Clinton Township Newsletter

5 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 9 C U S T O M PA I N T F I N I S H Transformations for Your Cabinetry & Furniture • D E S I G N 9 0 8 . 8 3 2 . 6 0 3 2 T E W K S B U R Y Become a Friend of The Clinton Guild! Do you LOVE Downtown Clinton and want to help? The Guild of Clinton, a not-for-profit group, promotes the shopping, dining, services and culture of historic downtown Clinton and all it has to offer to residents and visitors. Call: 908.735.4020 and say, "I want to help the Guild!" | www.VisitClintonNJ.com Sales Associate www.bhhsnj.com/vicki.tuschak vtuschak@yahoo.com office: 908.735.9700 cell: 908.334.2164 Your Clinton Township and Beaver Brook Expert! And YES... I live in Beaver Brook! Call Vicki Tuschak, t H e n e w J e R s e y s t a t e F e d e R a t i o n o F w o M e n ' s C l u b s i s C e l e b R a t i n g t H e i R 1 2 5 y e a R a n n i v e R s a R y ! The New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs (NJSFWC) has been active in community service for the past 125 years, and we are celebrating! Who are we? We are women of diverse backgrounds, ages and interests who are united by a desire to create positive change and make a difference in the lives of others, one project at a time. We are teachers, homemakers, business owners, corporate executives, retirees and members of the Flemington Woman's Club. If you too are interested in community service opportunities, meeting new people, expanding your knowledge base, and in general looking to have fun, then the Woman's Club might be the right place for you! Come find out what we are all about and be our guest for lunch at September's Open House! Wednesday, September 11, 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm Flemington Woman's Club, 43 Park Avenue, Flemington NJ To RSVP, please email: flemingtonwomansclub@yahoo.com or call: 908.782.1237 and leave a message. For more information, visit us at: www.FlemingtonWomansClub. org, or on Facebook.com/flemingtonwomansclub. SAFE In Hunterdon, a non-profit organization serving those affected by domestic and sexual violence, celebrates over 40 years of serving the community at its annual fundraising gala on Thursday, September 12 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm at Riverside Ballroom at the Lambertville Station Inn, 11 Bridge St. Lambertville, NJ. The event will feature a sit down dinner, entertainment and a live and silent auction. S A F E i n H u n t e r d o n d e l i v e r s f r e e , confidential services and critical support to adults, teens and child victims and cultivates safety, empowerment, healing and social change. The gala, SAFE in Hunterdon's biggest fundraiser of the year, directly benefits individuals and families in our community affected by domestic and sexual abuse. The work of Stephen and Christine Little, who are leaders in the community, will be honored at the event. Christine was formerly President of the SAFE in Hunterdon Board and served on its Board of Directors for five years. She also served as a volunteer court appointed guardian and was the Executive Director of Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One for 11 years. She earned her law degree from Widener University School of Law. Stephen served on the SAFE in Hunterdon board from 2010 to 2015 and was appointed President of the SAFE Board from 2012 to 2015. He also served as a Board Member and Volunteer at the Flemington Food Pantry for six years. Stephen owns Jakes Restaurant with his brother John, Central Wine Merchants and Little Brother Beverage Outlet in Flemington, NJ. He also earned his law degree from Widener University School of Law. "We are extremely pleased to honor Stephen and Christine Little, who have been involved in various ways to help SAFE serve the community and the survivors for many years, and they continue to do so," says Lisa Reed, Gala Committee Chairperson. "They're helping to support our goal to foster safety, empowerment and healing for adults, teens and children in our community." The funds raised by the event on September 12 will be used to raise awareness of domestic violence and support individuals in their journey to maintain physical and emotional safety. With the help of community support and grant funding, SAFE provides access to a 24/7 hotline, safe housing, legal representation, prevention, intervention, counseling and advocacy services for those in need. If you have an item to donate to the live or silent auction, wish to make a donation or purchase ad space in the program book please contact Lisa Reed, lsrrbr@gmail.com, 908.963.6991. Tickets are $150 each ($30 is tax deductible) and can be purchased by calling Lisa at: 908.963.6991, emailing: events@safeinhunterdon.org or visiting SAFE in Hunterdon. About SAFE in Hunterdon: SAFE's mission is to cultivate safety, empowerment and healing in an alliance with the adults, teens and children affected by domestic and sexual violence while mobilizing the community to promote social change that will reduce power-based violence, control and oppression. SAFE in Hunterdon is continuing the mission in Hunterdon County and beyond, seeking to raise awareness about the resources it offers not only to victims of domestic violence but to victims of sexual assault. SAFE offers assistance in the form of: a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, Safe housing, transitional housing, counseling and legal advocacy, and economic empowerment. If you are a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence, call the SAFE 24-hour hotline at: 908.788.4044 or 1.888.988.4033. s a F e i n H u n t e R d o n t o H o n o R s t e p H e n & C H R i s t i n e l i t t l e a t F u n d R a i s e R o n s e p t . 1 2 Donations support local domestic violence programs and services

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