Carol Paster, Dedicated Volunteer wears multiple Habitat Newark hats. Many in South Orange and Maplewood only know Carol Paster as the Director of Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel's Iris Family Center for Early Childhood Education, a local pre-school, but among Habitat for Humanity Newark's (HFHN) leaders Carol stands apart for the many ways she works to help provide affordable housing for families in need. Carol is the co-chair of the HFHN Women Build group which has worked tirelessly to raise the money to sponsor and build three homes under the Women Build name. Through planning, community presentations, fundraising events, pin sales and more Carol has championed the cause. But above and beyond the behind the scenes  work Carol is an avid onsite volunteer, often seen sporting her hard hat and pink work boots, pink hammer in hand. In every role, Carol's sparkling humor and compassion for others helps make the work of the day fun and rewarding.  Carol also serves as a member of the Board of Directors, serving as the Board's Secretary At the Iris Family Center preschool Carol has developed a unique program dubbed "Carol the Carpenter" where the young students learn about charity for others, use real tools to learn basic skills, and donate to Habitat Newark. Article obtained from Habitat For Humanity Newark - The ToolBox Newsletter - Winter 2011