Caring what people think is exhausting.

You read into every reaction.
You start shrinking yourself without even noticing.

Not every opinion deserves that much power.

Save this for when you need the reminder. 🧡

#selflove #youthmentorship #trenton #mercercounty #confidence #hhcf

One person can change everything.

Sometimes having someone in your corner makes all the difference.
That’s what mentorship is about.

At HHCF, we’re trying to be that kind of support for young people. 🧡

Follow along for more.

#YouthMentorship #Friends #Trenton #MercerCounty #Support

Rider enters $10 million deal with Mercer County  - The Rider News By Grace Bertrand Mercer County’s purchase of 56 acres of land from Rider’s campus for $8.5 million,

Mercer County purchased 56 acres of land, which is planned to give Rider a cash flow of $10 million following an agreement made in late February. Read more theridernews.com/property-sale/

By Grace Bertrand
Photo by Yanuel Santos

#TheRiderNews #RiderUniversity #MercerCounty #Spring2026

This past Saturday in honor of Black History Month, HHCF was proud to attend a powerful community event celebrating culture, legacy, and the next generation at Lawrence High School🖤
#LawrenceHighSchool #LawrenceNewJersey #BlackHistoryMonth #YouthMentorship #CommunityHealing #MercerCounty

NAMIWalks Mercer County I'm supporting NAMI!

Join my team. Donate. Share. Every action matters.
👉 www.namiwalks.org/participant/...
#NAMIWalk #MentalHealthMatters #KindnessMatters #MercerCounty

Black history is not only something we remember, it is something we carry forward. At HHCF, we’re honored to be a part of that legacy, supporting youth and families as they build connected futures together. 🖤❤️💚💛
#blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2026 #trenton #mercercounty #hhcf #community

Commission presses planning board to finalize ordinance rewrite as data‑center interest grows Commissioners heard a near-final rewrite of land-use ordinances and urged Planning & Zoning to review it quickly, citing potential data-center investment and concerns that delay could shift tax revenue to other counties; counsel said the contract cap was $50,000 and the firm would not bill beyond that amount.

Mercer County officials are racing against time to finalize key land-use ordinances to attract data centers and prevent losing millions in tax revenue.

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#MercerCounty #ND #MercerCountyOrdinance #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #DataCenterPolicy

Heading Home to Where it Started

Heading Home to Where it Started

Heading Home to Where it Started

Heading Home to Where it Started

We're back at Mercer County Community College for our Summer '26 USL2 & WPSL season!!

Blog announcement link in bio

#beReal #summersoccer #centraljersey #wpsl #usl2 #realcentralnj #centraljerseysoccer #mercercounty

You’re allowed to feel it. You’re also allowed to keep going.
We support young people in building resilience, self compassion, and confidence through real-life challenges.💪
Follow for more tips and join our mentorship program through the link in our bio⬆️

#trenton #mercercounty #selfcare

Last week we had 5 mentees join us at the HHCF office for a night of support, connection, and good eats! 💙

Want to join us for the next session? Click the link in our bio to join our Mentorship Program and receive updates about future events. 📩

#resiliency #supportgroup #trenton #mercercounty

Last month we hosted a College Application Support Night🎓
If you want help with college applications, you don’t have to do it alone💛

Follow us to get the next session date
Join our Youth Mentorship program through the link in our bio for email updates📩

#trenton #mercercounty #collegeapplications

HHCF would like to thank Architects Housing for allowing us to contribute to their wonderful food drive. We would also like to thank the Bishops Choir at Grace Cathedral for your generous donation of non-perishable foods!🥫

#fooddrive #trenton #mercercounty #community #support #MentoringMonth

HHCF would like to thank Luther Arms for allowing us to contribute to their wonderful food drive. We would also like to thank the Bishops Choir at Grace Cathedral for your generous donation of non-perishable foods!🩵

#fooddrive #trenton #mercercounty #community #support #MentoringMonth

This week’s page is a reminder that you don’t have to react fast to be valid.
You’re allowed to take your time.
You’re allowed to choose yourself.

Save this for later 🤍
And if you need support, HHCF is here — DM us or stop by during drop-in hours.
#trenton #mercercounty #chooseyou #pause #peace

Industry briefs Mercer County on coal-conversion tax history and revenue options amid talk of data centers and new loads Representatives from the lignite industry described the history of coal conversion and severance tax policy, recent legislative changes, and how potential data centers, carbon capture and mineral processing projects could change demand for local coal and county tax revenue.

Mercer County is at a crossroads as industry leaders discuss how new energy projects could reshape coal-conversion policies and tax revenues for the future.

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#MercerCounty #ND #EnergyPolicy #EconomicDevelopment #TaxReform #MercerCountyEnergy #CitizenPortal

#hiking #rockhounding #pennsylvania #mercercounty #jami #scot

WVDOH awards contract for Mercer County bridge rehabilitation MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) - A project to renovate the eastbound and westbound spans of the Oakvale Bridge in Mercer County is among 11 construction projects

MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) - A project to renovate the eastbound and westbound spans of the Oakvale Bridge in Mercer County is among 11 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Monday, December 22, 2025. #MercerCounty
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AFSCME Local 3566 Members Step Up: Park Rangers Recognized for Life-Saving Rescue at Mercer Lake Just before

AFSCME Local 3566 is proud to recognize Park Ranger Scott Bartlett and Senior Park Ranger Keith Allen for their life-saving response at Mercer Lake on October 19, 2025.

