Athletic Trainers Society of NJ Joins Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County for First Women Build

Press release:

Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County (Habitat Bergen) recently welcomed the Athletic Trainers Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) Students to its Little Ferry job sites.

The team of four students worked on tasks such as cutting and installing sheet rock and painting in a Little Ferry home that had experienced damage during Superstorm Sandy.

This team build was unique for the affiliate because it was Habitat Bergen’s first team to join the Women Build program. Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity program that is aimed at empowering women. Women Build evokes a powerful, yet simple message: empower women and men to take action as equals against the poverty housing conditions in Bergen County by raising funds and building together to provide affordable housing solutions to the community.

In addition to their Women Build, the ATSNJ Students are planning a, “Athletic Trainer for a Day,” fundraiser to take place during National Athletic Training Month in March. More details will be announced on ATSNJ and Habitat Bergen’s website.

“The homeowner was very appreciative and that goes to show how even the smallest things make a difference,” said Maikee Migallos, Montclair State University Senior Athletic Training Student.

“Knowing that just a few hours of your time can make the biggest difference in someone else’s life is a feeling second to none,” said Andrew Calore, William Paterson University Senior Athletic Training Student.

For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County, contact Nicole Murray at NicoleM@habitatbergen.org or 201-457-1020.