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our modular home move. The modular home is prepped, the foundation is ready and the weather is looking ideal,” Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Kristine Novakowski said last week. Novakowski told The Manchester Times that the transport headed from Route 35 to Route 37 West to Route 70 West out to Route 539. “The home was in transit from around noon to 2 p.m. on November 14. The organization’s staff viewed the transport from the ReStore parking lot. A police escort was arranged for the home from its site at 105 Third Avenue Normandy Beach to 1709 Route 539 in the Whiting section of Manchester,” she said. This marked the 22nd home provided by Northern Habitat for Humanity in Ocean County. On July 12 a dedication ceremony was held for the 21st home which was also located in Manchester. That family is happily living in a home on Ridgeway Road. The latest recipient family consists of Diana Pita-Hernandez, a single mom with 6-year-old twin daughters, Arianna and Adrianna. They will move in during the first quarter of 2023. The house still needs utilities installed and siding needs to be restored to the back of the home as it had to be stripped for the move. Weather proved a factor because the lot in Whiting was too muddy when it arrived. American Disabilities Act (ADA) modifications will be added as both daughters have spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Therefore, the agency is installing ramps for the front and back entrances. ADA modifications to bathrooms, a shed to store equipment in, and a therapy room are also required. Organization representative Laura Wagner Paolillo said, “we are still looking for home sponsors to help us with these costs.” She noted that the plot of land in Whiting was generously donated by the Gorcey family. “The act of giving to someone in need gives me great joy,” Elizabeth Gorcey said. “We are in a time on this planet where kind acts are necessary. We need to re-learn that helping our fellow neighbors is essential.” “We are so thankful for the family that has donated this modular home making homeownership a dream come true for Diana and her daughters,” Novakowski said. “We are grateful for having such wonderful supporters to help provide safe, healthy homes in Ocean County.” “This home will be more than a roof over our heads. Our home will be a place where my unique children with unique abilities can thrive. It’s been a dream of mine to have a therapy room. This will be a place where my children

(House - See Page 23) ─Photos by Bob Vosseller The modular home was delivered to its final location on Route 539.