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 Habitat Happenings, our e-newsletter                                       July 26,2011  
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August 11

Habitat Family Night at RockCats Stadium

NB Rock Cats
vs Altoona Curve

Order Tickets 

 

August 27

Macy's
Shop for a Cause

at Macy's and Macys.com

 

August 29

17th Annual

Sticks for Bricks Golf Tournament

New Tee Time @ 12:30pm

 

Sept. 6-10

Build-A-Thon
South Marshall Street, Hartford

 

Oct 4-9

Building On Faith Week
South Marshall Street, Hartford

Shop for Cause

 Macy's "Shop for a Cause" to benefit Hartford Habitat - Aug 27

Macy's Shop for a Cause
Buy your $5 ticket today online line from Hartford Habitat and save 10-20% by shopping online or in stores nationwide on August 27. 

Tickets proceeds will benefit Hartford Habitat.

 

THANK YOU!

Ali

Hartford Habitat says farewell to Ali, our Development and Communications VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) as her one-year term ends on August 12.


THANK YOU, Ali, from the homeowners, volunteers, Board of Directors and  staff at Hartford Habitat.

Habitat for Humanity Uganda representatives to visit Hartford

Tithe program helps globally 

From August 11-14, Hartford Habitat will host two representatives from our sister affiliate, Habitat for Humanity Uganda. Our guests, Ronald and Stephanie, will be speaking in our area about how Habitat affliates in the U.S. are helping Orphans and Vulnerable Children initiatives in Uganda. For more information, click here.

Play Ball! 

NB RockCats Family Night 

August 11 - picnic beginng at 5:30pm

Game starts at 7:05pm

Get your tickets and help us welcome our friends from Habitat Uganda.  You will have the chance to meet them during the picnic at the New Britain RockCats stadium.  Then join the rest of the crowd for a night of food, family and baseball as the RockCats play the Altoona Curve at 7:05pm. 

Come play outside with Hartford Habitat 

It's all for a very good cause

Gather a foursome and join us on August 29 at Wampanoag Country Club for Hartford Habitat's 17th "Sticks for Bricks" golf tournament. Sponsorship opportunities are also still available beginning as low as $300 for a tee sign. Click here for registration and more information.

Volunteers Wanted 

Global Village Builds with Habitat International

Habitat for Humanity Global Village volunteer teams travel to exciting destinations in the United States and around the world to advocate for better living conditions and raise funds to help those in need. Interested in helping?  Visit the Global Village resource page to find out how.

Local author connects story and proceeds from book to Habitat

Enfield children's author, Cindy Lurie, visited Hartford Habitat recently and what a delightful surprise to hear that she's found a connection between "Carolyn" and Habitat for Humanity.

 

Carolyn The Doll, inspired by the lead character, is also a "must see" and a "must have" for anyone who believes in our mission!  Read more.

TBlueGetting to know you...

Staff Profile: Turquoise D. Blue

This month we introduce you to Hartford Habitat's Volunteer Coordinator, Turquoise Blue. Yes, her name is Turquoise, and she brings a lot of fun and laughter to our office, coordinates our volunteer needs and well... read the full interview to get to know her better! 

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