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.

Do you enjoy the challenge of building houses on a cold and refreshing day? Construction group volunteers are most needed on weekdays at our current work sites in Summit, Denville and Pompton Plains. Plan a day with your co-workers, family or friends or come by yourself. Just one day will make a difference. No construction experience is necessary, and no long-term commitment is required. Volunteers must be 16 years or older. All sites have indoor work and heated areas. Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this e-mail address) by e-mail or phone at 973.891.1934 ext. 107. Tell her the days you can help, and she will fit you into the work schedule.

With the 7th Annual Hearts & Hammers Gala date approaching, it’s time to get the hottest ticket in town! Join your friends at the elegant Park Avenue Club in Florham Park where good food, good cheer and good music go hand in hand with support for a great cause. To learn more about purchasing a ticket, to volunteer or to submit an ad for the journal, please contact Sandy Rodriguez by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this e-mail address) or phone at 973.891.1934. Details »

Our neighbor, Gardens of the World, is hosting a huge inventory reduction sale. Prices are drastically reduced on patio furniture, pottery and garden accessories. From February 4-19, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Morris Habitat for Humanity. Winter hours for Gardens of the World are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sale prices are effective only in the Mine Hill location. Help our neighbor, help us!

Starting in February, the ReStore will offer a 10% discount off all purchases on Fridays to current and former members of the armed forces who present their military ID. 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.

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. 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!

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.

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
• Site Host
• Site Supervisor
• Office Help
• Crew Leader

• 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