Summer 2026 Dear Friends, Thirty-seven years ago, a small group of volunteers came together with a simple but powerful belief: Everyone deserves a decent place to call home. Since then, that belief has helped Monmouth County families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. Earlier this year, Lindsay and her twins celebrated moving into…
February 17, 2026, Freehold: The annual Patriot Polar Plunge returned to Sea Girt on Saturday, February 7, 2026, bringing together community members, veterans, families, and supporters for a morning of giving back, remembrance, and resilience. This year marked the 5th Annual Patriot Polar Plunge, presented by Sea Girt Recreation, and benefiting Monmouth Habitat’s LIFT Fund…
FREEHOLD, N.J. (Dec. 11, 2025) – Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity Invites Homebuyers to Apply for Affordable Home in Wall Township Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity has taken another step toward expanding affordable homeownership in the county. The organization recently broke ground on its 85th home, a new three-bedroom, 1.5-bath, 1,500-square-foot single-family build on Walling…
December 3, 2025 Dear Friends, The housing crisis isn’t something happening “somewhere else”. It’s unfolding in our own backyards. Families who have lived in Monmouth County for generations are being priced out. Seniors who helped build our communities are struggling to stay safely in their homes. And teachers, healthcare workers, and first responders, the people…
May 25, 2025: Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that applications are now open for a one-of-a-kind homeownership opportunity in the heart of Fair Haven. The home currently under construction is a two-family home – designed not only to provide affordable housing, but also to offer the homeowner a long-term income stream…
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity hosted our 4th Annual “Hitting Close to Home for Veterans” Pickleball Tournament at the New Shrewsbury Racquet Club. The energy was amazing, as was the camaraderie and the cause. Thanks to everyone who participated, we raised over $27,000 for our LIFT Veterans Build Home Repairs…
February 21, 2025, Monmouth County, NJ: Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH) is delighted to announce the appointment of Meredith Darche as its new Executive Director, effective February 10, 2025. Darche brings over 15 years of leadership experience in strategic financial management, donor engagement, and nonprofit development, positioning her as a transformative leader for MCHFH…
February 7, 2025, Monmouth County, NJ: Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity announces the upcoming retirement of Diane Kinnane, who has served as Executive Director since 2017. Diane’s last day will be March 1st, marking the end of an impactful and transformative era for the organization. Since joining Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity, Diane has been a…
January 6, 2025, Freehold, NJ: As we reflect on the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter – a champion of compassion, service, and humanity – we are thankful for the many years he and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, dedicated to furthering the mission of Habitat for Humanity. The Carters had a long-standing involvement…
August 12, 2024 Dear Friends, It has been a little over a month since Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County and Coastal Habitat merged to form one stronger organization dedicated to serving all of Monmouth County. Our new name, Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity, reflects this unified commitment to strengthening our mission of helping deserving…