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Morris Habitat for Humanity -
A Charity You Can Trust
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Before you donate to Morris Habitat, you can see how we make use of our resources. We're proud of our 4-star rating three years in a row from Charity Navigator, and you will find more details in our recent annual reports and financial statements.
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Quick Links:
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 Give Your Dad a Special Father's Dad Gift....
When a child is born, a father is born. First time dads worry there is a great deal they don't know. A bit dated, but here are great instructions for (cloth) diaper changing that should put all dads at ease.
"Spread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat. Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher's mound. Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together. Of course, in case of rain, you gotta call the game and start all over again." ~Jimmy Piersall, former professional baseball outfielder, on how to diaper a baby, 1968 
For all he has done, please consider making a donation in honor or memory of your dad to help our Habitat families.
To all the dads, uncles, brothers, mentors, coaches, teachers who have impacted lives, the homeowners, Board of Directors and staff of Morris Habitat wish you...
A very happy Father's Day!
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Dedicating Two Homes in Dover . . .
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Please join us on Monday, June 16, 2014 from 11am-1pm to celebrate the dedication of the Calle and Benjamin families' new homes at 32 Spring Street, Dover, NJ .
Light lunch will be served,
Please RSVP to Heidi Schlager, 973-891-1934 or info@morrishabitat.org by June 9, 2014
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| Come Swing A Hammer at Hammer For Habitat, Saturday June 7th | |
June 7, 2014 
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
274 South Salem St.
Randolph NJ 07869
Put on your work clothes and come join your friends and neighbors for "Hammer for Habitat". All ages are welcome. Participate in this fundraiser as:
- a family:($25) to sign, decorate a 2x4 and enjoy the craft station
- an individual: . ($10)to sign and decorate a 2x4.
All wood and proceeds from this fund-raising event will be used to build future Morris Habitat homes. Enjoy music, food, crafts, face painting and fun for all ages. Visit the Hammer For Habitat website to learn more or call Kathy Ritchey at 973-891-1934 ext. 122.
Many Thanks to our event Sponsors:
Investors Bank, Normandy Real Estate, G4S Security, Madison Affordable Housing Corp.
E-Lend. Com, NCJAR, Lakeland Bank, B.G. Costen & Sons,LLC
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Morris Habitat is looking for a Full Time Construction Supervisor!
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Good pay, benefits!
Basic requirements: know the construction trades and have at least some technical skills (don't worry, we'll teach you what you don't know), have the ability to work with and TEACH unskilled volunteers on the building site and of course have the ability to work for Morris Habitat!
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Volunteer of the Month . . . Carole Mottola
Carole has volunteered with the ReStore for more than six years, starting about six months after it opened. Over the years she has worn many hats -- pricing merchandise, assisting customers, working as a cashier, and handling donation calls. Along the way, Carole said she has made lifelong friends with other volunteers and staff members.
Carole is moving to Lakewood, NJ this month, and while we are sad to see her go, we are grateful for her many years of dedicated service to Morris Habitat. And we are thrilled that she plans to volunteer at the ReStore in Freehold.
According to Rick Ostberg, ReStore Director, "Carole's sharing of inspirational quotes has helped sustain me throughout my tenure at the ReStore. Her unfailing support and contributions to our organization are much appreciated and will be sorely missed. We wish her all the best!"
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Volunteers Step Up to Help a Family in Need....
When a call went out for volunteers to help with a home repair project in Rockaway, many groups came out to swing a hammer and do what was necessary to complete both the inside and outside critical repairs on this home. Volunteers are still needed (see Construction volunteers needed below)
Special thanks to volunteer groups from: Pfizer, French's, Alcatel Lucent, First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains, Colgate Palmolive, Wyndham, and Kean University.
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Thank you to Volunteers from Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains . . .
In one day these hard working volunteers installed insulating materials and applied sealant to one of the three homes being built in Madison, NJ, on the site of a former paving company.
The house will be occupied by a woman who has a son with special needs and two daughters, all in their twenties. Congregation Beth Israel partnered with us as part of its Mitzvah Day, a day of service within the community for volunteers of all ages.
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Construction Volunteers Needed
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Our long-term construction projects in Dover and Madison
are going strong. Volunteering at Willow St., Morristown
has begun.
We also need help at our Rockaway Home Repair, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays until June 14. Come once or as often as you can! Interior and exterior repairs to a home. NO special skills needed. Contact Melissa.ailiff@morrishabitat.org with any questions.
Please check our NEW online Volunteer Calendar. This new calendar requires you to sign up and sign-in prior to use. After the sign-in you will be able to view site openings. If questions contact stephanie.buonarota@morrishabitat.org.
Next Volunteer Orientation is Thursday June 19, 2014, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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ReStore Volunteers Needed . . . Training Offered
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Right now truck drivers and drivers' helpers are needed at the Restore. Volunteers pick up items from donors and deliver them to the Restore where they will be sold, with proceeds going toward building affordable homes for local families in need.
