Construction Help Needed at Lawrie Street Perth Amboy Morris Habitat Build

A unique volunteer opportunity is available this summer.  Morris Habitat for Humanity has their first home building project in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, as a joint venture with Perth Amboy Redevelopment Team for Neighborhood Enterprise and Revitalization (PARTNER)  and the Perth Amboy Housing Authority. Starting in July additional help will be needed to complete this ambitious project.

A new 3-bedroom single-family home is being built on Lawrie Street and will be sold to a qualified moderate-income applicant. Green or reusable building materials will be used whenever feasible. The home will have a 30-year deed restriction that allows modest equity upon resale, but mandates that it be sold at an affordable price to another income-eligible family. In lieu of a down payment, the future homeowner will complete 300 hours of sweat equity helping to build their new Habitat home.

Funds for the project will be raised through the collaborative efforts of PARTNER, Morris Habitat for Humanity and the local interfaith community. Sponsorships include a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) , a HOME grant  through Middlesex County and a Self-help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) grant from HUD.  Sponsors for the project include Weichert, Realtors and PNC Bank.

But funds go just so far.  Volunteer help to complete the build is essential and Habitat will train those with limited experience. No construction skills needed! Come out once or as often as you can. Come alone, with family, friends, co-workers, etc. To lend a hand at the Perth Amboy build site, and perhaps learn some new skills, contact Morris Habitat for Humanity go to www.MorrisHabitat.org or call 973-891-1934.

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About Morris Habitat for Humanity

Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles by building homes, communities and hope. Morris Habitat is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing training and access to resources to help families improve their living conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. Morris Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion.  

Since 1985 Morris Habitat has served 280 households though home ownership opportunities, home preservation, and international home building programs. Morris Habitat has set a goal of 9 housing starts for 2014, completing 19 homes at 8 different sites during the year. In addition, proceeds from the ReStore, opened May 2007, have built 11 homes and diverted almost 4,000 tons of useable material out of landfills.  Located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph. Store hours: Tues 12 - 8 p.m., Wed & Fri 10  - 6 p.m., Thur 10 - 8 p.m., Sat 10 - 5 p.m.