| From the Executive Director |
 Dear Friends of Habitat,
We just wrapped up another exciting month with the induction of five new partner families! In June, it was also my privilege to speak to the congregations at Westminster Presbyterian (South Bend) and Eastside United Methodist (Mishawaka) to thank them for their support. On June 15, my new assistant, Gwen Johnson, joined the staff, and on June 16, I worked side-by-side with 13 pastors from our community who came out to the Matthew 25 Pastors Work Day. The Thrivent Lutheran, Notre Dame Development and Matthew 25 Builds are in full swing, and Women Build and World Build will begin in August and September respectively. Two days ago, I was able to give the go-ahead to our accountant to pay off the remaining indebtedness on the Sample ReStore, and on the very last day of June, I learned that the city of Mishawaka will be giving us two build sites in 2010 and two in 2011. In conclusion, I once heard it said that, "Volunteers are unpaid not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless." How true. Thank you again to all of you who have partnered with Habitat to make all of this happen. We are making a difference together.
For His Glory,
Jim |
| Welcome to Gwen Johnson! |
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We are excited to welcome Gwen Johnson to our affiliate! She will be the Assistant to the Executive Director and working on a variety of projects. Welcome, Gwen! |
| Tired of renting? Try Habitat! |
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Help us spread the word about the Habitat program! We are in need of qualified people to apply for our homeownership program. If you know someone in need of simple, decent and affordable housing, or if you are tired of renting, apply for the Habitat program. Informational meetings will begin in August. Click here for more details. |
| Urgent Need: Land Donations |
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We are always in need of land on which to build Habitat homes. Land is one of the most difficult parts of a Habitat home to acquire, and we need your help! Click here to find out more about our need for land and what you can do. |
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Farewell to our AmeriCorps volunteers! |
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This month, the affiliate will say goodbye to four AmeriCorps volunteers: Shannon Burke, Andrew Hayes, Emily Jensen and Joel Steiner. Andrew, Emily and Joel have served the affiliate for a year, while Shannon is finishing her second year with Habitat. We are grateful for their contributions, and we wish them many blessings as they move on to other opportunities. Read more about AmeriCorps here. |
| ReStore Mystery Sale--Save up to 75%! |
Save big at the ReStore on Friday, July 3 with the Independence Day Mystery Sale! When you shop at the ReStore on the 3rd, you will have the chance to pull a flag. Each flag is worth between 10 and 75% off your purchase that day only! Learn more here. |
July Events
Friday, July 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ReStore Mystery Sale--Save between 10 and 75%!
Friday, July 10, 6:30 p.m.
Partner Family Potluck, Potwatomi Park, Pavilion 2
Please RSVP to Jenna Froberg at 288-6967, ext. 15 if you would like to attend.
Check our calendar for more upcoming events! |
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We hope you and your family have a safe and joyful 4th of July holiday!
Thank you for all you do to support our mission and eliminate poverty housing in St. Joseph County!
Sincerely,
Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County |
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| Partner Family Spotlight:
Five New Partner Families! |
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On June 27, we welcomed five new partner families into the Habitat program. They will be starting their sweat equity hours on Habitat job sites this month! Learn more about them here. |
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