 | 'Urban' Renewal In Knoxville:
Keith Urban Dedicates KHFH Home
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 Country music recording artist Keith Urban gave new meaning to the term "urban" renewal in Knoxville August 12th when he presented keys to the homeowner for the newest house on Knoxville's "Music Row" - a Knoxville Habitat for Humanity initiative inspired and funded by the Charlie and Moll Anderson Family Foundation. (Click here to read more.)(Click here to see the photo gallery.) |
| 17-Year-Old Drew Farr Makes An Impact Through Volunteerism
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Drew Farr is a junior at Webb School of Knoxville. He is 17 years old and has been volunteering with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity to lead shed builds. His family is actively involved in Habitat and his father, Skip Farr (pictured at left with Drew), is a long-time board member and volunteer. Many Green & BluePrints readers may remember the story of Lucas, Drew's younger brother, who has contributed a portion of his allowance to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity in the past.
(Click here to read more about Drew.)
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| 2011 Christmas/Holiday Cards Available for Pre-order
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| Donating Online as Easy as 1-2-3
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Are you time-constrained and in a hurry, but still want to support the mission and ministry of Knoxville Habitat for Humanity? Use our electronic contribution option on our web site.
1. Click here: It's fast, easy, and secure.
2. We will send you a receipt for your tax records
3. You will have the satisfaction of supporting one of the best charitable causes in this community. Check it out!
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| Calling All Women:
Women Build Training Session Sept. 17
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The blitz for the 2011 Women Build is rapidly approaching on October 1st. We are actively recruiting women to participate and have scheduled a training class for all interested people.
Lori Gano, the house leader for the Women Build, is planning a general construction class for Saturday September 17th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class will take place at the Habitat office beginning in the Construction/Heart & Soul classroom.
(Click here to continue reading.)
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| Estate Planning
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Please consider Knoxville Habitat for Humanity in your estate plan. If you need assistance in preparing such a bequest, your legal counsel or the trust officer at your financial institution can provide you with the appropriate language to accomplish this goal.
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| Thrift Store Partners with ETTAC to Provide Donated Medical Equipment
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Our Thrift Store has entered into a partnership with the East Tennessee Technology Access Center (ETTAC) to provide donated medical equipment that comes into the Thrift Store.
ETTAC is a regional nonprofit agency that helps people with disabilities gain knowledge about and access to assistive technology devices. These devices help people with disabilities gain education and employment skills, perform activities of daily living, an lead more independent, productive lives. ETTAC's assistive technology equipment is used for assessment and training, and some devices may also be available for loan.
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| In Memory Gifts: August 2011
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Knoxville Habitat for Humanity received the following gifts August 1 to August 31 from individuals in honor and in memory of their family or friends.
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Remember to check out the great buys on new and gently used home improvement supplies at our ReStore's new North Knoxville location:
314 Merchants Drive
(next to Outback Steak House)
Knoxville, TN 37912
865-688-8807
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