#AFSCME #PublicService #Leadership #UnionStrong #MercerCounty #ParkRangers

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Mutual Aid Drive & Teach-In: Sat, 11/15, 12-3PM @ Mercer Co. Library, Twin Rivers.
​RSVP: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
12:30: us06web.zoom.us/j/85769746132
2:00: us06web.zoom.us/j/82520247165
Livestream: www.youtube.com/live/Vrqs4JP...
​#MutualAid #MercerCounty #NoKings #NJ50501

Commission records intent to buy R & R property and to apply for Rural Catalyst Grant The commission recorded a motion that the county intends to purchase property from R and R Enterprises and authorized staff to submit an application for the Rural Catalyst Grant (50% match) to support renovations; the vote was unanimous and will be documented in the minutes for the application.

Mercer County is taking a big step toward revitalization by recording their intent to purchase property and apply for a $500,000 grant to boost local economic development!

Learn more here

#MercerCounty #ND #CommunityGrant #CitizenPortal #PropertyRenovation #LocalEconomicGrowth

Mercer County declares emergency as federal shutdown disrupts SNAP, WIC and heating assistance Citing service interruptions tied to a federal government shutdown, commissioners approved an emergency declaration to coordinate local response and position the county to seek state or federal assistance. The declaration authorizes coordination with food pantries and the sheriff's office for deliveries to vulnerable residents.

Mercer County has declared an emergency as vital federal programs like SNAP and WIC face disruption due to the government shutdown, prompting urgent local action to support vulnerable residents.

Learn more here

#MercerCounty #ND #CitizenPortal #CommunityAssistance #FoodSecurity

Let’s pack the room and show our support! 🙌

⚠️ Note: Due to the forum, there will be no phone banking at the Law Conference on Oct. 29.

#MercerCounty #VoteLocal #YoungDems #CommunityFirst #PApolitics

#nokings #nokings2 #protest #youngdems #mercercounty #pennsylvania #powertothepeople #saveourdemocracy

Consultants deliver draft ordinance updates; commissioners, planning and zoning to review before finalizing enforcement, fees and land-use alignment A consulting team presented draft updates to Mercer County’s ordinances and fee suggestions; commissioners and planning and zoning members discussed enforcement, bonds scaled to project cost, permit-fee benchmarking and whether to align a comprehensive land-use plan with the ordinance rewrite.

Mercer County is on the brink of modernizing its ordinances with new proposals that could reshape industrial development and land use—will they take the leap?

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#MercerCounty #ND #CitizenPortal #MercerCountyOrdinances #CommunityEnforcement

🔹 The point: Not all games are fun—this one is meant to educate, spark conversation, and remind us what’s at stake.

Stay tuned every week to learn, reflect, and take action. 💡✊

#WheelOfWoe #SpinTheWheelWednesday #DemocracyEducation #YoungDems #PAYoungDems #MercerCounty #DeborahFischer #VoteBlue

Mercer County approves $4.05 million budget and moves $208,000 into cash reserves After correcting levy calculations and pausing to fix errors in the budget "blue book," the Mercer County Board of Commissioners approved a $4,051,408.19 budget on Oct. 6 and voted to transfer $208,000 into cash reserves to smooth levy impacts under the state9s cap rules.

The Mercer County Board of Commissioners has approved a $4.05 million budget while strategically transferring $208,000 into cash reserves to navigate future financial challenges.

Learn more here

#MercerCounty #ND #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #MercerCountyBudget #CommunityResilience

The sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden glow on the historic Hopewell Railroad Station., a couple walks toward the light, hand-in-hand.

#BWagsphotography #sunsetphotography #newhopenj #hopewellrailroadstation #MercerCounty #mercercountynj

County Officials Adjust Budget for Road Deputies and Address Wage Errors County officials revise budget for road deputies and correct previous wage discrepancies.

Mercer County officials have made pivotal budget adjustments, including a wage increase for road deputies and correcting significant salary errors, all while ensuring financial stability.

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#MercerCounty #ND #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #MercerCountySheriffs #BudgetAdjustments

No Kings 2 Rally · No Kings Grove City's last No Kings Rally on June 14 saw 300 people turn out to stand up for democracy! Let's raise that number on October 18th! As before, Grove City will be the first of three sister rallie...

📍 Grove City – 10–11 AM
👉 mobilize.us/s/wso9Ze/r

📍 Mercer – 11:30–12:30 PM
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📍 Hermitage – 1:15–2:30 PM
👉 mobilize.us/s/SKNe2s/r

Spread the word. Show up strong. 🖤✊ #NoKings #EconomicBlackout #MercerCounty

County Officials Critique Progress on Comprehensive Zoning Rewrite and Wind Ordinance Updates Officials express dissatisfaction over delays in zoning rewrite and lack of draft ordinances.

Mercer County officials are frustrated by the slow progress of a crucial zoning rewrite, raising alarms about the absence of a draft ordinance as neighboring counties advance their wind energy plans.

Learn more here!

#MercerCounty #ND #CitizenPortal #MercerCountyZoning #CommunityPlanning