Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ

Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ Serving Mercer, Hunterdon & Somerset Counties, NJ.

We support people with disabilities and caregivers through programs like Drive-Ability, NJ SNAP, Support Coordination (DDD), peer groups, Mental Heath First Aid training & more. We offer services in self-advocacy, independent living skills, resources, Emergency Preparedness programs, Transition Services for teens and young adults, disability awareness training, NJ Snap Navigation, and recreational/social program for Mercer, Somerset, and Hunterdon county in New Jersey.

09/04/2026

Sometimes independence starts with having someone in your corner.

Kelly Boyd first connected with PCIL around 2006. Since then, PCIL has been there when she struggled to access services—and has created opportunities for connection and recreation, including one of her favorite traditions: PCIL’s annual softball game.

As Kelly shares, PCIL helps people with disabilities become more independent and show how much they can contribute to their communities.

“I would not be where I am without them.”

This is Day 2 of “30 Voices. 30 Days. 30 Years of Impact.”

Share this video to help more people with disabilities and their families discover PCIL’s services in Mercer and Hunterdon Counties.

**Original post had to be re-uploaded due to missing Closed Captioning. Thanks for understanding.**

"

09/03/2026

Some of the most important lessons cannot be learned from a textbook.

Chelsea Martin spent five and a half years at PCIL and proudly served as the organization’s first Support Coordinator. During that time, the people she met challenged her assumptions, changed how she understood disability, and helped shape the direction of her career.

Her biggest lesson?

“Never put a label on somebody.”

Today, Chelsea runs her own Support Coordination agency—and she says she would not be where she is without PCIL.

This is Day 3 of “30 Voices. 30 Days. 30 Years of Impact.”

Tag a service provider, coworker, or mentor who has changed the way you see the world.

09/02/2026

Sometimes you don’t know what resources you need—and it is okay to ask for help.

When Patrice Jetter moved to the area in 2005, she came to PCIL to continue her self-advocacy and find the resources she needed. PCIL began by asking Patrice what she wanted and how they could help her work toward her goals.

“They didn’t just go, ‘Well, here you go. You go figure it out.’ They really helped me.”

Twenty-one years later, Patrice says PCIL is still there when she needs support.

This is Day 2 of “30 Voices. 30 Days. 30 Years of Impact.”

Share this video with someone who may need a little extra help finding disability resources in Mercer or Hunterdon County.

09/01/2026

30 voices. 30 days. 30 years of impact. 💙

We’re beginning our anniversary series with Axel McNamara, a member of PCIL’s Board of Directors who has been part of PCIL for nearly 12 years.

As Axel shares, PCIL is more than an organization—it is a community. For 30 years, PCIL has helped people with disabilities build independence, make meaningful connections, and participate more fully in communities throughout Mercer and Hunterdon Counties.

Throughout September, you’ll hear from the individuals, families, staff members, volunteers, board members, and community partners who have helped shape PCIL’s story.

Follow PCIL so you don’t miss the next voice in our 30-day series!

🎉 September’s calendar is FULL! Check out all the upcoming events happening across Mercer and Hunterdon Counties—from pe...
08/30/2026

🎉 September’s calendar is FULL! Check out all the upcoming events happening across Mercer and Hunterdon Counties—from peer support and recreation to our MidWeek Mixers and 30th Anniversary Celebration!

PCIL events are designed to remove barriers and create space for connection, learning, and fun. All events are inclusive, disability-friendly, and open to members and non-members.

📅 SEPTEMBER EVENTS
🌐 Register at www.pcil.org/events

SEPTEMBER 1 | Finding the Good in New Beginnings
LTDL Peer Group of Mercer
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
💙 Free
Participants will discuss the changes we experience throughout life, healthy ways to cope, and how new beginnings can create positive opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 2 | MidWeek Mixer at UNO
🕙 10:00 AM–11:50 PM
📍 UNO Pizzeria & Grill, 225 Sloan Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ
Dine in or order takeout, present the PCIL fundraiser flyer, and 20% of your purchase will benefit the Colleen L. Fraser Fund.

SEPTEMBER 9 | MidWeek Mixer at Buffalo Wild Wings
🕛 12:00 PM–11:59 PM
Choose either location:
📍 144 Route 31, Suite 100, Flemington, NJ
📍 3465 Route 1, Princeton, NJ
Present the fundraiser ticket and 15% of your participating purchase will benefit the Colleen L. Fraser Fund.

SEPTEMBER 14 | A Letter to My Future Self
Hunterdon Peer Group
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 PCIL Hunterdon Office, Lebanon, NJ
📅 Register by September 11
💙 Free
Join us for a meaningful activity that encourages reflection, imagination, self-discovery, and a growth mindset.

