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MORRIS HABITAT RATED AS A CHARITY YOU CAN RELY ON FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW

A letter from Ken Berger, Charity Navigator’s president & CEO, was recently received informing Morris Habitat for Humanity that they had once again received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities.

In the letter from Charity Navigator, Mr. Berger noted that, “the nonprofit sector continues to grow at an unprecedented pace; savvy donors are demanding more accountability, transparency and quantifiable results from the charities they choose to support with their hard-earned dollars.”

 

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Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that Morris Habitat adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes their mission in a fiscally responsible way. This Charity Navigator rating means that Morris Habitat for Humanity outperforms most other charities in America!

 

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Morris Habitat’s Executive Director, Blair Bravo said that, “once again receiving this 4-star designation makes all our staff and volunteers very proud.  We thank our supporters for trusting us with your donations, volunteer time, and good will.  Our supporters’ trust and support mean so much to us and to the families we serve. We look forward to partnering with you throughout 2014 and years to come.”

 

This award winning Charity Navigator rating highlights the fine work of efficient, ethical and open charities. Their goal is to provide donors with essential information they need to make to choose the right charity.

 

For more information about the organization or to donate go to the Morris Habitat website at http://www.MorrisHabitat.org/   or call 973-891-1934. 

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About Morris Habitat for Humanity

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.  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.  

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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