History
In the spring of 1997, a group of concerned people gathered together to explore the possibility of organizing an Affiliate Habitat for Humanity in Warren County. After completing a housing needs assessment and determining that there was a need for affordable housing, the group moved to form a Steering Committee and applied for prospective affiliate status. Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) granted that status to Warren County in February 1998. The next step was to complete an extensive application process for full affiliate status. Many people were involved in the 18 month process to complete the application. On August 1, 1999, Warren County Habitat for Humanity (WCHFH) received its affiliate status. WCHFH is now officially responsible for all aspects of Habitat home building in Warren County, including fund-raising, site selection, family selection and support, construction and mortgage servicing.
What is Habitat for Humanity?
A non-profit, ecumenical housing ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing as well as homelessness, and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all faiths and backgrounds to work together in partnership, building houses with families in need. The philosophy of Habitat is one of lending a helping hand rather than giving a handout.
How Does it Work?
The work of Habitat is accomplished by the Affiliates (independent non-profit corporations) that operate within a specific service area and within a framework of the Habitat Affiliate Covenant. Affiliates are local grassroots organizations: concerned citizens that come together to address the problem of poverty housing in their community. Through volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money and materials, the local affiliate builds or rehabilitates simple, decent housing with the help of prospective homeowner families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit and are financed with affordable, no-interest loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments are recycled into a revolving fund that is used to continue Habitat's work. Homeowners invest hundreds of hours of "sweat equity" into building their house and the houses of others. This labor by potential owners reduces the monetary cost of the house, increases the personal stake of the family members in their home, and fosters the development of the true community.
Relationship with Habitat For Humanity International
The Warren County Habitat for Humanity has a partnership with HFHI. As a local affiliate that knows and understands the needs of the area, houses will be built and renovated. HFHI will support those efforts by acting as an organizational resource. WCHFH tithes (10%) of its unrestricted donations to HFHI to help build houses in other countries.
Executive Committee
Karen Hillyer - President
Donna Detrick - Vice President / Family Support Chair
Arthur Merrill - CFO
Angelo Bolcato - Legal Counsel / Site Selection Chair
Amy Andersen - Secretary
Board Members
Pat Callahan - Public Relations Chair
David Detrick - Weekday Site Supervisor
Suzanne Hayes - Treasurer
Nathalie Jackson - Family Support
___________ - Business Relations Chair
Marie Peters - Fundraising Chair
Sunnie Regalado - Volunteer Committee Chair
__________ - Church Relations Chair
Trudy Seeley - Building Chair
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- Youth Relations Chair
Affiliate Coordinators
Dianne Borgeson - Volunteer Coordinator
Vic Bozzuffi - Construction Supervisor
Emil Brisson - Procurement
Lola and Donald Burd - Electricians
MaryAnne Citro - Lunches Coordinator
Christine Detrick – Webmaster
Carole Dicton & Will Haydusko - Yard Sale Coordinators
Chris Motzenbecker - Construction Advisor
Karen Mulholland - Thrift Store Manager
Stuart Ours - Legal Advisor
John Rolak - Engineer Counsel, Building Committee
Patti Sue Rolak - Family Selection Chair, Auction Chair, Procurement
Barbara Serridge, CPA - Tax Preparer
Mary Trubek - Architect
Karen Weissler - Grant Writer
Donors/Sponsors
Advance Auto Parts
220 Washington Ave., Washington, NJ 07882
Phone: (908) 835-8808
AGL Resources – Elizabethtown Gas
Roseberry Street, Phillipsburg, NJ
Phone: (908) 859-4411
Website: http://www.elizabethtowngas.com
Ashley Furniture Home Store - Greenwich Center
1208 New Brunswick Ave
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-1113
Website: http://www.ashleyhomestores.com
Benjamin Moore
Website: http://www.benjaminmoore.com
Blue Ridge Lumber
120 Liberty Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1911
Phone: (908) 852-0100
Website: http://www.blueridgelumber.com
Breslin Masonry
71 Bryan Rd Washington, NJ 07882
Phone: (908) 689-6257
Gary W. Gray Trucking
P.O. Box 48
Delaware, NJ 07833
Phone: (908)475-3797
Harmony Sand & Gravel
Route 519, Belvidere, NJ 07823
Phone: (908) 908)475 – 4710 Fax (908)475 - 5760
Website: http://www. harmonysandgravel.com/
Hunter Douglas Blinds
35 Brown St, Washington, NJ 07882
Phone: (908) 689-0004
Website: http://www.HunterDouglas.com
Investors Savings Bank
388 State Hwy No 57 W, Washington, NJ 07882
Phone: (908) 689-0700
Website: https://www.isbnj.com/home/home
Kinnaman Moving & Storage
35 Brown St, Washington, NJ 07882
Phone: (908) 689-0004
Website: http://www.kinnamanmoving.com/blank.html
Layman’s Contracting & Paving
96 Mount Pisgah Ave, Oxford, NJ 07863-3066
Phone: (908) 453-2275
Lipoczky Brothers, Inc. (Drywall)
14 Ilene Ct # 8, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Phone: (908) 281-7383
Website: http://lipoczky.com/
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Phillipsburg & Hackettstown
Website: www.lowes.com
McDonough Plumbing
24 Spruce Run Road, Glen Gardner, NJ
Phone: (908) 537-6163
Mr. John Temporary Restrooms
2157 New Jersey 31, Glen Gardner, NJ
Phone: (908) 537-0020
Website: http://www.mrjohn.com
Pella Window & Doors
Website: http://www.pella.com
Phillips Tree Service
Annandale, NJ
Phone: (908) 752-0031
Planet Self-Storage
307 S. Lincoln Ave. Washington, NJ 07882
Phone (908) 689-7611 * Fax (908) 689-7687
Website: http://www.planetselfstorage.com/locations/new_jersey/washington.htm
PM Construction
531 Victory Avenue, Phillipsburg, NJ
Phone: (908) 454-6089
Sartini Plumbing and Heating
396 Heckman Street, Phillipsburg, NJ
Phone: (908) 454-8118
"Seams So Simple" Window Fashions and Accessories
Phillipsburg, NJ
Phone: (908)213-1158
Website: http://www.designsbyseamssewsimple.com/
Square D Electrical
Stewartsville Storage
717 Route 57
Stewartsville, NJ
Phone: 908-454-5850
Website: http://www.stewartsvillestorage.com/
Taylor Rental Center
255 RT 57 South, Washington, NJ 07882
Phone: (908) 689-4666
Website: http://www.ltaylorrentalwashington.com/
Tom Bartha & Son Trucking & Excavating
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Warren County
Home: 908-475-4331
Fax: 908-475-4399
Cell: 908-296-4451
Email:tbartha21@comcast.net
Website: http://www.tombarthaexcavating.com/equipment.html
TSR Construction
2380 Belvidere Road, Phillipsburg, NJ
Phone: (908) 213-1708
Warren County Community College
475 Rt. 57 West, Washington, NJ 07882
Phone: (908) 835-9222
Website: http://www.warren.edu
Warren Thompson & Son Roofing
434 Buckhorn Drive, Belvidere, NJ 07823-2707
Phone: (908) 475-4814
Website: http: //www.thompsonroofing.net/
Whirlpool Appliances
Website: http:// www.whirlpool.com/
Yale Hardware