Morris Habitat for Humanity Invites Women to Volunteer

Women in Morris County are invited to help address the need for affordable housing during specially designated “Women Build Days” for Morris Habitat for Humanity. Following the great success of Habitat’s Women Build Week, dates have been set for Women Build events throughout the year. On these special days, Morris Habitat is asking women to volunteer from 8:30am-4:00pm. No training is necessary so it’s a great way to learn some new skills, bring a group or friends and/or team up with other women in the area. These dates for these “Women Build Days” are: July 23, August 16-20, August 27, and October 1. Those interested can sign up for one or all of the dates. Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program recruits, educates and inspires women to build and advocate for decent and affordable houses in their communities. Women volunteers boost Morris Habitat’s capacity to build more houses and serve more families. We know that women have the capability and determination necessary to build Habitat for Humanity houses, addressing the problem of substandard housing in a concrete way so that families have safe, decent and affordable homes. All volunteers are welcome and no special skills are needed. All that is asked for is a smile and a willingness to help. Construction volunteers do everything from pouring footings to roofing and final interior finishes. They all get to wear fantastic pink hard hats, too. “Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization and provide countless hours of help and support to give families a hand up to homeownership,” said Blair Schleicher Bravo executive director of Morris Habitat. “Our program is made possible by the costs saved by volunteers who share their time and talent.” To volunteer or learn more about Morris Habitat, go to www.morrishabitat.com or email construction.scheduling@morrishabitat.org. 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. ###