From Morris Habitat for Humanity:
Morris Habitat for Humanity to Celebrate
Virtual Hearts & Hammers Gala on Feb. 26
Fundraiser Will Help Build Homes and Hope for Families in Need
Morris Habitat for Humanity announces the celebration of its virtual Hearts & Hammers Gala on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., in lieu of an in-person event.
The fun-filled evening will raise funds for the construction of 50 homes for 50 families in Randolph, Summit, Plainfield, Perth Amboy, Long Valley and Old Bridge.
Tune in to the free, live-streaming event to learn more about Morris Habitat’s mission to provide affordable housing as well as its impact on local communities. Attendees will hear directly from Habitat homeowner families who will share their stories, as well as honorees, volunteers and sponsors who have helped make Morris Habitat’s life-changing work possible.
The 17 th annual celebration, hosted by Toni Yates of WABC-TV, also will feature new construction projects, plans for the future, a silent auction, ways people can get involved–even during the pandemic—and more surprises.
“The need for affordable housing has never been greater, and the gala will help provide critical support for our projects,” said Morris Habitat for Humanity CEO Blair Schleicher Wilson. “We hope people will join us for a fun evening—all from the comfort of their own homes.”
The evening’s spotlight will be on the Hearts & Hammers Gala honoree presentations. Gala honorees for 2022 include: state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-19th Dist.), with the Leadership Award; Sean Monaghan of Schenck, Price, Smith & King with the Professional Partner Award; Carol Anderson-Lewis, Elizabeth Rifino and Headley Weeks with the Donald H. Kuhn Inspiration Award; and David Farrell, immediate past president of the Morris Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors, with the Beth Everett Award.
Corporate sponsors are stepping up to lend support to Morris Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Major corporate sponsors to date include: Bayer, GAF, BASF, Valley Bank, Lakeland Bank, Atlantic Healthcare System and Crum & Foster.
To learn more, register, or sponsor the virtual gala, visit: Hearts & Hammers Gala – Saturday, Feb. 26 2022 – Morris Habitat for Humanity or call 973-891-1934.
ABOUT MORRIS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization committed to building homes, communities, and hope. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Morris Habitat builds affordable new homes and provides home repair services to income eligible families. Since 1985, Morris Habitat has served more than 780 families through building 172 local homes, preserving 325 homes for low-income and senior residents, and helping 282 families with housing solutions worldwide. The organization has engaged more than 140,000 volunteers for various programs. Morris Habitat also operates a successful ReStore home improvement outlet which has kept 13,500 tons of reusable materials out of landfills and funded 31 homes. For more information, visit MorrisHabitat.org or call 973-891-1934.
