Dear Friends of Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity:
One of the greatest joys Habitat homeowners find is being in their new homes surrounded by family, friends, and neighbors, creating memories in this new chapter of their lives. Thank you for your support over the years that created that impact in our homeowners’ lives.
Our next partner family is a single mom, Diana, and her twin daughters, Adrianna and Arianna. Diana prayed to be blessed with the opportunity to become a homeowner to best provide for her girls. In July 2016, her daughters came into this world three months early. Both of her girls were diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy at 18 months old.
They currently live in an apartment complex that does not have ADA modifications to accommodate disabled needs. Diana’s home will be a special build for Northern Ocean Habitat as we will modify the home to best adapt to her daughters’ needs. Diana looks forward to creating holiday memories and traditions in her new home.
“One of our Christmas traditions is baking. My girls love baking. There is little open space in my current kitchen, but they usually just like to watch me cook. In our new home, there will be enough space where the girls can join me to bake more often.
For Three Kings Day, we bake the three kings bread which is oval-shaped and baby Jesus is inside of it. Whoever gets the baby from the bread on Three Kings Day gets to make tamales on Candlemas Day. Candlemas is the day that Jesus was presented to the church and we have a feast and take the tree down.”
Join us in our mission of helping families achieve their dream of homeownership and the opportunity to help create new memories and traditions in this next chapter of their lives. With your financial investment and dedication, you empower hardworking Ocean County families and serve as a guiding star in their journey toward homeownership.
Diana’s home is estimated to be completed by the first quarter of 2023. Your donation will support her home build. When you make a gift to Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity, you help ensure the holidays at home for years to come.
May the peace and blessings of this holiday season be with you and the coming year filled with happiness.
Sincerely,
Kristine Novakowski
Make a donation
Your donation this year will go directly toward our next three home build projects.
Donate and give the gift of home here:
As a Hope Builder, your monthly donation helps to create the foundation for families on their journey to homeownership. Decent, safe and affordable housing is the foundation for healthy and successful families. Your contribution is an investment in the future of a family, the education of our youth, and the economic vitality of our community now and for generations to come.
What your monthly giving will do
- $25 will keep a family warm during the cold winter months
- $50 will help build a child a bedroom that they can call their own
- $75 will provide a front door that will provide safety for a family
- $100 will provide a kitchen for a family where they will be able to create new family traditions
Cars for Homes
Donating your vehicle to Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is a great way to support our work. Proceeds from the sale of your donated vehicle will help Habitat families build strength, stability and self-reliance in our community.
Why should I donate my car to Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity?
- Proceeds from the sale of your vehicle will support Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity and help build and repair homes for local families.
- Your vehicle donation may qualify for a tax deduction.
- It’s fast and easy. Learn more about how vehicle donations work.
How to donate your car:
- 1. Go to our online donation wizard or call 1-877-277-4344.
- 2. Provide your vehicle information and contact information.
- 3. Schedule your car to be picked up.
How do I donate my car to Northern Ocean Habitat if I live outside of Ocean County?
If you live outside the service area where we build, you can still support our work with your car donation by calling Cars for Homes toll-free at 877.277.4344 and specifying that you wish Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity to benefit from your donation.
What kinds of vehicles can be donated?
We accept almost all vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, farm equipment and construction equipment. If you want to donate your car or truck, please go to our donation wizard. If you want to donate any other type of vehicle, please call us at 1-877-277-4344.
Are there tax benefits to donating my vehicle?
What paperwork do I need to donate my car to charity in New Jersey?
New Jersey will require a Certificate of Title in order to donate your car. To complete your car donation, transfer your title by entering the name of the agency that processes our car donations, ADVANCED REMARKETING SERVICES, in the buyer/purchaser field. Then, PRINT and SIGN your name in the seller/owner field EXACTLY as it appears at the top of the title.
A gift that makes a difference
Every day, more people are choosing other gift options for birthdays, holidays, memorials, and many other occasions. You can always make a donation in honor of or in memory of someone any time you donate to Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity.
In memory, in honor, or special occasions
Make a secure online donation using the form on this page. You can select what the gift is for, whether it’s a gift in honor of or memory of someone, or for a special occasion like a birthday, holiday, or wedding. If you’d like us to send a card in the mail to a recipient, make sure to check that box and fill in the recipient’s information. You can even include a personalized message for the card. We will send a Habitat card to the recipient, and a gift receipt to you.
By mail
Download, print and complete this form explaining that this gift is in honor of or in memory of someone, or for a special occasion. Also, please include any recipient information if you want us to send a card.
Form and check donations may be mailed to:
Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity, 1620 Route 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753
By phone
Please call (732) 818-9500 ext 104
In Kind Donations
In-Kind gifts are just as important as monetary ones.
What are In-Kind Contributions?
- Goods, like computers, software, new building material, and office equipment
- Services, like meeting space, marketing materials and administrative/financial support
- Expertise, like legal, tax, or business advice; marketing and strategic planning
In-Kind Donations of Building Materials and Subcontractor Services
Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity accepts NEW building materials. This material may be used on new home builds or in our home repair program. Material may also be sold in our ReStore with proceeds going to fund Habitat homes. We also have a need for professional services required on Habitat work sites such as masonry, HVAC installation, electrical wiring, plumbing and other services.
If you would like to make an in-kind donation of building materials or professional services contact Bob Conway at constructiondirector@nohfh.com.
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Get started todayMatching Gifts
If your employer has a matching gift program you can double the impact of your donation. Checks should be made payable to Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity and sent to our office at 1214 Route 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753.
Corporate Sponsorships
Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity brings together companies to build homes, community, and hope. Corporate sponsorships help build teams while building homes for families in need of decent housing. Companies that partner with Habitat will work with a strong, non-profit trusted brand and will receive recognition in social media, at construction sites and in marketing materials. We offer a number of sponsorship levels to choose from! Check out our sponsorship packet to learn how you can get involved.
