News, Events & Stories
Apr 10, 2024
Introducing Mary Uhlir, Employment Support Specialist
“I talk to job seekers about practical things like how to explain gaps in employment, incarceration or other factors by helping them focus on the progress they have made, rather than their mistakes,” said Ulhir.
Apr 1, 2024
The Key to Unlocking Potential
Founded in 1991 as a literacy program, TASK’s education program has grown to provide a customized approach to address a wide variety of participants’ goals and needs.
Feb 15, 2024
The Year in Review – TASK’s 2023 Impact Report
TASK served nearly half a million meals in 2023 — the most ever in our 42 year history — thanks to your support. The soup kitchen also offered wrap-around care to nearly 4,300 people.
Jul 6, 2023
Why TASK's Longtime Model of Care is Trending Nationally
The soup kitchen advocates wrap-around social service care as one of the more effective ways to help lift people out of poverty and hunger. Food banks are now following suit.
Mar 14, 2023
TASK & UPS: Removing Barriers to Employment
By providing transportation, UPS removes a major roadblock to self-sufficiency
Sharon Horne has been a regular presence at TASK for many years. Often called “The Face of TASK,” because of…
Jun 1, 2022
Todd Jackson: A TASK Success Story
From Meals to Music, TASK Patron Gains Confidence and a Career
Todd Jackson is a 60-year-old Trenton native who found himself at TASK's door after his release from prison.
Jun 1, 2022
Removing Barriers to Employment
TASK's Job Search Program Is Powered by Partnership and Creativity
Ask Job Specialist Paulash Banerjee what success looks like for the TASK Job Search program, and he’ll have 100 different answers.
May 21, 2021
Empowering Patrons to Secure Gainful Employment
A Note from the Desk of TASK Job Search Specialist Paulash Banarjee
The Job Search Program was designed to provide help to those entering or re-joining the workforce by providing personalized mentorship...
Mar 19, 2021
HOPE ON THE HORIZON
Dear Friends of TASK, This week marks the one-year anniversary since TASK closed its dining room to patrons and suspended…