Housing Initiatives of Princeton
A bridge to hope
About
Our Mission
Assist local individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity build toward a sustainable future via stable housing, better employment, and a network of support services.
Our Vision
We envision a welcoming and inclusive Princeton community where all people can afford to live and thrive with secure housing, employment, and education.
Meet the Team
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Lori Troilo
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Bethany Andrade Siddiqu
SENIOR CASE MANAGER
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Jordan Goodwin
HOUSING NAVIGATOR
CASE MANAGER
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Rae Padulo
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (Interim)
Members of the Board
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Tom Pinneo
BOARD CHAIR
Pinneo Construction
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Liz Lempert
PAST CHAIR
Former Mayor of Princeton (2013-2020)
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Ann Zultner
TREASURER
Howard Azer & Assoc.
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Dana Molina
SECRETARY
Griswold Center for Policy Studies, Princeton University
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Sue Cameron
TEAM LEAD, FRIENDS OF HIP
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Caroline Clarke
Attorney
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Carol Golden
CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT
Past Board Chair
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Val Henry
TEAM LEAD, FAMILY SELECTION
Princeton Public Schools
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Louise Kekulah
Acenda Integrated Health
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Meshie Knight
CHAIR, GOVERNANCE
RWJ Foundation
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Ira Lackey
TEAM LEAD, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Callaway Henderson
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Julie Fraunhoffer
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
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Maria Quinn
Bryn Mawr Trust
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Todd Venetianer
Central West Advisors
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Dan Chamby
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Rebecca Meurer
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STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Jeffrey Oakman
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HONONARY MEMBER
Matthew Desmond, Maurice P. During Professor of Sociology at Princeton University
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EX-OFFICIO
Rev. David Davis, Nassau Presbyterian Church
Rev. Paul Jeanes III, Trinity Episcopal Church
Connie Mercer, Founder, HomeFront
Michelle Napell, Executive Director, Jewish Family & Children’s Services
Linda Meisel
Our story.
Housing Initiatives of Princeton Charitable Trust (HIP) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001. We began as a collaboration among Princeton churches and synagogues.
We are now a community-based transitional housing organization whose members are concerned about homelessness and the unmet need for affordable and low-income housing in Princeton.
HIP helps low-income working families to stay and thrive in our community through generous support from businesses, individuals, partner congregations, agencies, and foundations.
We manage seven homes in the Princeton area and rent them at affordable rates to local families in need. Families facing homelessness are referred to HIP by social services agencies or they contact us during a general search of affordable housing options.