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Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County joins the OceanFirst Charity Challenge
Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County is participating in the OceanFirst Charity Challenge. The Charity Challenge is a crowdfunding campaign funded by the OceanFirst Foundation to celebrate its 20th anniversary. HFHMC is one of 80 organization that have entered the challenge that runs through May 18 and includes a first-prize of $20,000; a second-prize of $7,500 and a third-prize of $2,500 along with weekly challenge prizes.
As of April 28, we have raised over $9,800 for the House that Youth Built in Long Branch and its new partner family the Nolans. We are currently sitting in 2nd
place - but need your help to get us to 1st!
To donate to the Charity Challenge visit
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New partner family announced for House that Youth Built: Meet the Nolans!
 In 2013, Mike Nolan joined a team of Salvation Army volunteers to help serve meals to hundreds of volunteers as part of Habitat for Humanity's Carter Work Project in Union Beach that assisted families affected by Hurricane Sandy. On the final day of the build, he had the chance to meet two of Habitat's most famous ambassadors, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Fast forward three years, Mike Nolan and his family are about to take the ultimate next step of the Habitat journey together.
In mid-April, the Nolans were selected as the next partner family for the House that Youth Built project in Long Branch. Since the Carter Work Project, Mike, the manager of the Wind Mill in Long Branch, has volunteered with the affiliate, not only with the Salvation Army, but also as a construction volunteer on many of our worksites.
When the call for applications came in late January, Mike saw it as an opportunity to take the next step with his family - the dream of a home to call their own. A bonafide family man, Mike is a committed father who has worked tirelessly to provide for his family despite many setbacks and challenges that many people would find insurmountable. Now, Mike, his wife Samantha, and two children Travis and Alexandria will embark on this exciting new phase of their life - partnering with their community to build a safe and affordable new home.
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Habitat celebrates volunteers annual event on April 19!
 On April 19, over 100 volunteers, staff and board members celebrated the contributions of the volunteers throughout the year. Since July 2015, volunteers across our organizations have worked over 37,000 hours. Individuals receiving special recognitions for their outstanding service to Habitat this past year include:
- Gary Lespinasse
- James Wishbow
- Colts Neck Reformed Church & St. Rose of Lima
- Frantzeskakis Family - Zoe, Jason & Linos
We cannot say THANK YOU enough to our volunteers who work tirelessly for our organization. It is because of you we are able to fulfill our mission. THANK YOU AGAIN!
To view our volunteer video click here.
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Volunteer for Women Build on May 5 & 6
 Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County is proud to participate in it's 4th consecutive Women Build in May as part of National Women Build Week. Women Build is aimed at empowering women and eliminating the 'intimidation factor' surrounding construction skills and home improvement. This initiative doesn't exclude men, but it's about including women and opening new windows of opportunity.
To volunteer for one of our two Women Build Days click on the links below to register. There is a $25 per day donation that includes a t-shirt and lunch! Location is TBD.
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Don't miss the Lord & Taylor Charity Day at Monmouth & Freehold Mall on April 30!
On Saturday, April 30th, Lord & Taylor is holding its annual Charity Day event. Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County has been invited to sell passes to raise money for the affiliate at the Monmouth Mall (9 am - 6 pm) and the Freehold Mall (12-7 pm) Lord & Taylor stores. Come visit us and pick up your shopping pass from our volunteers!
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UPDATE: House that Rock Built continues in Freehold
Our House that Rock Built project, launched in October, is seeing great progress in Freehold! This week teams of volunteers have been working hard on the finishing the insulation of the home!
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