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Habitat Headlines A Monthly E-Newsletter
April 2012
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Habitat's Impact as of April 2012
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Homes Under Construction: 67
Homes in Planning: 42
Communities Under Construction: 7
Communities in Planning: 1
Families in Homes: 328
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Habitat Homeowner Survey
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Survey of Habitat for Humanity homeowners shows increases in self-esteem, well-being and family health
A recent survey of Habitat for Humanity homeowners indicates significant increases in areas of homeowners' self-esteem, well-being, overall family health and neighborhood pride. The survey reflects input from more than 320 Habitat homeowners (more than 85 percent of them women) in 44 U.S. cities who had bought their homes within the past five years. It measures the impact of homeownership and respondents' satisfaction with the Habitat partnership experience.
Some key findings from the survey include:
- Nearly 74% of respondents reported that their family state of well-being improved after moving into their Habitat home.
- More than 98% reported moderate to high self-esteem after moving into their Habitat home.
- 93% take pride in their neighborhood.
- 97% felt that Habitat has improved their quality of life.
- 74% indicated that their family's overall health had improved since moving into their home.
- 90% of women surveyed felt a sense of power being part of a Habitat build.
- 84% felt safe in their neighborhood since moving into their Habitat home.
- Before homeownership, only 31% of respondents focused on "green" efforts; after homeownership 71% of respondents had that focus.
"My son is excelling at school. I think a large part of that is the house. He can have a set bed time. He can have a quiet place to do his homework. We couldn't do any of those things while staying with someone else."
"I gained a lot of courage and strength and faith in my community. I have the ability to focus on building my own business now that I have a home. I love growing a garden. I am very involved in my community. I am continuing my education."
"I have learned a lot, but the basic skills have helped me make minor repairs since moving into my home."
"I have learned to manage my money better. The stress level has gone down. I'm not constantly worrying what is going to break down."
Habitat's Women Build program and Whirlpool co-sponsored the survey. It was conducted by the Center for Applied Research at the University of Southern Indiana.
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Five Home Dedications in East Baltimore
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On Friday, March 30, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake supporters and partner families gathered at the Patterson Park Charter School's courtyard to celebrate five new Habitat homes in East Baltimore.
MEET ASHA ROUSE
Her story as told by Kara Stambach
Grants Manager, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake
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HFHC Grants Manager Kara Stambach hugs Asha Rouse as she introduces her at the dedication.
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Asha Rouse told me: "There is a story for every life. If you don't share your memories, you'll forget who you are and how far you've come. I want you to tell my story." So I will do my best. But first I need to put her story in context. In 1998, a Second Civil War broke out in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This conflict is often referred to as "the African World War," because more than nine nations and 20 armed groups became involved. The war still continues in the eastern part of the country -- a place famous for acts of brutality committed in particular against women. In 2009, a study estimated that approximately 45,000 people die each month, directly or indirectly, because of the fighting. To date, the death toll is estimated at 5.4 million, and more than half of those people were children under the age of five.
This is where Asha Rouse's journey begins. In 1998, Asha had already graduated from university and had been working for two years as a nurse in Lu-bum-bashi. One day, fighting broke out and the city was evacuated. Asha ran from place to place, hiding in abandoned houses to avoid capture. Eventually, the UN reunited her with her mother and brought them to a Red Cross refugee camp. More than 1,000 families lived side by side there, sharing tools, clothes, and toiletries. They lived in tents. They ate rations. There was no electricity. Asha volunteered at the Red Cross' makeshift clinic, which had almost no supplies. Over the course of two years, they were moved to two more camps. In 2000, the International Rescue Committee helped them come to the United States. They helped Asha learn English and get a job, while providing her and her mother with food and shelter. It was through this resettlement program that Asha met Habitat Homeowner Mbeona Mwaliwa, who told her about our program. Asha applied in 2011. Since then, she has completed more than 250 hours of sweat equity in the ReStores and on construction sites, in addition to raising her son, working full-time as a security guard at Transamerica, and going to the University of Baltimore to get her degree in Health Systems Management. Asha has her green card, and she is currently working on applying for US citizenship.
