Founder / Firefighter / Community Builder
Craig “CJ”BurnettJr.
Founder, community builder, firefighter, and DreamFest organizer creating opportunities across Trenton.
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Founder / Firefighter / Community Builder
The field line
See the gap.Gather the field.Move it.
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Community Consulting
Understand the gap, build the plan, connect the right people, and move the work forward.
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Youth Development and Mentorship
Spaces, programs, and guidance that support young people and families.
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Event and Cultural Production
Community-centered events and cultural experiences that connect people, creativity, and opportunity.
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Creative Direction and Media
Stories, content, visuals, and campaigns that communicate clearly and move people.
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Partnerships and Public Engagement
Connect schools, nonprofits, city agencies, brands, and funders with the people and projects that matter.
Active object / Seeking sponsors, vendors, strategic partners, media partners, and youth supporters.
DreamFest 2026
DreamFest is a week-long cultural and economic development festival transforming Trenton into a city-wide venue through sports, entrepreneurship, entertainment, community engagement, and local business activation. The 2026 festival runs July 13-19 throughout Trenton, New Jersey.
Receipts from the field
Trenton already knows the work.
Creator-added public proof. Follow the source links below for context.
DreamFest connects We Built This City LLC, Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County, Trenton Fire Department, Much Better Studios, THE Hustle Lab, Just Black Productions, City of Trenton, and UEZ partners.
added by creator$70,000+ in scholarships awarded.
added by creator252 youth served through community and youth programs.
added by creator84% post-secondary placement rate.
added by creatorCJ mentoring a young person, one of the spaces We Built This City creates for youth.
CJ making a speech after receiving an award from City Council for selfless contributions to the city of Trenton.
CJ presenting community work alongside local partners.
CJ working special operations for Trenton's annual celebrity basketball game.
CJ connecting people at a Trenton community and public-service event.
The line is open
Bring your piece of Trenton.
DreamFest sponsors, vendors, strategic partners, community and city partners, media partners, youth program supporters, and speaking or consulting opportunities.