Morris Habitat for Humanity 11th Annual Hearts & Hammers Gala

The clock is counting down to a big event. Morris Habitat for Humanity will celebrate its’ 11th Annual Hearts and Hammers Gala on February 27, 2016 at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph, New Jersey. The Hearts and Hammers Gala is a wonderful evening event and Morris Habitat’s signature fundraiser for the year. Morris Habitat invites the public to join in on an elegant evening–all while supporting their work of building houses and creating homes for families in need throughout Morris County. Feast on hors d’oeuvres and dine on a delicious full-course meal and tempting desserts. Shop at the silent auction, that will feature some very unique gift ideas. There will also be live music and dancing, too. The registration deadline is February 5th. Every year Morris Habitat honors several people and corporations. This year awards will be presented to three members of the Morris Habitat family who have given generously of their time and expertise: Founders Award: Peter Wentworth, Wentworth Associates Corporate Partnership Award: Travelers Insurance Beth Everett Award: Jim Mullen, Esquire Corporate sponsorships have always had a big impact on how much Morris Habitat can accomplish and they are still available for the event. Several that have signed up to support the gala are: Premier - Bayer HealthCare - http://healthcare.bayer.com/ Platinum – Investors Bank - https://www.myinvestorsbank.com/home/home Gold – Travelers Insurance - https://www.travelers.com/ and GAF http://www.gaf.com/ Silver - Stage It 123 http://stageit123.com/, Donald and Teeny Kuhn, and Jeannie and Andrew Tsukamoto, Esq. Morris Habitat can only serve the community with the help of numerous volunteers and sponsors. Travelers Insurance, one of the major sponsors of the event, shared their commitment by saying, “As part of its philanthropy and employee involvement, Travelers has a long history of supporting Habitat for Humanity,” said Ricky Jones, Claim Center Vice President at Travelers. “We are proud of the six year relationship that we have built with Morris Habitat for Humanity and are happy to help support their mission of ‘bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.’” Individual tickets to attend are just $250 per person and donating to the Morris Habitat’s Hearts & Hammers Gala will help to achieve the bold plan to serve 200 new families in the next four years. Visit the Morris Habitat website at www.morrishabitat.org for further information or to register for the event. Support Morris Habitat even further by considering becoming an event sponsor! The gala will be held at the Meadow Wood Manor on February 27, 2016 from 6-10 pm and tickets are now available. Visit the Morris Habitat Gala web site page at http://www.morrishabitat.org/event/hearts-hammers-gala-feb-2016 for further information. Those interested can also contact Kathy Ritchey at 973.891.1934 ext.122 or email her Kathy.ritchey@morrishabitat.org for details.

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 400 households though home ownership opportunities, home preservation, and international home building programs. Of these 62 home were home repair projects and 74 new homes were built as well. Morris Habitat has set a goal of 9 housing starts for 2014, completing 19 homes at 8 different sites during the year. In addition, proceeds from the ReStore, opened May 2007, have funded 14 homes and diverted almost 4,400 tons of useable material out of landfills. Located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph. Store hours: Tues 10 - 8 p.m., Wed & Fri 10 - 6 p.m., Thur 10 - 8 p.m., Sat 10 - 6 p.m.