About

As a community, we must help support our most vulnerable members. That is why our mission is to provide programs and services geared toward the youth, senior citizens, and families that make our community thrive. From after-school tutoring and computer classes to financial literacy, our goal is to offer resources that empower and equip individuals with the skills they need to succeed. We also aim to host monthly special events and workshops to address issues relevant to our community. By providing access to education and training, we hope to see our community flourish and our neighbors reach their full potential.

Men and Women of Character Organization, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization in the metropolitan Trenton, NJ area, started as a "Saturday club" created by Donyale N. Thompson, Montise Fields, and Sarah L. Warner in their home. After several years of hosting the club from home, Donyale was invited to take on the role of youth advisor to a local nonprofit that was part of a national organization.

Having had many successes as an advisor to the organization under the governance of the organization's local, state, and national bodies, Donyale and her co-advisor, Sarah L. Warner, saw the benefits of revamping the Saturday club and offering our programs and services to the Metropolitan Trenton Community. Donyale and Sarah, with the assistance of Chaneta R. Leonard, decided it was time to branch out and start our organization.

After considering names and working through our vision, Men and Women of Character Org. was formed. Today, our goal is to become a thriving community service organization comprised of adult citizens of Trenton, New Jersey, who have a common goal of working with youth and seniors to form a better community, increase peace, and encourage community and personal growth. We have created a model to encourage youth and seniors to get to know each other through collective work and activities.