Holiday Hands

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The holidays are a time when we all become more aware of the needs of so many of our friends and neighbors. United Way of Hunterdon County engages local businesses, organizations, schools, families and individuals to “adopt” those in need during the holidays through our Holiday Hands Program.

The high cost of living in Hunterdon County makes it increasingly difficult for low income families, elderly residents and others with special needs to make ends meet when the holiday season arrives. People served by the program request items that most would take for granted: a warm winter coat or a pair of boots, a game or a book, a new toy for a child.  During the 2011 holiday season, United Way of Hunterdon County served over 2350 individuals in need.

This program originally started in 1998 as a Caring Connections project that BOC Gases called "Helping Hands".  The program has evolved and continued to grow over the years as the need has increased and more and more companies, organizations, schools and individuals become involved.