SEPTEMBER 15 | Hello, Fall! Looking Forward to a New Season
LTDL Peer Group of Mercer
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
📅 Register by September 9
💙 Free
Celebrate the arrival of fall while discussing favorite seasonal activities, traditions, changing weather, and helpful safety tips.

SEPTEMBER 16 | Annual Summer Picnic
Community Connections of Mercer
🕚 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ
📅 Register by September 7
🎟️ $10 for members | $15 for non-members | $20 on the day of the picnic
Join us for a picture-perfect day of connection and summer fun! Enjoy music, a magic and bubble show, food, refreshments, and a sweet summer surprise.

SEPTEMBER 16 | MidWeek Mixer at Killarney’s Publick House
🕒 3:00–9:00 PM
📍 1644 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton Township, NJ
Present the PCIL fundraiser flyer and 15% of your participating purchase will benefit the Colleen L. Fraser Fund.

SEPTEMBER 23 | MidWeek Mixer at Rita’s
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, University Plaza Shopping Center, 84 Flock Road, Mercerville, NJ
Present the PCIL fundraiser flyer and 20% of your participating purchase will benefit the Colleen L. Fraser Fund.

Visit www.pcil.org/midweekmixers for MidWeek Mixer details, fundraiser flyers, and registration.

SEPTEMBER 28 | Hike the Landsdown Trail
Hunterdon R.E.C.C.
🕚 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Landsdown Trail, Clinton, NJ
📅 Register by September 24
🎟️ $5 for members | $8 for non-members | $10 on the day of the hike
Park Naturalist Laura Kroon Bush will lead us along a flat trail through open fields, forests, and wetlands. We’ll adjust the route based on participants’ abilities and end with ice cream at Just Chill. Accessible to all!

SEPTEMBER 30 | PCIL’s 30th Anniversary Celebration 🎉
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
📅 RSVP by September 23
🎟️ Free
Join us for refreshments and reflections as we celebrate 30 years of supporting people with disabilities throughout Mercer and Hunterdon Counties!

💙 Proudly supporting people with disabilities across Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Tag a friend who might enjoy one of our September events!

Fresh air, friendly competition, and plenty of summer fun! ☀️🎯PCIL Hunterdon’s Open Air Game Night brought our community...
08/29/2026

Fresh air, friendly competition, and plenty of summer fun! ☀️🎯

PCIL Hunterdon’s Open Air Game Night brought our community together for giant lawn games, watermelon, and an evening of recreation and social connection.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Lebanon, New Jersey! We loved seeing people of all abilities enjoying time outdoors with friends, family, and fellow community members.

Be sure to check out all our upcoming events in Hunterdon and Mercer county!

🍕🍗🍦 Dine out. Give back. Celebrate 30 years with PCIL!Introducing PCIL’s MidWeek Mixers—a different dine-and-donate fund...
08/28/2026

🍕🍗🍦 Dine out. Give back. Celebrate 30 years with PCIL!

Introducing PCIL’s MidWeek Mixers—a different dine-and-donate fundraiser every Wednesday in September!

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Choose a MidWeek Mixer. (or come to all of them!)
2️⃣ Register and download the fundraiser ticket.
3️⃣ Visit the restaurant on its designated Wednesday and give your server your ticket.

A portion of your eligible purchase will be donated to the Colleen L. Fraser Fund, helping support people with disabilities throughout Mercer and Hunterdon Counties.

PS. If you forget your ticket, just show them our website event and let them know you're dining on behalf of PCIL!

📅 Save the full lineup:

🍕 September 2: UNO Pizzeria & Grill in Hamilton
🍗 September 9: Buffalo Wild Wings in Flemington or Princeton
🍽️ September 16: Killarney’s Publick House in Hamilton
🍦 September 23: Rita’s Italian Ice on Flock Road

Our first MidWeek Mixer is this coming Wednesday at UNO! Dine in or order takeout, present the PCIL fundraiser ticket, and UNO will donate 20% of your purchase to the Fraser Fund.

Invite your friends, family, and coworkers—and make Wednesday the best night of the week!

View the schedule, register, and download the required fundraiser flyers at:
https://www.pcil.org/midweekmixers

🏠 Can’t afford wheelchair-accessible home modifications? Paying out of pocket—or moving—may not be your only option.This...
08/28/2026

🏠 Can’t afford wheelchair-accessible home modifications? Paying out of pocket—or moving—may not be your only option.

This month on the PCIL blog, we explore resources, programs, and disability rights that may help New Jersey residents make their homes safer and more accessible.

Learn where to start and how PCIL’s Independent Living Program can help people with disabilities in Mercer and Hunterdon Counties understand their options and advocate for greater independence.

Read the blog: https://www.pcil.org/post/can-t-afford-wheelchair-home-modifications-where-to-look-for-help-in-new-jersey

Address

3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 40
Trenton, NJ
08619

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share