| From the Executive Director |
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Dear Friends of Habitat,
Several days ago, Dyttha Gallagher (World Build Chairman and
Board Member), Ron Olsen
(Construction Manager) and I had the privilege of visiting the offices of the
Healy Group, whose president presented us with two checks totaling $8,000 for World Build. I
wish you could have observed the excitement of their employees and the
enthusiasm of their leadership team.
This is just one example of the generosity and passion for the mission of
Habitat that can be found in our community. This month also marks the start of our 10th consecutive Women Build, which mobilizes women from
all over St.
Joseph County -- women with passion and energy
to help eliminate poverty housing. And
speaking of women working to make a difference, a representative from Saint Mary's College notified me today
that they would like to start a Habitat Club and participate in a spring build. These are exciting times at
Habitat. Thank you for your
support.
Sincerely,
Jim |
| Own a home interest free! |
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If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Habitat partner family, informational meetings are being held this month for the fall selection round. This is the only time until February 2010 that you will be able to receive an application, and attendance at an informational meeting is mandatory to receive an application.
All Homeownership Informational Meetings will be held at 402 E. South St., South Bend 46601 (see map).
Meeting Dates & Times:
Saturday, August 8, 9-10 a.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, August 13, 6-7 p.m.
Saturday, August 15, 9-10 a.m.
In Spanish: Saturday, August 8, 11 a.m.-Noon
Please help us spread the word about the Habitat Homeownership Program! We are planning to build 34 homes between 2010 and 2012, but we cannot do so without qualified partner families to partner with us. Look for more information about homeownership with Habitat on our website!.
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| August House Blessings |
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Come out and celebrate with us as we mark the completion of four Habitat homes this month!
Matthew 25 House Blessing, The Middlebrook Family
Sunday, August 9, 3 p.m.
ND Development House Blessing, The Williams Family
Saturday, August 22, 4 p.m. 1712 S. Taylor St., South Bend ( see map)
Bissell St. Rehab House Blessing, The Stewart Family
Sunday, August 23, 3 p.m.
1145 Bissell St., South Bend ( see map)
Thrivent Lutheran Build House Blessing, The Sylvester Family
Sunday, August 30, 3 p.m.
1001 California, South Bend ( see map)
Check our calendar for more upcoming events! |
| Save the Date! Knollwood Golf Outing |
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Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County will be participating in the Knollwood Country Club 2009 Charity Classic, to be held on Friday, Sept. 18! Please join us for 18 holes of championship golf while benefiting Habitat and the local chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The cost is $99 per player, which includes lunch and dinner! To find out more information, contact Kori at Kori.Calkins@ourclub.com. |
| ReStore August Sale--25% Off Furniture! |
All month, save 25% all furniture purchases at the ReStore! The ReStore has a large inventory of tables, chairs, dressers and other furniture. Check out the the ReStore website here. |
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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:
Lorie Middlebrook
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Lorie Middlebrook and her two children, Dalton and Nicole, will soon be living in a home, instead of a motel! Lorie is a hard worker. She is the fastest forklift driver at Container Services Corporation. Learn more about Lorie's home here.
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