MECHA (Mercer County Hispanic Association)
410-416 West Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
Telephone: 609-392-2446 Fax: 609-695-7618
Francis Blanco, Executive Director

Intergenerations
Time: School year
Head: Julio Guzman, Youth Services Coordinator
Description: Program takes a multigenerational approach for parents and teens to take an active role in the prevention of drug and alcohol; this is done through community outreach, forums, and workshops which include such subjects as parenting skills, drug prevention education, cultural diversity.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Cultural
Age range: Teens and parents
Staff: Staff, aide, interns
Capacity: 15 youth, 20 adults
Current number: 15 youth, 20 adults
In session: September through June
Day/time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Fee: None
Contact: Julio Guzman, Youth Services Coordinator, at 609-392-2446

Latino Youth Empowerment Against Substance Abuse
Time: School year
Head: Julio Guzman, Youth Services Coordinator
Description: Educates children on the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol usage; also assists
with academic work and promotes cultural development/ enrichment and recreation activities aimed at developing pride and recognition of Latin heritage.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural, and recreational
Age range: 7 through 12 years
Capacity: 20
Current number: 20 Boys: 9 Girls: 11
In session: September through June
Day/time: Monday-Friday, 3:00 to 6:00 pm
Fee: $50/month for transportation Sliding
Contact: Julio Guzman, Youth Services Coordinator, at 609-392-2446

Summer Recreation Program
Time: Summer
Head: Julio Guzman, Youth Services Coordinator
Description: Provides a summer recreational, educational, and athletic alternative for Latino children of low- and moderate-income parents residing in Trenton. Arts and crafts, games, sports, field trips, and cultural and educational activities.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic
Age range: 7 to 12 years
Staff: Staff, aide, JTPA (Job Training Partnership Act) youth participants
Capacity: 20
Current number: 20
In session: July and August
Day/time: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fee: Transportation: $125 for first child, less for second, etc.
Contact: Julio Guzman, Youth Services Coordinator, at 609-392-2446