Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat Seeking Sponsors for Gala

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat), a major builder and leading advocate for affordable housing in New Jersey, is seeking sponsors and donors to support the 20th annual Hearts & Hammers Gala. The 2025 gala will celebrate GMM families and loyal supporters while raising funds for the organization.

This year’s event will be held on Thursday, February 27 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at The Westin Governor Morris Hotel located at 2 Whippany Road in Morristown, N.J.

GMM Habitat is seeking event sponsors, silent auction prize donors, and wine donations for its wine pull. Event sponsorships range from $2,500 to $50,000. For more information about sponsorship or purchasing tickets, visit: https://www.morrishabitat.org/gala2025.

The evening’s spotlight will be on the Hearts & Hammers Gala honoree presentations. Gala honorees for 2025 include: Yvonne Lopez, N.J. Assemblywoman, with the Leadership Award; GAF Corporation with the Community Champion Award; Derek Oates, Principal, Roofing Innovations, with the Veterans Partner Award; and Bishop Donald Hilliard Jr., Senior Pastor of Cathedral International, with the Foundation Builders Award.

The fun-filled evening will feature a cocktail reception and plated dinner, silent and live auctions including sports memorabilia, jewelry, sporting events, dining and experiences, a wine pull and music. Guests will hear inspiring stories about family journeys to homeownership and the impact a safe, decent and affordable place to live has on their lives. Tickets must be purchased in advance for $300 per person (early bird pricing through January 31, 2025) at: https://www.morrishabitat.org/...

Event sponsors to date include: Paul and Lucie Boudreau, Commerce Park Investors GAF, New Jersey Natural Gas, North Central Jersey Association of Realtors (NCJAR), Panzano/Bujalski Family, Provident Bank and Valley Bank.

About Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization, Habitat for Humanity International, committed to building homes, communities, and hope. The organization, which is one of the leading builders of affordable housing in New Jersey, serves 68 municipalities in Morris and Middlesex Counties and the greater Plainfield area. Through volunteer labor and monetary donations and materials, Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat builds affordable new homes and provides home repair services to income eligible families and individuals. Since 1985, Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat has served nearly 1,100 families through building more than 200 local homes, preserving 531 homes for low-income homeowners and seniors, and helping 383 families with housing solutions worldwide. The local affiliate organization has engaged more than 150,000 volunteers in its various programs. Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat also operates a successful ReStore home improvement and furnishings outlet in Randolph which has kept 19,727 tons of reusable materials out of landfills and funded 39 homes. For more information, visit gmmhabitat.org or call 973-891-1934.