Our Growth

We are proud with SOL’s current growth this Fall through our new events, projects, and collaborations. Check out our current journey below!

Event announcement with date May 12th, 2025, and a brief story about SOL's founding by Olivia Kim in May 2025 to involve youth in her community.

A digital graphic with a light blue circle at the top containing the handwritten text "September 2025". Below, bold text reads "SSAM Event" followed by a paragraph explaining that in partnership with the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, SOL hosted a tent at the event to share its story and mission.

A digital notice announcing that volunteers joined SOL during summer 2025, highlighting youth commitment, talent, diversity, and advocacy.

Certificate announcing the Karma for Cara Grant Award, November 2025, awarded to SOL for Youth Activism Kit program.

Event poster titled 'Alfalfa Event' for November 2025, describing a letter-writing activity for elders at a local nursing home involving Princeton students and community residents.

Our Alfalfa Event: November 2025

This November we partnered with Alfalfa to set up a Dear-Elder writing letter event. We had many college students and local residents write heartfelt letters to elders in need to extra love and joy!

A person writes the word 'Peas' on a small piece of paper with a pink pen, with a blue file or box in the background that has purple writing on it.

A blue box with white and pink handwritten-style text that says "spread kindness" and some smaller text at the bottom, placed on a striped surface.

Table covered with a blue and white striped cloth displaying various informational signs and small items, with a large sign reading 'SOL' at the front, near a window with trees outside.

Display table with a sign that says 'Create a Letter for an Elder,' a blue box labeled 'write an elder,' a jar with colored pens, and a selection of colorful cards or papers, with a striped cloth covering the table.

Table with assorted greeting cards, informational signs, and a container of colorful pens, set up for a community event or display.

Close-up of a table with a striped cloth, a menu, and a small stack of papers near a wooden stand, inside a brightly lit room with a window showing cars outside.

Karma for Cara Grant Foundation Award: November 2025

This November SOL was chosen to receive a grant from the Karma for Cara Foundation for our Youth Activism Kits. We are excited with the prospect of advancing this wonderful project forward!

Various greeting cards and small notes placed on the ground among wood chips and green plants.

storefront of Junbi Matcha & Tea with white brick facade, large glass window displaying interior, and yellow sign with black lettering.

Junbi Window Display

This February we partnered with Junbi in Downtown Princeton to set up a window display during the month of Valentines. This installation encouraged locals to write letters for an elder inside the shop, where our Dear Elder Mailbox was housed.

Throughout March we partnered with Junbi to organize dear elder writing stands, inviting community members to write a kind note for an elder. We also organized raffles where locals were encouraged to make a SOL donation and get entered in a chance to win Junbi merchandise!

Dear Elder Stands and Raffles

Three young women standing together in front of a wooden arched wall with a sign that says "Prepare Daily" in colorful letters. They are smiling and holding various papers and items.

Collection of donation boxes on a white table, including a wooden box with greeting cards, and informational signs for a charity event. The background features a wooden wall with decorative items including plants and candle holders.

A blue box with handwritten text reads 'spread kindness' and features a small illustration of a pink heart on a yellow square. A white tissue is placed on top of the box.

A group of diverse teenagers sitting around a table in a room with wood-paneled walls, some smiling and looking at the camera, with school supplies and notebooks on the table.

Sodexo Stop Hunger Youth Grant Received

In April we received a grant from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Youth Grant Program, allowing us to organize our Stronger Together Initiative, where 200 care packages were created by youth. For more information on this project, view our leadership page.

In both April and August of 2026 we were featured in the Princeton Town Topics for our work with local businesses and organizations. Click the articles and view our full stories!

Princeton Town Topics News Features

A young girl with a big smile, holding a pink envelope with handwritten text, standing in front of a window with trees outside.