The Pulse of the Community: Resources in Your Neighborhood

February 2019 Newsletter

	The Pulse of the Community: Resources in Your Neighborhood

Through 2-1-1, United Way has a finger on the pulse of America's financial stability. Whether it's fielding calls from people who need heating assistance during the polar vortex or connecting federal workers, contractors and others suffering from the Government Shutdown with rent and utility help, 2-1-1 is on the front lines.

The New Jersey information and referral service began in 2002 when the United Ways of New Jersey led the effort to give people an easy way to find health and human services. In 2018 alone, NJ 2-1-1 connected 7,043 individuals to financial assistance and other services in Mercer County. 2-1-1 is made possible by United Way.

How Does 2-1-1 Work? Click here for infographic

Access reources in your community with just a click to, www.NJ211.org, or phone call to, 2-1-1.

Tax Season is Underway!

IRS Tax Volunteers at Mercer County Community College

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program assists individuals and families making less than $65,000 get their taxes filed for free by an IRS Tax Volunteer.

1. Visit one of our free tax sites and get your taxes done for free:

View full list of free tax sites

2. Can you or someone you know benefit from this free service?

Make an appointment at United Way of Greater Mercer County's office! Book Now

Forward the full list of free tax sites to someone you know

Go to MyFreeTaxes and prepare your own taxes for free! Powered by H&R Block and United Way Partnership.

3. Helpful resources when filing your taxes:

Thanks For Your Support!


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The following companies supported United Way of Greater Mercer County's mission through workplace giving, corporate engagement or have chosen to designate their donations to a partner non-profit:

American Water

Anne & Gerald Freedman Foundation Inc.

Aqua America

Bank of America

BNY Mellon

Buchanan Ingersoll

Cogentrix

Congoleum

Customers Bank

Deloitte

Enbridge and Spectra Energy

Exelon

Fidelity

First Baptist Church of Princeton

First Energy Service Company

General Motors

Hibbert Company

IBM

Ingersoll Rand

ITW Covid

Jewish Community Foundation

John and Louise Wellemeyer Charitable Fund

JPMorgan Chase

Katherine Hatton & Richard Bilotti Fund

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

Lincoln Financial

Macys

Mary Owen Borden Foundation

McMaster-Carr Supply Co.

Morgan Stanley

Nationwide Foundation

New Jersey Education Association

Pitney Bowes

Princeton HR Solutions, LLC

Princeton Theological Seminary

Principal Financial

Rue Insurance

Solvay

Spectrix Analytical Service

Suez Water

Target

The Penny and Ted Thomas Fund

Walmart

Wegmans

Thanks to our individual supporters!

A note from our President & CEO

Everyone at some point in their lives will need help. Some people might know where to go or whom to ask for help but many won't. At the core of what we do, we provide help. Whether it is supporting 2-1-1, providing community resources, collaborating with nonprofits or mobilizing volunteers around a cause. We firmly believe many helping hands are better than one to make a community stronger. Join us in making Mercer County stronger!

Sincerely,

Sandra Toussaint

Corporate Engagement Corner

Aqua New Jersey and Princeton HR Solutions, LLC created more than 100 personal care kits. The kits will go to Rescue Mission of Trenton clients as part of Higher Ground Interdenominational Church's Cares Day on 2/16! Learn more about Corporate Engagement Opportunities