Sharing: 2025 Horace Street Impact Report
With HomeFront’s Treasure Trove Store Manager, Diane Schilke
As I approach the end of Year 2 of Horace Street Consulting, I’m sharing this year’s Impact Report.
This year, I focused on smaller, boots-on-the-ground organizations led by people I know and trust—leaders who show up in urgent moments and also build for the long term in their communities.
Fisherman’s Mark — Lambertville, NJ
Provides essential services, offering guidance and support for people hit by hard times—job loss, housing instability, food insecurity. Their free food market, childcare assistance for working parents, and ESL classes are just a few reasons they’ve been an anchor in Hunterdon and Bucks counties for more than 45 years. They serve veterans, immigrants, seniors, and any other “neighbor” in need.
Sourland Conservancy — Central NJ
Working to protect, promote and preserve the 90-square-mile Sourland Mountain region for generations to come. They seem to be everywhere—planting 60,000+ trees since 2020, and hosting fundraisers like the Sourland Spectacular bike ride and the Sourland Music Festival – beloved community events.
Fiaria Project — Philadelphia, PA
Provides backpacks with brand-new, well-fitting clothes plus essential toiletries for teens at the tenderest of moments—when they are entering foster homes.
HomeFront NJ’s Treasure Trove — Mercer County, NJ
At this Hopewell, NJ home decor resale shop, all inventory is donated. The store is staffed by volunteers who operate it with professionalism and heart. Proceeds directly support families working toward stability and independence, including safe housing and wellness services.
Women’s Education Project — Southern India
“WEP” runs a Leadership Academy and associated programs helping young women from marginalized backgrounds become earners, leaders, and changemakers. Their 2025 impact includes:
• 91% of Academy graduates now have a say in family financial decisions
• 81% have secured employment or entered higher education
Horace Street also provided 60+ hours of pro bono coaching this year, including to leaders of mission-driven organizations.
Each financial donation was made in memory of my parents, William J. Carter, Jr. and Margaret McCabe Carter. The aims of these organizations reflect the values they lived in our home and across our Horace Street neighborhood—family first, showing up in your community, and respect for nature.
Read the full report and Story Behind Horace Street HERE