Morris Habitat Volunteer Don Kuhn Receives Prestigious 2013 Huber Award for Outstanding Community Leadership

Randolph, January 24, 2014:  Long time Morris Habitat volunteer, Don Kuhn from Harding, NJ was honored at the recent annual meeting of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce.  He received the 2013 William P. Huber Award, given to an individual who has consistently shown outstanding community leadership.  William P. Huber was President of St. Claire’s Health System and an integral member of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce.

For almost 15 years, Don Kuhn, a retired AT&T executive, has been actively involved with Morris Habitat for Humanity and its mission to build safe, decent affordable housing for local families in need.  Blair Schleicher Bravo describes Don as “That rare volunteer; a renaissance man dabbling in many aspects of the organization and productive in every task he undertakes.”  To date, Don has been a Board member, Board Chair, early supporter of the ReStore (which sells new and gently used building supplies, furniture, appliances, etc. with proceeds going to build affordable housing) and a ReStore Advisory Team, Advisory Team Chair and member, weekly volunteer at the ReStore, and helpful wherever needed.

Don’s list of involvements is impressive, but what is even more awe inspiring is to learn that Don is 83 years old!  While he is not the oldest volunteer Morris Habitat has, he is by far the most active.  He inspires all around him with his vigor and willingness to help---whether it is getting his hands dirty at the ReStore, designing a poster, or writing business plans and procedures.

Don is both a leader and a doer.  He is very nurturing and encouraging, thus getting the best from everyone who works with him.  By virtue of all that he does, Don shows all other volunteers and staff, that they are not locked into doing just one thing.  Morris Habitat needs help in many aspects to succeed and anyone can step outside of their comfort zone to help where needed most.    

Morris Habitat congratulates Don on receiving this wonderful honor and are so glad that others recognize what they have known all along, that he is an outstanding community leader!   

To learn more about Morris Habitat and how you can help, please go to www.MorrisHabitat.org or all 973-891-1934.

About Morris Habitat for Humanity

Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles by building homes, communities and hope. Morris Habitat is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing training and access to resources to help families improve their living conditions.  Morris Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion.  

Since 1985 Morris Habitat has served 280 households though home ownership opportunities, home preservation, and international home building programs. Morris Habitat has set a goal of 9 housing starts for 2014, completing 19 homes at 8 different sites during the year. In addition, proceeds from the ReStore, opened May 2007, have built 11 homes and diverted almost 4,000 tons of useable material out of landfills.  Located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph. Store hours: Tues 12 - 8 p.m., Wed & Fri 10  - 6 p.m., Thur 10 - 8 p.m., Sat 10 - 5 p.m.  

For more information about Morris Habitat call 973-891-1934  or visit www.MorrisHabitat.org.  To learn about the ReStore call 973-366-3358  or go to www.morrishabitat.org. 

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