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Retiring Mary Gay simple questions: “What’s your For more than half of its exisname?” and “Are you hungry?” tence, the Rescue Mission had Abbott-Young The Shelter was more than just been led by CEO and president reflects on her long a safe haven—it was a symbol of Mary Gay Abbott-Young. With career at the Rescue hope. Today, the Rescue Mission her contribution, alongside the of Trenton is dedicated to serv- help of volunteers, staff, board Mission of Trenton ing the same cause for all indi- and donors, the Rescue Mission
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Over a century ago, the Trenton community was faced with the crucial need to help residents struggling with homelessness and hunger in the area. It started with a shelter that opened its doors, day and night, to those seeking refuge. There were no criteria, just two
viduals in need across Mercer County. More than just hope, the mission helps find potential and opportunity. Over the years, individuals have not just provided food and shelter, but also shown the path towards a better future. In just the last year, the non-profit has served 4,636 individuals, 193,290 meals, and provided 106 forms of housing.
has become an anchor for the community. Over the years, it has addressed the needs of clients and expanded resources in eight key sectors, from the Behavioral Health Center to Vocational Development to the latest endeavor, the New Direction program. Abbott-Young, who embodied the spirit of the Rescue Mission in See ABBOTT-YOUNG, Page 3
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The Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corporation has announced that Maria Connolly has joined its Board of Trustees as the representative for Mercer County government. Connolly is the new Mercer County Director of Planning, succeeding long-time LHTC Trustee Leslie Floyd, who recently retired from county service. Floyd was central to the
development of the LHT, particularly in Mercer Meadows Park, which spans Lawrence and Hopewell Townships as part of the 20-mile trail loop. A resident of Lawrence Township, Connolly said: “I am thrilled to serve as Mercer County’s new planning director and eager to support the LHT’s mission to build and maintain the trail as a treasured community asset.” Before being appointed to
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her current position, Connolly was the principal planner for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. She is a professional planner with expertise in master plans, zoning, redevelopment, economic development, GIS, sustainability, transportation, affordable housing and clean energy. “Mercer County has always been a good friend of the LHT,” See NEWS BRIEFS, Page 2
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