Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County Media Contact

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ironshore Media Contact: L. Gaye Torrance, TorranceCo New York, New York (212) 691-5810 cell: (862) 215-7631 [email protected]

Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County Media Contact: Ray Gabler, Habitat in Monmouth [email protected]

FORTY VOLUNTEERS FROM IRONSHORE TO BEGIN 4TH NEW SANDY CONSTRUCTION IN UNION BEACH FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IN MONMOUTH

Matawan, N.J. (August XX, 2014) – On August 27, more than forty employees of Ironshore’s New York office will volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County to begin construction on the affiliate’s fourth new Sandy residence and its third build in Union Beach. Volunteers from Ironshore, a global specialty and casualty insurance company, will work in groups to panelize walls for the two-story project on Prospect Avenue in Union Beach to rebuild the Morgan family home.

Union Beach was one of the hardest hit communities during Sandy in October 2012. Immediately after the storm, the community received support from the National Guard and, since then, has received a steady flow of volunteer support from across the country and through many nonprofit agencies. Brook and Prospect Avenues were among the most devastated areas of the small Bayshore community. This new build will be the second on Prospect Avenue for the Habitat affiliate. To date, the affiliate has completed over 85 Sandy projects throughout its service area. The road to recovery in the Union Beach community remains slow. As some families have been able to rebound from the tragic event, many are still unable to return to their homes more than 22 months later.

“We are so grateful for the outpouring of support for our community still struggling to recover almost 2 years post-Sandy,” commented Ray Gabler, Executive Director for Habitat in Monmouth. “It’s corporations like Ironshore that recognize the continued need for volunteers and donations that allow us to continue our work and impact in the recovery process.”

WHEN: Wednesday, August 27th

WHERE: 811 Prospect Avenue, Union Beach

TIME: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Page two

“Ironshore volunteers are eager to work with Habitat in Monmouth to launch this home construction project for the Morgan family, who have been severely displaced from their home for too long,” said Tim McAuliffe, President of Ironshore U.S. Specialty Casualty. “Many of us who reside with our families in New Jersey feel grateful that we can now offer our spirit and hands-on support to continue Habitat’s unwavering commitment to continue its mission in Monmouth communities.”

About Ironshore

Ironshore provides broker-sourced specialty property and casualty insurance coverages for varying risks on a global basis through its multiple international platforms. The Ironshore group of companies is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best with a Financial Size Category of Class XIV. Ironshore’s Pembroke Syndicate 4000 operates within Lloyd’s where the market rating is A (Excellent) by A.M. Best and A+ (Strong) from both Standard & Poor’s and Fitch. For more information, please visit: www.ironshore.com.

About Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County

Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County (HFHMC), serving Northeast and Western Monmouth County is a newly merged affiliate of Habitat for Humanity with the mission to put God's love into action. The organization brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope and a vision of realizing a decent place to live. HFHMC seeks to eliminate sub-standard housing and help low-income families achieve the dream of homeownership through its service area. It works with communities to develop decent and affordable housing where people can live and raise their families. HFHMC currently services 35 towns representing 83% of Monmouth County and includes the following towns and municipalities: Aberdeen, Allentown, Atlantic Highlands, Colts Neck, Deal, Eatontown, Englishtown, Fair Haven, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Hazlet, Highlands, Holmdel, Howell, Keansburg, Keyport, Little Silver, Long Branch, Manalapan, Marlboro, Matawan, Middletown, Millstone Township, Monmouth Beach, Morganville, Ocean Township, Oceanport, Red Bank, Rumson, Sea Bright, Shrewsbury Township, Tinton Falls, Union Beach, and West Long Branch. In 2013, the affiliate was selected as a Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project site in Union Beach to continue Sandy Relief projects in the area. The combined affiliate has built 39 new affordable homes and also assisted over 85 families in Sandy-related projects in Monmouth County. It currently operates a ReStore in Freehold which will be relocating in the near future. For more information about Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County, please visit www.habitatmonmouth.org.