USE YOUR KROGER PLUS CARD AT THE CHECK-OUT AND EARN VALUABLE DOLLARS FOR OUR AFFILIATE!
 
Kroger Community Rewards Program announces a new way to offer financial support to a chosen community organization. By registering your Kroger Plus Card online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com,designating our organization as the one that you would like to support, and simply using it each time at the check-out, you can contribute important funds to our organization.  Each quarter our organization will receive a reward check, based on the percentage of spending, it's that easy!
 
Registration takes just a few minutes and the benefits can last a lifetime!
 

1. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com
2. Sign-up for a free and secure account (You will be asked to register your card # along with your contact information)
3. Choose the organization that you would like to support-you can either enter Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley or our program ID #82475

 
Thank you for your continued support of the important work that we do here at Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley.  If you have any questions, please contact Megan Rodgers at mrodgers@h4h.org or 734-677-1558 x121.

We have formed a new partnership in our community with a leading HVAC cleaning business, DUCTZ!  DUCTZ is a highly professional and community-minded HVAC cleaning business.   DUCTZ professionals are industry-leading advocates for applying stringent indoor air quality standards to HVAC systems. Through superior air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration, DUCTZ improves indoor air quality by helping to bring HVAC systems back to their peak efficiency, leaving families with cleaner air to breathe.  Our local DUCTZ has generously donated HVAC cleaning services for two of our new Habitat families, and plans to donate their services for our remaining families through March 2010!  DUCTZ was also a sponsor of our big fundraiser in April and filled a table their wonderful team members!
 
A BIG thanks to DUCTZ!  We are thrilled about this new partnership and look forward to providing clean air to our families for years to come.

The purpose of www.SaveWaterAmerica.com is to educate consumers about the importance of water conservation and water-saving products. For every visitor who takes the simple 3-question quiz, Kohler will donate $1 in water-savings products to Habitat for Humanity.
 
"Service is the rent we each pay for living.  It is not something to do in your spare time.  It is the very purpose of life" - Marian Wright Edelman, founder - Children's Defense Fund

Thrivent Kick-Off and Fundraiser Underway!

Completing our four-year agreement with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, the Burrell family will work alongside local Lutherans this summer to complete our only new construction project. The home will be located at 956 Watling in Ypsilanti with kick-off and wall raising taking place June 13. We will "blitz" six days that next week then go to a Thursday-Saturday build that will continue through July.
To support the financial needs of the project, congregations have organized Dining To Donate on Wednesday, June 24, all three Applebee's locations in the area (Green Rd., Carpenter Rd. and Eisenhower Rd.) will donate 15% of your bill to Habitat. Just print out the attached flyer and present it on the 24th. Thank you for your support of Habitat!


 
2009 Catholic House

The Catholic House located at 328 Garland Street in Ypsilanti is progressing nicely with Saturday work crews. Congratulations to the Niemeyer family who has selected this great home. At this time, work is scheduled to continue on Saturdays through June.


 
2009 Good News House #1

The first of two Good News Houses is located at 215 Aveline in Ypsilanti and is well on its way to being completed with all new siding, kitchen, electrical and much more. The work schedule at Aveline is Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday. Join us in congratulating the Hamdan family who will be purchasing this home.


 
2009 Good News House #2

The second Good News House located at 1226 W. Congress in Ypsilanti has been cleaned out, but major work will not begin for some weeks. A major transformation is expected at this home with new siding and a second story and gable roof planned.

This spring was full of celebrations as we joined with three families to hold dedication ceremonies at their nearly completed homes.  These three homes were renovated homes - a new direction that Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley has taken to help reduce the number of vacant homes in neighborhoods in Washtenaw County.

Brian Stewart, Ann Clouse, and their children Jordan, Tyler, and Elijah had a wonderful turnout of friends, family, volunteers, and sponsors at their dedication on March 29th at their home located at 113 Miles Street in Ypsilanti.  MAVDevelopment was the lead sponsor for this home and had lots of support from other groups to complete the home.


On April 19th we watched Manny Selemani, Fatuma Alinoti and their children Rose, Jo Jo, Ahinga, Kalenga, and Chloe cut the ribbon to their home at 2570 Bens Street in Ann Arbor.  Although it was a little drizzly outside, the house was full of warmth, love, and laughter as friends toured the home.  This home was sponsored by the Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church.


Robin Lee and her son Delorean had a beautiful dedication ceremony on April 26th at their home at 117 Miles Street in Ypsilanti as friends and family gathered together with volunteers from the University of Michigan Habitat Campus Chapter, who was the lead sponsoring group for the renovation.


All three families have completed their required 300 hours of sweat equity per adult family member and have moved into their homes.  Congratulations to our new homeowners!

On June 24, 2009, present this flyer to the Applebee's on Green Rd., Carpenter Rd., and/or Eisenhower Rd. and 15% of your bill will be donated to Habitat for Humanity!