A Time to Give – To Morris Habitat for Humanity

Morris Habitat for Humanity wants to encourage residents to consider the importance of giving during this holiday season. The need is expressed by their homeowners, each of whom have worked at least 300 sweat equity hours as part of their commitment and help “earn” their new homes. Recently one of the homeowner’s sent an email to Carolyn Haraksin, Director Homeowner Relation. The following is an excerpt from that email.

“My husband and I just wanted to send an email to say thank you to you and everyone at Habitat for our wonderful home. We've become very settled-in here and we LOVE our neighborhood and our neighbors....Without our Habitat home we would probably still be in our apartment and the kids would still be sharing a bedroom… we would probably not be able to stay in Madison…the kids would have to switch schools.

We really can never truly express our gratitude enough for what Habitat has given to us; a lifetime of security and a feeling of contentment with our living situation. Thank you soooooo much for this priceless gift!”\

This family is one of the fortunate ones, but there are many others still needing safe, affordable housing in Morris County. Now is the time of year when many think of helping others. In addition to a direct donation using our website, we offer two other ways to help financially during November and December.

Cyber Monday, is the Monday following Thanksgiving (this year it is 11/28) where online retailers promote exceptional bargains. There are two internet shopping links that can be used for those who wish to have a percentage of their purchases go to Morris Habitat for Humanity.

So, if you plan on shopping Cyber Monday, please consider using these links.

Amazon Smile at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-2675802 and GoodShop at https://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop?charityid=810491. Past that date donations can be made online at the Morris Habitat website at http://morrishabitat.org or by donating items and making purchases at the Morris Habitat ReStore, located just off Route 10 on South Salem Street in Randolph.

For more information on Morris Habitat and its activities, go to http://morrishabitat.org or call 973.891.1934.

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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.