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Asha asks her son Pierre to say a few words to the crowd.
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Asha has lived in Baltimore for almost 12 years now. Her son Pierre is eight; he's in third grade at Patterson Park Charter School. His favorite subjects are Math and Reading. When asked what he wants to be when he grows up, Pierre's responses change: sometimes a doctor; sometimes a pastor; other times: President of the United States. Asha's mother Anna also lives with them; she cares for Pierre during the day. This January, she turned 71. Asha says she could not ask for a more supportive mother, whose wisdom has guided her to where she is today. And as of today, Asha, Pierre, and Anna are homeowners. "When my family looks at this house," Asha told me, "I want them to see a monument to what we've overcome. And no matter what the future holds, this house will always be a reminder of our fresh start."
The first thing they are going to do in their new home is to praise God. Asha said, "We didn't earn this blessing. He made a way for us to be blessed. So the first night, we will say thank you." While I agree that Asha and her family are blessed, I cannot say they did not earn the right to be here today. Asha is quick to remind me, however: "People worked very hard to make this possible for us. I couldn't afford a home otherwise. We are grateful to Habitat and to the volunteers and sponsors. This is life-changing. It is a miracle. I wish the same opportunities for my brothers and sisters in the Congo and if they can't have that, then I wish them peace."
Asha, we can't imagine how difficult your struggle has been. Through all the hardships and uncertainties, the strength of your spirit and your will to make a better life for yourself and your family has brought you this far. It is people like you who make working at Habitat a truly meaningful experience. You're not merely one of our clients...you're part of our family now. And as your family, we are so, so glad to say to you and Pierre and Anna: "Welcome home."
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Groundbreaking at Orchard Ridge
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Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joined the board, staff, partner families and guests of Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake for a very special celebration as we broke ground to begin the construction of 30 new Habitat homes in the Orchard Ridge community of Baltimore. It was a beautiful event complete with words and well wishes not only from the Mayor, but also Councilman Warren Branch, Baltimore Housing Commissioner Paul Graziano, Rev. Dr. S. Todd Yeary, Senior Pastor of Douglass Memorial Community Church, Kevin Benson of Rosedale Federal, Habitat's CEO Mike Posko and Board Chair Mike Brennan. The highlight of the event was future Orchard Ridge homeowner Michelle Montgomery delivering an inspiring and memorable speech. Thanks for joining us, everyone! Check out the ceremony on our YouTube Channel!
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Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake addresses the Habitat families and supporters who gathered to break ground at Orchard Ridge.
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Future Orchard Ridge homeowner Michelle Montgomery tells her story and thanks family, friends and supporters for giving her the opportunity to own a Habitat home.
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Michelle Montgomery (top center) poses with friends at the groundbreaking.
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L to R: Baltimore Housing Commissioner Paul Graziano, Councilman Warren Branch, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Habitat CEO Mike Posko, and Kevin Benson, Senior Vice President of Rosedale Federal, prepare to break ground at Orchard Ridge.
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Garden Preview Party
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Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein were the featured musical guests for the evening.
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Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake AmeriCorps members volunteered their time for the evening to help the party run smoothly. From left: Mike Mirto, Kaitlin Bunger, Jesse Zastrow and Casey Van Vliet.
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Transamerica Partnership
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Transamerica Life and Protection, a marketing unit of AEGON N.V., offers an array of innovative financial services and products designed to help individuals, families, and businesses build, protect, and preserve their assets. The Baltimore office has been a staunch supporter of Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, both financially and through volunteer support, dating back to 2002. In fact, Transamerica employees recently helped to finish construction on our 2011 Women Build house and will be coming out to build later this spring. Most recently, the company was the title sponsor of our Garden Preview Party. The support of Transamerica has helped us build safe, decent, and affordable homes for our partner families for a decade and we thank them for their continuing support!  | Stacey Boyer of Transamerica speaks to Garden Preview Party guests about the company's partnership with Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake.
