Habitat for Humanity Raritan Valley Chapter

Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Volunteer Orientation Meeting

An opportunity to learn about Habitat for Humanity, the activities in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties and the contribution that volunteers make to the lives of Partner Families.

April 22, 2008 at 7:30 pm at United Reformed Church, Somerville
July 22, 2008 at 7:30 pm at United Reformed Church, Somerville
September 23, 2008 at 7:30 pm at United Reformed Church, Somerville

More information

$10 RAFFLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!!

BERMUDA CRUISE
Win a cruise for two aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas Convenient departure from NJ’s Cape Liberty Cruise Port on July 26, 2008 Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom w/Verandah RETAIL VALUE: $3500
OR
You may change or customize this travel package prior to May 17, 2008

Winning raffle ticket will be drawn at our Spring Dinner Dance event on April 26th. Winner need not be present to win.

Send an email to communityrelations@rvhabitat.org including your name, address, phone number and the total number of tickets you wish to purchase. We'll send blank tickets for you to fill out and then just send back the raffle stubs with your check or credit card number.

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While best known for its shorts and golf courses, Bermuda has much more to offer. And on a cruise vacation, you have the opportunity to see it all. Explore the underwater world or stroll along the historic streets of St. George. Relax on a pink-sand beach or swim in the sparkling turquoise waters. From sailing to shopping to sunbathing, the only thing you'll want in Bermuda is more time.

Moonlight Flamenco
An Elegant Evening of Dinner, Dancing, Entertainment,
and Live & Silent Auctions to Benefit Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity

Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 6–11 pm
Dolce Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge, NJ

Appetizers, Dinner and Cash Bar
Spanish Flamenco Dance Exhibition by Danzas Españolas
Open Dancing, Live and Silent Auctions
Music by MB Music

Tickets $100 per person includes one raffle entry
Raffle Prize - $3,500 Value (details)

Send an email to communityrelations@rvhabitat.org
(include your name, address, phone number and the total number of event tickets you wish to purchase)

Bring-A-Friend Day
The Habitat for Humanity Youth Council, a group of high school students in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties, is looking for new recruits, particularly of the freshman or sophomore classes. The Youth Council provides superb leadership opportunities in a well-known international non-profit organization. Members will get the chance to organize and participate in Build Days, learn the in’s-and-out’s of public relations, and, most importantly, help to plan and execute fundraisers to finance the construction of local low-income housing. If you would like to learn more about the Youth Council and Habitat for Humanity, this meeting will be the PERFECT introduction.

April 27th 4:00 to 5:30pm

Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity Office,
Located upstairs in the United Reformed Church, 100 West Main Street, Somerville
(Enter through Side Door near Main Street Driveway)

Refreshments will be provided

Need more info? Contact Diana_Pecina@rvhabitat.org

Somerset County's
Housing Month
Call to get information about...affordable housing programs, credit counseling, tax credits and free tax prep, foreclosure prevention, reverse mortgages, home improvement assistance, and down payment assistance.

Community Development Office 908-541-5756

Women Build Day…May 10, 2008
Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity is delighted to announce that our tenth Women Build Work Day will be held on May 10th, 2008 as a participating affiliate in the "National Women Build Week". This day will contribute to our funding of the first RVHFH Women Build house located in Franklin Township (Somerset). We must raise $100,000 to build the house! Our first workday toward this goal raised almost $12,000!

In celebration of the compassion, dedication, talents and abilities of women from all walks of life, Habitat for Humanity International and Lowes have declared the week preceding Mother’s Day as “National Women Build Week”. We are joining this exciting initiative designed to highlight our volunteer’s accomplishments, and to commemorate the partnership between Lowe’s and Habitat’s Women Build program.

Click Here for More Details

Pictures of the Previous Women Build Days:
November 3, 2007
March 24, 2007
Nov 4, 2006
Oct 7, 2006
July 22, 2006
Mar 4, 2006
Nov 12, 2005
Nov 5, 2005

PREVIOUS EVENTS

Please join us for...
"Breakfast with Santa"

Saturday, December 8th, 2007
at Maggiano’s Little Italy at The Village at Bridgewater Commons

Two Seatings: 8:00 & 9:00 am
$10.00 per person and Children under 2 are free

Santa will visit with children while Santa Elves will be busy making balloon animals for the children!

