Princeton Community Housing - PCH

Princeton Community Housing - PCH PCH provides, manages, and advocates for affordable, safe, and well-maintained homes in Princeton, NJ

Through the development and management of housing facilities serving
low and moderate income individuals and families in need of affordable
rental housing, PCH attempts in every way possible to ensure the
continued availability of open housing in the Princeton area.

We said we ✨can✨, and we did!This past Saturday, Princeton Community Housing (PCH) teamed up with Sustainable Princeton ...
06/15/2026

We said we ✨can✨, and we did!

This past Saturday, Princeton Community Housing (PCH) teamed up with Sustainable Princeton for a Canstruction-inspired event at the Princeton Shopping Center.

Together, we stacked approximately 850 cans into a structure inspired by the Princeton Community Village (PCV) Community Garden—a resident-led space where neighbors connect, collaborate, and grow fresh food with guidance from our partners at Sustainable Princeton. Local architect Joseph Weiss generously lent us his expertise to design and guide the project, helping bring our CANmunity Garden to life.

The PCV Community Garden was a fitting inspiration. Just as the actual garden provides opportunities for our neighbors to connect, problem-solve, and help feed each other, this project will do the same. After a day of being on display, the cans and boxes of pasta making up our structure were distributed by Send Hunger Packing Princeton (SHUPP) to neighbors facing food insecurity.

Thank you to SHUPP for organizing this meaningful community event, to Joseph Weiss for his architectural expertise, and to Sustainable Princeton for partnering with us on this project.

NOTE: The PCH offices will be closed this coming Friday, June 19th, to celebrate Juneteenth! We will be back on Monday, June 22nd.

The Spring 2026 News from the Neighborhoods is here! Our quarterly newsletter keeps friends, supporters, and neighbors c...
06/12/2026

The Spring 2026 News from the Neighborhoods is here! Our quarterly newsletter keeps friends, supporters, and neighbors connected to the stories, partnerships, and progress happening across Princeton Community Housing communities.

In this edition, you'll find:
✨ A feature about The John C. Borden Circle, honoring founding PCH trustee John Borden
✨ A powerful and moving resident story
✨ Highlights from our 2024–25 Impact Report
✨ Introductions to two new trustees joining the PCH and PCHDC boards
✨ Community events and programs made possible through collaboration among residents, staff, and local partners

Missed it in your inbox? Read the latest edition (and browse past newsletters) here:
🔗 https://www.pchhomes.org/news-from-the-neighborhoods

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195 Nassau Applicants: Please note that certain lottery drawings will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM to co...
06/03/2026

195 Nassau Applicants: Please note that certain lottery drawings will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM to conduct a random selection process to refer households to affordable units. These additional drawings are being conducted to address discrepancies identified in certain applicant lists that were used for the lottery drawings previously conducted on May 27.

The drawing is open to public observation and can be viewed via the Zoom Webinar link available at https://www.pchhomes.org/195nassau.

Applicants selected in the lottery will be contacted directly with information about next steps.

Greetings from A Living Collective 🐦🌿Designed and constructed by the team at KSS Architects, this thoughtfully crafted b...
06/03/2026

Greetings from A Living Collective 🐦🌿

Designed and constructed by the team at KSS Architects, this thoughtfully crafted birdhouse reflects a deep commitment to sustainability and community—featuring repurposed materials and a design centered on its (feathered) residents.

Inspired by the later work of architect John Hejduk, A Living Collective embraces the idea of architecture as a social contract: a unifying force that brings people together and frames building as a shared, collective act. This philosophy closely aligns with the mission of Princeton Community Housing, where creating spaces means fostering connection, participation, and belonging.

Carefully designed to harmonize with its surroundings at Trinity Church, the birdhouse welcomes a range of local bird species and reflects the importance of building in conversation with the natural environment.

You can visit A Living Collective at Trinity Church Princeton, or explore it online here: 👉 https://www.pchhomes.org/tbp-a-living-collective

Last week, our senior residents at Elm Court and Harriet Bryan House got together for a game of Lotería (aka Mexican bin...
06/02/2026

Last week, our senior residents at Elm Court and Harriet Bryan House got together for a game of Lotería (aka Mexican bingo) with Princeton, NJ Government's Human Services (PHS) and the Princeton NJ Police Department!

