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Union County, NJ – Non-profit executives in Union County are invited to attend the “Doing Good – Better Conference,” a full day of workshops designed to help non-profit organizations sustain and improve their operations while managing the bottom line challenges of today.

The conference is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., conveniently located at L’Affaire, 1099 US Highway 22 East in Mountainside.

“Union County’s non-profit community is at the heart of a strong civic life in Union County, and this conference is designed to help ensure that non-profit executives are aware of strategies and resources that can keep their organization on sustainable financial footing,” said Freeholder Chairman Christopher Hudak.

The registration fee of $25 includes three workshops along with a light breakfast, lunch networking opportunities, and resource booths.

The three workshops are:

• Creating Financial Sustainability in Hard Times
• Meeting the Bottom Line: Maximizing Resource Generation
• Innovation in Nonprofit Sustainability

The “Doing Good – Better” conference is sponsored by Community Access Unlimited and hosted by the Union County Non-Profit Consortium (UCNPC), established in 2012 with the mission of enhancing vital services in Union County through a growing network of nonprofit organizations.

To register online visit the UCNPC events page at Constant Contact by April 28.

The UCNPC Steering Committee includes Community Access Unlimited, Prevention Links, the County of Union Department of Human Services, Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless, Families And Communities Together (FACT), YWCA of Eastern Union County, Homefirst Interfaith Housing and Family Services, Inc., Legal Services of New Jersey, and CONTACT We Care, Inc., and the Urban League of Union County.

For more information about UCNPC and the Doing Good – Better conference call the Union County Department of Human Services, 908-527-4808.

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Union County Freeholder Chairman Christopher Hudak (L) and Freeholders Sergio Granados (R) and Vernell Wright (3rd R) joined Community Access Unlimited (CAU) Executive Director Sidney Blanchard (C) and Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi (2nd R) in congratulating James Maccia of Scotch Plains and Deirdre Gelinne of the Westfield United Fund who were honored at the CAU’s 30th Annual Awards Night Celebration in Mountainside. James received the Employment Services Member of the Year Award. The Westfield United Fund received the Community Partnership Award. Community Access Unlimited is a multi-faceted, human services agency that provides support services for at–risk youth and people with disabilities. For more information about CAU please visitwww.caunj.org.  (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

Union County Freeholder Chairman Christopher Hudak (R) and Freeholders Sergio Granados (L) and Vernell Wright present a resolution to Community Access Unlimited Founder and Executive Director Sidney Blanchard congratulating him on the agency celebrating its 35th anniversary. Community Access Unlimited is a multi-faceted, human services agency that provides support services for at–risk youth and people with disabilities. For more information about CAU please visit www.caunj.org.  (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

Union County Freeholder Chairman Christopher Hudak and Freeholders Sergio Granados, Bruce Bergen and Vernell Wright joined Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, State Senator Raymond Lesniak and officials from Wakefern Food Corp and Elberon Development at the ribbon cutting opening Wakefern’s new grocery warehouse in Elizabeth. The 524,000 square-foot, temperature-controlled facility replaces the former Wakefern grocery warehouse built in the 1950s, and increases storage capabilities by more than fifty-eight percent. The County of Union assisted in passing through $44 million in Federal Stimulus bond financing to spark the project. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

Union County Freeholder Bruce Bergen (R), Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich and Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi congratulate the winners of the 2014 “My County” poster contest sponsored by the Union County Constitutional Officers. The top winners of the contest, which is open only to fourth-graders, are (from 2nd left): Cynthia Li (1st place) from the McKinley School in Westfield, Emily Merriman (2nd place) from the Mountain Park School in Berkeley Heights, Riley Roder (3rd place) from St. Bartholomew Academy in Scotch Plains and Ryan Hatzlhoffer (4th place) from St. John the Apostle Elementary School in Clark. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

Union County Freeholder Sergio Granados has his glucose checked by Angela Adams, RN from the Community Health Department at Overlook Medical Center during an Atlantic Health System glucose screening event on the “Healthy Avenues Van” outside the ShopRite in Clark.

As part of his initiatives for 2014, Freeholder Chairman Christopher Hudak formed a partnership with Atlantic Health System with the goal of increasing health awareness countywide.

The Overlook Medical Center Community Health Department provides people with information to make appropriate health care choices and offers programs, support groups and screenings. For more information, visit www.atlantichealth.org/overlook/our+services/community+health/ or call 1-800-247-9580.

(Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

CRANFORD, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announces that a history grant writing workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, in Cranford.

“The grant-writing workshop is intended for Union County-based non-profit groups including historical societies, schools, museums, libraries, municipal governments and other organizations seeking funding for a history project or event that promotes better understanding of Union County and New Jersey history,” said Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison to the Cultural and Heritage Programs Advisory Board. “Attendees will learn about the two types of competitive grants available through the Union County History Grant Program administered by the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.”

The history staff will present an overview of the grant program and a step-by-step approach to preparing the application budget and narrative. Applications and guidelines will be available at the workshop. Participants are encouraged to come prepared to discuss project or event ideas.

The maximum request for a General Operating Support (GOS) grant is $7,500 and it is available only to Union County-based history organizations. Other non-profits may request a Special Project (SP) grant up to $5,000. The funds are awarded on a competitive basis.

Special Project applications from “Four Centuries in a Weekend” Site Participants marking New Jersey’s 350th Birthday (1664-2014) are encouraged. This is a great opportunity to raise awareness of your town’s unique role and contributions to the County and State, from its 17th century beginning to the current day. The State themes are Diversity, Innovation and Liberty. Funding for this program is made available through the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.

To confirm attendance at the April 23 workshop in Cranford or to receive more information, contact the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth 07202. Telephone: (908) 436-2912. New Jersey Relay users dial 711. E-mail requests to:ewashington@ucnj.org.

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Union County Freeholders Vernell Wright (L) and Bette Jane Kowalski (R) present a resolution to Trish Stone of Roselle Park congratulating her on her retirement from the County of Union where she served as the Director of the Division of Planning in the Department of Human Services. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

Union County Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski (L) and Angel G. Estrada present a resolution to Janice C. Lilien, Executive Director of the YWCA of Union County, recognizing April 2014 as “National Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Union County. For more information about the YWCA of Union County, visit www.ywcaeuc.org. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that an online interactive map has been launched to assist the new “Support 4 Soldiers” campaign, a countywide civic engagement project conceived and designed by high school students.

In Support 4 Soldiers, students from all around Union County have joined together to collect healthy snacks, toiletries, and other basic items, which will be sent in care packages to active duty military personnel. The collection period ends on May 15.

The interactive map, at ucnj2.org/uc-step, makes it easy to find nearby collection boxes.

“Support 4 Soldiers is a wonderful demonstration of how our diverse community shares common goals,” said Freeholder Chairman Christopher Hudak. “The Freeholder Board is very proud to lend a hand to Support 4 Soldiers and we encourage everyone to pitch in, too.”

Support 4 Soldiers was created by students who participated in the first ever UC STEP (Union County Student Training and Enrichment Program) Summit last December. In addition to collecting supplies, students across Union County are raising funds to offset shipping costs.

Support 4 Soldiers is sponsored by the Freeholder Board in partnership with the Westfield-based nonprofit organization Bonds of Courage (bondsofcourage.org).

UC STEP is a youth development program initiated by Freeholder Linda Carter during her term as Chairman last year.

For more information about Support 4 Soldiers and UC STEP, visit ucnj2.org/uc-step or call the Union County Department of Economic Development, 908-527-4200.

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