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Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ

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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, and recreational/social program for Mercer, Somerset, and Hunterdon county in New Jersey.

02/19/2026

⚡️ Hear me out — if you’ve been denied NJ SNAP before, it might not be the final answer.

Many seniors and people with disabilities in Mercer County, New Jersey are feeling the strain of rising grocery costs. The support is there — but the process can feel confusing and frustrating.

Missing paperwork. Unclear income rules. Applications submitted without all required documents. Small issues can lead to denials.

That’s exactly why our NJ SNAP Navigators exist.

Yvette recently hosted a table at a senior center in Trenton, offering SNAP information and on-the-spot pre-screenings so individuals could understand their eligibility before applying.

Be confident your application is set up correctly. If you’ve been previously denied NJ SNAP, reach out. We can review your application with you, answer your questions, and help ensure everything is completed accurately before you resubmit.

If you live in Mercer County or Hunterdon County, NJ and need support accessing food benefits, our services are free and available to people with disabilities and older adults.

📲 Visit www.pcil.org or call our office to get started.
📩 Send us a message — we’re here to help you move forward.

02/18/2026

As part of Black History Month, we continue highlighting prominent Black leaders who also lived with disabilities—an important part of their stories that is often overlooked.

This week, we honor Fannie Lou Hamer.

Fannie Lou Hamer was a nationally recognized civil rights leader and voting rights activist who played a key role in advancing access to the ballot for Black Americans. As a leader in the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, she challenged voter suppression and brought national attention to the realities faced by Black communities in the South.

Fannie Lou Hamer lived with the lasting effects of polio, which caused a permanent limp, and later survived severe physical violence for her activism. Despite these barriers, she continued organizing, speaking, and advocating for justice throughout her life.

By honoring leaders like Fannie Lou Hamer, we recognize that disability has always been part of leadership, resistance, and social change.

At the Progressive Center for Independent Living, we are committed to advancing equity, access, and independence for people with disabilities in Mercer County, Hunterdon County, and across New Jersey.

02/16/2026

Who’s bringing the spice… and who’s bringing the smoke? 🔥
Six bold "chefs".

One delicious mission.
And YOU get to decide the winner.

Join us at PCIL’s “Chilly” Cook-Off on February 26 at our Mercer office in Hamilton, NJ! Each ticket holder will sample chili from every chef and vote for their favorite. 🗳️🌶️

This fun, inclusive event supports the mission of the Progressive Center for Independent Living, serving people with disabilities in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 PCIL Mercer Office – Hamilton, NJ
🎟 $3 Members | $5 Non-Members
🗓 Ticket sales close 2/20/26

Come hungry. Leave inspired.

Register now at 👉 www.pcil.org/events

02/15/2026

Don't miss out on all our fun events coming up! 👉 Tag someone you’d love to attend with you!

Our upcoming PCIL events are designed to remove barriers and create space for connection, learning, and fun for people with disabilities in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey. All events are inclusive, disability-friendly, and open to members and non-members.

📅 Upcoming Events
🌐 Register at www.pcil.org/events

February 17 | Dollars and Sense
Mercer LTDL Peer Support Group
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
Registration closes February 16 at 4:30 PM

February 19 | Build a Blue Bird House
Hunterdon R.E.C.C. Group
5:30–7:30 PM
$8 Members | $10 Non-Members
Echo Hill Park, Flemington, NJ
Registration is now closed.

February 20 | Emergency Preparedness Training
2:00–3:30 PM
Free
Mercer County Library, Lawrence Township, NJ
RSVP before February 20 requested.
Free Emergency Preparedness Training for seniors and people with disabilities. Learn how to build a Go Kit, create a safety plan, and feel more confident in unexpected situations. In-person, practical, and empowering.

February 26 | “Chilly” Cook-Off
Community Connections R.E.C.
5:00–7:00 PM
$3 Members | $5 Non-Members
PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
RSVP by 2/20/26 at 4:30 PM
Warm up with good food, friendly competition, and great company.

March 3 | Stretch Your Dollars
Mercer LTDL Peer Support Group
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
Registration closes March 2 at 4:30 PM
Saving money doesn’t have to feel impossible. Join us to learn easy, real-world saving tips, talk about common challenges, and share ideas that help stretch your dollars further.

March 9 | Vision Boards
Hunterdon Peer Support Group
5:00–6:30 PM
FREE
PCIL Hunterdon Office, Lebanon, NJ
RSVP by 2/29/26 at 4:30 PM
Set goals, reflect, and create a vision for what’s next—together.

March 11 + April 1 | Pottery Class - 2 Part Series
Mercer Community Connections
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Outside the Lines Art Studio, Hamilton, NJ
$12 for PCIL Members, $17 for Non-Members (Covers both classes)
RSVP by 3/6 at 4:30 PM
This is a two part series class and you must be able to attend both sessions. In session one you will learn to make a clay bowl and in the second session you will paint your bowl!

March 27 | Bowling
Hunterdon R.E.C.C. Recreation Group
4:45–7:00 PM
$12 for PCIL Members, $14 for non-members

Oakwood Lanes, Washington, NC
Registration closes March 11 at 4:30 PM
Come bowling with us! Each ticket gets your shoe rentals and 2 bowling games.

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

02/14/2026

💙 Happy Valentine’s Day from Progressive Center for Independent Living! 💙

Today, we’re celebrating love in all its forms — friendship, community, advocacy, and the everyday support that helps people with disabilities thrive in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

At PCIL, love looks like:
❤️ Helping someone reach their goals through Support Coordination
❤️ Creating inclusive peer groups where everyone belongs
❤️ Removing barriers so people with disabilities can live independently
❤️ Standing up for disability rights across NJ

To our consumers, families, staff, community partners, and supporters — thank you for being part of our mission to maximize independent living for people with disabilities.

