President and Mrs. Carter visit Union Beach, N.J. during 30th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project

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Oct 12, 2013, 10:00 ET

UNION BEACH, N.J., Oct. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President and Mrs. Carter joined nearly 150 volunteers today to help build and repair homes in Union Beach, N.J., as part of Habitat for Humanity's 30th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

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President and Mrs. Carter joined nearly 150 volunteers today to help build and repair homes in Union Beach, N.J., as part of Habitat for Humanity's 30th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. (PRNewsFoto/Habitat for Humanity International) (PRNewsFoto/HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INT.)

Union Beach was significantly impacted by Superstorm Sandy, leaving many homes damaged or demolished. The Carters and the volunteers worked to repair homes damaged by the storm. Additionally, one new home was being built to replace a home that was destroyed.

Habitat's Carter Work kicked off earlier in the week on Sunday and took place in Oakland, and San Jose, Calif.; Denver; and New York City.

About Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International's vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Anchored by the conviction that safe and affordable housing provides a critical foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat has helped more than 3 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes since 1976. Habitat also advocates for fair and just housing policies and provides training and access to resources to help more families improve their shelter conditions. As a nonprofit Christian housing organization, Habitat works in more than 70 countries and welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to partner in its mission. To get more information, to donate or to volunteer, please visit habitat.org.

SOURCE Habitat for Humanity International