Habitat for Humanity Raritan Valley Chapter

Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Women Build program challenges women
to build a better future for the children
of central New Jersey by addressing the
problem of substandard housing.

The Women Build Workday program is designed to help raise funds for Women Build while giving individual women an opportunity to volunteer as part of the Women Build effort. Women all over NJ and several other states have joined together to help build modest, affordable homes for hard working, low income families in Lambertville, Bernardsville, Franklin Township, and most recently Bridgewater.

RVHFH's Women Build Program is proud to announce that we have now totally funded two homes. In October 2011, we finished the Bridgewater home just in time for the homeowners to enjoy the holidays in their brand new home. Now on to the next goal of raising $100K for the next Women Build house which will be located in Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon County. But since that project won't start until later this year we will alternate our monthly Women Build Workdays at our TWO new locations (Franklin Twp. Somerset and Lambertville). Take a look at the list below to see which date and location works best for you. Then click on the firstgiving button to register online, and have the time of your life helping others realize the dream or their life, homeownership.

June 16th - OPEN TO ALL - Somerset Location
July 21st - OPEN TO ALL - Somerset Location

We are very excited to offer this online tool both for registration
and to create your own personal fundraising page.

We are also looking for a sponsor to help us reach our $100,000 goal for our Bridgewater Women Build House.
Please contact volmgr@rvhabitat.org for more information.

Thank you for supporting Women Build! Together, we can build a better future.

PREVIOUS EVENTS

What time it is? It's home improvement time!
RVHFH is partnering with Lowe's of Hillsborough for its annual how-to clinic in support of National Women Build Week.

This year you’ll learn how to wield those power tools correctly! Lowe's employees will guide you through this clinic where you get to try out different tools. The clinic is especially for National Women Build week, but any woman may come whether she is registered for a Women Build or not. Pre-registration is not required, just show up and ask at the service desk for the location in the store. If you are sure you are going, please send me an email just so I have an idea of numbers. kctanaka1@gmail.com

CLINIC TOPIC: The Safe Use of Power Tools
DATE: May 2nd from 7-8:30pm
WHERE: Hillsborough Lowe's on Rt. 206

We’re Celebrating the FINAL HOME in Bridgewater!

Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity
Cordially Invites You to Attend the Home Dedication Ceremony for the
Brunache Family
Sunday, April 29th @ 4pm

click here for printable invite and directions

For GPS Directions Use:
#140 Southside Ave. Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Join Us as We Welcome the New Homeowners!

RVHFH Cordially Invites You to the…
Site Dedication Ceremony for the Viking Avenue Habitat House

Supported By:
Somerset County HOME Program
Franklin Township
Chinese Christian Church
Immaculate Conception Church, Somerville

Saturday, April 14th @ 10am
#16 Viking Ave. Somerset 08873

click here for printable invite and directions

Join the Celebration and Meet the New Partner Family!

WE'RE STILL LOOKING FOR FAMILIES...
FOR HOMES BEING BUILT IN KINGWOOD TWP. AND LAMBERTVILLE

We will be holding two orientation sessions:
(SPECIAL NOTE: Mailed Flyers stated correct dates but incorrect days of the week)

Sunday, March 18 from 2-4pm
Lambertville Rescue Squad Hall
70 Alexander Avenue, Lambertville, NJ 08530-2200

AND

Saturday, March 24 from 12-2pm
St. John the Evangelist Church
44 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530

Meeting Doors Close Promptly at 12pm & 2pm
You MUST be in the meeting room at either 12pm or 2pm to receive your application and please DO NOT bring children to the meeting

KINGWOOD:
If you are interested in applying for a home in the Kingwood Project, you MUST attend either the March 18th or March 24th meeting (or have already attended one of the meetings held in February in Kingwood Twp.)

To qualify for the Kingwood Project, your family income must be between these minimum and maximum levels, based on the number of people in the family:

Family Size Minimum       Maximum
3                      $40,970*        $46,620
4                      $40,970*        $51,800
5                      $40,970*        $55,944
6**                   $40,970*        $60,088

* Minimum income level is higher than NJ-DCA guidelines to ensure RVHFH homeowners have enough income to meet expected financial obligations and meet the certification requirements of funding sources for the homes.

