies. Direct assistance is provided, as well as information and referral to help residents navigate the social service system and connect them to needed resources.
FGC/FACS is a non-profit agency as defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please press the "Donate Now" button on the right side of the screen, print out the donation form and send it to the address listed above. You may also charge doations to your Visa or Mastercard. FGC/FACS will acknowledge your donations with a letter which will serve as your receipt should you need it for tax purposes.
Location and Hours of Operation
The Princeton Holiday Fund operates out of Family Guidance Center/Family & Children’s Services’ Princeton Center. The office is located at 120 John St. in Princeton, NJ. Emergency funding is available to Princeton residents in financial crisis on Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00am to 1:00pm.