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Mia McDonald -- A Borrowed Life
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Mia McDonald stands on the front steps of her Habitat home on Fayette Street.
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In 2004, Mia McDonald and her daughter came to the United States from the Philippines with many dreams, especially one of homeownership. Her first job was at a gasoline station as a cashier. After a year, she was hired as a mail room clerk at Transamerica Insurance Company, but in her 10th month with the company she was involved in a train accident. On her way to work she was crossing the tracks for the light rail on foot, as she did daily, when an approaching train reached the crossing faster than she had expected. The train hit her, dragging her 20 feet. She ended up at the Maryland Shock Trauma Center where surgeons saved her life, but were forced to amputate half of one foot. That was the toughest point of her life. "I had to stay strong with God's help," Mia recalls.
Mia became a Habitat homeowner on Fayette Street in 2009. "With so much inspiration from Habitat, simple dreams can happen when you have the determination to do it. I decided to attend a WEB (Women Entrepreneurs of Baltimore) Business Training Class. I felt so challenged because of my walking limitation. My accident became my business idea... the brand of "Borrowed Life" for casual apparel. This is my turn to inspire you all with my Borrowed Life Story."
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Mia pictured with Jeff wearing the Borrowed Life baseball cap.
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As an SBA loan officer, Jeff happily volunteered to speak to the group of fledgling women business owners in training. The next day he received an e-mail from Mia McDonald thanking him for his presentation.
Months later, Mia sent another note, announcing that the website for her business, a line of casual apparel branded as "Borrowed Life," was online. He gave it a quick look and responded by asking if she was interested in a small business loan. She said she needed to sell a few products first.
Four days later something clicked for Jeff. He fired off an email to Mia to tell her he wanted to buy a hat. "I just had a 'Borrowed Life' event," he wrote, "and your hat would be perfect on several levels."
That "event" was brain surgery. Doctors had detected a brain aneurism and fortunately got to it in time. A well placed baseball hat would hide Jeff's scars, but more importantly, Jeff recognized what a close brush with death he had experienced, and how precious life was to him. "I instantly understood the meaning behind your Borrowed Life brand," he wrote.
"The concept of Borrowed Life brand," Mia explains, "does not promote a product, but rather, makes a strong statement acknowledging that life is a gift from God." Like Jeff - her very first customer - a near-death experience of her own inspired her business idea.
When you see how quickly your life can end, she says, you appreciate how valuable a gift life really is. She feels people who buy her "Borrowed Life" apparel will be making a strong statement that they recognize that their lives have purpose.
Right now, Mia is pursuing her business when she is not at her full-time job in the Monumental Division of the Transamerica Companies. She recently left a second part-time job to have more time to build her business.
With the restless energy typical of entrepreneurs, she is continuously designing new products, seeking out marketing opportunities, and reaching out everywhere to tell the story of Borrowed Life - the brand that doesn't promote a product, but an attitude toward living.
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Mia's daughter Alhea and her friend John model Borrowed Life volleyball t-shirts.
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Reverend Mansilla's Visit
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HFHC Board Member Kathy Ebner and Reverend Mansilla from Habitat for Humanity of Argentina.
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Clockwise from left: Wanda Mitchell, Reverend Mansilla, Kathy Ebner, Leila Kohler-Frueh, and Mike Posko.
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L - R: Theresa Wellman, Leila Kohler-Frueh, Kathy Ebner, Anne Rouse, Wanda Mitchell and husband David, Mike Posko, and Reverend Mansilla.
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Reverend Gustavo Mansilla, board member of Habitat for Humanity of Argentina, visited with representatives of Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake on March 7 to tour the Annapolis and Baltimore sites.
