Morris Plains: September usually means great weather for running and once again RPI design build, LLC, a local builder based in Morris County and The Borough of Morris Plains “The Community of Caring” will be hosting a 5k Run/Walk and kids race on Thursday, September 6^th at 6:30 p.m. to benefit Morris Habitat for Humanity (MHfH).  Following the 5K, there will be a Kids Fun Run for children ages 2-14.

Early registration is available until August 25^th.  Fees are $20 for the 5K and $10 for the Kids Fun Run. After August 25^th the day of the race fees are $25 for the 5K and $15 for the Fun Run. All net proceeds go directly to Habitat for Humanity.

From the starting point of Trinity Lutheran Church, participants in the 5K will run or walk on a USA Track & Field marked course through the streets of Morris Plains. Refreshments, food, entertainment and t-shirts will be provided to all pre-registered participants. Children participating in the Fun Run will also receive a medal.  Prizes will be awarded to the top female and male adults overall and by age groups. To encourage healthy lifestyles in our children, a cash prize will be awarded to the school with the most participants.

Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials from local businesses, churches, individual donors and fundraising events, Morris Habitat for Humanity (MHfH) builds and rehabilitates houses in partnership with local families in need.

Business sponsors so far include Silver sponsors ($500) Atlantic Health located in Morristown and Lakeland Bank of Oak Ridge and Classic sponsors ($250) Morris Spine of Morristown and Chilton Hospital in Chester. More sponsors are needed!  If interested, call Sandy Rodriguez at 973-891-1934.

A special thank you goes to Share the Care co-chairs, RPI design build owner Matt Wendorff and his wife Denise. Their support and hard work are very much appreciated. For further information/registration visit: www.morrishabitat.org, www.morrisplainsboro.org or call 973-451-0143.

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About Morris Habitat for Humanity  

Morris Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing agency dedicated to providing decent, affordable housing for low-income families in Morris County and the surrounding New Jersey area.  Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Morris Habitat builds and rehabilitates houses in partnership with families in need.  Since 1985 Morris Habitat has served 249 households though home ownership opportunities, home preservation, and international home building programs. In addition, proceeds from our ReStore, opened May 2007, have built 6 homes and diverted over 2,000 tons of useable material out of landfills.  For more information about Morris Habitat call 973-891-1934  or visit www.morrishabitat.org.  To learn about the ReStore call 973-366-3358  or go to www.morrishabitat.org. 

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