** Depending on family configuration, the 3 bedroom home may not be sufficient for a family of 6. Housing rules prohibit an adult and a child or a boy and a girl from occupying the same bedroom.

LAMBERTVILLE:
If you are interested in applying for the home in Lambertville, you MUST attend either the March 18th or March 24th meeting (or have already attended one of the meetings held in February in Kingwood Twp.)

To qualify for the Lambertville home, your family income must be between these minimum and maximum levels, based on the number of people in the family:

Family Size Minimum       Maximum
2                    $33,567         $41,440
3                     $33,567*        $46,620
4                     $33,567*        $51,800
5                     $33,567*        $55,944
6**                   $36,054*        $60,088

* Minimum income level is higher than NJ-DCA guidelines to ensure RVHFH homeowners have enough income to meet expected financial obligations and meet the certification requirements of funding sources for the homes.

** Depending on family configuration, the 3 bedroom home may not be sufficient for a family of 6. Housing rules prohibit an adult and a child or a boy and a girl from occupying the same bedroom.

For additional information please visit our Homeowner section of the website.

Friday, March 2nd at 6pm
at the Bridgewater Commons Mall - Center Court

FREE ADMISSION
You are the judge! Vote by donations!
Support your school’s candidate!
Competition of “charisma, beauty & talent!”
DJ, Door Prizes, Food Court Sampling

Which school will win Mr. Habitat of 2012?
It’s up to YOUR vote!

All proceeds benefit:

Sponsored by:

All are Welcome at the Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity Annual Meeting

On Tuesday, February 21st at 7pm, Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity (RVHFH) will be hosting its annual meeting. At this meeting, our 2012 Board of Trustees will be sworn in and the meeting will also provide an opportunity for the community to come together to hear about RVHFH’s successes during 2011 and planned activities in Somerset and Hunterdon counties during 2012.

Location: The United Reformed Church of Somerville (Fellowship Hall) 100 West Main St., Somerville, NJ

This meeting lasts approximately 30 minutes and questions are welcome. (RVHFH’s Regular Monthly Board meeting will immediately follow)

The proposed agenda is:

Overview and Introduction to Habitat for Humanity
Plans for 2012
Committee Overviews
Installation of New Board of Directors

BECOME ONE OF OUR NEWEST HABITAT HOMEOWNERS

We will be building homes for EIGHT families (4 duplexes) in Kingwood Twp. Hunterdon County starting construction in 2012.
AND
We are also looking for ONE more family for a duplex being built in Lambertville in 2012.

We will be holding two orientation sessions:

Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 2-4pm
OR
Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 2-4pm

Meeting Doors Close at 2 p.m.

LOCATION: Kingwood Twp. School - 880 County Rd. 519 - Frenchtown, NJ 08825

You MUST be in the meeting room at 2pm to receive your application and please DO NOT bring children to the meeting

KINGWOOD:
If you are interested in applying for a home in the Kingwood Project, you MUST attend either the Feb. 5th or Feb 11th session.
To qualify for the Kingwood Project, your family income must be between these minimum and maximum levels, based on the number of people in the family:

Family Size Minimum       Maximum
3                      $40,970*        $46,620
4                      $40,970*        $51,800
5                      $40,970*        $55,944
6**                   $40,970*        $60,088

* Minimum income level is higher than NJ-DCA guidelines to ensure RVHFH homeowners have enough income to meet expected financial obligations and meet the certification requirements of funding sources for the homes.

** Depending on family configuration, the 3 bedroom home may not be sufficient for a family of 6. Housing rules prohibit an adult and a child or a boy and a girl from occupying the same bedroom.

*** If you are interested in both KINGWOOD and LAMBERTVILLE, you MUST attend on Feb 5th or Feb 11th***

LAMBERTVILLE:
If you are interested in applying for the home in Lambertville, you MUST attend either Feb. 5th, Feb. 11th or a third session that is to be scheduled in the Spring (please watch the website for the date). The Spring orientation session is for the Lambertville project only. If you attend the Spring session, and wish to be considered for the Kingwood project, your application will only be considered for Kingwood after all applications from the February sessions have been considered.

For additional information please visit our Homeowner section of the website.

We’re Celebrating Our EIGHTH Bridgewater Home!

Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity
Cordially Invites You to Attend the Home Dedication Ceremony for the
Mercer Family
Friday, January 20th @ 10am