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Who will it be?
Mr./Ms. Habitat: October 15!
Get your tickets today for the funniest fundraiser in the Quad Cities.
We are thrilled to announce our panel of esteemed judges:
 Amy Clark, Comfort Concepts
Vicky Clark, Ducky's Lagoon
Jerod Engler, Bush Construction
Chad Manternach, Wells Fargo
Donna Young, Isabel Bloom
And brave contestants:
Kay Luna, Quad Cities Times
Susan Marty, St. Paul Lutheran Church
Richard Oswald, Iowa American Water
Joe Tedesco, SAIC
Join Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities for our annual fundraiser: Mr./Ms. Habitat. This tongue-in-cheek beauty pageant features prominent Quad Citians vying for the title of Mr. or Ms. Habitat.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Rogalski Center
at St. Ambrose University
5:30 PM - Silent Auction and
Cocktail Hour with heavy
hors d'oeuvres
7:00 PM - The Competition Begins!
Tickets are $50 per person.
Call (563) 359-9066. |
Donor Spotlight: Steve's Mirror & Glass
Did you know it costs Habitat approximately $85,000 to construct each home? In-kind donations, discounted services, donated lots, and volunteer labor help keep costs down. In this new monthly feature, we will be profiling area businesses that partner with Habitat to help make the dream of home ownership possible.
There are only a handful of people who can say that they have been involved on every Habitat build. Among this elite group of generous folks is a local business: Steve's Mirror and Glass. Since Habitat built its first house in the Quad Cities, Steve's Mirror and Glass has been an invaluable supporter and donor.
Donating mirrors and shower doors, Steve's Mirror and Glass helps keep down the cost of building Habitat homes, which, in turn, keeps the homes affordable for partner families.
Located at 2730 State Street in Bettendorf, Steve's Mirror and Glass sells mirrors and shower enclosures. Whether it's a new or remodeled home, Steve's Mirror and Glass has products to fit the need.
Visit their website at stevesmirrorandglass.com. |
The End Is in Sight!
Volunteers, donors, businesses, and foundations have come together to help build a new home for Habitat. Currently, we have $80,000 left to raise!
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Habitat's first campaign began in 2009 with a goal to raise $760,000 to fund the purchase and renovation of a new office and warehouse. |
Habitat is looking to its most dedicated supporters to help finish the campaign, so it can increase its capacity and further its mission.
Thanks to the cost-saving benefits of the new office and warehouse, the cost of building each Habitat house will decrease.
Please consider making a gift to Habitat.
To find out more or to learn about ways to support the campaign, contact Debbie Jackson at (563) 359-9066. |
Habitat Breaks Ground on House #75
We had plenty to celebrate on Saturday, October 1. Under a clear blue
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To celebrate Habitat milestones in the Quad Cities, Iowa, and throughout the world, HFHQC welcomed men's and women's basketball teams from St. Ambrose University and Augustana College. |
sky, a large crowd of Habitat volunteers, donors, and supporters formed at 820 Charlotte in Davenport to celebrate several important Habitat milestones.
Habitat for Humanity International was preparing to celebrate the dedication of the 500,000th Habitat house, which was constructed in Kenya. In Iowa, the day was known as Habitat Day in acknowledgement of the 1,000th Habitat home built in Iowa. The milestone home was built in Knoxville, Iowa by Habitat for Humanity of Marion County.
In Davenport, Habitat for Humanity of the Quad Cities celebrated the ground breaking of our affiliate's 75th house. The house, located at 824 Charlotte in Davenport, will soon be home to the
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Habitat Partner Family #75 Kangni and Loetitia Foli and son John with Father Levitt from Christ the King Church |
Kangni and Loetitia Foli partner family. The home's construction is being sponsored by Wells Fargo, Titan Machinery, the Scott County Housing Council, and City of Davenport HOME Funds.
In honor of the achievements both locally and globally, Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities hosted a special build day on house #75. The men's and women's basketball teams from St. Ambrose University and the women's basketball team from Augustana College traded their high tops for hard hats. |
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Changes at Habitat Office
Dear Friends,
After two wonderful years at Habitat, I have decided to pursue another opportunity. My new position will afford me more time with my husband, Josh, and our baby girl, Georgia.
Josh and I both look forward to staying involved as volunteers and will continue to support Habitat and its mission.
If you know of anyone interested in working as part of a wonderful team in support of a worthy cause, please visit our website for information on how to apply.
Warm regards,
Debbie Jackson
Director of Development |
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October 15
Mr./Ms. Habitat
Rogalski Center @ St. Ambrose University
5:30 PM
October 22
Dedication of House #71
1004 9th St, Rock Island
10:00 AM
November 19
Dedication of House #74
820 Charlotte, Davenport
10:00AM
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Want to Join the Fun?
Habitat will be hosting volunteer orientation on
Tuesday, October 18 at 7PM at First Congregational Church at 2201 7th Avenue, Moline.
If you would like additional information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Terry Timmerman at 563-359-9066. |
Once again, the ReStore will be invaded by dozens of "junk-i-fied" pumpkins - just in time for Halloween. Kids can come into the ReStore and decorate a
Junk Pumpkin on Sat., Oct 29 starting at 10AM.
"This has been such a fun event in the past. The kids really have a great time and get very creative," said Volunteer Coordinator Gail Yingling. The event is free, and will be held from 10AM until the pumpkins run out. Get your ReCycled fun on and come to the ReStore for Junk Pumpkins. |
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Dedication of House # 71
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 22 at 10:00 AM for the dedication ceremony of House #71 The house, located at 1004 9th Street in Rock island, will be dedicated for the Avegnon partner family.
The Avegnon Family's dream of home ownership is being made possible in part by sponsors Wells Fargo, The Amy Helpenstell Foundation, Quad City Area Realtor Association, Duncan J. Cameron Family Foundation, Augustana College Habitat for Humanity Chapter, and the Rock Island Community Foundation.
All Habitat supporters are encouraged to attend! |
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