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Marilyn Rosica,
Rosica Strategic PR
(201) 843-5600
 For Release Sept. 12, 2006
Contact: Faith Vance
(973) 624-8300

VOLUNTEERS MAKE HOME OWNERSHIP A REALITY

United Way and Habitat for Humanity
Team Up to Help Newark Community

What: United Way Volunteers from Essex and West Hudson Counties "Lend a Helping Hand" to Build Affordable Housing in Newark
Where: Habitat for Humanity, 298 South Orange Avenue, Newark, cor. South 6th Street
On site contacts: Don Blaesser, Deputy Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity, cell #908-656-4351, Faith Vance, United Way Essex and West Hudson, cell #973-868-2447
When: Kick off Tuesday, September 19, 11:00 a.m.

While New Jersey is one of the wealthiest states in the country, a disproportionate share of New Jersey’s poorest residents live in Essex County. The United Way of Essex and West Hudson is committed to changing community conditions for Essex County’s most vulnerable residents. So, beginning on September 19, volunteers will lend a hand to make a difference in the community by building affordable housing for deserving Newark families at a construction site.

Volunteers will donate one full day each day during the week of September 19 to help Habitat for Humanity Newark (HFHN) improve the lives of low income families. All tools and materials will be supplied by Habitat.

"Lend a Helping Hand Week exemplifies the United Way system at work – making the most of caring for the lives of people in need," says Faith Vance, Coordinator for the United Way of Essex and West Hudson. For further information, contact Faith Vance at United Way offices 973-624-8300, ext. 249 or e-mail fvance@uwewh.org. or Don Blaesser at Habitat for Humanity offices, 973-624-3330.

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