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Morris Habitat for Humanity go to the ReStore web site

102 Iron Mountain Rd.
Suite H
Mine Hill, NJ 07803
Tel: 973.891.1934
Fax: 973.891.1938

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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.

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Homeowner Selection Underway for Townhouses in Denville

We are looking for six families for a 6-plex condominium that will be started in Denville in 2010. If interested, you must attend one of three Home Application Orientation sessions held at the Morris County Affordable Housing Corporation in Morristown in September and must submit an application by Friday, September 10. Register for an orientation session under “Upcoming Events” in the right-hand column on this page.
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Thursday Evening Workshop Series October 7 - November 18

As part of our 25th anniversary celebration, we will be offering six Thursday evening workshops in Mine Hill to prepare you to do basic repairs or upgrades in your home. Each workshop is being led by an expert in the field and will cost $10 per session (or $50 for all six). In addition, attendees will receive a 40% off coupon for any ReStore item priced at $200 or less. Help Habitat and help yourself too by registering for one or all of the sessions under “Upcoming Events” in the right-hand column on this page. Space is limited, so register early. All proceeds benefit Morris Habitat.

Brightgreen Home Loans To Donate

Beginning September 1, 2010, the Morristown branch of Brightgreen Home Loans, Inc., will donate $25 to Morris Habitat for Humanity for every loan closed. Their fast and streamlined paperless loan process is on the cutting edge of new technology, using eco-friendly online forms and reports. For additional information, e-mail branch manager .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this e-mail address) or call 1.866.682.1802, ext. 102.

Donate When the ReStore Truck Comes to Your Town

You can drop off your donations closer to home when the ReStore truck visits Chatham on September 11. 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.

Denville Groundbreaking For New Home September 30

Join us to celebrate as we start six new homes on Peer Place in Denville. This construction is made possible through an alliance with the Morris County Affordable Housing Corporation. Funding is provided by a Morris County Community Development HOME grant, New Jersey Natural Gas and the Township of Denville’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the site at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 30. Details and RSVP form »

Dover Dedication September 30

Join us to celebrate the completion of our 42nd construction project on Ann Street in Dover. This single-family home was made possible through a partnership with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Morris County Community Development-Home Funds and New Jersey Natural Gas. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 30, and the dedication ceremony will follow at 12:30 p.m. The lunch is being funded by New Jersey Natural Gas. After welcoming the homeowner family, Elizabeth Villareal and her son and daughter, you will be able to take a tour of the new house. Details and RSVP form »

Senior Discount Day at the ReStore, Friday, October 1

On Friday, October 1, 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.

ReStore Fall Bargain Bonanza, Saturday, October 2

Calling all yard sale entrepreneurs, crafters, small food vendors, and fellow non-profit groups! Grab your table and “stuff to sell” and sign up now for the 3rd Fall Bargain Bonanza at the Morris Habitat ReStore. Shop the Bargain Bonanza on the outside, and on the inside snap up special in-store bargains. For more information and to reserve a vendor space, call Anne at 973.366.3358 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or return the vendor application  by Monday, September 27. Details »

Global Village Mission Trip to La Ceiba, Honduras, in March 2011

Join Morris Habitat for its first Global Village trip to our partner affiliate in La Ceiba, Honduras and experience another culture while making a difference in the lives of others. As a Global Village volunteer, you will work alongside members of the host community in building decent, affordable housing. Your active partnership will help raise awareness of the burden of poverty housing and will create a true global village of community, homes and hope.

No experience is necessary, since Habitat’s Global Village volunteer program welcomes all who want to make a difference by picking up a hammer and helping to change lives. There is no maximum age limit. Many of the trips require strenuous manual labor, so all participants should be in good health.

Date of the trip is Saturday, March 5, to Sunday, March 13, 2011. Cost will be about $1,600 per person plus airfare of around $425. A deposit of $1,000 is due within 30 days. The deposit will be credited as an offset to total trip costs. All payments must be made 45 days prior to departure. We will fly into San Pedro Sula (SAP) and take a three-hour bus ride to La Ceiba. We will be incorporating some sightseeing visits in the trip. Accommodations will be at the Hotel Bahia Uno.

For more information or to sign up, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this e-mail address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this e-mail address).

Route 46 Bridge Closure in Dover

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.

25th Anniversary Gala Set for Saturday, February 26, 2011

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.

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