United Way of Hunterdon County will be holding its Sixth Annual "Celebrating Community Caring" recognition dinner on Friday, April 24, 2009 from 6-11 p.m. at the Grand Colonial in Perryville.

This event provides the perfect venue to celebrate the extraordinary commitment, creativity, leadership, inspiration and sustained service of volunteers that benefits Hunterdon County residents by having a positive impact in our community. It also provides an opportunity to celebrate National Volunteer Week, which takes place this year from April 19 - 26. This year, Paul McGill, a leader and longtime community volunteer, will be recognized as United Way of Hunterdon County's "Community Volunteer of the Year."

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Each year, millions of Americans are able to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, but don't realize they qualify or don't know how to claim it. In Hunterdon County, it is estimated that as much as 30% of those eligible to claim the credit fail to do so. United Way of Hunterdon County wants to change that.

The Earned Income Tax Credit is a valuable tax break for hardworking individuals who may earn as much as $42,000. Workers who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit also may qualify for free tax preparation assistance. Community volunteers have been trained and certified by the Internal Revenue Service and are available to prepare tax returns for Hunterdon County residents free of charge.

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The United Way of Hunterdon County is currently seeking nominations for its prestigious “Community Volunteer of the Year” award.

Bonnie Duncan, Executive Director of the United Way of Hunterdon County, further explained the award. “The Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented to a community volunteer who demonstrates extraordinary commitment, creativity, leadership, inspiration and sustained service which benefits Hunterdon County residents and has a positive impact on our community.”

The individual chosen will be honored at the organization’s sixth annual “Celebrating Community Caring” recognition dinner to be held on Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Grand Colonial in Perryville.

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United Way of Hunterdon County and the Financial Stability Partnership is helping hard working people and their families in Hunterdon County become financially stable and take the next steps to long-term independence. Right here in Hunterdon County, too many families are walking a financial tightrope—barely getting by, with no ability to save for college, a home, or retirement. That’s why we are working together with our partners, both public and private, to transform that financial tightrope into solid ground.

The Financial Stability Partnership is working to bring increased awareness of and access to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to hard working people in our community. The EITC is the largest and most effective federal aid program for low- to moderate-income workers. For many eligible families, the EITC can increase their annual income by as much as 15%. Recognizing the potential economic benefits of the EITC to both families and communities, the Financial Stability Partnership’s goal is to educate families about the availability and benefits of the EITC and to provide support services, such as free tax preparation, to facilitate receipt of the credit.

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United Way of Hunterdon County is ready to help those in need this upcoming holiday season with the Holiday Hands Program. The holidays are a time when we all become more aware of the needs of so many of our friends and neighbors. It is United Way’s hope to engage local businesses, organizations, schools, families and individuals to “adopt” those in need during the holidays.

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United Way of Hunterdon County will partner with Somerset County United Way to sponsor its 16th Annual Week of Caring, September 15, 2008 through September 19, 2008.  They are anticipating utilizing over 450 volunteers from local businesses, organizations, and schools along with individuals and families throughout Hunterdon County.

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