September 2008
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Vol 1, Issue 6
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ReStore Anniversary Celebration
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| Come celebrate with us on September 20 from 8:00am - 4:00pm. The events will take place at the Habitat ReStore, located at 170 Aprill Drive in Ann Arbor. A tent sale will feature silent auction items from 9:00am - 11:00am, as well as name-your-own-price and discounted ReStore items. A trunk sale will also be held, where individuals and vendors will have an assortment of their items for sale in the ReStore parking lot. There will also be activities for children throughout the day and refreshments will be available from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
The Habitat ReStore is a shopper's outlet for building and home improvement materials. We sell overstocked, discontinued, new and gently used building materials as well as appliances, cabinets, furniture, and tools and accept donations of same. Merchandise sold at the ReStore is donated by local corporations, contractors, remodelers, and individuals. Proceeds go towards Habitat's work of supporting families in Washtenaw County to become owners of simple, decent, affordable homes. We do so through our zero percent interest mortgage program. Habitat for Humanity is proud of the collective effort that ReStores across the country are making toward recycling and reducing that which would otherwise end up in landfills.
The ReStore is open to the public Monday through Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm. Everyone is welcome. |
| Friends House Dedicated July 20 |
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Sunday, July 20 the home of Donna Robinson and her daughter, Robin, was dedicated with sponsors and volunteers alike present. Construction began late last fall and continued on Saturdays throughout the winter, spring, and summer. Donna and Robin are very excited to be moving into their new home, located at 627 Martin Place in Ypsilanti, very soon.
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| Good News Dedication August 28 |
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Another beautiful dedication of a Good News House was celebrated August 28 with Karen Tooson and her children. This year's Good News House is located at 374 Firwood and is the result of 22 local congregations coming together to provide volunteers, meals and financial support for another Habitat home in Washtenaw County.
 Pictured: Karen Tooson and her children, Quentin and Janai | |
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Our Mission
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Enriching our whole community through a legacy of affordable home ownership for low-income families
Thank
you for joining with us in this work of eliminating poverty housing and making
safe, decent housing a matter of conscience and
action!
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| Board of Directors |
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Alan Barr, President
Rob Nissly, Vice-PresidentJim Sterken, Treasurer
Ron Thomas, SecretaryAndrew Bennett
Robert Andrus
Susie Cannell
William (Nick) Collins
Mike Folk
R. James Gorenflo
Susan Moeller
John Ford
Nancy Merdzinski |
| Staff |
- Sarah Stanton
Executive Director
- Crystal Stevens
Office Manager/Finance Assistant
- Theresa Finney Dumais
Development Director
- Bill Dunphy
Construction Manager
- Lynne Punnett
Faith Relations &
Volunteer Coordinator
- Jacquelyn Mally-Hermann
ReStore Manager
- John Hock
Finance Director
- Floyd Robinson
Family Support Coordinator
- Sarah Teare
Housing Grants Manager
- Chris Kazckowski
Field Supervisor
- Laura Webb
E-Newsletter Editor
- Samuel Johnson
ReStore Assistant - Edward Byrne
ReStore Assistant
- Max Meyers
ReStore Assistant
- Joseph Ramirez
ReStore Assistant - Stephanie Schmoldt
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| Thrivent Dedication September 7 |
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Sponsors and volunteers from the Thrivent Builds! home of Tammie Weinberg and her family gathered on Sunday, September 7 to dedicate their home located at 360 Firwood. This home is just one of 324 homes that Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is sponsoring this year across our country. Thanks for Thrivent and the 14 local congregations that sponsored this build! |
| Garland Street Rehab Dedication to be Held on September 21 |
Our first rehab of the year, located at 326 Garland Street in Ypsilanti, will be dedicated to Robert Kraft on Sunday, September 21 at 2:00pm. Please join Robert and the entire Habitat family in celebrating the completion of our first of many rehabs to come! |
| 113 and 117 Miles Street Rehabs Underway |
| Two new rehab projects have just begun side by side on Miles Street in Ypsilanti. These homes are co-sponsored by Habitat's University of Michigan Campus Chapter, MAV Development and TCF Bank. However, additional sponsorship is needed in order to complete renovations on both homes. 113 Miles will be the home of Brian Stewart and Ann Clouse along with their four boys.
Pictured: Brian Stewart and Family
Just announced this week is the future homeowner of 117 Miles as Ms. Robin Lee and her family. Congratulations to both of these families as we begin the exciting process of making the homes their own.
Pictured: 117 Miles Street, before rehab work | |
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