Tickets may be purchased at Maggiano’s Little Italy, Bridgewater Commons Guest Services located on the lower level near Lens Crafters

or through paypal by clicking here (link to be activated shortly).

The 2007 Scare-a-thon took place on Sunday, October 8th at Hunterdon Central High School. Over $1,000 was raised for each RVHFH and Interfaith Hospitality Network of Hunterdon (IHN) by the Habitat Club at Central. Thanks to all of the students including Ashley Gernay, Event Organizer, Kelsey Newborn, Club President and Teacher Advisor Anson Smith.

Pictured from left to right are:
Lisa Fielding, Corporate & Community Relations Manager RVHFH,
Ashley Gernay, Student Organizer
and Geleen Donovan, Executive Director IHN

A view of the field

Fun with the three legged race

Habitat Club Advisor, Anson Smith bends for the limbo

Club President, Kelsey Newborn, has success at Limbo

Costume Contest winner Ray Martin from Glen Gardner receives his prize

Clinton Public School Raises $175 for RVHFH

Daryl Cobb from 10 to 2 Children’s Book gave three performances for the children at Clinton Public School, Clinton, NJ on Friday, October 19th. Sales from Daryl’s books provided $175 in funding for RVHFH. The children thoroughly enjoyed Daryl’s lively and fun, yet educational show while raising funds for RVHFH.

From more information and how to order books from 10 to 2 Children's Books click here.

"Designing for Hope"
an Oktoberfest Celebration

Morgan House Interiors of Clinton hosted a benefit day for RVHFH on October 13, 2007. They offered a variety of design workshops during the day followed by “Designing for Hope”, an Oktoberfest Celebration. A wonderful time was had by all as they enjoyed the hors d’oeurves, beer tasting, silent auction and musical entertainment.

Over $3,000 was raised that evening thanks to the generous donations
of our new Habitat friends.

Pictured above are from left to right: Greg Crawford, RVHFH Board Member,
Sara Dickinson, Morgan House President/Senior Interior Designer,
Lisa Fielding, Corporate & Community Relations Manager RVHVH,
Carol Doyle RVHFH Women Build Volunteer and Chuck Coombs, RVHFH Board Member.

Oldies but Goodies Celebration

The Readington/Branchburg Office of Coldwell Banker hosted a benefit for NJ Habitat for Humanity Affiliates and Operation Jersey Cares on Sunday, September 23, 2007.

Attendees enjoyed Classic Cruiser Cars, a silent auction, and DJ Jo Jo Russell in addition to cocktails, appetizers and dinner at Acqua Ristorante of Raritan.

Having a wonderful time in costume for the 1950s theme are Bob Santye, Susan Battaglino, and Maria Santye, RVHFH Board Member.

Over $5,000 was raised in support of NJ Habitat for Humanity affiliates.

Exclusive Night of Shopping at
The Village at Bridgewater Commons
Friday, September 21st @ 6pm-9:30pm

Proceeds will Benefit Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Program

Cocktail Hour @ Maggiano’s 6pm-7:30pm $15.00 donation at the door

click here for printable flyer

A Sizzling Evening of Dinner, Dancing,
Entertainment & Live Auctions

Saturday, April 21, 2007 • 6:30–11:30pm
Neshanic Valley Golf Course
2301South Branch Road • Neshanic Station, NJ 08853

Appetizers, Dinner and Cash Bar
Ballroom Dance Showcases and Dance Lesson
by Jan Paulovich & Iryna Pinihina
Open Dancing, Live and Silent Auctions
Tickets $75 per person

Raffle Prize
$1,000 Circuit City Gift Certificate
Event Ticket Includes One Raffle Entry
Winning Raffle Ticket will be Drawn at Event