Because of the alliance between Habitat and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and our long-standing relationship and support from local Lutheran congregations, your Huron Valley affiliate has been awarded another Thrivent Builds home in 2009. Local Lutherans will again volunteer alongside this year's partner family, expected to be named soon. Construction is expected to begin in June. This year, we will join 225 other Habitat affiliates to build 314 Thrivent homes across the nation.

2570 Bens Street, Ann Arbor
Manny and Fatuma are excited to begin working on their home alongside members and friends from Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church, which is sponsoring this home. Construction is expected to continue into March.

 
113 & 117 Miles St, Ypsilanti
Robin Lee and Brian Stewart and Ann Clouse are working alongside volunteers each week to wrap up their side-by-side homes on Miles Street. Minimal exterior work remains, but the weather must break for us to progress so inside work is the focus.
 
328 Garland Street, Ypsilanti
The second rehab on Garland Street this year will be our 2009 Catholic House, sponsored by our Washtenaw County parishes. Construction is expected to begin in early March and will likely continue into May.

 

To view Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley's 2008 Annual Report click here.

Habitat's workshop located at our Headquarters welcomed new visitors on Saturday, January 10.  Over fifteen Cub Scouts from the Spiritus Sanctus Academy of Plymouth, Michigan spent the afternoon earning their woodworking and community service badges.  Half of the group assembled and painted wood birdhouses while the others made CD stands.  Many of the items will be donated to Habitat families. 

Habitat is anxious to take advantage of its workshop through activities such as this.  Contact Lynne Punnett , Director of Faith Relations and Volunteer Services, at lynnep@h4H.org if your group is interested.

 

Habitat is seeking Family Support Committee volunteers willing to mentor prospective homeowners.  Primary duties include attending monthly committee meetings as well as building and maintaining a relationship with and helping orient homeowners to the Habitat for Humanity process.  A minimum 3-year commitment is preferred.  Persons interested should email gwynn.sterken@gmail.com.