Hunterdon United
At United Way of Hunterdon County, our mission is clear: to bring people and resources together to improve lives and conditions, and to advance the common good of our community. We envision a future where all individuals and families in Hunterdon County achieve their full potential through income stability, healthy lives, and education.
Your support is crucial in making this vision a reality. By donating, you’re not just giving money—you’re investing in a brighter future for our neighbors, fostering leadership, and strengthening our community. Together, we can ensure that every person has the opportunity to thrive.
Hunterdon United is the Way. Join us in this mission and help us build a stronger, more resilient Hunterdon County.
Donate today and be a part of the change.
Who We Serve - ALICE
ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, but Employed (or retired), represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, food, childcare, health care, technology, and transportation. Despite working hard, ALICE lives paycheck to paycheck and is one emergency away from falling into financial crisis.
Approximately 22% of the Hunterdon County population are ALICE, and an additional 4% are below the federal poverty line. Combined, 26% of our neighbors regularly struggle to afford basic household necessities. These numbers are even higher for residents of Flemington Borough (49% of population is ALICE), Frenchtown Borough (42%), Lambertville City (36%), and Clinton Town (27%).
These are our neighbors who work in jobs that are essential to our county’s economy. They are faced with Hunterdon County’s high cost of living, high childcare costs, lack of public transportation, and jobs that are low paying. More than 50% of jobs in Hunterdon County pay less than $20 per hour.
Your gift helps United Way of Hunterdon County continue to offer our programs and services to ALICE in Hunterdon County, empowering them to achieve their full potential through income stability, healthy lives, and education.