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ANNUAL DINNER AND CELEBRATION
MARCH 10th, 2012
There's still time to RSVP....
Have you ever joined us for our annual dinner and celebration?
Please consider attending our annual dinner and celebration on Saturday, March 10th, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at St Pius X Catholic Church in Rock Island. This is sure to be an uplifting and fun evening as we view a video of 2011's accomplishments made possible by YOU! Our partner families will be speaking about the impact of owning a home and how home ownership has made a difference in their lives. Please join us and enjoy friends and fellowship.
RSVP Barb Hiesterman at 563-359-9066 or email Barb.Hiesterman@HabitatQC.org |
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That's What Friends Are For...Thank You!
February brought us together with old friends and new. A dear friend and supporter of Habitat for Humanity called a few weeks ago after reading an article in the local newspaper about our capital campaign. Jean asked how the progress was going and expressed that she might be able to help. She explained to me that the reason she enjoys helping Habitat is because the families work so hard to "earn" their homes. "It take a lot of energy to work all day, raise a family, and make a commitment to building a home", said Jean. "Habitat is there to help families succeed."
The following day, Jean went to a friend's house to read to her. Jean's friend is blind and recently widowed. Her friend listened as Jean read to her about Habitat's campaign and how Habitat helps working, low income families break out of poverty and become self reliant. Jean went on to tell her friend about the Habitat program and that she was going to make a contribution of $5,000. Without hesitation, her friend matched the gift.
We are blessed to have "YOU" as a friend. As the need in the Quad Cities continues to grow, we could use your help. Tell your Habitat story to your friends, family, co-workers and others. You can help build a home and a future for a family.
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Quad City Area Realtors Association Raise $10,000 for Habitat!
"First place winner Lucky Lang allows group to retain $2,500 prize"
Imagine winning $2,500 by being the best poker player in
a tournament and then giving up your right to the winnings. Sound crazy? How about big hearted instead! 
That is what happened at the Association's annual Texas Hold 'Em Poker fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity on March 2nd.
Lucky Lang, a long time Habitat for Humanity Committee person and member of the Association, won the March 2nd tournament and allowed the Association to retain the first prize monies. "This will decrease our event expenses by $2500 and allow us to pass more onto Habitat," said Shane Johnson, QCARA CEO. "Lucky's gesture shows how strongly REALTORS® feel about Habitat for Humanity and its wonderful goals of helping people own
their own homes."
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The New Warehouse and Offices are Coming Along!
We are getting closer to reaching our goal of $760,000. Thank you to all of the volunteers, donors, businesses, and foundations who have come together to help build a new home for Habitat.
Our new warehouse will save approximately $4,000 to $6,000 per house built! The offices will give us the opportunity to bring in AmeriCorps volunteers and additional interns allowing us to expand our capacity.
We are working to be able to move into the building late spring. They are finishing up the electrical and will soon be drywalling. With additional funding, we will be able to complete the project soon!
Can you help us with a donation?
To find out more or to learn about ways to support the campaign, contact Dougal Nelson at (563) 359-9066 or Dougal.Nelson@habitatqc.org |
House Updates
House #73: 1313 12th Ave. Moline
We are just about finished with house #73 for the Tony and Kathy Hacker family. The plastering is done, the floor is in, and the cabinets are set. Make sure you attend the dedication on April 28th at 10:00 AM.
House #75: 824 Charlotte, Davenport
The cabinets were hung last weekend with volunteers from Wells Fargo and trim is almost completed. We are dedicating the house at Noon to Kangni and Loetitia Foli on April 28th. Make sure you stop by!
You are always welcome to stop by and say hi! We're at the build sites almost every Saturday! |
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March 10, 2012 Annual Dinner St. Pius X Catholic Church 2502 29th Ave Rock Island, IL 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM March 23, 2012 Trivia Night Sponsored by: Pleasant Valley High School Palmer Hills Grill Bettendorf, IA Doors open at 6:30 PM Play begins at 7:00 PM Or call 563-359-1931 $10 per player, teams of 8. April 28, 2012 Home Dedications: Tony and Kathy Hacker Family House #73 1313 12th Ave, Moline, IL 10:00 AM Kangni and Loetitia Foli Family House # 75 824 Charlotte St., Davenport, Iowa Noon
June 2, 2012 2nd Annual Habitat Golf Outing Hawthorne Ridge Golf Course Aledo, IL Registration 7:30 AM Shot Gun Start 8:00 AM
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Want to Join the Fun?
Habitat will be hosting the next volunteer orientation on:
Tuesday, March 20th, 7 PM
First Congregational Church at 2201 7th Avenue, Moline.
If you would like additional information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Terry Timmerman at 563-359-9066. |
Check out the ReStore Garden Center at the Habitat ReStore...coming in March. Seed Savers Exchange seeds will again be available, along with various gardening tools, pots, gloves - All things Spring!. Also, don't throw away your divided perennials - donate them to the ReStore.
Before and After Contest ends April 1st. Send in pictures of items purchased at the ReStore along with a description of your project. Include before and after pictures. Send to diane@restoreqc.org or post on our Habitat ReStore Quad Cities Facebook page. Three winners will be chosen and given ReStore gift certificates.
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