Ridgewood Pie Sales Net $1,200 to Habitat for Humanity

For a group of former third graders in Ridgewood, the volunteer age requirement to be a part of the Waldwick Habitat for Humanity project last year wasn't even considered a deterent. Instead five young boys as part of the classes baked over 100 pies to donate to the organization for their upcoming .

"When the boys were in second grade they did a project with Habitat nailing together some two-by-fours," parent Ellen McNamara said. "This time they chose who to hold a fundraiser for and chose Habitat."

Now in the fourth grade, Will McNamara, Aiden Ban, JP Marionni, Thomas Flynn and Michael Monroe were given a tour of the project site along with a lesson in the tools of a volunteer construction worker's trade such as measuring tape and a level.

"This means a lot to Habitat for each of you to raise this much by baking pies," Director of Volunteers Wendy Rosenberg said. "The money will be used towards purchasing materials for the project. Thank you so much."

After baking and selling approximately 100 pies, the CCD students raised $1,200 to be used towards purchasing material for the Oradell project.

Located on the corner of Westervelt Place and Lake Avenue, Habitat received approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment to create two duplexes comprised of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a one-car garage and a driveway.  

Work on the project is expected to begin on April 14 starting with the demolition of the current dilapidated house on the property. From there, volunteers will pour concrete foundations and begin framing the structures.

To become involved with the Oradell Habitat for Humanity project, call 201-457-1020.