Habitat for Humanity Invites Help

Dear Editor,

As a board member of Habitat for Humanity Newark, I applaud the work of Essex County and the City of Newark in preparing "The Road Home: A Ten-Year Plan to end Homelessness in Newark and Essex County (2010-2020)." I particularly agree with the report's focus on preventing homelessness and the conclusion that permanent housing solutions are less expensive and highly preferable to temporary ones.

Habitat for Humanity Newark has built homes for more than 70 hard working, low-income families in Newark since its founding in 1986. We are currently engaged in a plan to accelerate our level of building in Newark and elsewhere in Essex County. We look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Booker and Essex County Executive DiVincenzo to do our part to provide affordable housing options that prevent families from slipping into homelessness.

I would encourage individuals and corporations to join us in our efforts. Please visit us online at www.habitatnewark.org to learn more.

Carlton Daniels

South Orange