Clinton Township Newsletter

4 a u g u s t 2 0 2 1 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 CA SA S H A W R e C e i v e S vO CA G R A n t F u n d i n G t O C O n t i n u e S e R v i n G F O S t e R C H i l d R e n Court Appointed Special Advocates of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties (CASA SHaW) has announced that they have received full funding via federal Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grants that are provided to eligible nonprofits. Of the 190 nonprofits throughout New Jersey which applied for VOCA grants, 112 were fully funded. "These government funds allow us to serve abused and neglected children as effectively as we do by training and supporting CASA volunteers, and make sure abused foster children have what they need to thrive in the future," said Tracey Heisler, Executive Director of CASA SHaW. "We are so grateful to have received this funding because the work we do is important to so many children and families in our region," said Heisler. CASA SHaW was notified by the State of New Jersey and Office of Victim Witness Advocacy that the organization will be fully funded over the next two years. CASA SHaW has been at the forefront of providing resources to foster children and families for nearly two decades in Somerset, Hunderdon and Warren Counties. "We have demonstrated, time and time again - even during a global pandemic - that we are able to bring sustainable and real solutions to our tri- county foster community with an incredible amount of success," said Heisler. "The work we do matters for children who are facing tremendous hardships through no fault of their own. All children need is one stable adult in their life for them to blossom and succeed, and that's one of the many things we provide for them," Heisler said. CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon, and 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 the local CASA program in Hunterdon County, visit: www.CASAofNJ.org. 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, J u n i p e R H i l l F A R m e R S m A R k e t 73 Beaver Avenue Annandale Thursdays, 4-7 pm, June-November 908.335.8905 | www.juniper-hill.com The weekly outdoor Farmers' Market at Juniper Hill is in full swing with a great line-up of local farms and producers each Thursday between 4-7 PM through mid-fall. The market is a great way to check off that mid-week shopping list, meet your neighbors and get to know some of the local farms and producers in and around Hunterdon County. There will be live acoustic music and cold drinks flowing from The Bar – you will be able to sip, shop and support local all in one stop. This year's market has all your favorite market essentials covered and CSA pick-ups available. Cabbage Throw Farm (Asbury), River Lea House (Hillsborough), Bread and Culture (Flemington), FreeSpir Chocolates (Hackettstown), Sweet Hearth Bakery (Frenchtown), AquaSprout Farms (Branchburg), Gorgeous Goat Creamery & Soaps (Stockton), Haring Family Farm (Frenchtown), Wildspawn Mushrooms (Lambertville), Juel Studio (Flemington), Woodcrest Designs (Flemington) are the weekly vendors offering plenty of local goodness. Each week, you'll find organic, fresh seasonal vegetables, microgreens, wild and cultivated mushrooms, local pasture-raised meats, milk, cheese, eggs, honey, flowers, fresh baked breads and cookies, sweet treats, garlic and pickled products, organic bean to bar chocolate and specialty gift items. Guest vendors will be joining throughout the season with additional staples, such as local fruit and a variety of handmade goods. Credit Cards Accepted. Reusable bags are appreciated. F o l l o w u s o n I n s t a g r a m a t : j u n i p e r . h i l l o r F a c e b o o k a t : juniperhillfoodanddrink for market updates and guest vendors. "All children need is one stable adult in their life for them to blossom and succeed" – Tracey Heisler, Executive Director of CASA SHaW

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