Morris County is one of New Jersey’s most affluent counties and yet, there are thousands of families living in inadequate or substandard housing because they can’t afford the area’s high prices. As a nonprofit, equal opportunity, ecumenical Christian housing ministry, we are dedicated to building decent, affordable housing with low-income families. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.

This summer you can drop off your donations closer to home when the ReStore truck visits Mountain Lakes (third Saturday) and Madison (fourth Saturday). Volunteer truck drivers will gratefully accept your new or very gently used home furnishings, appliances and building supplies. When considering what to donate, please review our guidelines for information about age and condition restrictions. The guidelines list the many types of merchandise we are searching for as well as items that we are not able to accept. Check “Upcoming Events” on this page for times and locations and more details.

From July 9, 2010, until late spring 2011, a bridge on Route 46 in Dover will be closed to traffic for repairs. While a detour is planned, traffic backups are expected. Please plan to avoid this area when visiting the office and the ReStore by taking Route 80 to the Howard Blvd. exit to Route 46 in Roxbury or by taking Route 10 to Canfield Ave. to Route 46 in Mine Hill.

On Friday, August 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm., seniors (55 or older) will get a 10% discount off all purchases at the ReStore. We invite you to shop in our warehouse for bargains on new or very gently-used furniture, appliances, doors, windows, lighting fixtures, hardware and more. To view a selection of current items available for sale, click on the ReStore button in the left column of this page.

We are pleased to announce that Investors Savings Bank will be the Premier Presentation Sponsor for our 25th Anniversary Gala to be held at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph. Century 21 Construction Corporation has pledged its support as the Reception Sponsor. Two major sponsorships, Entertainment and Silent Auction, are still available. Kevin Cummings, President & CEO of Investors, will serve as Chairman of the Honorary Anniversary Committee. Our goal is to raise $250,000 to assist local working families achieve the American dream of homeownership. The Gala will be the high point of a yearlong celebration to be kicked off this fall on the anniversary of our founding date, October 21.

Keith Hernandez, legendary former baseball player with the Mets and Cardinals, was recruited by Mars Chocolate North America, based in Hackettstown, to promote its Combos Snacks brand partnership with Habitat for Humanity. In mid-May, Hernandez spent two hours at our Ann Street site in Dover, helping a volunteer team of Mars employees put a concrete seal over the foam blocker in the foundation. Hernandez is pictured with construction supervisor George DeJesus.

Does your organization want to improve teaming and leadership skills while increasing community involvement? TeamingWorks, in an alliance with Morris Habitat for Humanity, will deliver a four-part structured team-building program that helps project teams and their leaders become better communicators and more productive.

Morris Habitat will receive the proceeds from the sale of a donated mobile home located in a 55+ community in the Oak Ridge section of Jefferson Township. Renovations made by expert Habitat construction crews include all new flooring. The price for this 2-bedroom ranch-style home is amazingly low—$35,000. If you are looking for yourself or if you know someone who may want to move into a community like this, please call realtor Catherine Johnson-Witte of RE/MAX Platinum Group at 973.726.5700 x303 (office) or 201.704.4704 (cell) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this e-mail address).

Help Youth United raise funds for a half House Sponsorship of the 37 Willow Street project by purchasing packs of five blank note cards for a donation of $5 or more. Details »

Check our Wish List to see if you might be able to supply something that would meet our current needs. We are looking for a range of donations from a 14-foot box truck and a 20-foot Haulmark equipment trailer to a digital camera, a portable LCD projector, and paper plates, cups and napkins. Thanks to Bornstein Sons, Inc., for donating a case of copier paper.

• Architect
• Real Estate Appraiser
• Grant Writer
• Speakers to Civic Groups
• Small Business Development Team Lead
• Alternative Gifts Program Coordinator
• Cars for Homes Program Coordinator
• Congregation Relations Team Lead
• ReStore Ambassador
• ReStore Driver
• ReStore Mover
• ReStore Pricer/Appraiser
• ReStore Repairer/Refinisher
• ReStore Cashier
• Event Team Leader
• Site Host
• Site Supervisor
• Office Help
• Crew Leader

• ReStore Advisory Team Meeting
  August 19, 2010
• ReStore Truck in Mountain Lakes
  August 21, 2010
• ReStore Truck in Madison
  August 28, 2010
• Youth United Meeting
  September 16, 2010
• ReStore Advisory Team Meeting
  September 16, 2010
• Volunteer Orientation
  September 20, 2010
• Youth United Meeting
  October 14, 2010
• Volunteer Orientation
  October 21, 2010
• ReStore Advisory Team Meeting
  October 21, 2010
• 25th Anniversary Gala
  February 26, 2011