Mike Posko, CEO; Kathy Ebner, HFHC board member; Theresa Wellman, Chief of Community Development - City of Annapolis; Wanda Mitchell, Habitat homeowner at Clay Street; and Carl Simon, HFHC Red Hat and member of Habitat's Annapolis Interfaith, co-hosted the tour of Annapolis. Bill and Linda Silva welcomed the Reverend to St. Anne's Parish and gave the group a special tour of their church and grounds. Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake and Habitat for Humanity of Argentina have much in common related to advocacy, the need for land to build homes and rehabilitating neighborhoods. We are very grateful for our continued connection with the affiliate based in Buenos Aires and look forward to continuing to work with them. You can learn more about our partners-in-mission in Argentina by visiting their website.
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National Volunteer Week
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In honor of National Volunteer Week, April 15-22, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake is hosting a two-day Veterans Build on April 19 and 20 in Baltimore's Pen Lucy neighborhood.
The week kicks off with Wegmans' Build-A-Block fundraiser, Culinary Extravaganza, on Saturday, April 14 and will end with a special Youth Service Saturday on April 21 at the Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake office. Habitat team members are planning to host clean-up days in the McCabe and Mt. Winans communities and are seeking volunteers. Email lfrueh@habitatchesapeake.org if interested in community clean-up.
We salute all of our volunteers during National Volunteer Week, and thank you for continually going above and beyond to help create safe, decent, affordable housing in our region.
SAVE-THE-DATE: Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Thursday, May 10.
We can't wait to break bread with our regular volunteers in May. Details coming soon!
The dinner will be held again this year at Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake's Halethorpe location.
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America Serving America: Connecting National Service
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Habitat linking national service with a day of service in Baltimore
On April 19-20, Habitat for Humanity International and Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake will partner in service with more than 200 of America's servicemen and women - veterans and active military - as well as AmeriCorps VISTA and Veteran Corps VISTA members. The theme of this year's veteran's service build is America Serving America: Connecting National Service.
AmeriCorps VISTA members fight poverty with passion at more than 1,200 projects across the country. Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake CEO Mike Posko said, "With more than 46 million Americans living in poverty, AmeriCorps VISTA members are making a significant difference in communities across the nation-and right here in Baltimore. With passion, commitment, and hard work, these remarkable workers create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty, supporting our Habitat mission."
The Veteran Corps is Habitat's elite team of ten VISTA members placed at Habitat affiliates nationwide to build the organization's capacity to offer volunteer, homeownership and employment opportunities for military members, veterans and their families. The Veteran Corps is organizing a day of service called America Serving America: Connecting National Service.
The Baltimore event will bring together volunteer teams to help build or rehabilitate homes with local low-income families, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake. Representatives from Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS), the Department of Veterans Affairs, HUD, American Legion, Student Veterans of America and a host of other service-related organizations are scheduled to participate in the event.
The Veteran Corps' Habitat build event will be held in Baltimore's Pen Lucy neighborhood. For information on the build event, contact Leila Kohler-Frueh at lfrueh@habitatchesapeake.org. To learn more about the AmeriCorps VISTA program, please contact Jeannie Anderson at janderson@habitatchesapeake.org.
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Youth and Student Programs
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The Wegmans Culinary Extravaganza for
Build-A-Block is Saturday, April 14, from 7-10pm:
Tickets are now on sale for this much anticipated culinary extravaganza for a cause! Join representatives from the Build-A-Block coalition of area schools, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, and members of the greater Baltimore community for a relaxed evening of food and wine pairings at Wegmans Hunt Valley Café. 100% of ticket sales, plus all silent auction proceeds, go toward building a Habitat home! There are a limited number of tickets still available for $75 at the Wegmans Hunt Valley customer service desk. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please contact Wegmans customer service at 410-773-3900. For more information, you can also contact Tony Watson at Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake at 443-297-5245.
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Three college groups came out to
Habitat build sites in March:
Please join us in thanking:
- Dominican College
- Loyola Women's Lacrosse
- Providence College
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Loyola Women's Lacrosse built on site in Brooklyn. Their group leader was none other
than Jen Adams, All-World lacrosse legend
and Loyola's Head Coach. Adams rolled up her sleeves and dove right in, building alongside her team and other Habitaters. A big thanks to
Coach Adams and the entire Loyola
Women's Lacrosse team.
