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.

Many donors have already promised support for our 10th annual Bike & Hike fundraiser on Saturday, May 31, but we are still looking for these items: 10 x10 canopies, fruit, granola bars, water, raffle prizes and a police officer willing to volunteer the day of the event. If you can help, please contact event chair or call the office at 973.891.1934.

Another year has flown by! The 10th Annual Historic Morris Bike & Hike is now open for online registration at active.com. The event is scheduled for May 31st, so mark your calendar and register today! Pre-register by Wednesday, May 21, for a discounted rate. Details »

Friendly’s Restaurant at 192 Madison Avenue in Convent Station is sponsoring “Habitat Night” every third Thursday of the month in 2008 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. They will donate 10% of your bill to the Interfaith Build project on Rowe Street in Morristown. Come with your friends for dinner or ice cream! Directions »

Please come enjoy a grilled Panini sandwich, soup, or salad at Atlanta Bread Company, located in the Kohl’s/ShopRite complex at 1711 Route 10 East in Morris Plains, on Friday, May 16th, between 4:00 and 9:00 p.m. Atlanta Bread Company will donate 10% of receipts to support Youth United, a program that brings youth ages 5 to 25 together to educate the community about the need for affordable housing. The proceeds will go towards the Hazel Street build, a Morristown duplex to be renovated later this spring. Just remember to drop your receipts in the basket! Directions »

Thanks to the many sponsors who made our 1st anniversary celebration in April a success! Nearly 500 people enjoyed food, music, face painting, prizes, raffles, and the Green Organizing Expo held in connection with the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-NNJ) and the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA). Almost 4,000 pounds of paper were shredded by Shred-It of Fairfield and will be recycled. Food was provided by Café Aurum, Bagels on the Hill of Mine Hill, Bagel Express of Randolph, Acme of Randolph, BJ’s of Succasunna, The Provident Bank, Spartan Oil, Not by Bread Alone of New Providence, Girl Scout Troop #1745 of Madison and Brownie Troop #582 of Randolph. Musicians Brittnie Kuschke and Mike Dougherty played inside the store while WMTR-AM radio DJs played rock oldies from a van in the parking lot. Ayers Chevrolet of Dover supplied banners and pendants, and prize baskets were given by Cluck U of Randolph and Reckitt Benckiser.

Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes™ takes donated cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, RVs and other vehicles and sells them through automobile auctions, recyclers or salvage yards. Funds generated from sales of vehicles donated locally benefit Morris Habitat for Humanity. Your car donation may be eligible for tax deduction purposes if you itemize (consult the IRS or your tax advisor for details). Donating a vehicle is quick and easy. Call 1.877.277.HFHI (4344) toll-free or donate online today!

• 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 Volunteer Coordinator
• ReStore Driver
• ReStore Mover
• ReStore Pricer/Appraiser
• ReStore Repairer/Refinisher
• ReStore Cashier
• Landscape Designer
• Event Team Leader
• Site Host
• Site Supervisor
• Office Help
• Crew Leader

• Bike & Hike Planning Meeting
  May 14, 2008
• ReStore Team Meeting
  May 15, 2008
• Youth United Meeting
  May 15, 2008
• Volunteer Orientation
  and Team Meeting
  May 19, 2008
• Development Team Meeting
  May 22, 2008
• Bike & Hike Planning Meeting
  May 22, 2008
• Bike & Hike Planning Meeting
  May 27, 2008
• Bike & Hike
  May 31, 2008
• Rowe Street Dedication
  June 8, 2008
• Volunteer Orientation
  and Team Meeting
  June 16, 2008
• Youth United Meeting
  June 19, 2008
• ReStore Team Meeting
  June 19, 2008
• Development Team Meeting
  June 26, 2008