Habitat for Humanity - International
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety. Habitat has an open-door policy: all who desire to be a part of this work are welcome, regardless of race, color or creed.
Our Affiliate - Habitat for Humanity - Millstone Basin
The Millstone Basin Affiliate serves the New Jersey communities of Cranbury, East Windsor, Hightstown, Plainsboro, Robbinsville and West Windsor as an independent unit of Habitat for Humanity International.
Meet Our Board of Directors
As our board is comprised solely of volunteers, we would like to recognize the extraordinary efforts of our Board of Directors, who contribute their time, their energy and their passion to Habitat's mission to help deserving families find safe, decent, affordable housing. Click here to meet our Board of Directors.
Where Did We Come From? Where are We Going?
The Millstone Basin Area affiliate was formed in October, 1990, carved out of an area of Mercer and Middlesex counties not previously served by Habitat for Humanity. Read below to learn more about our history, our progress and current milestones.
October 1990 |
Millstone Basin Area affiliate formed. |
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December 1991 |
Official affiliate status is granted by Habitat for Humanity International. The affiliate becomes self-sustaining, responsible for meeting all the obligations of a Habitat chapter. |
January 1992 |
Work begins on Project 1: the rehabilitation of a vacant, fire-damaged two-family
home on Rte. 130 in Robbinsville Twp. |
March 1993 |
The Turners, the affiliate's first partner family, move into one side of a newly renovated home. The event is celebrated with a home-dedication ceremony. Work immediately begins on the other side of the home to make it available for rent to a selected family awaiting permanent housing. |
April 1993 |
Land is purchased on the corner of Airport Road and Evan Avenue in East Windsor to accommodate three new homes. |
October 1993 |
Martha Rudolf and her daughter, Ivory, move into the second side of the Turner home, with the rent used to offset the Turner's Habitat mortgage. |
May 1994 |
Building blitz for Project 2, Martha Rudolf's future home, begins on one of the three lots purchased by the affiliate in April 1993. |
September 1995 |
Martha Rudolf and her daughter move into their new home, finishing Project 2. |
October 1996 |
Construction on Project 3, the future home of Barry and Beatriz Davis, begins with a week-long blitz. |
October 1996 |
National homebuilder Centex Homes donates a parcel of land on Evan Avenue, across from the three lots owned by Habitat. The land will eventually be subdivided so four houses can be built. |
August 1997 |
Barry and Beatriz Davis and their two daughters, Brittany and Brianna, move into their new home as Project 3 is completed. |
July 9, 1998 |
Ground is broken for Project 4, Birdie Davis' future home. |
August 1998 |
Final approvals are received from East Windsor Township, allowing for the subdivision of the land donated by Centex Homes. |
October 1998 |
Work begins on Birdie Davis's house, Project 4. |
January 1999 |
Project 4 is finished and the Davis's take ownership of their house. |
February 1999 |
House Dedication and blessing for Project 4. |
April 21, 2001 |
Work begins on Channel Howell's house, Project 5, with a Blitz Build. |
May 19, 2002 |
House Blessing for Channel Howell’s house. |
Summer 2002 |
Plans for next house on Evan Avenue, Project 6, get underway. |
Summer 2004 |
Work begins on Deon Lewis's house, Project 6. |
February 19, 2006 |
House Blessing on Deon Lewis's house. |
April 22, 2007 |
Groundbreaking for Project # 8, the D'Alessio home |
August 28, 2007 |
House Blessing on Moss and D'Allesio homes. |
| Winter 2010 |
Land acquired in Hightstown; Project 9 underway |
How to Contact Us
You can contact us via mail by sending correspondence to:
Or Visit us at our offices located at:Millstone Basin Affiliate
P.O. Box 178
Cranbury, NJ 08512
Millstone Basin Affiliate
120 South Main Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520
If you like, you can also leave us a message by calling (609) 443-8744; we'd love to hear from you! You can also email us at info@habitatmba.org for general information or click here to find out how to contact one of our committee chairpeople.
Financial Info
Our affiliate meets regularly to discuss financial matters. Click here to learn more about how our affiliate operates.
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