Trenton Educational Advancement
Center for the Homeless

The TEACH Program was developed to increase the client's access to basic adult education, GED preparation, and other skills to open venues for employment and true life changes. TEACH focuses on career development and job placement for residents who obtain life changes necessary to prepare for competitive employment.

The TEACH Program provides a Job Placement Program for residents completing their program requirements. The program is designed to assist residents with re-entry into the community by securing gainful employment.

For the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005

Number of Students: 765
Number of GED Graduates: 10
Number of Active Volunteers: 214
Number of Weekly Classes: 292

Why TEACH?
During the past three decades there has been a dramatic change in the population served by the Rescue Mission of Trenton. In the 1960s, the homeless were predominately skid-row individuals who were identified as chronic alcoholics. Today the new homeless are a younger, less skilled, more heterogeneous population that suffer from significantly more mental illness and substance abuse. It is a group that without successful intervention will be condemned to the fringes of society and require care for the remainder of their lives.

Who are TEACH students?
The TEACH program serves residents of the Rescue Mission programs. Students are of all ages, creed, color, and ability.

Where is TEACH located?
TEACH is located within the Rescue Mission of Trenton's complex on Carroll Street, which is directly off the Perry Street exit of Route 1 (across from The Times). A comfortable, spacious classroom and quiet room provides independent study and tutoring space equipped with educational support materials. TEACH can be accessed from a well-lit, private, and secure parking lot.

What should I do if I want to volunteer at TEACH?
Potential volunteers are invited to visit the TEACH center at a time that is convenient with the potential volunteer and the TEACH Coordinator. During the initial visit, the Coordinator will explain the program. Afterwards, the potential tutor is given a registration form to fill out and a start date will be agreed upon. The tutor will receive a welcome package with more informative information. Tutors are encouraged to speak with the Coordinator about any concerns or comments. All we ask of tutors is time, patience, and the desire to help people in the community.