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| Habitat Happenings e-newsletter |
February 2010 |
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Greetings!
February has been buzzing with energy as we get ready for all the upcoming activities during the warmer months!
- The Annual Meeting is taking place on March 10 at The Hartford Club. Don't forget to RSVP online!
- We are getting ready to welcome our visiting Campus Chapters in just about one week!
- Our Weekday Saints were honored earlier this month!
- Our own Krista Colletta is in Washington, DC!
- Build-a-thon is moving along, but spaces and sponsorship opportunities are still available!
- We are joining Thrivent Financial and Habitat for Humanity to build our second Trivent home. More information coming soon on this project!
With so many things happening, don't forget to keep your information updated. Remember you can update your e-mail subscription online or contact our office at 860-541-2208! | |
BUILD-A-THON 2010
 Help Us Reach Our Goal!
There are only two more months left until this year's Build A Thon. We are almost at our goal's half-way mark, but we still need your help!!
Register yourself or your group today and help us raise $100,000.00 to build safe, decent affordable housing!
Click here to get the form! |
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Aetna
One of our wishes has been granted!
Aetna in Middletown donated over 30 matching office chairs, a large conference table, several desks and other office furniture to our Affliate!
Many thanks also to our staff for coordinating volunteers and resources to get office up to speed - especially, with the help of the Gengras Team!
We are very greatful for these gifts! |
SAVE THE DATE FOR "MUSIC FOR A CHANGE" A Benefit Concert
Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity will be the recipient of proceeds made from Music for a Change, a benefit concert series at the University of Hartford. The concert will take place on May 7, featuring Lucy Kaplansky in the Wilde Auditorium at UHart.
Tickets are $20 and go on sale March 26th. For more information, visit: Music For a Change or Lucy Kaplansky's website |
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 SMALL BUSINESS... [REALLY] BIG IMPACT
Calling all small businesses!
Here is an excellent opportunity for you to partner with Hartford Habitat and help us fight poverty housing. Simply commit to become a sponsor at any of our designated levels and see your investment help us do many things, including:
- Revitalize neighborhoods
- Stabilize crime rates
- Increase tax revenues
Join Hartford Habitat's Small Business Partnership Program today and make a smart investment in your community.
Sign Up Today! (.pdf) | |
HAPPENINGS & MORE HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Events
Applicant Information Meeting
March 6
Annual Business Meeting
March 10
Youth Interfaith Event
March 14
National Women Build Week
May 1-8
2010 Build-A-Thon
May 4-8
Habitat Family Day Picnic
May 15
Guilford Street Dedications
June 26
Sticks for Bricks Golf Tournament
August 30
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HABITAT ON THE HILL 2010 CONFERENCE
We're there!
 Our own Krista Colletta, Director of Volunteers and Faith Relations, is representing our affiliate in Washington, D.C. for Habitat for Humanity's annual legislative and advocacy conference.
Along with other supporters from more than 40 states, she will join Habitat CEO, Jonathan Reckford, to learn more about Habitat's legislative priorities and visit members of Congress and their staffs to discuss key issues such as neighborhood revitalization. She was one of the few Habitat representatives elected to meet with the President's Senior Staff later in the week. We are very proud of her getting our Affiliate's name out there! |
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HABITAT PARTNERS
 South Church, Hartford
We would like to thank to our friends at South Congregational Church in Hartford for all of their wonderful support throughout the years! On February 12, the church hosted our Saints Luncheon where our volunteers were recognized by Hartford Habitat for all the great work they do throughout the year.
Many special thanks to Chris and June Hodges who volunteered their time during this event. Chris is one of our crew leaders and June is a snack provider with a group from South Church. Thanks for all that you do! |
GOING GREEN
Electronics Recycling
This month's collection of electronics recycling is coming up this Friday, February 26 from 10a-2p. Our office address is 780 C Windsor Street in Hartford.
NOTE: In case of inclement weather, please call the office to find out if we are open. Please DO NOT "dump" anything outside our office if we are closed.
More info and calendar! | |
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WE GOT WHAT YOU NEED!
The Habitat Stanley Store
 Get the right tools as you get ready for those home improvement projects by shopping at the Habitat Stanley Store in New Britain!
114 Burritt Street, New Britain www.114burrittstreet.com860-827-5291 Open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am until 5pm and on Saturdays from 9am until 2pm |
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ARTS EXCLUSIVE GALLERY
Giving to Hartford Habitat through art
Beginning now through June 1, 2010 Arts Exclusive Gallery in Simsbury will donate 20% of the sale price of any item purchased to Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity.
Click on the image for more details.
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| Program Expires: 06/10/2010 |
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Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 1933, Hartford, CT 06144 -1933
860-541-2208
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