Discover Habitat - November 2009 Edition

November 2009 Edition

Vol 2, Issue 8

Join us on November 14 from 10am-4pm as we celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the ReStore. It's the SALE of the year with 25% off everything* in the store! Celebrate with free popcorn and slushies. Enter for a chance to win a $25, $50, $75 or $100 gift card to the ReStore, all as you shop the best home improvement resale store in town!

*Sale excludes laminate flooring, vinyl tile and painting supplies*

World's Biggest House Party

On October 3 and 4, people all across Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan celebrated Habitat's work at various house parties. This unique fundraiser was an opportunity for individuals to raise money to give a hand up, not a hand out to families in need of decent and safe homes. The funds raised will directly support our house projects. Thank you to all of those who participated in this event by either hosting a party or by being a guest at one of the parties!

Due to the success of the event and the interest of individuals that were unable to participate that weekend, we are extending the event into the holidays. The holidays are the perfect time to bring together your family, friends and co-workers to celebrate good fortune and contribute to the mission of affordable housing right here in our community. If you are interested in hosting a party this holiday season, please contact Megan Rodgers at mrodgers@h4h.org.

Together we can do great things!

Wrapping for Habitat

Happy Holidays... already! When it comes to Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley's quest for funding and support, it is never too early to appeal to the charitable spirit of holiday shoppers and volunteers.You make it possible for Habitat to make our presence known in this community!

This holiday season, Habitat volunteers are needed to wrap gifts at Briarwood Mall on the following dates and times:

Black Friday, November 27    11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 18            4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Habitat will also lend its wrapping services to customers at the Arborland Borders Books & Music on:

Saturday, December 5            9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12          9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thanks to Briarwood Mall and Arborland Borders for inviting us to participate again. More dates may become available as the holidays approach. All donations support the affordable housing mission of Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat Accepting Homeowner Applications Year-Round

Here at your Huron Valley affiliate, we welcome applications for homeownership year-round and invite anyone interested to attend one of our scheduled orientation sessions. Please spread the word that we welcome applicants for our 0% interest mortgage program.

Please Visit our Website www.h4h.org or call our office (734) 677-1558 for more information.

**Our next orientation session will be held Saturday, November 14th at the Eagle Crest Marriott in Ypsilanti- please call our office to register and get more information!**

In This Issue

ReStore Sale

World's Biggest House Party

Gift Wrapping for a Cause

Homeowner Applications

Our Mission

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!

Board Members

John Ford, President

Donald J. Hawkins, Vice President

Brock Hastie, Treasurer

Susie Cannell, Secretary

Bill Ager

Robert Andrus

Alan Barr

Nick Collins

Paul Dannels

Mike Folk

R. James Gorenflo

Rick Jarzembowski

Nancy Merdzinski

Susan Moeller

Ron Thomas

Staff

- Sarah Stanton

Executive Director

- Crystal Stevens

Family Services Director
- Theresa Finney Dumais

Development Director

- Megan Rodgers

Development Associate

- Rob Nissly,Director
Neighborhood Redevelopment
- John McNiff

Finance Director

- Bill Dunphy

Construction Manager

- Ervin Miller
Field Supervisor
- Lynne Punnett

Faith Relations &
Volunteer Coordinator

- Jacquelyn Mally-Hermann
ReStore Manager

- Adam Metzger

ReStore Assistant

- Floyd Robinson

Family Support Coordinator

- Sarah Teare

Housing Grants Manager
- Stephanie Schmoldt
Administrative Assistant

MAVDevelopment Partners with Habitat

For the second year in a row, MAVDevelopment is partnering with Habitat to renovate a home in the Lincoln School District in Ypsilanti. As the lead sponsors of the house, MAVDevelopment will be contributing significant funds to the project as well as volunteer hours from the firm's staff. MAVDevelopment's Chairman Michael Vlasic is very glad to be such an integral part of the solution to affordable housing in our community, "We believe that the strength of a community comes from within. It grows from its people, its organizations and its businesses. That is why our MAVDevelopment team is committed to working with Habitat for Humanity. It is intensely gratifying and encouraging to see the positive spirit and shared dedication to improving one family's life and the future of the entire community. This is what makes communities strong."

We are proud of our continued partnership with MAVDevelopment!

They show a true commitment to the issue of affordable housing here in Washtenaw County, and we are grateful for their generosity and support.

MAV Logo

Connexions Partners with Habitat

Compassion Rules Logo

Habitat of Huron Valley is pleased to introduce Connexions Church, our newest community partner working to rally individuals, churches, civic organizations and corporations from Dexter and other surrounding communities. They are raising much needed funds and recruiting volunteers to sponsor two homes, one locally and one in an impoverished country outside of the U.S. To learn more about Project: Be the Light go to www.compassionrules.com.

Builds Update

Good News House
1226 S. Congress, Ypsilanti

Dedication Sunday, November 8 at 3pm

The Yates family, the Good News House consortium of 20 churches, the entire neighborhood surrounding 1226 S. Congress, and the greater Ypsilanti community have all watched and waited anxiously for this day. Please join in the celebration and dedication of one of the most amazing home renovations ever completed by Habitat.