Thursday, February 28, 2013
The non-profit's efforts to help homeowners rebuild after Hurricane Sandy recently received a $5,000 donations towards their efforts
For the next couple of years, the Bergen County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, based out of Oradell, will be assisting homeowners in South Bergen County to rebuild their homes that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy. So far the organization has begun its efforts in Little Ferry and has already gained an added boost to their long-term project. This past week, Boiling Springs Savings Bank donated $5,000 to Habitat Bergen’s Sandy rehabilitation project "Repair. Rebuild. Restore." It is the second donation Habitat has received in the past few months towards their Sandy rebuilding project as St. Peter the Apostle Church in River Edge raised over $1,100 through a gingerbread house-making fundraiser. "Habitat Bergen has already begun to assist …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
St. Peter the Apostle Parish hosted a gingerbread house-making fundraiser to support Habitat Bergen
Before the holiday season came to an end, St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in River Edge, hosted a gingerbread house-making fundraiser in December to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County’s Sandy Rehabilitation efforts. The event was a success, raising over $1,100 and bringing together community members, who took the time out of their Sundays to raise awareness of the need for affordable housing by building their own gingerbread homes. “St. Peter the Apostle has been such a valuable supporter of Habitat Bergen for over 10 years now,” said Jacey Raimondo, Executive Director, Habitat Bergen. “We are always amazed at the community’s generosity and enthusiasm to help us in our mission of providing affordable housing …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County helps reduce waste by collecting recycled electronics for Planet Green
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Thursday, January 10
Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County has joined the Planet Green Recycle Team on a mission to reduce waste and protect the environment by collecting small electronics, such as used cell phones, tablets, navigation systems, etc. and shipping them off to Planet Green to recycle. “Our priority is to provide affordable housing to low-income families within Bergen County. If we can do something good for the environment at the same time, it is a win-win for us,” said Jacey Raimondo, Habitat Bergen Executive Director. Habitat Bergen is encouraging its surrounding community and partnering companies, including Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and United Water, to participate on behalf of the affiliate using three easy steps: For every item …
Friday, December 14, 2012
Holiday cards created by Lakeview School Career Awareness Program (C.A.P) students are on sale now through Habitat Bergen
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Students from The Lakeview School's Career Awareness Program (C.A.P) in Edison, are spreading holiday cheer this season through their one-of-a-kind holiday cards to support Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County’s mission of providing affordable housing to low-income families in Bergen County. Lakeview students’ holiday cards are on sale and being showcased at Habitat Bergen’s Gift-Wrapping Station at the Bergen Town Center in Paramus, directly in front of Whole Foods. All proceeds support Habitat Bergen’s building projects in Oradell and New Milford, in addition to future Sandy rehabilitation plans. “It is always so inspiring to see children that are undergoing obstacles of their own giving back to their community,” said Jacey Raimondo, …
