Somewhere between "what's next?" and "I don't know if I can do this," there's a community that says: we've got you. Whether you're a 7th grader just starting to imagine your future, a senior packing up for the next chapter, or a parent who's never walked this road before and doesn't want to walk it alone — this one's for you.

ABOUT THIS EVENT

The NAN Community Trunk Party is part celebration, part classroom, and part family reunion. It's the moment our community gathers to send our young people off into their next chapter — not with a quiet goodbye, but with a trunk full of supplies, a heart full of encouragement, and a whole village standing behind them. This is where "college prep" stops feeling scary and starts feeling possible.

This event was built for a lot of people at once, because a lot of people carry this journey together. It's for students in grades 7–11 who are just starting to ask "what do I need to do right now?" It's for graduating seniors and young adults stepping into college, trade school, or the workforce, who deserve a real send-off. It's for first-generation college students who need a judgment-free space to ask every question they've been afraid to ask. It's for parents who never got the chance to attend college themselves and want to walk beside their child anyway, informed and confident.

When you walk through the doors at Giant Community Room, you'll find breakout sessions on college applications, financial aid, FAFSA, and trade and vocational pathways — real, practical, step-by-step guidance, explained in plain language. You'll find vendor and resource tables from colleges, community organizations, and support services. You'll find trunk-packing stations loaded with supplies for outgoing students, refreshments, warm conversation, and a room full of people who genuinely want to see your family win.

At its heart, this is why NAN exists. We are Never Accepting Negativity — a community that chooses hope on purpose, even when the path forward feels unclear. This event is faith-informed and open to absolutely everyone, serving families across Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Chester Counties. We're not throwing an info session. We're throwing a celebration — because your future is worth celebrating.

WHAT TO EXPECT

·        Breakout sessions on college applications, financial aid, and FAFSA

·        Trade and vocational pathway guidance for students exploring every option

·        Career-readiness tips students can use starting Monday

·        Community trunk-packing with supplies and giveaways for outgoing students

·        Resource and vendor tables from colleges, nonprofits, and support services

·        Hospitality, refreshments, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere

·        One-on-one time with mentors and staff who want to answer your real questions

·        Live social media coverage — tag us and be part of the story

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This is for the 7th grader who just wants to know where to start, and the senior who's counting down the days. It's for the first-gen student who needs someone to say "you belong here," and the parent who never had this kind of support and refuses to let that stop their child. It's for the college student coming back to give back, and every neighbor, partner, and faith community member who wants to be part of something good. If you're part of this community — you're invited. Period.

This Event Is 100% FREE — No Tickets, No Cost, No Barriers.
NAN believes every family deserves access, so we removed the price tag entirely — just show up.

REGISTER / RSVP

Spots and trunk supplies are ready for you — click Register above or RSVP today to reserve your place at the table. Bring your questions, bring your family, and get ready to pack the love and fill the future.

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