Lotería has become a beloved tradition in Princeton over the past few years, and this time the fun came straight to our residents. The turnout was inspiring, with seniors of all backgrounds gathered to learn the game for the first time, teach neighbors how to play, and enjoy each other’s company.

A huge thank you to PHS and PPD for bringing so much joy to our residents right at home. We love seeing Princeton come together like this! ❤️🌟

Greetings from the PCV Community Garden! 🌱Last week, neighbors of all ages and backgrounds at Princeton Community Villag...
05/21/2026

Greetings from the PCV Community Garden! 🌱

Last week, neighbors of all ages and backgrounds at Princeton Community Village came together with our friends at Sustainable Princeton for a joyful community planting day as we prepared the garden for a vibrant season ahead.

Our garden enthusiasts showed up with energy, a clear vision, and their sleeves already rolled up. The shared space is officially prepped and ready for a season full of growth, connection, and fresh harvests. We’re excited to see this space flourishing again!

NOTE: The PCH offices will be closed this coming Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day! We will be back the following day on Tuesday, the 26th.

Introducing Fowl Inequity: Density Is Not a Four-Letter Word 🐦🏘️Expertly designed and built by the team at Joshua Zinder...
05/13/2026

Introducing Fowl Inequity: Density Is Not a Four-Letter Word 🐦🏘️

Expertly designed and built by the team at Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design, this striking birdhouse explores two contrasting visions of housing: one that offers comfort to a few while occupying significant space, and another that serves many through clusters of smaller, diverse homes that encourage creativity and innovation.

Inspired by the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s estimated shortage of 200,000 homes, Fowl Inequity offers a powerful commentary on our built environment—where access to shelter remains a privilege rather than a human (or avian) right. The stark visual imbalance between the two sides highlights the growing divide in housing inequity and invites us to reflect on how we allocate space and resources. Density, often misunderstood, has the potential to foster sustainability, equity, and stronger communities.

You can visit Fowl Inequity at The Jewish Center of Princeton, or explore it online here: 👉 https://www.pchhomes.org/tbp-fowl-inequity

REMINDER: The final day to apply for inclusion in the random lottery for qualified applicants is tomorrow, May 8, with t...
05/07/2026

REMINDER: The final day to apply for inclusion in the random lottery for qualified applicants is tomorrow, May 8, with the deadline at 5 PM! Please note that Friday office hours are by appointment only. Applications may be submitted through our online application portal or by emailing a completed application to [email protected].

Please visit pchhomes.org/195nassau to apply today!

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RECORDATORIO: El último día para solicitar la inclusión en el sorteo aleatorio para los solicitantes elegibles es mañana, 8 de mayo; ¡la fecha límite es a las 5:00 p. m.! Tenga en cuenta que el horario de atención de los viernes es únicamente con cita previa. Las solicitudes pueden enviarse a través de nuestro portal de solicitudes en línea o enviando el formulario de solicitud completado por correo electrónico a [email protected].

¡Visite pchhomes.org/195nassau para presentar su solicitud hoy mismo!

Meet PCH Community Board Trustee, Thalia Mingo!Thalia first connected with Princeton Community Housing through the previ...
05/06/2026

Meet PCH Community Board Trustee, Thalia Mingo!

Thalia first connected with Princeton Community Housing through the previous representative to PCH at Trinity Church Princeton, a role she later assumed herself. While she has long been committed to equity and social impact, learning more about PCH opened her eyes to the profound and far-reaching effects of affordable housing. She saw how deeply housing stability influences people’s health, financial security, and overall well-being—connections that resonated with her background in healthcare-related fields. What truly sparked her passion, however, was a simple but powerful realization: many people who work in Princeton, including healthcare professionals, cannot afford to live here. That insight inspired her commitment to being part of the solution and helping to build a more affordable, inclusive, and vibrant community.

In addition to serving as Trinity Church’s representative, Thalia is the Governance Chair of the PCH Boards. She has lived in Princeton for more than two decades, having originally moved to the area for a role at Bristol Myers Squibb. Outside of her community work, Thalia enjoys creative expression through voice performance, bringing stories, scripts, and characters to life.

Learn more about Thalia and meet her fellow PCH trustees: https://www.pchhomes.org/thalia-mingo

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1000 Herrontown Road , Suite 201
Princeton, NJ
08540

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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