GROUNDBREAKING AT WALLMAN WAY SITE IN MOUNT OLIVE

On October 26, 2015, a groundbreaking ceremony was held by Morris Habitat for Humanity at 18-20 Wallman Way in the Budd Lake section of Mount Olive. Two families, the Maurino and McLaughlin’s, are thrilled to have been chosen by lottery to own these new homes once they are completed. Morris Habitat will build two new single-family homes, each with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on vacant lots on Wallman Way in Mount Olive Township. The houses will be accessible, handicapped-adaptable and ENERGY STAR certified for energy efficiency. Green or reusable building materials will be used whenever feasible. This will be a dream come true for two very happy families who expect to be heavily involved in helping to build their new homes. Mount Olive Township generously donated from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund toward the purchase of the building lots. Additional funding includes governmental grants from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Self-help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP). The remaining funds will be raised through grants and donations of materials. At the groundbreaking local officials, Morris Habitat Board members, staff, volunteers and the two families came out to celebrate the official start of construction on this site. The families were introduced and welcomed into the Mt. Olive neighborhood. The planned completion date is Spring of 2017 To meet this date, many volunteers will be needed to help! In addition to construction volunteers (no experience needed) there are also trained volunteers assigned to help each family feel welcomed and at home in their new communities (training provided). To learn more about Morris Habitat and how you can help, please go to www.MorrisHabitat.org or call 973-891-1934. __________________________________________________ About Morris Habitat for Humanity Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles by building homes, communities and hope. Morris Habitat is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing training and access to resources to help families improve their living conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. Morris Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion. Since 1985 Morris Habitat has served 305 families though home ownership opportunities, home preservation, and international home building programs. During the past year Morris Habitat has completing 5 units, with 15 under construction, and finished 10 home repair projects. Thirty eight projects are in the pipeline for 2015-2017. In addition, proceeds from the ReStore, opened May 2007, have built 14 homes and diverted 4,400 tons of useable material out of landfills. Located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph. Store hours: Tues 12 - 8 p.m., Wed & Fri 10 - 6 p.m., Thur 10 - 8 p.m., Sat 10 - 5 p.m.