ONCE AGAIN MORRIS HABITAT RATED AS A CHARITY YOU CAN RELY ON FOR SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW

Many people worry about giving to charity. They are concerned about where their money is going and how much money is spent on advertising or administrative costs. They want to be sure that their donation is used wisely. Charity Navigator is one of the most reliable sources for evaluating charities and once again, for the 6th year in a row they have given Morris Habitat for Humanity their highest score. A letter from Ken Berger, Charity Navigator’s president & CEO, announced the honor. Mr. Berger noted that, “the nonprofit sector continues to grow at an unprecedented pace; savvy donors are demanding more accountability, transparency and quantifiable results from the charities they choose to support with their hard-earned dollars.” Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that Morris Habitat adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes their mission in a fiscally responsible way. This Charity Navigator rating means that Morris Habitat for Humanity outperforms most other charities in America! Morris Habitat’s Executive Director, Blair Bravo said that, “once again receiving this 4-star designation makes all our staff and volunteers very proud. We thank our supporters for trusting us with your donations, volunteer time, and good will. Our supporters’ trust and support mean so much to us and to the families we serve. We look forward to partnering with you throughout 2014 and years to come.” This award winning Charity Navigator rating highlights the fine work of efficient, ethical and open charities. Their goal is to provide donors with essential information they need to make to choose the right charity. For more information about the organization or to donate go to the Morris Habitat website at http://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 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 12 housing starts for 2016, completing 9 homes during the year. In addition, proceeds from the ReStore, opened May 2007, have funded 18 homes and diverted almost 5,100 tons of useable material out of landfills. Located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph. Store hours: Tues & Thur 10 - 8 p.m., Wed, Fri & Sat 10 - 6 p.m. ###