Tag: Habitat for Humanity
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Habitat for Humanity SCNJ to begin construction on affordable housing development in Bordentown Township
The process to start building 10 affordable housing units on Thorntown and Crosswicks Road in Bordentown Township is in its final stages, according to Bordentown Township Administrator Michael Theokas. As part of its affordable housing policy with the state and Burlington County, Bordentown Township struck a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of South Central Jersey…
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Applications accepted for low-income home to be built in Old Bridge
Applications are being accepted for one low-income three-bedroom home on Norwood Avenue in Old Bridge. The single-family new construction home will be sold as affordable homeownership to the selected applicant. The sale price will be $203,179. An affordable 30-year mortgage will be held by Morris Habitat for Humanity. The home will have a minimum 30-year…
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Habitat for Humanity merger provides greater impact on affordable housing
By KRISTEN DOWD The Sun In a move to make a greater impact on affordable housing options throughout the region, two local Habitat for Humanity chapters recently merged. Habitat for Humanity of Burlington and Mercer Counties and Atlantic County Habitat for Humanity have joined forces, now serving 1.1 million residents in 75 municipalities. “Ultimately, our…
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Habitat for Humanity to hold ‘A Taste for Homes’ event May 6
Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County will hold its 4th annual “A Taste for Homes” event at Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank on May 6. The Oyster Point Hotel is located at 146 Bodman Place. This year’s honorees include Lowe’s Home Improvement and Heilbrunn Pape as the Corporate Citizen Awardees, Merola Tile as the…
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First Presbyterian Church to hold Hallow Fest on Oct. 28
The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen will hold a Hallow Fest from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the church, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. Frightening sequences may scare younger children. Tickets cost $5. Bring a non-perishable food item for the food pantry. All proceeds benefit the youth’s annual Habitat for Humanity mission.
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Provident Bank Foundation provides grants for community enrichment
The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF) is providing $176,000 for projects and programs across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A First Cycle 2017 Major Grant funds projects and/or programs that address one or more of PBF’s funding priority areas: community enrichment, education and health, youth and families. Major Grants provide between $5,000 and $25,000 in funding, and…
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Effort underway to raise awareness of Habitat ReStore
Brookdale Community College students are participating in a project involving Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County ReStore, 45 South St., Freehold Borough. The Innovation Network (TIN) is a new project-based learning alternative Brookdale offers to students. TIN students will be teaming up to tackle the job of bringing awareness to the local Habitat for Humanity…
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Carl Sandburg staff helps build condo unit for veterans
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Carl Sandburg Middle School (CSMS) Principal Martha Simon and her teaching staff recently put on hard hats and goggles for a good cause. They joined volunteers from Habitat for Humanity Newark on April 30 to lay stripping for soundproofing as part of the construction of a multi-unit condominium that is being built…