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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark has been building homes in Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties since 1986 and has been able to help over 120 families become home owners in our community.
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Michael
Veteran Partner Family homeowner Michael says that he “greatly appreciates the help from Habitat,” noting with frustration “It’s difficult to get help when you are ...
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Kislak Family Foundation
While the Kislak Family Foundation is based in Miami Lakes, Florida, the family has deep business and philanthropic roots in New Jersey. The Kislak Family ...
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Sonia
During Sonia's first year as a homeowner, she replaced her house’s main water line, redid the water-damaged basement, and replaced the roof. Sonia, a Marine ...
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Sisay Family
The two-bedroom West Orange apartment that Sisay's family shared in West Orange was cramped and substandard. The three active children slept in one room, and ...
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Kearny Bank
Kearny Bank opened in 1884 as a New Jersey building & loan. Its mission was small: neighbors helping neighbors. Today, the bank’s mission remains unchanged. ...
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David
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark volunteer David says “After a long career in desk jobs with Citicorp and Deutsche Bank, and volunteer work which ...
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The Gardner Family
After Jeffrey Gardner's death, his family—sister Amy Kassan, brother Eric Gardner, and parents Eileen and David Gardner—knew that they didn’t have to look far to ...
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Audible
Since 2016, over 50 Audible employees have volunteered over 350 hours on Habitat of Greater Newark websites.
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Panasonic
“Panasonic is proud to be able to support and contribute to the community and we value the positive role our company can play with this ...
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Ana
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark families are going places! Ana, a child from one of our Partner Families, went all the way to Harvard ...
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TD Ameritrade
Jeffrey J. Farrell, Habitat of Greater Newark's CEO, remarked, “This is a company of dedicated people who understand the tremendous value of strong families and ...
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Anheuser Busch
In 2012, Anheuser-Busch became Habitat for Humanity Newark’s largest Corporate Challenge sponsor, and they have been dedicated and enthusiastic participants each fall ever since.
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Sylvia
Sylvia's initial application for homeownership was unsuccessful. She strengthened her qualifications and demonstrated her willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity Newark, finally resulting in ...
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Rutgers University-Newark
Rutgers University-Newark's Academic Foundation Center (AFC) sent eager and capable faculty and student volunteer teams to build with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark.
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Samuel
“This is what I’m proud of. I now want to serve as an example of a family that can succeed with Habitat’s help.”
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