Clinton Township Newsletter

1 8 n o v e m b e r 2 0 2 0 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M d E E G A n b R o t h E R s R o o F i n G – A F A M i l y - o w n E d A n d o p E R A t E d b u s i n E s s ! Proudly serving Hunterdon and Warren Counties in New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley, Deegan Brothers Roofing offers free consultations for all roofing, siding and gutter projects, with 0% financing! We offer unparalleled professionalism and a commitment to craftmanship. We pride ourselves in offering the highest level of customer service. Our office is staffed with friendly, knowledgeable employees who will review with you any and all of our services. Log into our website at: www.DeeganBrothersRoofing.com and review our blog, which provides informative tips for maintaining the integrity of your home's roof and gutter system. And, rest assured, Deegan Brothers Roofing is fully insured. We are ready to service all of your roofing and gutter needs, so give us a call today at: 908.479.4344! h u n t E R d o n R E s i d E n t s A R E i n V i t E d t o j o i n A F R E E V i R t u A l C o M M u n i t y C E l E b R A t i o n , " V o i c e S o f G r a t i t u d e " Hosted by Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity Residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties and beyond are invited to join the free, virtual community celebration, "Voices of Gratitude" on Wednesday, October 28 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This is an online celebration that will warm your heart, connect you with your community, and show you the positivity and compassion that surrounds us. It is hosted by Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity (RV Habitat). The event will feature stories from RV Habitat families and volunteers about how building Habitat homes has transformed lives in our region, a ReStore gift auction that will get participants in the spirit of the holidays, a special musical performance by a Habitat family's children, the chance to win free raffle prizes throughout the hour, and more! There will also be special recognition of a long-time RV Habitat volunteer, Mary Ellen Koscs-Fleming of Whitehouse Station (formerly of Clinton Township). Mary Ellen is known to many in our community and has admirably served as the volunteer co-chair of RV Habitat's Homeowner Selection Committee. She has volunteered with RV Habitat since 2006, serving in many roles, including as a member of the Board of Directors and in many roles that work directly with RV Habitat families. "While the Coronavirus changed the way RV Habitat and residents come together to help families in our area, it didn't stop our wonderful donors, volunteers, and supporters from continuing to help in the ways they knew how" said Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Jan Holmstrup. "We want to share those heart-warming stories and express gratitude for what we have, while recognizing the strength and resiliency of our homeowners and the community that supports them." Local businesses are welcome to sponsor the event, which will provide them visibility to our audience, all while helping deserving families build decent, safe, and affordable homes. All partners will be recognized during the event, and at the Manville ReStore which hosts over 300 customers every day. Sponsorship and event information is available at: www.RVHabitat.org/ VoicesOfGratitude2020. All are welcome to join "Voices of Gratitude" by registering here: https://bit.ly/32wd1Zu. About Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity: Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity (RV Habitat) puts God's love into action and brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Our vision is a time when everyone in Hunterdon and Somerset counties has a decent place to live. Since 1991, RV Habitat has been building strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable home ownership opportunities for hard-working, local families. To support these projects by making a donation, please visit www.rvhabitat.org/give or mail a donation to Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 6275 Bridgewater, NJ 08807. For individuals (ages 16+) and groups who would like to volunteer on the Montgomery Township build site, visit www.RVHabitat.org/volunteer. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties (CASA SHaW), the leading nonprofit for assisting foster care children and families in the tri-county region, has called upon U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Robert Menendez to support and aggressively advocate for passage of childcare legislation in the U.S. Senate. "The coronavirus pandemic has placed incredible financial and societal hardships on many of our foster youth and their families since March. Many childcare programs were forced to close for a period of time, and while some facilities have since reopened, they are operating with decreased enrollment and increased financial instability," said Tracey Heisler, Executive Director of CASA SHaW. The Child Care Is Essential Act and the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2020 but not yet voted on by the Senate, would inject more than $50 billion into the childcare industry, ensuring its survival throughout the pandemic. Many industries across the United States have been provided financial relief by the U.S. government, but childcare providers have been woefully undervalued. "The core of our communities are working families who are still going through much uncertainty with employment and now with childcare. Not every family has the opportunity for parents and guardians to work from home, and we must address enhancing childcare funding through federal policies sooner rather than later," Heisler said. C A S A o f S o m e r s e t , H u n t e r d o n , a n d Warren Counties is part of a statewide network of community-based, non-profit programs that recruit, screen, train and supervise volunteers to "Speak Up for a Child" removed from home due to abuse or neglect. CASA is the only program in New Jersey that uses trained volunteers to work one-on- one with children, ensuring that each one gets the services needed and achieves permanency in a safe, nurturing home. To find a local CASA program in your county, visit www.CASAofNJ.org. C A s A s h A w C A l l s u p o n s E n A t o R s t o s u p p o R t A n d p A s s C h i l d C A R E l E G i s l A t i o n "I am an American; free born and free bred, where I acknowledge no man as my superior, except for his own worth, or as my inferior, except for his own demerit." ~ Theodore Roosevelt "We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it." ~ William Faulkner

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