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Long Valley Girl Scout's Gold Award to Benefit Morris Habitat Families

Randolph, NJ: Girl Scout Ambassador Troop 80930 (Long Valley) member Becky Smith is currently working on her Girl Scout Gold Award project, partnering with Morris Habitat for Humanity, to bring families together as they transition into their new homes.  Her project entitled “Family Time is Fun Time!” provides tables and chairs and board/card games that will allow families to connect and bond in their new living space. Just recently she donated items to the Calle and Benjamin families, two new Morris Habitat homeowners in Dover.

Becky created this project because she feels all families should have quality time to spend together.  Her goal is to help keep families together through thick and thin.  She loves spending time with her family, especially without the TV or electronics involved.  Through her project Becky hopes to make these connections happen!   Her furnished family rooms will give families somewhere where they can go to forget the things they have to do and enjoy their family time in a comfortable, new space. 

Are you interested in helping?  Becky will have a donation box located in the Morris Habitat office reception area from July 7th through September 15th.  The office is located at 274 S. Salem St, Suite 100, Randolph, NJ (right next to the ReStore).  Becky is looking for NEW board/card games (for all ages), or donations to help with the purchase and refurbishment of tables and chairs.  Donation checks can be made out to Girl Scout Troop 80930 and dropped off or mailed to the Morris Habitat office. 

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To learn how you can help Morris Habitat, visit www.MorrisHabitat.org or call 973-891-1934

About Morris Habitat for Humanity

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Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles by building homes, communities and hope. Morris Habitat is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing training and access to resources to help families improve their living conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. Morris Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion.  

Since 1985 Morris Habitat has served 280 households though home ownership opportunities, home preservation, and international home building programs. Morris Habitat has set a goal of 9 housing starts for 2014, completing 19 homes at 8 different sites during the year. In addition, proceeds from the ReStore, opened May 2007, have built 11 homes and diverted almost 4,000 tons of useable material out of landfills.  Located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph. Store hours: Tues 12 - 8 p.m., Wed & Fri 10  - 6 p.m., Thur 10 - 8 p.m., Sat 10 - 5 p.m.  

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