Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity Restore Bridgewater Senior’s Home

Bridgewater, NJ (November 27, 2024) – Volunteer teams from Johnson & Johnson Research and Development and Nissan of North America joined Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity to help a senior homeowner restore the exterior of her Bridgewater home. Facing significant health challenges, the homeowner was at risk of losing her homeowner’s insurance due to the desperate need for paint and repairs. 

“This project made such a huge difference,” says Construction Manager Steve Bond-Nelson. “It’s about providing peace of mind and a sense of community as well as making sure the home will stand the test of time. This was a huge improvement to the home and to the neighborhood.” 

Raritan Valley Habitat Executive Director Jessica Abbott says, “We’re deeply thankful to Johnson & Johnson Research and Development and Nissan of North America for their help. This homeowner is so grateful to have restored dignity and security.” 

With the help of volunteers and generous supporters, Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity transforms lives one home at a time. Raritan Valley Habitat’s Home Safety and Repair program includes Brush with Kindness (small exterior clean-up and maintenance), Small Repairs (like installing sheetrock, flooring, cabinets, or windowpanes), and Critical Home Repairs (larger repairs like roof or furnace replacement). Homeowners in need of repairs should contact Kat Wilson at 908-704-0016, ext. 105, or kwilson@rvhabitat.org. 

  
About Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity  

 
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity has been building homes, communities, and hope since 1991. Somerset and Hunterdon County families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower.  

To support the New Homeowner, Repair, Almost Home, and Neighborhood Revitalization programs by making a donation, please visit www.rvhabitat.org/give or mail a donation to Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 330, Pluckemin, NJ 07978. For individuals and groups who would like to volunteer, visit rvhabitat.org/volunteer. To shop, donate, or volunteer at our ReStore, visit rvhabitatrestore.org.