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| Habitat Happenings e-newsletter |
July 2009 |
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 Greetings!
We are pleased to bring you the first edition of Habitat Happenings, our online newsletter. Starting in July, the newsletter will go out on the last Tuesday of every month.
In 2009, we celebrate 20 years of building more than a house in partnership with people like you to make the dream of homeownership a reality. We hope that you can see through Habitat Happenings how your involvement changes other people's lives! | |
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HAPPENINGS & MORE HAPPENINGS!
Hartford Habitat Family Picnic
Sept 22-Sept 26
Building On Faith 2009
Mar 6, 2010
Applicant Information Meeting
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 WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS...
A sure way to earn an "A"!
Back in early May, Washington Montessori School gave a community service project to their students. One particular 7th grader, Dov Dougherty, chose to raise money and awareness on behalf of Hartford Habitat for Humanity.
Click here for the full story. | |
CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT
Travelers
 Committed to "giving back" to the communities in which its employees live and work, the Travelers provides support to thousands of charitable organizations through its Foundation each year.
This month, Hartford Habitat sets the spotlight on Travelers as our featured corporate donor.
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 A FAMILY STORY:
THE TELLEZ FAMILY Working to make dreams come true
Maria and Valentin met in Queens NY, while they were studying English. Having fallen in love, the couple committed to marriage and raising a family together.
Read their story | |
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QUICK (REALLY QUICK!) UPDATES
Many things are taking place - get involved today!
The Interfaith Event held on June 30 at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church in Hartford was a great success! Thanks to our Friends of Abraham, there were over 50 participants who joined together for peace building, dialogue, and fun!
Construction on the House of Abraham Two has begun. Faith groups have joined to build this house of faith, and construction is off to a great start! We are at 50% of our fund-raising goal of $100,000. Please consider getting involved today!
 The Women Build Fund-Raising Committee has begun its Ten Week Campaign to raise $25,000. Donations of all amounts are welcome. When making a donation, please make note that your donation is intended for the Women Build Campaign.Save The Date for Building on Faith! October 1, 2 and 3.
You will be hearing more about Building on Faith Days in the upcoming weeks. We appreciate our faith groups for their unwavering support and dedication to our mission of eliminating substandard housing in our communities. |
SHED RAFFLE
To benefit Hartford Habitat
 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Enfield is sponsoring a raffle to benefit our Affiliate.The prize is one (1) custom built 8' x 8' Garden Shed (Delivery included)
The drawing will be held on August 30, 2009 at 11am at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 383 Hazard Avenue, Enfield, CT 06082. The winner does not need to be present to win.
Ticket cost: $5.00
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SOME OF OUR SHINING STARS
Volunteers who make Habitat Happen!
Maureen Basney - Office Volunteer
Maureen is an office angel who has been volunteering in our office on several projects. She is dedicated to coming into the office every week, working on whatever projects we ask her to tackle. We look forward to seeing her each week and appreciate her accomplishments, which save us lots of time and help make our life here at Hartford Habitat more pleasant and much more efficient! Thank You Maureen for all of your hard work and dedication!
The Gengras Team - Unified In Strength
 The Gengras Kids are a group of friendly, young students who attend the Gengras Center at Saint Joseph College in West Hartford. The students frequently lend a hand at the Hartford affiliate to perform landscaping, painting, moving furniture, and cleaning up, among many other projects.
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IN CASE YOU DID NOT KNOW...
Bits of info to enlighten us all!
- Our Affiliate is celebrating its 20th anniversary throughout 2009!
- Since its inception, the Affiliate has partnered with over 160 families who have become homeowners in Hartford, New Britain and in other towns throughout the Capital Region.
- The 2008 Annual Report has been published. Download your digital copy. You need Acrobat Reader to view it.
- The Annual Newsletter is here! Download it here. The Bulk Mail Team and the Staff did an awesome job! Kudos and many thanks to all who helped!
- Need to update your contact info? Contact Tracy at 541-2208 or tracy@hartfordhabitat.org.
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Frequent Buyer Card Program |
VISIT OUR STANLEY HABITAT STORE
Join our "Frequent Buyer Card" program. Customers will receive a 25% discount off their ninth purchase! Gift certificates are available.
Stop by today! 114 Burritt Street, New Britain Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am until 5pm; Saturdays from 9 am until 2pm.
Contact: Rose Vigdal, 860-827-5291, or visit the web site at: www.114burrittstreet.com |
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Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 1933, Hartford, CT 06144 -1933
860-541-2208
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