United Way Of Greater Mercer County, Inc.
United Way Of Greater Mercer County, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
United Way of Greater Mercer County invests in programs, community partnerships, and volunteer engagement to propel individuals and families to reach their fullest potential. We envision a vibrant and inclusive community whereby all can thrive, especially in the areas of youth and family success, economic vitality and health and wellness.
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EDUCATION PROGRAM & INITIATIVES:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EDUCATION BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY, WE PROVIDE EFFECTIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN. THE EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS USED IN THE CLASSROOMS BUILD SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS SUCH AS SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-AWARENESS, SOCIAL SKILLS, DECISION MAKING, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. IN FY 17-18, 2,260 YOUTH IN 125 CLASSES IN 20 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM.READING OASIS IS AN EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A PLACE WHERE FAMILIES CAN READ TOGETHER, LEARN HOW TO MAKE READING A HABIT AT HOME AND GAIN ACCESS TO BOOKS YEAR-ROUND. CURRENTLY, UNITED WAY OF GREATER MERCER COUNTY HAS THREE READING OASIS ROOMS IN 3 SCHOOLS. EACH READING OASIS HAS BOOKSHELVES WITH HUNDREDS OF NEW BOOKS, COMFORTABLE BEAN BAGS AND LEARNING RUG. TO DATE OVER 2,000 BOOKS HAVE BEEN DONATED. (CHILD LITERACY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT OR CLIP) THE CLIP INITIATIVE INCREASES THE ACCESSIBILITY OF AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS TO CHILDREN BY CREATING SMALL CHILD-FRIENDLY READING AREAS IN LOCAL BARBERSHOPS AND BEAUTY SALONS TO IMPROVE CHILDHOOD LITERACY AND FOSTER A LOVE OF READING. UNITED WAY OF GREATER MERCER COUNTY PARTNERS WITH INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOLS, NONPROFIT AGENCIES, CIVIC LEADERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS TO CREATE LITERACY KITS AND HOST BOOK DRIVES. IN FY 17-18, OVER 760 KITS, INCLUDING LITERACY, STEAM, ANTI-BULLYING, AND PERSONAL CARE KITS WERE CREATED AND DELIVERED TO AREA SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. IN ADDITION, 3,224 BOOKS WERE COLLECTED AND DONATED TO LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “United way of greater mercer county is committed to harnessing, leveraging and strategically engaging the collective power of donors, advocates and volunteers to drive measurable results that produce social and economic benefit to the community at large.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “To improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of NJ.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as 3150 BRUNSWICK PIKE SUITE 230, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ, 086482420 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 16 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$92,104.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1941.
- The organization pays $834,236 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $364,009 in fundraising expenses.