Habitat Bergen Sponsors 5k Race to Build for Sandy Victims

Get your running shoes ready this Saturday as Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County kickstarts the spring weather with a 5k Race to Build for Little Ferry victims from Hurricane Sandy.

The race will take place at United Water on the Oradell Reservoir in Harrington Park. The event will raise support from community residents and local businesses for the affiliate’s ‘Repair. Rebuild. ReStore’ Hurricane Sandy rebuilding program in Little Ferry.

“With five homes completed and a backlog of 70 more applicants, with that number growing, Habitat Bergen has embarked on a long-term commitment of 18-24 months in Little Ferry, in order to reach every low-income homeowner in need of restoration,” said Jacey Raimondo, Executive Director. “We are thankful to have partnered with Bergen County’s United Way to help us identify families in the area, who are in need of home repair and substantial renovation.”

With two GM Mobile Response Units fully equipped with Bosch and Lowe’s tools, Habitat Bergen plans to rebuild block-by-block in Little Ferry, a town devastated by Sandy and experienced flooding a second time by an overflowing Moonachie levee. Work has already begun, as community members and local corporate teams volunteer simultaneously on three homes per week. 

This will be the first 5k organized by Habitat Bergen, featuring radio station 92.3 NOW to provide music and prizes and California Pizza Kitchen to provide lunch.

You can register for Habitat Bergen’s 5k Race to Build on Saturday for $25 at the entrance to the Reservoir, 200 Old Hook Road, Harrington Park. Onsite registration begins at 8am with the 5K beginning at 9am.