| January 2010 Edition |
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| Habitat in 2010 |
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Happy New Year from our homes to yours!
Habitat is looking forward to an exciting 2010. We are on track for renovating 10 houses this year and have partnered with many wonderful families. This year will mark our 20th Anniversary of providing affordable homeownership opportunities for low income families in Washtenaw County. We are planning a number of fun activities to commemorate the anniversary, including a 150-person workday in an Ypsilanti neighborhood where we have 29 Habitat homeowners. We will work with volunteers and homeowners to spruce up landscaping, paint, make repairs and neighborhood party. Also - stay tuned for your invitation to our April 23rd event, where we will celebrate 20 years and 92 Habitat homes built/renovated in our community! |
| 2009 Year In Review |
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Many exciting things happened at Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley in 2009. Here is a recap of some of our accomplishments!
- 11 Habitat homes were worked on by volunteers during the year
- 23,751 hours of volunteer work were completed on houses - an average of over 2100 per house
- Businesses and individuals donated $55,561 in construction materials and professional labor for Habitat homes
- 6 homes were completed and sold to new homeowners, of which 5 were rehabs
- 10 additional adults and 18 more children now live in safe and affordable Habitat homes in Washtenaw County bringing the totals to 103 adults and 205 children
- People volunteered 396 times in our ReStore, 146 times in our office, and 164 times at special events, adding another 3415 volunteer hours in non-construction settings
- Habitat homeowners paid $200,455.59 in property taxes to 4 municipalities in Washtenaw County
- $59,255.77 City of Ann Arbor
- $88,817.22 City of Ypsilanti
- $10,380.44 Superior Township
- $42,002.16 Ypsilanti Township
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| In the News |
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In November and December, Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley and our ReStore were featured in AnnArbor.com, NPR's Environment Report and GreenovationTV. Take a look at these great articles and clips...
The ReStore and Andrew Bennett featured on Greenovation TV
Click here to view and listen
Habitat for Humanity turns Ypsilanti beast into beauty!
Click here to view the article
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| 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, February 20, at Brown AME Church in Ypsilanti. Please call our office to register and get more information!** |
| Habitat working in Haiti |
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Habitat for Humanity International has several groups already at work in Haiti, and are currently sending many more to help with the shelter needs of millions of people affected by this devastating earthquake.Habitat for Humanity International has been working in Haiti for over 25 years, building over 2,000 homes.
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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! |
| 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 | |
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| U of M Baseball Team Swings Hammers Instead of Bats |
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For the third year in a row, the University of Michigan Baseball Team raised funds and donated their time to help a local family in need. This year, their efforts made the Ann Arbor Journal! Click the link below to read the full story: U of M athletes give back as volunteers with Habitat for HumantiyClick here to view the article Thank you so much to the UM Baseball Team players, Coach Rich Maloney, Baseball Team Assistant Helen Nelson and all the supporters of the Team's fundraiser!
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| Thrivent Builds! with Habitat in 2010 |
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Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley is excited to announce that Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be sponsoring another Habitat home in Washtenaw County this year. Local Lutheran congregations have worked with Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley since 1997 and completed 14 homes. In 2010, Thrivent and local lutherans will work together on their first rehab home in Washtenaw County with Habitat.
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| Builds Update |
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Women Build! Co-sponsored by Toyota
2128 Champagne, Ann Arbor
Dedicated Sunday, January 10
With more than 60 friends and family, neighbors, Toyota and Women Build sponsors present on a cold winter day, a very warm dedication celebration was held January 10 for the Garcia family. Just a few more weekends of work and their home will be complete.
Please check out the great article from the Ann Arbor Journal.
MAVD House Dedication - Sunday, January 24, 1:00 pm
7117 Maplelawn Drive, Ypsilanti
The Toviave family home is complete and we look forward to celebrating with the family, sponsors and volunteers on Sunday, the 24th at 1:00pm. Please join with us!
Michigan House Dedication - Sunday, January 24, 3:00 pm
1124 Shirley Drive, Ypsilanti
Yes, we have two dedications on the same day! The Miller family home is nearing completion and will also be dedicated on Sunday, the 24th at 3:00pm. UM Campus Chapter volunteers will be present to celebrate with the family and we welcome you too! A special thanks to State Farm Insurance for providing additional sponsorship for this home!
The Taylor Home Dedication- Sunday, February 21, 3:00 pm
1474 S. Harris, Ypsilanti
The Taylor family home still has more than a month of work to do before it will be complete, but the family is excited to invite Habitat supporters to the dedication scheduled for Sunday, the 21st at 3:00pm. Special thanks to the J.F. Ervin Foundation, the Detter Family Foundation and the UM 2009-2010 Baseball Team for sponsoring this home.
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A Busy Year with Rehabs |
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1223 Evelyn, Ypsilanti
This is the third home renovation project we will undertake in the beautiful Nancy Park neighborhood of Ypsilanti. Some interior walls will be torn out and replaced but this home is in relatively good shape. We look forward to shoring up sponsors and volunteers and expect to begin in February or March. I
1648 Harvest Lane, Ypsilanti
Thanks to a very generous family, this home was donated to Habitat and will be gutted to the studs inside, all new mechanicals will be installed along with a new roof, siding, windows, insulation, drywall and more.
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