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Hunterdon County Hunterdon CCYC has been busy with outreach and planning several events for families for the  month of October. In continuing a strong partnership with SAFE Harbor Child Access Center in Flemington, Hunterdon CCYC has been instrumental in planning a Father/Daughter hair tutorial session titled "It's not about the Braid, It's about the Bond," to take place at SAFE Harbor on October 6th. This event is geared towards engaging Father's or male caregivers in the community by offering … [Read more...] about September County Council for Young Children Update

You’re invited to Norwescap’s Food Bank 17th Annual Culinary Celebration & Red Bow Basket Gala An evening of great food, spirits, music and beautiful baskets Who? YOU, and anyone who would like to aid in the relief of hunger in our community. What? An evening of great food, spirits and music… Your support enables the Food Bank to continue in the fight against hunger distributing nearly 2 million pounds of food annually to 100 pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, on-site feeding … [Read more...] about 17th Annual Culinary Celebration & Red Bow Basket Gala

Junk mail, unfortunately, is a fact of life anymore. But have you noticed an increase in junk mail from charities since your last donation? That’s not a coincidence. If you opened any of those emails—you’re excused if you immediately deleted them—you may have noticed something interesting: The organizations probably bore a close resemblance to the charity you donated to. Charities rely on donors like you to raise the necessary funding for carrying out their missions. It’s a challenge … [Read more...] about Drowning in Junk Mail? 3 Tips to Regain Control of Your Inbox

Amid the bombardment of devastating images and stories in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, it’s only human to want to help. The question is, how should you go about it? Here are a few tips to help guide you toward the most impactful outlets. Give money, not goods When there’s so much need, what sort of donation will help the most people: food, clothing, blankets? Actually, it’s money. Food, clothing, blankets, and the like absorb valuable time and resources because they need to be … [Read more...] about How to Have the Most Impact in the Aftermath of a Crisis

The rise of mobile and online banking has made charitable giving markedly easier. But with that convenience comes an all-new risk: online scams. Tech savvy as you may consider yourself, these schemes are becoming more sophisticated by the day—well-designed emails and websites bearing official-looking logos and familiar names. They’re also becoming far more numerous. Consider how many emails slip past your spam filter and land in your inbox on a typical day. It means that any time you lift … [Read more...] about 4 Tips to Avoid Online Charity Scams

Join Norwescap's Cancer Education & Early Detection Program and The Delaware Women's Pool League for our annual tree lighting, Light It Pink, on Thursday, October 10th, 2019 at 350 Marshall Street in Phillipsburg, NJ. Together we will illuminate the sky, as we show our support for the women and men living with breast cancer, in memory of those we have lost and as a tribute to Norwescap's former chairperson, Allison Conley. Light it Pink is free of charge, and we encourage everyone to … [Read more...] about Norwescap Light It Pink 2019