Habitat for Humanity updates Sussex County commissioners on affordable housing projects
NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey is on track to complete its 50th home this year as the organization continues its efforts to provide affordable housing for families throughout Sussex County.
Ben Eskow, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey, recently provided an update to the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners on the organization’s housing projects, including a new home currently under construction in Wantage for a family in need.
According to the organization, six of its homes are the Beidleman houses in Franklin. The nonprofit continues to focus on building, rehabilitating and repairing homes to help families secure safe and affordable housing.
During the presentation, Eskow also discussed Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore program, which sells donated furniture, household goods and building materials at affordable prices. The program promotes sustainability by giving usable items a second life while generating revenue to support the organization’s housing initiatives.
Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey currently operates two ReStore locations in Washington, Warren County, and hopes to open a third location in Sussex County in 2027. The proposed expansion would provide additional access to affordable household items while helping fund housing construction and rehabilitation projects throughout the region.
Following the presentation, Sussex County Commissioner Director Jill Space praised the organization’s work and its efforts to expand homeownership opportunities for families.
“Habitat for Humanity has been an amazing organization and done great things for Sussex County! The homes they have built have provided families in need with affordable, quality homes that give them an opportunity of home ownership and provide the necessary stability families need to live a good life. We congratulate Habitat for Humanity on its 50th anniversary and we look forward to the great work that this organization will continue to do in Sussex County.”
For more information about Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey and its housing programs, visit habitatnwnj.org.
