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| Habitat Happenings e-newsletter |
July/August 2010 | |
Greetings!
Happy 1st day of September! Of course, this is our July-August edition of Habitat Happenings where we bring you up to date with everything we've been doing at Hartford Habitat in the last few weeks! We have been super-busy building at the worksites, updating our office, selling tickets for the Rock Cats game, planning for the Golf Tournament, preparing for September's Applicant Information Meeting, and planning for the Building on Faith week among many other projects!
Did we say we are super-busy? We hope in the midst of it all, you can find a way to join us. Remember, we can't continue 'building more than a house' without you! So, if you have time to volunteer, participate in one of our events or simply send a donation, this is your official invite to join us. TODAY is the right day to help a family achieve their dream of having a safe, decent place to call home!
From all of us at Hartford Habitat... enjoy a safe Labor Day Weekend!
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HAPPENINGS & MORE HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Events
Applicant Information Meeting September 18
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STICKS FOR BRICKS GOLF NEWS
This one sets a new record!
The 16th Annual "Sticks for Bricks" golf tournament was held on Monday August 30 at Wampanoag Country Club in West Hartford. The committee, which is mostly made up of volunteers, worked tirelessly since early spring to bring together over twenty new sponsors and one hundred and twenty golfers to participate in the event, which is the second largest fundraiser of the year.
This year, the committee set a goal to raise $60,000 after expenses and we are confident that they surpassed that goal! The latest count, before expenses and with a few outstanding pledges, the final numbers were in excess of $83,000!
Congratulations to everyone who worked on getting this event off the ground! - especially the committee! Many thanks to the Hartford Habitat staff, the donors, the volunteers (Bill, Sue, Cathy and Dougie), the staff at Wampanoag Country Club, Zoppa Studio in South Windsor, Discoutn Trophy in East Hartford and everyone who helped organize it behind the scenes! |
SPONSORS
 Thanks for your support!
The Greater Hartford Association of Realtors recently awarded Habitat for Humanity with a generous donation of $3,226.00. This is the fourth year GHAR has supported Habitat with donations from their Annual Charity Golf Tournament. |
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"SURE ON THIS SHINING NIGHT" VOCE CD Now Available!
 VOCE and the VOCE chamber artists perform the music of Morten Lauridsen. Includes "O Magnum Mysterium", "Lux Aterna: Agnus Dei" and other Lauridsen favorites. Features four CD premieres, including Chanson Eloignee for a capella chorus and Morten Lauridsen accompanying VOCE on many of the offerings. Half of the proceeds after expenses will be donated to Habitat for Humanity!
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HONOR ROLL
Volunteers In Action!
ING Volunteers | We'd like to thank all the volunteer groups for giving us their time and talent when we needed them the most through the month of July and August at the worksite and at the office! Also, hats off to the many individual volunteers who signed up online and showed up to work under hot and humid working conditions!
MANY special thanks to Martha, Scott, Pete, Dan, Brian and John who joined the staff at the Hartford Habitat office to paint. Our "home away from home" looks great, cozy and welcoming thanks to them! |
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 2010 JIMMY & ROSALYNN CARTER WORK PROJECT
Our very own Ana is going!
After adding her name to the waiting list last February and waiting patiently, Ana received an invitation from the Washington, DC Habitat for Humanity Affiliate to build with The Carters and with other 59 volunteers from all over the world!
The 2010 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project will be held this year from October 4-8 to coincide with the United Nation's World Habitat Day celebration on October 3. Volunteers are selected randomly to participate in the event. Ana will be representing our Affiliate in DC as a staff member and as Hartford Habitat homeowner!
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"PITCHING IN TOGETHER"
 A great success!
On Thursday, August 26, Hartford Habitat volunteers, staff and friends got together for a night out at the ballpark as that New Britain Rock Cats joined forces with Stanley Black & Decker to raise funds for our Affiliate.
The game was followed two days later with a build day as employees from Stanley Black & Decker and New Britain Rock Cats staff and team members pitched in again in the construction of 148 Wilcox Street in New Britain.
Thanks to everyone who joined us and participated in the events. Special thanks to McKinley, Amy, Emily, Jen and Ali for coordinating the game and to Hartford Habitat's construction staff for coordinating the build day!
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MEET THE FAMILY
The Sterlings
Hartford residents Orrette Sterling and his wife Patricia Wade have been together for over 15 years. Orrette is gainfully employed at the West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation Center, where he has been a dedicated employee for 17 years. Patricia attends Capital Community College where she is working toward a nursing degree.
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HABITAT STAFF CHANGES
HAHfH welcomes Ali and Turquoise!
Ali  | Ali Smith, our newest VISTA (Volunteer In Service To Amerca) to our Communications and Development Department. Ali will be with us for a year lending a hand with specific tasks that will help us in our capacity building efforts.
We also welcome our new Volunteer Coordinator to our Habitat Staff: Turquoise D. Blue - yes, just like it reads! Starting on Tuesday, September 7, Turquoise will manage the coordination of volunteer groups and individuals.
Please join us in welcoming both Ali and Turquoise! |
GREEN LIVING
Electronics Recycling
This month's collection of electronics recycling is coming up this Friday, September 24 from 10am-2pm. Our office address is 780 Windsor Street in Hartford.
NOTE: Please DO NOT "dump" anything outside our office. Next dates: October 29, November 19 and December 17
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Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 1933, Hartford, CT 06144 -1933
860-541-2208
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