Founded in 1981, Isles, Inc. is a community development and environmental organization in Trenton, New Jersey. With a mission to foster self-reliant families in healthy, sustainable communities, Isles develops cost effective, powerful ways to strengthen people and places in challenging urban settings. 

Isles: 
•   Revitalizes communities by developing green affordable homes, parks and community agriculture.  
•   Trains and educates youth and adults through a vocational high school and green job training center.
•   Builds wealth by supporting social enterprises, microbusinesses, and other financial and credit building services.
•   Stimulates green, healthy living by cleaning up environmental hazards, fostering energy efficiency and promoting healthy lifestyles.

In addition, Isles promotes public policies that support family self-reliance and community health.  Isles believes that even the most distressed places (or “isles”) hold untapped assets and human capacity.  Self-sufficiency and healthy environments are keys to sustainable communities.  

Learn more about us:
www.isles.org
www.facebook.com/islesinc
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Isles, Inc.

Sean Jackson

Ben Haygood

Peter Rose

Michael Nordquist

Laura Fenster Rothschild

John Hart

The Energy and Environmental Services Team at Isles, Inc. focuses on enhancing community well-being through sustainable energy initiatives and environmental health programs. This team coordinates efforts to improve energy efficiency in homes, mitigate lead hazards, and promote environmentally safe practices. By educating and training community members, they empower residents to embrace green living, ultimately contributing to healthier urban environments and stronger, self-reliant families.

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