Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity Honored with Statewide Award for Outstanding New Development

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat), a major builder and leading advocate for affordable housing in New Jersey, was recently recognized with the Outstanding Project Award for New Development by the Housing & Community Development Network of New Jersey (HCDNNJ) at its annual Under One Roof conference held in New Brunswick. The honor celebrates GMM Habitat’s work on The Crossings at Bennett Avenue, a transformative 25-family condominium development in Randolph.

The project turned an abandoned industrial site into a vibrant neighborhood, providing safe, affordable homes for low- and moderate-income working families. The development represents the collaboration and dedication of hundreds of individuals and organizations—including Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill, Senator Anthony Bucco, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, and officials from Morris County, Randolph Township, and numerous corporate and community partners.

“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition,” said Liz DeCoursey, CEO of GMM Habitat. “The Crossings at Bennett Avenue reflects what is possible when public and private partners come together with a shared vision of expanding access to affordable homeownership. Together, we’ve built homes, community and hope.”

In addition to the award, DeCoursey served as a panelist during the conference in a session titled “Making Mount Laurel Work: How Nonprofits Can Help Build More Affordable Homes.” She joined housing advocates and leaders including State Senator Troy Singleton, representatives from the NJ Department of Community Affairs, Fair Share Housing Center, and the Affordable Housing Association. The discussion highlighted the essential role of nonprofit organizations in helping municipalities meet their affordable housing goals.

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity builds more than just homes—the organization empowers families to build brighter futures for generations to come. Home is the foundation to achieve the strength, stability and independence that people need to shape a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. Additionally, every home constructed helps to strengthen the fabric and economies of local communities for all citizens.

About Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization, Habitat for Humanity International, committed to building homes, communities, and hope. The organization, which is one of the leading builders of affordable housing in New Jersey, serves 68 municipalities in Morris and Middlesex Counties and the greater Plainfield area. Through volunteer labor and monetary donations and materials, Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat builds affordable new homes and provides home repair services to income eligible families and individuals. Now it its 40th year, Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat has served nearly 1,100 families through building more than 200 local homes, preserving 531 homes for low-income homeowners and seniors, and helping 383 families with housing solutions worldwide. The local affiliate organization has engaged more than 150,000 volunteers in its various programs. Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat also operates a successful ReStore home improvement and furnishings outlet in Randolph which has kept 21,772 tons of reusable materials out of landfills and funded 42 homes since 2007.

For more information, visit gmmhabitat.org or call 973-891-1934.