United in Impact Awards

THANK YOU to all who joined us Thursday, April 30, 2026 The Boathouse at Mercer Lake

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 6th Annual United in Impact Awards such a meaningful and memorable evening. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, honorees, attendees, silent auction supporters, donors, volunteers, and community partners whose generosity and commitment continue to strengthen Mercer County. Your support helps the United Way of Greater Mercer County provide critical resources including food assistance, rental and utility support, financial coaching, tax preparation services, health insurance access, college planning, and other pathways to stability and opportunity for local families.

The evening was a powerful reminder of what can happen when community comes together with a shared commitment to helping our neighbors thrive. From inspiring stories and heartfelt conversations to celebrating leaders who embody the spirit of service, the event reflected the collective impact we can make together. We invite you to relive the evening and view photos from the event by clicking the button below.

We look forward to continuing to engage with you throughout the year and hope to see you again at next year’s United in Impact Awards on Thursday, April 29, 2027.

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Master of Ceremonies

Edward W. Bullock is the 2024 United Way of Greater Mercer County Eugene Marsh Community Impact Award recipient and was recently appointment to the Board of Trustees of Thomas Edison State University. 

Mr. Bullock is a visionary leader whose lifelong mission is to transform lives through literacy, education, and service. He is the President of the Trenton Literacy Movement, Inc., and supports efforts to ensure every child in Trenton reads at grade level by the third grade. Under their leadership, the organization’s reading intervention program now reaches all Trenton public elementary schools, opening doors of opportunity for thousands of children. 

A passionate advocate for the power of reading, Mr. Bullock has personally read to more than 1,000 children, affirming Frederick Douglass’s timeless words: “Once you learn to read, you are forever free.” He is also the author of the children’s picture book Warren Goes to Grandpa’s, created in response to the lack of diverse representation in children’s literature. His voice has reached wider audiences through the Mercer County Library System’s Behind the Books podcast and WHYY TV’s You Oughta Know. 

Mr. Bullock’s distinguished career spans higher education, healthcare, and corporate leadership. He served at Norfolk State University, The College of New Jersey, and Johnson & Johnson before joining L’Oréal USA, where he became the company’s first Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, reporting directly to the President and CEO. 

Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Bullock is deeply committed to community service. He is Past President and current board member of the Young Scholars Institute of Trenton, and a proud 50‑year member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Trenton Alumni Chapter. His dedication has been recognized with numerous honors and awards. 

Mr. Bullock holds a B.A. from Norfolk State University, an M.Ed. from The College of New Jersey, and an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Norfolk State University. He resides in Hamilton, New Jersey with his wife Sharon, and treasures time with his sons Eric and Peter, their families, and his three beloved granddaughters.