Vision and Mission
OUR VISION
We envision Princeton as a vibrant, inclusive community that is home to people of all income levels.
OUR MISSION
Princeton Community Housing provides, manages, and advocates for affordable, safe and well-maintained homes, offering all people the opportunity to build more productive and fulfilling lives.
Community is our Middle Name.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF PRINCETON COMMUNITY HOUSING
Serving the Princeton Community since 1967
1967
A group of dedicated community leaders, most of whom were affiliated with organizations committed to housing action, formed Princeton Community Housing, Inc. (PCH) to support a balance of housing opportunities essential to the continued success and diversity of the Princeton community.
1975
PCH purchased 35 acres on Bunn Drive and developed 238 low- and moderate-income apartments
known as
Princeton Community Village.
1985
PCH developed and opened
Elm Court, located at 300 Elm Road. This is a community that serves low- and moderate-income seniors
and adults of all ages with disabilities.
1986
PCH formed PCH Development Corporation to develop and operate Griggs Farm, a total of 280 affordable and market rate homes. PCH retains ownership of 70 affordable rental apartments. Ownership was transferred to Griggs Farm, Inc. in 1990.
1996
PCH recognized the need for additional senior housing and purchased available parcel of land adjacent to Elm Court.
2007
PCH developed and opened its second senior housing community, Harriet Bryan House, which provides 67 affordable rental apartments for senior citizens.
2012
PCH, with assistance from the former Borough of Princeton, purchased and developed 3 affordable rental homes in town; one, a two bedroom house, is located at 246 John Street.
2019
The Court ruled that Princeton’s
affordable housing obligation for
1999-2025 is 753 units.
2017
PCH volunteers kicked off the SIXTH DECADE CAMPAIGN marking the non-profit’s 50 year milestone, to build new affordable rental homes and create a contingency fund to address critical needs.
2020
When the Covid-19 global pandemic turned the world upside down that March, PCH responded to the unprecedented moment by expanding the Emergency Rent Relief Fund. PCH also worked with its many social services partners to provide a wide range of supports for 1,000+ residents to ensure their security and wellbeing. Following George Floyd’s death in May, PCH leadership renewed the organization’s longstanding commitment to racial justice.
2022
The PCH Boards of Trustees reinvigorated their efforts to build new affordable homes, announcing the public phase of the HOME MEANS HOPE Capital Campaign. Together, they raised $2.2 million for the construction of 25 new, welcoming homes at Princeton Community Village.
2023
In October, the PCH Boards of Trustees cut the ribbon and formally dedicated the new 25 unit apartment building, naming it the Jim and Fannie Floyd House at Princeton Community Village in recognition of the couple’s remarkable legacy and many contributions to PCH and the larger Princeton community.
…and onward.
Princeton Community Housing continues to be committed to the mission and vision established by our founders over 56 years ago.
Support PCH’s work to expand equal housing opportunities in our community, as well as to maintain and enhance our existing rental homes.