The only requirements to drive a truck are a valid driver's license and the ability to occasionally lift heavy objects. Morris Habitat provides the truck (with automatic transmission and lift gate), a GPS, cell phone and schedule. Volunteers are needed Monday-Saturday. You pick the day(s) per week or month that best fit your schedule. Still not sure if this is for you, the Restore will be holding a training class on 4/8. Attendance is recommended.
There is one training session left . . . It will be held at the Restore, 274 S. Salem St., Randolph, NJ and will run from 6:30-7:30pm.
***These sessions are open to all who have already attended one of our
monthly orientation sessions***
If you have not yet attended a volunteer orientation, please go to www.MorrisHabitat to
REGISTER online for an upcoming session.
* Pricing training: Tuesday, July 8 6:30-7:30pm
For an Overview of this training session READ ON:
For more details and to register for any training session, contact Stephanie Buonarota at
973-891-1934 or Stephanie.Buonarota@morrishabitat.org.
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Good at Taking Pictures . . . We Want You, for a special photo project!
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Volunteers needed to take pictures over the summer at various construction sites in Morris County. If interested, please contact Stephanie Buonarota at 973-891-1934 or Stephanie.Buonarota@morrishabitat.org.
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SAVE THE DATE
Join the Fun at the 7th Annual Share the Care - 5k Run/Walk-
August 21st, Morris Plains
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 RPI Design Build, LLC, a local builder based in Morris County, and The Borough of Morris Plains' "The Community of Caring" will be hosting the 7th Annual Share the Care 5k Run/Walk, Thursday, August 21st at 6:30 p.m. to benefit Morris Habitat for Humanity. The 5K Event will take place at the Central Park of Morris County in Morris Plains. Stay tuned to our Morris Habitat website and facebook fan page for more information. |
Morris Habitat Social Media . . .
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Help us get the most out of the new social media sites! As you likely already know, we have a Facebook Fan page. Go there to see pictures of events, construction sites, and volunteers. While there be sure to "Like" us and feel free to post any questions or thoughts. We also are on Twitter and most recently, Linked In. Join us on Linked In and not only become part of our extended network, but learn about affordable housing issues and what we are doing to help alleviate the housing shortage.
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Attention
Bernardsville/Basking Ridge
You may arrange for home pickup of your items on:
Tuesday June 24, 2014
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A volunteer will call you to confirm your donation and to schedule a pickup time. Please note that all items must be located on the ground floor.
When considering what to donate, please review our donation guidelines for information about age and condition restrictions. The guidelines lists the many types of merchandise we are searching for as well as items we are not able to accept.
Please tell your friends, neighbors and coworkers about these important dates.
Check our website at www.morrisrestore.org for further information.
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Construction Updates
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Spring Street, Dover - We are in the "home stretch" in terms of construction. Finishing touches such as painting, trim, cabinets, deck work and landscaping are underway.
The dedication for these two homes is scheduled for June 16, 2014.
Strickland Place, Madison -
13-finishing up flooring, cabinet, appliance and bath fixture installations, plus painting.
15- Sheetrocking and spacking completed. Ready for paint and doors.
17- Insulation almost complete, sheetrocking to begin shortly. Porch building ongoing.
Entire site: Preparing for sidewalk and patio concrete pours, plus driveways and curbs.
Hazel Street, Morristown - Demolition underway
Willow Street, Morristown - Foundation work beginning
Lawrie Sreet, Perth Amboy - foundation work underway
Queens Rd, Repair Project - The Queens Road Home Repair is coming along but we are still in need of individual volunteers. Currently we are sheetrocking the basement and still working on siding for the exterior of the home. Volunteers of all skill levels are needed for the many tasks we are working on.
Please Note: Dress for the weather and wear thick soled shoes. No open toed or backless footwear allowed.
Construction volunteers are always needed
Come out once...or become a regular!
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The ReStore is hosting its
4th Annual Lucky Duck Sales Event
and is looking for volunteers to help!
So gather your family, friends and
co-workers and come out to help!
There will be music, food, and fun throughout the day!
Volunteers are needed . . .
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June Birthdays
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| Nadine Bustos | Deb Kaplan | Rick Ostberg | | Larry Deutchman | Kathy Lambert | Marcia Palmer | | Kirsten Deutsche | Nicole List | Shikha Patel | | Carla Gaeta | Bernadette Marrero | Richard Sleece | | Colin Gallagher | Gary McDowell | Nancy Soiefer | | Peter Hagan | Tom Miller | Agnes Straley | | Alistair Hall | Janet Mitchell | Phil Vankirk | | Lori Hughes | Sue Monico | Pam Vreeland | | Anatoly Iwanow | Susan Niculesu | Paul Whitman | | | | | Belated congrats to: | Ralph Patella | Bob Newman |
Did we we missed your birthday or someone you know ? Forward the information to Heidi at info@morrishabitat.org .
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