February 2026

The Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, Titusville, was recently featured in the
UU World, the magazine of the Unitarian Universalist Association, highlighting its partnership with
the Trenton Microloan Collaborative (TML), an initiative dedicated to supporting formerly
incarcerated individuals and returning citizens in Trenton and surrounding areas. TML provides
microloans and services to entrepreneurs who have been in business for at least two years,
demonstrate fiscal responsibility, possess a passion for their craft, and contribute to the local
community. TML was founded in 2018 by the Westminster Presbyterian Church (Trenton) and
Nassau Presbyterian Church (Princeton).

UUCWC has made two grants of $6000 each, one in 2025 and one in February 2026; the funds have
been allocated into six microloans of $2000 each. The funds provide zero-interest loans, accounting
assistance, and ongoing support to local entrepreneurs. The funding is made available through
UUCWC’s Council for Faith in Action’s Community Outreach Fund, which dedicates 50% of Sunday
service financial offerings (Sunday plate collection). UUCWC strives through its mission and vision to
celebrate life, create community, and change the world. Among its principles, members covenant to
affirm and promote journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural
Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in
ourselves and our institutions.