Henkel Joins Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity to Build Playhouse for The Learning Gate in Raritan, NJ

Bedminster, NJ – Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity teamed up with Henkel North America to build a custom playhouse for the children at The Learning Gate, in Raritan Borough, NJ.

Henkel volunteers pose mid build! Top Row, Left to Right: Leah Sullivan, Angel George, Tony Longen, Antoni Milewski Bottom Row, Left to Right: Oliver Klewe, Jocelyn Yuen, Tianzhi Zhang, Jignesh Sheth

The Learning Gate is a non-profit early childhood education center that serves children from six weeks to six years of age. They’re committed to offering affordable care and nutritious meals throughout the day for area families.

“This playhouse has created another safe place at our center for our children to explore their natural environment during outdoor play,” says Christina Martinkovic, Site Director at The Learning Gate. “Thank you to Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity and Henkel  for their time, their dedication, and their hard work to make this happen for The Learning Gate.” Habitat projects are truly community projects. Volunteers and generous donors fuel every step--from funding to planning, and building to homeowner support.

Raritan Valley Habitat Executive Director Jessica Abbott was thrilled to work with Henkel to support The Learning Gate. “We are so appreciative of Henkel’s support in making this project possible. Meaningful partnerships with companies like Henkel provide the  resources and support we need to build communities that serve all of our neighbors.”

“At Henkel North America we are building on our legacy of integrity as a family-owned business, we aim to exhibit the Henkel spirit by partnering with local organizations to make a positive impact in the communities where we operate.” says Oliver Klewe, Vice  President Furniture and Building Components at Henkel. “Henkel’s Welcome Home initiative reflects that commitment, and my team and I feel honored to partner with Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity to support them on their mission to improve people’s lives  and help New Jersey’s communities to thrive.”

This project was part of Raritan Valley Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization program, which partners with organizations and municipalities to improve the quality of life for current and future residents of targeted areas. Other programs include Homeownership, Home Repairs, and Almost Home, an educational series to help future homeowners prepare for the application process. If you would like more information about Raritan Valley Habitat programs, contact Jillian Kessler at 908-704-0016, ext. 118, or jkessler@rvhabitat.org.

About Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity has been building homes, communities, and hope since 1991. Somerset and Hunterdon County families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Raritan

Valley Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to  build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower.

To support the New Homeowner, Repair, Almost Home, and Neighborhood Revitalization programs by making a donation, please visit www.rvhabitat.org/give  or mail a donation to Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 330, Pluckemin, NJ 07978. For individuals and groups who would like to volunteer, visit rvhabitat.org/volunteer.

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