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 | Whirlpool Blitzes Thomas Home |
Whirlpool Corporation and Knoxville Habitat for Humanity raised the walls on a new house in West Knoxville on Saturday, October 22. The build was part of several 2011 Whirlpool-sponsored Habitat houses and helped commemorate the company's 100th anniversary.
But more than building a new house, Whirlpool volunteers who came out to hammer constructed a dream for homeowner Tina Thomas, 36, and her two daughters, Tierra, 18, and Matia, 15.
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Whirlpool Homeowner Looks Forward
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A kitchen table - that's what Tina Thomas, 36, is most looking forward to having in the new home she is building in partnership with Whirlpool Corporation, a longtime Habitat for Humanity sponsor, as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebration.
"I can't wait to get me a kitchen table. That will be my first purchase for my new home," said Tina. "We've been eating in the living room on TV trays because my apartment is too small and I had to sell my other dinette set."
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Volunteer Q&A:
Lori Gano, Women Build House Leader |
Lori Gano is a licensed contractor in Knoxville who has been building houses for more than 16 years. After buying her first home at 18, Lori taught herself construction skills by doing her own home-improvements. She is dedicated to helping her community and actively volunteers at Knoxville Habitat for Humanity.
Recently Lori volunteered as the house leader for 2011 Women Build, where she oversees the volunteers and provides instruction and support to the women who come out to build with us. She had this to say about her experience:
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Anderson Family Foundation Giving
Tops $1M with 4th 'Music Row' Benefit |
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With its fourth Music Row benefit in as many years, The Charlie and Moll Anderson Foundation has raised more than $1 million for Knoxville Habitat for Humanity. At this year's benefit Oct. 11 with Reba McEntire, event hosts Charlie and Moll Anderson presented KHFH President and CEO Kelle Shultz with a check for $250,000. Thank you to Charlie and Moll Anderson and all of the event attendees for your generous support of our ministry! |
| Explore End-of-Year Giving Options | |
It's hard to belive its that time of year again -- when we review our end-of-year giving options. As we prepare to enter the holiday season, pause and consider a few financial housekeeping items:
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| November 11: Deadline Approaching for Ordering 2011 Holiday Cards | |
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Personalize Online Giving at KHFH.com |
We have added a new feature to our donations page that will allow you to designate your gift for a specific purpose, e.g., to support a Covenant Partnership, the house of a particular family in our program, etc.
The page was already formatted to allow a donor to make a gift in honor or memory of someone, but we are excited about the possibilities this new feature will offer.
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| In Memory Gifts: October 2011
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Knoxville Habitat for Humanity received the following gifts October 1 to October 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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