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By Stephen Harris for the United Way of Hunterdon County

Published on February 4, 2021 by Rebecca Testa / Board Member, Volunteer at United Way of Hunterdon County

Ever wanted to know what it takes to be a Board member? Bonnie Duncan, United Way of Hunterdon County’s CEO, will be offering Board Development training this Winter. The goal of the training is to prepare you to be an effective Board Member for any organization. For instance, the training provides an understanding of a Board’s roles & responsibilities, how to advocate for your Board’s cause, and ideas for fundraising.

As printed in Jan. 7 edition of the Hunterdon Review

Dear Editor,

Cliché as the saying has become: 2020 was indeed a “year like no other.”  It was a year filled with contrast - experiences, news, and images that forced us to grieve our losses, question our history, and doubt our leaders, while also inspiring our thirst for truth, faith in humanity, and hope for the future.    

It is not often in the non-profit world that you get the opportunity to set aside the competition of who is doing the more important work, who is able to connect with donors best, or who has greater name recognition. Competition isn’t something most people expect from nonprofits. Competing for customers and market share is a for-profit kind of thing, right? You can trust me when I say competition is an ever-present truth for us, rearing its head at different times as each year unfolds.

By Bonnie Duncan, CEO, United Way of Hunterdon County

By Becky Testa, Board President & Bonnie Duncan, CEO United Way of Hunterdon County 

By Stephen Harris for the United Way of Hunterdon County 

Written by Stephen Harris for the United Way of Hunterdon County

ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) has been dramatically challenged this year due to the impact of Covid-19. Before the pandemic, ALICE was barely staying afloat In fact, 22% of Hunterdon households were struggling and another 5% were stuck in poverty The pandemic was the wave that flooded the ALICE boat, with widespread unemployment and lack of access to healthcare.

43 Days is all we have left….

As a NJ State Commissioner for the Complete Count Commission I wanted to take a moment to share that as a nation 43 days is all we have left to get everyone counted in the 2020 census.  It is not just about the numbers but what those numbers represent.  New Jersey is the most diverse American state and we need to celebrate and ensure all our communities are represented in the count.