Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey, The Arc of Warren County launch renovation project at Camp Warren
WASHINGTON, N.J. — A new partnership between The Arc of Warren County and Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey is bringing major improvements to Camp Warren, a long-standing summer program serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Dubbed “Living Harmony at Camp Warren,” the initiative will launch this summer with a plan to replace floors in six of the eight cabins at the Knowlton Township-based camp. Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey is providing skilled labor and project oversight, while Spectrum of Floors, based in Easton, Pennsylvania, is donating most of the flooring materials and additional labor.
The partnership will save The Arc of Warren County more than $20,000, officials said.
“We don’t just build homes alongside our Partner Families at Habitat NWNJ but also put God’s Love into action by building up our community,” said Kyle Stuber, Director of Development at Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey. “Identifying local impact organizations to partner with fortifies this missional pillar for us and The Arc of Warren County absolutely demonstrates this shared commitment to uplifting our neighbors in need with their compassionate services. It is an honor to work alongside The Arc on this project wherein the expertise that fuels our quality home builds and repairs at Habitat Northwest New Jersey can help restore the memory-making cabins of Camp Warren for future generations.”
Camp Warren, operated by The Arc of Warren County since 1962, offers summer camp experiences for children and adults with developmental disabilities, including swimming, music, games, and other recreational programming.
“The Agency, in general, has never embarked on an opportunity like this,” said John Whitehead, CEO of The Arc of Warren County. “The floors in our cabins are very worn and need to be replaced, but these projects are so costly. The fact that Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey is donating their time and expertise and Spectrum of Floors of Easton is gifting us with the majority of the materials and additional labor is an incredible benefit to Camp Warren and our campers.”
The collaboration between the two nonprofit organizations builds on years of mutual support.
“It is important for local nonprofits to find ways to support each other,” Stuber added. “As we understand those daily challenges and can offer form-fitted solutions, with empathy. The Living Harmony at Camp Warren project helps solidify a program that truly changes lives, thereby bolstering our shared community – there’s no better way to spend these summer days!”
