A second life for kitchen cabinets, appliances
On Long Island, recyclers can also tap Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk’s ReStore in Ronkonkoma, one of the group’s nonprofit sites that resells a wide range of donated used furniture, building supplies and entire kitchens. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity’s partnership with local families to repair and build affordable homes. Read more
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity eyes more local projects with Cutchogue possibly up next
Southold Supervisor Scott Russell plans to reach out to Suffolk County to request the transfer of a Cutchogue property for a donation to Habitat for Humanity, as per a resolution approved by the Town Board on Tuesday. Read more
Read MoreMerger creates expanded Habitat for Humanity on Long Island
A merger of Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Nassau and Suffolk counties has created an expanded organization focused on adding affordable housing in the region. The combined organization is now the ninth largest affiliate by population in the national 1,100-affiliate Habitat network. Read more
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity of Suffolk Receives $3.75M from MacKenzie Scott Donation
Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk has received a $3.75 million donation from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott after she made a total $436 million contribution to Habitat for Humanity International and its 84 affiliates. Read more
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity of Long Island Forms With Merge of Nassau, Suffolk Chapters
The Nassau and Suffolk chapters of Habitat for Humanity have merged to form Habitat for Humanity of Long Island, the non-profit organization announced on Tuesday. Read more
Read MoreSingle Mother Gets Habitat for Humanity Home on Long Island
Habitat for Humanity International and 84 U.S. Habitat affiliates receive transformational $436M gift from MacKenzie Scott.
Habitat Suffolk will use funds to address affordable housing shortage on Long Island MIDDLE ISLAND, NY (March 22, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk, along with Habitat forHumanity International, and 83 other U.S. Habitat affiliate organizations, recently received $436million in unrestricted giving from American author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This transformational donation will substantially…
Read MoreA place to call home
On Jan. 19, Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk presented a local family with the keys to a home in Bellport. Mariela Calderon, a single mother, was presented with the keys to the home on Provost Avenue in Bellport. Read More Here
Read MoreSingle mom of four gets her own home through Habitat for Humanity
The single mother of four works as a quality control inspector for a pharmaceutical company in Shirley and has lived with her parents in Patchogue for more than 20 years. She knew working with the nonprofit was probably the only way she could get a place of her own. Read More Here
Read MoreIdeas Abound at School’s Housing Forum
East Hampton School District officials wanted their affordable housing forum on Tuesday to be a brainstorming session focused on solutions and proposals, and from innovative financing and land use ideas to promises of partnership from elected officials to participation by community members, that’s just what they got. Read More Here
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