"BIG CHECK" Presented to
Raritan Valley Habitat
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded Raritan
Valley Habitat for Humanity a $7,500 grant in support of our
upcoming project in Lambertville.
This Habitat home will be built as a duplex on York Street
and is scheduled to be complete by the spring of 2012. The
Bank of America shares our belief that everyone deserves a
decent place to live and raise a family. Their generous
donation will have a significant impact in helping us to
address the growing need for affordable housing in our area
– we are truly grateful!
Pictured Left to Right
Trecia Martin, Alethea Batts, Christina Murphy, Nancy
Asbury, RVHFH Executive Director
Habitat for
Humanity International Announces
that Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity has been selected
to participate in the Partners
in Sustainable Building program this year, as
they work to build more sustainable homes in Somerset and
Hunterdon counties. The Home Depot Foundation and Habitat
for Humanity created the Partners in Sustainable Building
program in 2008 to grant funding to local Habitat affiliates
for small construction improvements that lead to big savings
for our partner families. As a PSB participant,
Raritan Valley will receive a
grant for each home certified under a recognized and
approved sustainable building program.
Since the partnership began, the Partners in Sustainable
Building program has helped more than 200 Habitat
affiliates build sustainable homes across the United States,
serving more than 2100 families in need of improved shelter.
Summer 2011 Newsletter
- Home...It's a Wonderful Blessing
- Nancy's Notes
- Heartfelt Thanks from Homeowner Celena Ulmer
- Raising Roofs!
- Raising Awareness
- Volunteers...the Heart & Soul of Habitat
Raritan Valley Habitat typically publishes a newsletter
two times a
year. This publication is mailed to our volunteer list as well as
donors and the general public. The Newsletter highlights current
activity, communicates progress in our building program and provides
focus for volunteer efforts.
If you would like to be on our mailing list please send an email
with your name & address to
rvhfh@rvhabitat.org
Previous Newsletters:
Fall 2010
through Summer 2003
Join the RV
Habitat Team!
Become a Construction Supervisor - POSITION FILLED
The Construction Site Supervisor is a Full-Time Hourly
position that reports to the Construction Director. As the
primary leader at the Construction Site, they are the face
of Habitat to the Volunteer workforce. They must possess
strong interpersonal skills to manage, lead and adapt to a
constantly changing Volunteer workforce. The Site
Supervisor understands the Habitat for Humanity philosophy
and actively promotes it with their commitment, attitude and
behavior.
For More Information please review the
Construction
Supervisor job description.
Raritan Valley
Habitat for Humanity Announces New Development Director
We are proud to announce the appointment of Lorraine K.
Mackin, CFRE, as the Development Director, effective Feb.
28, 2011. Mackin will be responsible for implementation of
successful strategies and programs for fund raising and
public relations for the affiliate. Her initiatives will
include cultivating new and existing donors including
corporations, individuals, public and private funding
organizations and faith communities. Her activities will
include appeals, sponsorships, grants and special events.
Her office will be in the RVHFH headquarters at the United
Reformed Church, 100 W. Main Street in Somerville, N.J.;
phone 908.704.0016.
“We are very pleased and excited to have Lorraine joining
our team,” said Rev. Nancy Asbury, RVHFH executive director.
“As development director, she will bring remarkable
experience and professionalism. She is committed to our
mission and will offer new approaches and energy to our
fundraising priorities.”
Most recently, Mackin was Manager-Foundation Operations at
CentraState Healthcare Foundation in Freehold, N.J. Her
previous experience has been in both the non-profit and for-
profit environments including fundraising at the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society and office management with GSN
Electronic Components Inc.
She and her husband, Kennie, currently reside in Tinton
Falls, N.J.
Mr. Habitat 2011 is Crowned!!!
Kyle Graham of Immaculata High
School, pictured here with his escort, Maria Lopez, won the
title of Mr. Habitat 2011 at the Bridgewater Commons event
Friday night March 11th.
Total funds raised by
the seven participating high schools was $2,515.50!!
All proceeds benefit:
Sponsored by:
Bonnie Brae Builders
Graduation Lunch!
Kathy Hoffman, an employee of Raritan Valley Habitat
Humanity, and Sharon Singleton, a special education teacher
at Bonnie Brae, who managed the Brae Builders program with
RVHFH, prepared a celebration lunch on the Bridgewater RVHFH
worksite recently.
The lunch - prepared and cooked by the Thigpen Family, a
Habitat partner family - was for two Bonnie Brae youth,
Andrew (fourth from right) and Carlos (not in picture), who
are graduating from Bonnie Brae.
In addition, the group celebrated birthdays of Ms. Singleton
and Bonnie Brae Builder Elijah (far right). Others getting
ready to enjoy the feast include Ryan (third from left),
Joshua, Angel (standing behind Andrew) and Armond (walking
in the background).
The Thigpen House, one of nine being built by RVHFH and
volunteers in Bridgewater, was dedicated on March 3.