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Youth Service Saturday is a creative and interactive approach to sparking your child's interest in philanthropy.
This fun and unique Habitat program helps youth, ages 5-15 years old, understand the meaning of philanthropy and the value of service to others through an enthusiastically-led session of games, art and entertainment.
Youth Service Saturdays take place at the Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake office (3741 Commerce Drive, Baltimore) on the third Saturday of every month. The program is free of charge, with a suggested donation of supplies. The list of needed supplies for our homebuilding projects includes new paintbrushes, paint rollers, painter's tape, permanent markers, tape measures and Home Depot or Lowe's gift cards.
Learn more about our Habitat youth programs.
Youth Service Saturday's next date: April 21, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Please contact Bobby Kirby to sign up:
rkirby@habitatchesapeake.org or 410-366-1250 x105
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Musicians of Mercy
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Musicians of Mercy is hosting a benefit concert on April 11, 2012 to benefit Habitat for Humanity's disaster relief efforts in the Mid-West after the recent devastating tornadoes. Join us from 7-9 p.m. at CR Lounge in Baltimore.
Musicians of Mercy (MOM) is a collective of over seventy independent musicians and artists based in the Metropolitan D.C. area. Founded and directed by violist Robin Fay Massie, the group was formed in January 2010 following Haiti's devastating earthquake. Through the production of themed benefit concerts, MOM raises funds for victims of natural disasters and other tragedies.
All performers volunteer their time and talents in concerts that are free or open to the public with a nominal admission fee, believing that great music should be accessible to the entire community. MOM showcases all musical genres from rock to jazz to classical. They feature gifted solo performing artists, chamber ensembles, jazz combos, dancers, poets, and a full orchestra.
MOM aims to restore hope and unity to this suffering world by partnering with local and international charities. Each concert is a "marriage" with a different charity for a different cause. Proceeds from MOM concerts are sent directly to designated charities. To date, they have raised nearly $15,000 ... and counting!
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Ark & Dove Golf Tournament
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The Brickman Group and Ark & Dove Presbyterian Church present...
Breaking Ground Golf Tournament
benefiting Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake
The Brickman Group's Breaking Ground Golf Tournament benefiting Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, presented by Ark & Dove Presbyterian Church, will be held on Friday, April 20, beginning at 7:00 A.M. at Compass Pointe Golf Course in Pasadena.
Individual golfers can register for $110, or a team of four can sign up for $440. Registrations must be received by April 10, 2012.
Sponsorship opportunities are available from $500 to $3,000 and provide a unique way to gain exposure for your company or organization, while contributing to this deserving nonprofit organization. Inquire about sponsorship opportunities by contacting Russell Hester at 410-562-8346.
Compass Pointe is the premier 36-hole public golf facility in Anne Arundel County. The 36-holes of championship-caliber golf were designed by award-winning architect Lindsay Ervin. The "four nines" - North, South, East and West - cover more than 800 acres of diverse woodland, and provide a wide variety of golf terrains and challenges for golfers of all skill levels.
The Brickman Group, Ltd. is one of the nation's leading providers of commercial landscape maintenance, design, construction and related services. Founded in Chicago in 1939 by Theodore W. Brickman, Sr., Brickman is now in its third generation of family-owned leadership, with Scott W. Brickman at the helm as CEO. Brickman's Corporate Headquarters is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Corporate office serves 20 Regional Offices which are geographically situated to support 160 branches nationwide.
Brickman is proud to partner with Ark & Dove Presbyterian Church with the goal of raising complete funding for building a Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake home in Anne Arundel County in 2012. All proceeds from this golf tournament will be used for this purpose. With the money from this tournament and the money Ark & Dove has already collected for the Habitat home in our county, we hope that your generosity will bridge the gap to help ensure that this home is built in 2012.
To sign up for participation, click here.
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March Homeownership Orientations
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Interested in home ownership or know someone who might qualify?
We are looking for individuals and families who are willing to partner with Habitat to make their dreams of home ownership a reality.
