Since 2020, Westminster has been the New Home of Trenton Music Makers’ After School Program
Paul Chapin, is the new Executive Director of Capital Harmony Work’s Trenton Music Makers as of June, 2023.
ACADEMIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Westminster officially adopted the Trenton Music Makers After School Program:
In January 2020, Westminster officially adopted the Trenton Music Makers (TMM) After School Program. Due to COVID-19, starting in March 2020, the TMM held classes via zoom until they held their 4-week summer camp. In September 2021, TMM’s After School Program at Westminster expanded to five days a week. Currently, in their 2022-2023 program over 90 children are enrolled!
Annual Back-to-School Event 2023
Nassau Presbyterian Church donates over 150 backpacks and 1000’s of school supplies. The backpacks and school supplies, were distributed to children and youth of Westminster, students of the former Get SET, and children of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, the Beracah Apostolic Church, and Arm in Arm.
Backpacks and School Supplies were shared with the community via our member and Arm in Arm staff member Luis Angel Rivera.
Over 50 Backpacks and School Supplies were shared with the community via LALDEF.
The Beracah Apostolic Church children and Youth received backpacks and school supplies.
The Get SET After School Program Legacy:
The Get SET After School Program left a legacy and was a blessing to hundreds of children and youth of Trenton for 30 years.
In 1970, Westminster dedicated its church facility to educating children when it opened its classrooms to the Headstart preschool program because we know that the best way out of poverty is a good education.
The Get SET After School Program ensured that students grades 1st through 8th read at or above reading level by third grade. Local university and high school students served as tutors and mentors.
Every weekday from 3-5:45 pm, students from five local K to 8 schools benefited from the program. The typical daily routine included homework assistance, mentoring, reading improvement through the LitArt curriculum, and activities such as crafts, drama, dance, music, technology, and various recreational options.
Muchisimas Gracias to Get SET founder, Ken Sawyer (top center) and Westminster supporter Rev. David McAlpin (lower third left), Rev. Dave’s legacy will live on.
Volunteers played a vital role in Get SET's program. Our children and youth loved spending quality time with students from Rider University, Princeton University, Trenton Central High School, and Lawrenceville High School.
A nutritious hot meal was served daily through the federal At-Risk Afterschool CCAFP Program. Get SET helped to battle childhood obesity, a leading cause of diabetes among children of color.
Parents were also encouraged to attend classes through The ESL School at Westminster. They received access to information and training in order to more effectively support their child's academic, psychological, sociological, and emotional development.
Westminster is the Home of Trenton Music Makers
Prior to and after the COVID-19 pandemic, additional annual family events are held throughout the year, such as Backpacks and School Supplies Giveaways and the Back to School Carnival with free games and prizes.
Take it to the Streets Annual Block Party
Co-Sponsored by the City of Trenton & Westminster
Community Partners help make the Take it to the Street Annual Block Party a huge success! Councilwoman Marge Caldwell Wilson always supports it. Our Bonner grant provides gift cards for groceries.
