JOHN O WILSON HAMILTON TOWNSHIP NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER INC
Cause Area
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Homeless & Housing
- Hunger
- Seniors
Location
169 WILFRED AVENUEHAMILTON, NJ 08610 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.jowilsoncenter.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center, Inc. is to strengthen individuals, support families, and build thriving communities.
Description
With more than 50 years of service in the Hamilton Township community, the John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center, Inc. (501(c) 3) is a resource for individuals, families, adults, youth, and seniors. Our mission is to offer programs and services that strengthen individuals, support families and build thriving communities. Our programs and services include but are not limited to food and clothing assistance, homeless prevention (emergency financial support), parent support, computer education, senior activities and nutrition, immunization & health screenings, case management, and information and referrals.
Now known as "The Wilson Center," the John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center, Inc., was originally founded in 1967 in the basement of the Saint Phillips Baptist Church by Pastor John O. Wilson, as a childcare center. However, it was Pastor Wilson’s vision to provide more than childcare services to the community - he wanted a resource center, a place where community residents could receive services and support. In 1976, the Township of Hamilton, NJ dedicated our current location of 169 Wilfred Avenue to his cause.
Additionally, the John O. Wilson Center is the home of many community, social and civic groups including the Gateway Community Action Partnership - Early Head Start/Head Start (Gateway Head Start), Mercer County Senior Nutrition, the Golden Agers of Hamilton Township, Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.