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Habitat Headlines
December 2008
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At this joyous time of year we
want to say THANK YOU! We are grateful
to have friends like you, whose wonderful caring and compassion make such a
difference to Santa Barbara
families in urgent need of safe, decent, affordable housing.
Because of you...
We have selected the four families who will
live in the homes we will build on San
Pascual Street. Igor and his children are eager to move out of their current
apartment where mold and mildew have caused respiratory problems. To learn more about Igor or the other families selected, please visit our website.
We have
opened the Habitat ReStore. This
"green" income-generating initiative accepts tax-deductible donations of
recycled building materials which we either use in the homes we build or sell
to the public. Visit the ReStore at 6725 Hollister in Goleta, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
The ReStore has diverted over 70 tons of
usable building materials from our landfills and enabled many to remodel
their homes using recycled materials. Thank
you to the volunteers who have already contributed over 1,700 hours to help
staff and set-up our store!
The three
families who moved into our first building project, Via Lucero, are thriving in
their new homes. Bernardo and Javier
have started their own businesses, while AnaCecilia and Maria volunteer at Monte Vista
School. Reports from the
children's teachers are that they are doing very well in school.
We will
break ground on the San Pascual building project this year and begin building next
year. We look forward to seeing YOU
on the job site!
We have hope for the future of Habitat
for Humanity in Santa Barbara.It is our hope this holiday that you will continue your support of our work with a financial contribution.
Because of you, we are
filled with gratitude. Thank you for caring, thank you for your generous
spirit of giving, and may your holiday season be filled with peace and joy.
Best wishes for the New Year from
all of us at Habitat for Humanity,
Joyce McCullough
Executive Director
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| Welcome New Employees
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Please help us welcome our new employees! 
ReStore Manager--Jim Marshall. We are thrilled to welcome our new ReStore Manager Jim Marshall. Jim manages and oversees all aspects of the ReStore. He is responsible for
supervising all ReStore staff and volunteers and manages all ReStore operations.  Development Assistant--Natalie Willis. Our office is getting busier and so Natalie Willis has been hired to help our Executive Director, Joyce McCullough, and Director of Development, Angelique Davis,
on all areas of development, bookkeeping, and to take on various
administrative duties. Welcome to Habitat Natalie!
Volunteer and ReStore Coordinator--Paula Sevilla. Paula is technically not a new employee, but she is taking on new responsibilities! Paula coordinates all our volunteer days and sets up all ReStore pickups. Please contact Paula to volunteer or if you have any ReStore questions. |
| Thank you for your response to the Tea Fire
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Thank you to the volunteers who responded to the Red Cross and Mountain Drive Community Association call for volunteers. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have been affected by the Tea Fire.
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Our Vision
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A world where everyone has a decent place to
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Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to building simple, low-cost homes in
partnership with low-income families in need of decent and affordable housing.
We believe homeownership is a vital step to help families break the cycle of
poverty and contributes to pride in families and communities. www.sbhabitat.org
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Secure Online Giving
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Our online giving page provides a flexible, convenient, and
simple way to make a financial gift. By simply filling out an online form,
you can make a secure, credit card transaction over the
Internet. |
| Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays! |
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| Your gift at work
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Photo: First SB Habitat Family; Bernardo, Maria, Paulina and Wendy
Every
investment yields a return. For every nail hammered, the life of a child will
be enhanced, for every foundation laid, a neighborhood is strengthened, for
every roof raised, a family will be transformed... and for every dollar
contributed, society will reap multiple returns; improved health, better
education and more fulfilled lives.
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| IRA Rollover Extended! |
This legislation gives donors aged 70 ½ and older an opportunity to direct up to $100,000 from their IRAs to nonprofit organizations without incurring income tax liability on the withdrawal. The provision has been extended through Dec. 31, 2009! |
About HabitatMailing Address: P.O. Box 176Goleta, CA 93116
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