Habitat Happenings: May 2010 e-newsletter

Habitat Happenings e-newsletter

May 2010

Greetings!

Here, there, everywhere: that's where we've been in May! The National Women Build Week, the Build-A-Thon and the first ever Habitat Family Day Picnic are all the results of months of preparation. Our staff and volunteers worked diligently on these events over the winter months and the end-result is a true testimony of our commitment to Hartford Habitat's mission to end poverty housing.

From all of us at Hartford Habitat, we hope you enjoy a safe red, white and blue weekend as you celebrate Memorial Day.

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	Happenings n' More Happenings! Women Build and Build-A-Thon

	Women Build Hartford Habitat participated in the 2010 National Women Build Week, which kicked off on Saturday May 1 on Sexton Street in New Britain. Approximately thirty women volunteers from the Greater Hartford Community, including volunteers from the Glastonbury High School campus chapter and the Hartford Habitat Women Build Committee, joined forces with Hartford Habitat staff to help build 3 new homes on Sexton Street in New Britain. Women from as far as Massachusetts traveled to New Britain to take part in this annual event. Thank you ladies for all of your help! Build-A-Thon 2010 On Tuesday, May 4, the Build-A-Thon kicked off with over 40 volunteers building on Sexton Street on a daily basis. Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2010 Build-A-Thon. With your help we raised over $50,000!!

	Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Gray, we salute you!

	If you ever visit the Habitat Store in New Britain, Jim will make sure you get that10% discount off your order. Hence, "10% Jimmy" for some... or for many. As Weekday Saint, Jim volunteers at the work site, but in the last few years, his dedication to the Habitat Stanley Store has more than solidified his love for the organization's mission. Read Jim's story.

	Celebrating Our Families Habitat "Family Day" Picnic

	Hartford Habitat held its first ever Habitat Family Day Picnic on Saturday, May 15. The event was a huge success as it was coordinated by the Family Services Department with the help of several homeowners and volunteers! Acknowledgments and pictures

	Raising Awareness + Raising Funds! Spotlight on community initiatives

	May 6 - MCC Campus Chapter Fundraiser For 24 hours, students from the Manchester Community College Habitat for Humanity Club and Chapter participated in "Tent City" on the front lawn of Manchester Community College. Students were responsible for building their own shelter, finding food, staying warm and keeping themselves busy during the day. The event, held in order to raise awareness of homelessness throughout the student body and community, also raised funds for our Affiliate which is part of the Chapter's covenant. May 7 - Lucy Kaplansky and Hugh Blumenfeld performed at the University of Hartford. A percentage of the concert's proceeds went to our Affiliate. Thanks to the UHart's Music for a Change for organizing this event and please, visit Music for a Change to see their line-up. May 16 - VOCE raised over $3,000 for our Affiliate during their performance at Immanuel Congregational Church earlier this month. Visit www.voceinc.org to see their perspectives about their experience in the "Sure on this Shining Night" video. May 22 - First Baptist Church of West Hartford held a concert called "The Road Home" last weekend where members from the community donated to our Affiliate. Please visit their website at www.fbcwesthartford.com From our families, staff, board and volunteers: THANK YOU! We are very grateful for everything you all have done for our affiliate!

	Where to find us? We are everywhere! Well, almost!

	Our Physical Address Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity 780C Windsor Street Hartford, CT 06120 Directions Our Mailing Address Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity PO Box 1933 Hartford, CT 06144 -1933 Office Phone Number: 860-541-2208 Fax: 860-541-2211 Website www.hartfordhabitat.org On Facebook: Profile Fan Page