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 Affordable Housing Celebration
The Housing Alliance of Morris County Honors Local Heroes for Affordable Housing
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Over 100 guests gathered at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 for the Housing Alliance of Morris County's Affordable Housing Celebration. As part of Affordable Housing month, the breakfast event highlighted the good work being done throughout Morris County to raise awareness of the need to create and advocate for affordable housing solutions.
 During the breakfast, the Housing Alliance honored 14 community members with the Heroes for Affordable Housing Award. This annual award recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated a commitment to providing or advocating for the development of affordable housing in Morris County.
The 2008 Heroes for Affordable Housing Award winners are:
- Alfred Stewart, Stewart Surveying & Engineering LLC, Rockaway
- Bruce Katona, Professional Planner, Morristown
- Carmela Vitale, Madison Borough Councilwoman, Madison
- F.J. "Jeff" Rawding, AIA, F J Rawding Architects Inc., Morristown
- Glenn Stubaus, AIA, Molinari Stubaus Architects, Fairlawn
- James Mullen, Esq., Pulte Homes, Basking Ridge
- John R. Murray, III, Harding Township Committeeman, New Vernon
- John Nietzel, Investors Savings Bank, Cranford
- Mike Daigle, Daily Record, Parsippany
- Rev. Robert Rogers, Church of God in Christ, Morristown
- Richard F. Smith, Richard Smith Surveyor, Morristown
- Ronald Francioli, Hanover Township Mayor, Whippany
- The Reinvestment Fund, Philadelphia, Pa.
- Tom Farley, Union Center National Bank, Westfield
 "These Heroes have been making substantial contributions to the development of affordable housing in Morris County," said Melody Federico, co-chair of the Housing Alliance of Morris County and Director of Housing Development at NewBridge Services. "The Housing Alliance commends these folks on the good work that they do for our community."
For years, housing costs in Morris County have risen more than household annual income. As a result, many are struggling financially, including upper middle-income households earning more than $83,000 annually. The creation of affordable housing supports these residents and employees of Morris County.
 "These are challenging economic times for everyone, making affordable housing options critical for many of our residents," said John Franklin, CEO at United Way of Morris County. "It takes everyone working together to create a brighter future. We are grateful to the men and women who advocate on behalf of affordable housing in our communities everyday."
The celebration was made possible by generous contributions from Housing Alliance members – Capital One Bank and TD Bank.
Want to learn more about how you can become an affordable housing advocate?
Please email Melissa Wankmuller, Community Impact Manager, or call 973.993.1160, x122. |
