On February 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey (Habitat NWNJ) took over the WRNJ airwaves to host their 3rd Annual Have a Heart for Habitat Radiothon! Having been a community partner for many years, WRNJ was gracious enough to help share the stories of those Habitat NWNJ has had an impact on once again. This year, homeowners, volunteers, and community partners alike shared what Habitat NWNJ means to them, and why there is a need now, more than ever, for volunteers to donate their time and talents. Thanks to the Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey community and WRNJ’s generosity, the organization saw their monthly volunteer surveys triple from February to March!
With the merge between the Sussex and Warren County affiliates of Habitat for Humanity having occurred earlier in the year, community members from both counties gathered at the radio station to share their experiences. Volunteers from both counties shared how they originally became involved with the organization, and there was a common theme among each story: the desire to be a part of something bigger than themselves. There were several homeowners who spoke during this year’s Radiothon as well, both who partnered with the organization to build their home, and who were recipients of each county’s Home Repair Program. Funds for this year’s Radiothon were allocated for both the build program and Home Repair Program as a result.
Over $8,000 was raised from this year’s Have a Heart for Habitat Radiothon to benefit the home building and Home Repair programs. By early 2026, Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey expects to have 8 more Partner Families moved into their new homes, and to have completed one hundred Home Repair projects. Your generous giving helps make these projects possible and enrich the lives of others. Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey is incredibly grateful to WRNJ for hosting their event, and to all the supporters and donors who are helping build homes and hope in Sussex and Warren Counties.
If you or someone you know could benefit from becoming a homeowner, or is a homeowner in need of repairs, please visit the Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey website at habitatnwnj.org for more information. To support the work Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey is doing in your community, feel free to visit their website at habitatnwnj.org/donate.
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About Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey
Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey is a recently merged affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, International, combining the efforts of the Warren and Sussex County Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Having merged officially in 2025, they have served Sussex County since 1993 and Warren County since 1999. An accredited 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, Habitat’s mission is: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. You can learn more about Habitat NWNJ at habitatnwnj.org.
About WRNJ
WRNJ (1510 AM) is a radio station broadcasting Adult Contemporary format licensed to Hackettstown, New Jersey, USA. The station is currently owned by WRNJ Radio, Inc. and features programing from ABC Radio. It is locally owned by Norman Worth and Larry Tighe. WRNJ offers a local news intensive format featuring local and national news, oldies from 1955 to 1985, talk shows pertaining to the community, and local sports. The station is known as “Oldies 1510 WRNJ”. They now simulcast on FM translators on FM 92.7 and FM 104.7.
CONTACT:
Brittany Krug
Public Relations Manager
Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey
908-835-1300 x11
[email protected]
