It is said that “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. Over the past few months, we’ve been making the best out of a challenging situation. The construction of 307 Hillside Avenue in Long Branch continued with only one experienced volunteer, following safety guidelines and our construction staff, Ron and Andy. HFHMC was recognized with…
In coordination with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, OceanFirst Bank has helped ten local nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing housing in our community, obtain a $10,000 COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant. One such grant recipient, Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County, was presented with their $10,000 grant check from OceanFirst Bank on…
The DCA is offering temporary rental assistance (limited funds so will be a lottery for selection) for households impacted by COVID. COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CVERAP) applications are online only. Enrollment Period is Monday, July 6, 2020, at 9:00 am until Friday, July 10, 2020, at 5:00 pm. See below for a list of requirements and to…
Habitat for Humanity affiliates across New Jersey stand together with our Black brothers and sisters. Black Lives Matter. We individually and collectively resolve to face the truth of our own bias and racism. Moreover, as leaders in affordable housing and community development, we will face the truth of decades of government, private, and non-profit sector…
Our mission continues! Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth is committed to building homes for our partner families. We are actively working on a project in Long Branch with our limited construction crew and our generous vendors and contractors. Our projected completion date of the house is June. This work allows us to continue to deliver our mission to help…
Dear Friends- We are checking in with our Habitat for Humanity family. The staff at Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County is fine and doing what it takes to keep our mission going while remaining safe and protected. More importantly, we are hopeful, especially when we have good news to share with you. First, we were thrilled…
Dear Friends, Supporters and our local Community: Along with most of you, we have been monitoring the evolving status of the COVID-19 virus. Out of an abundance of caution and to minimize any possible risk to our staff, volunteers, donors and the communities we serve, we have decided to hit the “pause” button. Effective March…
We believe that home is the foundation for our lives, and it should provide an atmosphere of contentment and calm where individuals can thrive. Yet for many families in the United States, and right here in Monmouth County, the concept of home seems out of reach. Each year through Home is the Key, we hope…
View our Executive Director, Diane Kinnane and Director of Development, Felicia Levine on Made in New Jersey with Vin Gopal.
Thank you for your continued collaboration. Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County was formed in July 2014 when the Northeast and Western Habitat affiliates merged to provide services to 83% of the county. In Fiscal Year 2019, we completed an affordable home in Rumson with the help of our local community of volunteers, trades people, corporate…