Strong communities need trusted local news.
For more than a decade, MercerMe has documented the decisions, milestones, and stories that shape life in Hopewell Valley.
As misinformation spreads and local news organizations continue to disappear, independent local reporting has never been more important. MercerMe provides reliable, fact-based coverage that helps Hopewell Valley residents understand what’s happening in their community and stay connected to one another.
Every story we publish informs today’s residents while creating a lasting public record of Hopewell Valley.
Reader support makes that work possible.
♡ Why Recurring Support Matters
The most important local stories don’t happen just during elections or emergencies.
Monthly and yearly support allows us to cover public meetings week after week, follow important issues over time, and publish consistently, not just when there’s breaking news.
It also helps keep MercerMe independent by reducing reliance on any single funding source.
♡ What Your Support Makes Possible
Your support helps make independent local news possible, including:
- Coverage of local government, boards, and commissions
- Ongoing reporting on schools and public education
- Accountability reporting that helps residents understand local decisions
- Community stories that become Hopewell Valley’s historical record
Together, these stories help residents understand their community today and preserve its history for tomorrow.
♡ Leadership Giving
Some members of our community choose to make larger annual investments in MercerMe’s future. Leadership gifts strengthen our long-term sustainability, allowing us to follow important issues over time, invest in reporting, and continue serving Hopewell Valley for years to come.
Community Investor
$1,000 annually
Invests in the long-term strength of MercerMe, helping ensure trusted local reporting remains available to everyone in Hopewell Valley.
Local News Champion
$2,500 annually
Champions the reporting that helps residents understand local government, schools and the issues shaping their community.
Civic Impact Partner
$5,000 annually
Helps strengthen an informed, engaged community by supporting the independent reporting that civic life depends on.
Community Steward
$10,000 annually
Stewards a trusted community institution, helping MercerMe remain strong, independent and sustainable for years to come.
Leadership Circle
$25,000+ annually
Leads through a transformational investment that strengthens MercerMe’s future and inspires others to invest in independent local news.
Leadership Giving
Leadership gifts may be made as a one-time contribution or over the course of the year through our fiscal sponsor.
Whether you're ready to make a gift or simply curious to learn more, I'd love to hear from you. I'm always happy to answer questions, learn what matters to you and share where MercerMe is headed.
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