Tag someone who makes your world more inclusive 💕

02/13/2026

She thought the permit exam was the obstacle.

It wasn’t.

When “D” joined PCIL’s Drive-Ability program, she already understood much of the material. What truly stood in her way wasn’t knowledge — it was confidence.

She hesitated to raise her hand.
She second-guessed her answers.
She wasn’t sure she was capable of passing.

In a supportive classroom environment with structure, repetition, and personalized instruction, something began to shift. Week after week, she started trusting her knowledge. She participated more. Her voice grew stronger.

And on exam day?
She passed.

But the bigger victory wasn’t just earning her permit. It was walking away with greater personal confidence and belief in herself.

That’s what maximizing independent living looks like for people with disabilities in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Do you have a goal that feels just out of reach?
Let’s talk about the programs and resources that can help you get there.

🚗 Drive-Ability Winter Cohort starts soon - three spots remain!
🌐 Learn more at www.pcil.org/drive-ability

“D” is a pseudonym used to protect anonymity. This is a true story from a real Drive-Ability student.

02/11/2026

In recognition of Black History Month, we continue highlighting prominent Black leaders who also lived with disabilities—an important part of their stories that is often overlooked.

This week, we honor Curtis Pride.

Curtis Pride is a former professional baseball player who competed at the Major League Baseball level and represented the United States in international competition, including the Olympic Games. He is deaf and has been a trailblazer for disability representation in professional sports.

Beyond his athletic career, Curtis Pride has been a strong advocate for accessibility, inclusion, and awareness—particularly within the Deaf and hard of hearing community. His leadership helped challenge assumptions about disability and expand conversations around access in athletics.

By sharing stories like Curtis Pride’s, we recognize that people with disabilities have always been leaders, innovators, and change-makers.

At the Progressive Center for Independent Living, we are proud to support independence, access, and opportunity for people with disabilities in Mercer County, Hunterdon County, and across New Jersey.

02/10/2026

💗 Life Through Different Lenses: Give Back Night 💗

In January, our Life Through Different Lenses Peer Group shared a little extra love by coming together for a Give Back Night, assembling care packages and giveaways for individuals and families in need throughout our community.

Giving back is one of the strongest love languages there is. 💝

For our peer group, this night was about kindness, connection, and showing that people with disabilities are leaders, helpers, and changemakers in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Events like this also help break down real barriers. They create welcoming spaces where people with disabilities can connect with peers, build confidence, and participate fully.

Our peer groups are about more than activities. They’re about belonging, shared purpose, and community that sees each person for who they are.

✨ Ready to join us?
Our next Life Through Different Lenses Peer Group is always welcoming new members!

👉 Learn more and sign up at www.pcil.org/events

Because everyone deserves community, connection, and a little love. 💗

02/08/2026

Don't miss out on all our fun events coming up! 👉 Tag someone you’d love to attend with you!

Our upcoming PCIL events are designed to remove barriers and create space for connection, learning, and fun for people with disabilities in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey. All events are inclusive, disability-friendly, and open to members and non-members.

📅 Upcoming Events | Winter 2026
🌐 Register at www.pcil.org/events

February 9 | Heart Healthy Month
Hunterdon Peer Support Group
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
PCIL Hunterdon Office, Lebanon, NJ
Registration is Now Closed.

February 17 | Dollars and Sense
Mercer LTDL Peer Support Group
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
Registration closes February 16 at 4:30 PM
Budgeting doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Join us as we break down easy-to-follow budgeting strategies, discuss the importance and explore practical “how-to’s” for managing money in everyday life.

February 19 | Build a Blue Bird House
Hunterdon R.E.C.C. Group
5:30–7:30 PM
$8 Members | $10 Non-Members
Echo Hill Park, Flemington, NJ
RSVP by 2/12/26 at 4:30 PM
Get hands-on and creative while enjoying an inclusive outdoor group activity.

February 20 | Emergency Preparedness Training
2:00–3:30 PM
Free
Mercer County Library, Lawrence Township, NJ
RSVP before February 20 requested.
Free Emergency Preparedness Training for seniors and people with disabilities. Learn how to build a Go Kit, create a safety plan, and feel more confident in unexpected situations. In-person, practical, and empowering.

February 26 | “Chilly” Cook-Off
Community Connections R.E.C.
5:00–7:00 PM
$3 Members | $5 Non-Members
PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
RSVP by 2/20/26 at 4:30 PM
Warm up with good food, friendly competition, and great company.

March 3 | Stretch Your Dollars
Mercer LTDL Peer Support Group
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
Registration closes March 2 at 4:30 PM
Saving money doesn’t have to feel impossible. Join us to learn easy, real-world saving tips, talk about common challenges, and share ideas that help stretch your dollars further.

March 9 | Vision Boards
Hunterdon Peer Support Group
5:00–6:30 PM
FREE
PCIL Hunterdon Office, Lebanon, NJ
RSVP by 2/29/26 at 4:30 PM
Set goals, reflect, and create a vision for what’s next—together.

March 11 + April 1 | Pottery Class - 2 Part Series
Mercer Community Connections
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Outside the Lines Art Studio, Hamilton, NJ
$12 for PCIL Members, $17 for Non-Members (Covers both classes)
RSVP by 3/6 at 4:30 PM
This is a two part series class and you must be able to attend both sessions. In session one you will learn to make a clay bowl and in the second session you will paint your bowl!

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

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

http://www.pcil.org/

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We offer services in self-advocacy, independent living skills, resources, Emergency Preparedness programs, Transition Services for teens and young adults, disability awareness training, and recreational/social programs.