MANAHAWKIN, N.J. - s4story -- As the demand for urgent home repairs continues to climb across Ocean County, Project Home Repair, a coalition of not-for-profit organizations and community-based groups, is proving how shared vision and collective action can transform lives. Led by Homes for All, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity and Starve Poverty, and facilitated by Causeway CARes, the partnership was designed to meet one growing need head-on: ensuring that seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other vulnerable residents can safely remain in the homes they love.

Project Home Repair was created in 2023 with a simple but vital goal: streamline how residents access critical home repair services while strengthening the capacity of the nonprofits that serve them. The need has only intensified. Ocean County residents living on fixed or limited incomes increasingly face unsafe structural conditions, aging systems, and accessibility barriers that jeopardize health, stability and independence.

Since its inception in late 2023, the collaboration completed 32 essential repair projects, representing $300,750 in direct improvements to Ocean County households. Repairs ranged from roofs, windows, and doors to porches, stairs, ramps, bathrooms, air conditioners, and other crucial safety upgrades. Each project not only stabilized a home, but restored comfort, dignity and peace of mind for the individuals and families living there.

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Work reached residents throughout the county, including Lakewood, Waretown, Toms River, Barnegat, Bayville, Brick, Whiting, Jackson, Manahawkin and Little Egg Harbor. For many, these repairs meant the difference between staying safely at home and facing the risk of displacement.

"Our organizations knew from the beginning that the need in Ocean County was far greater than any one group could address alone," Kristine Novakowski, Executive Director of Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity shared. "By combining our strengths, we've built an effective, compassionate system that delivers life-changing repairs to the residents who need them most."

"We are committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations in our community," said David C. Wintrode, President of the Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes. "Seeing Project Home Repair continue to grow and deliver such meaningful results reaffirms why this collaboration was created. These projects don't just fix houses, they strengthen the foundation of our entire community by allowing people to remain safe, stable, and supported right where they live."

Project Home Repair continues to expand its reach as requests increase countywide. The initiative stands as a model of nonprofit collaboration, using shared resources, coordinated logistics, and a unified mission to respond efficiently and compassionately to urgent housing needs.

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Community support, partnerships, and funding remain essential to meeting the accelerating demand for safe, stable housing in Ocean County.

For more information or to support Project Home Repair, visit https://ProjectHomeRepair.org.

About Project Home Repair

Project Home Repair is a collaborative effort between Homes for All, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity and Starve Poverty International. The coalition aims to enhance the quality of life for the aging, disabled, and vulnerable populations of Ocean County by providing critical home repair services. Through collaboration, compassion, and community involvement, Project Home Repair seeks to make a lasting impact on the community.

About Homes for All

Homes for All, Inc. is fully dedicated to providing affordable housing and support services for low and moderate-income families in local communities. They strive to ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable housing.

About Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity

Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity puts God's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. They work to improve the living conditions in need in the local community.

About Starve Poverty International

Starve Poverty International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the chains of poverty.