‘The HUT Community’ App
The HUT Community app was an idea birthed out of the need to support families living in Trenton and Mercer County access food resources during the recent 2020 pandemic.
The app serves as a digital platform to increase food security and resource accessibility; helping families learn about food pantries, food distribution sites and local resources for families. The app also connects users to local events, businesses, organizations, youth programs and emerging opportunities.
The app is inspired by the “Palava Hut”, a communal and traditionally meeting place found in Liberia and many other countries across West Africa. Amongst others, the Palava Hut serves as a social networking hub where information is disbursed about resources and opportunities. Similar to the Palava Hut, The HUT Community app is community resource hub that works to increase the communities’ access to opportunities for personal and community growth.
The HUT Community app is managed Legacy International Foundation for Education Inc. (LIFE) in collaboration with community partners. It is sponsored by the SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION, who’s mission is to empower its community, cultivate leaders, and transform lives through funding and leadership development.
Get it free on the App and Play Stores.
At a finger’s touch, users can:
- Access to local resources
- Exposure to opportunities and culturally enriched programs
- Experiences to get involved, engaged and help build upon our vibrant community
The HUT Community app was created by Upstream United llc. and is managed by Legacy International Foundation for Education Inc.
Join The HUT Community on Facebook.
Facebook Group: “The HUT Community Hub” or contact us at info@lifescholars.org
Partner Organizations
The app builds on our collective missions:
Empowerment House: Empowerment House is dedicated in providing a drug free and safe environment for our residents and communities. Empowerment House offers up to one year of housing and 8 life skill services (found on our service page) to men and women who struggle with obtaining housing, employment, displaying prosocial skills, rebuilding and/or building healthy relationships, and living out their life purpose due to substance/alcohol use.
TRIO Upward Bound is an educational program offered during the summer and academic year for high school students from low-income families; and families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree. The goal of TRIO Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary school and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. It strives to develop the academic and personal skills a student will need to successfully complete college. TRIO Upward Bound is funded by the United States Department of Education (Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965).
TRIO Upward Bound reflects Mercer County Community College’s mission to provide services and activities that support individual student success.
TUFF: At Trenton United Family Foundation Inc we’re raising funds to promote initiatives for youth development and to serve our community. We believe in taking action with urgency in order to raise public awareness about some of the most pressing issues facing our communities.
Vonzella’s Crowns: Our Mission is to Educate, Transform, Empower Women, and Senior Citizens in the City of Trenton NJ, New Jersey through Advocacy, Community Service, Music and the Arts.
