Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Habitat for Humanity?
- An ecumenical Christian housing ministry building and rehabilitating homes to provide decent, affordable housing for families in need.
- Why?
- Because many families live in inadequate or substandard housing and should not.
- Who does the work?
- Volunteers, both skilled and unskilled, come as individuals or with groups from faith-based groups, schools, civic groups, unions or businesses in our community.
- Who qualifies for Habitat housing?
- Families that live in sub-standard housing, with a steady income, but who would not qualify for a conventional mortgage.
- How are families selected?
- The Homeowner Relations team conducts an extensive screening process, beginning with an application, and then home visit interviews for those meeting the basic requirements.
- What are the conditions of sale?
- Houses are sold at no profit and with no interest charges. In lieu of a large down payment, families contribute “sweat equity” by working on their home and other Habitat projects.
- What current and upcoming projects are you working on?
- Lloyd Avenue, Stanhope, a four-plex consisting of two 2-bedroom units and two 1-bedroom units; Hussa Place, Denville, which will be subdivided into two buildable lots and result in two 3-bedroom, single-family homes; Hazel Street, Morristown, a duplex consisting of one 3-bedroom unit and one 2-bedroom unit; Rowe Street, Morristown, a duplex consisting of two 3-bedroom units; and Collins Avenue, Jefferson, a 3-bedroom, single-family home.
- Where does the money come from?
- Individuals, businesses, foundations, churches, special events and homeowner payments. Over $400,000 was raised from these sources in 2005.
- Besides money, what else is needed?
- Priority need is for property…volunteers for team work…donated and/or discounted materials and services. Everyone can contribute something!
- Who runs Morris Habitat?
- A 12-member board. Paid staff of full-time Executive Director, Construction Manager, Project Director, Development Director, Office Manager and ReStore Director, and part-time Construction Supervisor and Trainer, Director of Community Development and Accountant.
- What is your relationship to Habitat For Humanity International (HFHI)?
- MHFH, founded in 1985, is an affiliate of HFHI, headquartered in Americus, GA. HFHI provides technical assistance but each affiliate operates independently raising its own funds, finding its own sites and selecting its own families. Each affiliate tithes to HFHI to assist in building efforts worldwide.
- What is your tax status?
- IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit designation.
- Where are you located?
- 102 Iron Mountain Rd., Suite H
Mine Hill, NJ 07803
Phone: 973.891.1934
Fax: 973.891.1938
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