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.

Come one, come all to our Annual Meeting from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, at the Mine Hill Civic Center. Please join us for socializing and a dessert reception. Celebrate our accomplishments in 2011 and learn what we have planned for 2012 and beyond. Help us recognize some of our many invaluable volunteers. Details »

We welcome volunteers interested in organizing the event, especially in terms of securing silent auction items, ad journal entries, centerpieces and gift bags. If you, or someone you know, have an item to donate to the silent auction (vacation home stay, restaurant gift certificates, “honey-do” list volunteers, etc.) or if you would like to volunteer your time and talent in planning this event, please contact Blair Schleicher Bravo by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this e-mail address) or phone at 973.891.1934.
Gala details »

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - New Jersey and Rockland County, NY is committed to making dreams come true for home buyers and sellers. To launch our 2011-2012 Annual Appeal, the real estate company is offering a $25,000 Challenge Grant! Our challenge is to increase the number of Annual Appeal donors by 100 and to reach our fund-raising goal of $100,000. Please help put us over the top by making your gift today. All donors will receive a coupon for 10% off at our fabulous ReStore and will be entered in a raffle for two tickets to the gala on February 18. We’ll send a supporter T-shirt to donors of $500.00 or more. Log on to Morris Habitat’s Appeal web site and join the challenge to turn dreams into homes!

Normandy Real Estate Partners presents Morris Habitat’s 7th Annual Hearts & Hammers Gala at the elegant Park Avenue Club in Florham Park. A lavish cocktail reception begins at 6:00 p.m., where guests can preview the various items available for bid at the silent auction. At 7:00 p.m., guests will enjoy a spectacular dinner accompanied by the talents of local music legend, Tropical Storm. You may register by mail or online with a secure credit card payment via PayPal. RSVP to the Morris Habitat office by Friday, January 20. Details »

Through February 28, you can bring gently-used lighting fixtures, lamps and fans to the Capital Lighting store in East Hanover. Donated lighting will be sold at our ReStore. For your support of the “Making Lives Brighter” campaign, you will receive a 10% discount toward any new lighting purchase at a Capitol Lighting store as well as a tax deduction and a 10% off coupon for the ReStore.

Visit two new web pages and photo albums to learn about our partnership with Habitat Honduras and our adventurous trip there in March 2011 to build a home in La Ceiba.
Global Village Trip 2011 »
La Ceiba, Honduras »

Many volunteers have already met Matt Haraksin and Dawari Princewill, the AmeriCorps National members who are guiding our construction crews from September 2011 to July 2012. Matt is a recent high school graduate with strong mechanical skills and customer service experience. Dawari is a Nigerian-trained architect with project management experience.

Morris Habitat offices and the ReStore will be moving to a larger facility. Our new location at 274 South Salem Street in Randolph, near the Kmart Plaza on Route 10, will be more convenient for shoppers and donors coming from Morristown and Route 287. The ReStore will have a better store layout, air conditioning and heating, and more parking spaces. Watch for our grand opening in spring 2012!

• ReStore QuickBooks Expert
• Construction
• Architect
• Real Estate Appraiser
• 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
• Event Team Leader
• Site Host
• Site Supervisor
• Office Help
• Crew Leader

• Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Reception
  January 29, 2012
• Youth United Meeting
  February 9, 2012
• ReStore Advisory Team Meeting
  February 16, 2012
• Volunteer Orientation
  February 16, 2012
• 7th Annual Hearts & Hammers Gala
  February 18, 2012