The first step toward becoming a Habitat homeowner
is to attend an orientation session:
Tuesday, April 3 at 6 pmMcElderry Park Community Center
611 N. Montford Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205
Wednesday, April 11 at 2 pm
Enoch Pratt Library - Brooklyn Branch
300 E. Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225
Saturday, April 21 at 10 am
Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
2424 McElderry Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
Orientations last approximately one hour. Attendees do not need to bring anything except a smile -- and perhaps an interested friend. Please share this information with someone you know!
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Women Build
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Join Women Build 2012!
Women have the capability and determination to be part of the solution by working with Habitat for Humanity's partner families.
Women Build enables women to help eliminate poverty housing by building homes and communities. Through Women Build, thousands of women volunteers and homeowners gain the confidence and skills to lay bricks, pound nails, raise walls and create hope. Women Build supports local projects here in Baltimore and Annapolis, helping women reach the goal of homeownership.
Volunteers help on builds, trainings, fundraising, and advocacy efforts. Women Build is not about excluding men; it's about including women and serving more families. Women Build volunteers serve alongside Habitat's partner families to actively address the problem of families living in poverty.
Take action today by joining us!
Sign up to be on the Women Build newsletter to learn about future meetings and events.
Volunteering on the 2012 house is set to begin this spring.
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Anne Arundel County Land Donation
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 Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake has a solid presence in Anne Arundel County---and we're looking to grow.
However, the cost of land in the county is very expensive. Won't you please consider donating property to Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake?
By donating land, you could save Habitat valuable dollars per lot and help provide housing for families in the region.
Acquiring land in Anne Arundel County is a critical priority for our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so we hope to hear from interested donors. A gift of real estate -- now or through your estate plans -- may be used to provide affordable housing to deserving families who are waiting to begin their dream of homeownership. By donating property, you can avoid capital gains tax and receive an income tax charitable deduction equal to the fair market value of the house.
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Shift your giving into a different gear this year!
Donate your car, truck, RV, boat or motorcycle to our Cars for Homes program. Your generous vehicle donation helps us provide more families in Central Maryland with safe, decent and affordable housing. Revenue from the vehicle sale goes directly back into our affiliate to help us build more homes. How to Donate A BIG thank you to this year's Cars for Homes donors! If you have questions or would like to donate your vehicle, please email Madeline Manlove at |
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Want to become a Red Hat?
Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake is currently growing our base of Red Hat volunteers. Red Hats are a team of skilled and semi-skilled volunteers with construction experience, personality and leadership skills. They are capable of leading both small and large groups of volunteer teams to construct healthy, stable and energy-efficient homes for our partner families. Prior construction experience is not required. We will be delighted to train you! Red Hats are asked to commit to a regular volunteer schedule of at least two days per month. Volunteers are often assigned to specific projects so that they can enjoy continuous progress together with their team. Regular training sessions are now underway for new Red Hat volunteers. Please get involved today by contacting Eric Bernhardt at ebernhardt@habitatchesapeake.org or 410-366-1250 x118. You'll be glad you did!
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Featured Volunteer Opportunities
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Budget Builders: Family Partners 
Budget Builder coaches are volunteers who work one-on-one with future homeowners to reinforce and support new Habitat families as they set their financial goals, learn wise budgeting habits and practice goal-oriented spending habits. Budget Builders is a three- to four-hour commitment per month for participating volunteers. The program lasts approximately four months and hours are flexible.
If you are interested in empowering families and building a relationship with a future Habitat homeowner through this highly effective financial literacy program, please contact Deborah Conklin
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Seeking Administrative Office Volunteers
 Are you interested in volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, but the construction site isn't for you? Are you detail-oriented and enjoy seeing tangible results from your work?
We need you! Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake is looking for dedicated volunteers to work alongside our staff to manage daily tasks in our office.
This position will include performing administrative duties, such as mailings, answering phone calls and greeting visitors.
To inquire about this volunteer position, please contact Renee Ferguson at rferguson@habitatchesapeake.org or 410-366-1250 x131.
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Thank you for your continued support of Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake!
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