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"SHOW SOME LOVE"
NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2010 |
| Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.
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Habitat's Reaction in Haiti:
In the aftermath of Haiti's 7.0 magnitude earthquake on January 12, Habitat International is responding by "addressing immediate relief efforts and long-term shelter solutions for low-income families."
Read more on Habitat International's Haiti crisis response.
Click here to view President Jimmy Carter's call for support video.
For ideas on how you can do your part, visit Habitat's How You Can Help page.
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| Featured Comittee:
Development & Resource Committee
Join our team!
February 18, 2010
In the Conference room of Charleston Habitat for Humanity @ 731 Meeting St.
6pm
Snacks will be provided
This is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in fundraising, marketing and donor relations or development experience.
Please RSVP to Stacia Bannerman, Development Coordinator, at stacia@charlestonhabitat.org |
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These are some of the Education classes we offer to partner families: |
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*Homeowner Maintenance
*Money Management
*Preparing a Will
*Getting Ready for Closing
*Being a Good Neighbor
* Healthy Home Cleaning
*The Value of Owning a Home
*Energy Conservation
*Communication Skills
*Continuing Education *Interior House Design on a Budget
*Lawn Maintenance
*Do's & Don'ts of Moving
*Becoming a Habitat Homeowner
*Habitat History & Philosophy |
Visit our website to read more on CHFH's Homeownership Program.
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Need help filing taxes?
The Charleston County Human Services Commission is offering free tax prep for income eligible individuals.
Please call 843-720-3718
for an appointment
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| Save 50%
At the Charleston Habitat Restore THIS WEEK! |
Dishes, linens, hardware, and more!
We're cleaning out and have tons of good deals!
Come support our housing mission by shopping at the ReStore
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| Offer Expires: February 8, 2010
731 Meeting Street, Charleston | |
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New Historic Rehab to Begin Soon
Charleston Habitat is partnering with the Historic Charleston Foundation and the City of Charleston to improve and restore the Dennis Family's home. This Historic Rehab project will soon begin downtown at 66 Lee Street.
The Dennis Family home will receive a full lead abatement, new foundation and complete indoor remodel. All these projects will be EarthCraft certified, which will reduce utility costs and protect the environment.
The Rehab will take place between February and June 2010. Continue to check our Volunteer Page for opportunities to help with this Historic Rehab.
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The Hudson Family
Stacy Hudson has been interested in a Habitat Home for several years and is excited to have been selected for a house in downtown Charleston, where she wants to remain. It was very important for the Hudsons to stay downtown for the children's schools. They will live on North Nassau Street.
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Partner Family Pre-purchase Workshops: Homeowner Maintenance Part 1: A Success!
Stacy Hudson and four of Habitat's newly selected partner families attended Part 1 of the Homeowner Maintenance Workshops on January 23. Construction manager Dan Jones taught these women (and Stacy's son Alex) how to measure, cut and saw wood.
Habitat's dedication to teaching the skills necessary to keep up with a home and the families' willingness to learn is what makes our partnerships so special.
They were so proud of learning how to accurately measure and cut with a circular saw, they signed and dated their piece of wood:
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Featured ReStore Item
 The ReStore receives monthly shipments of new porcelain and ceramic tile.
Pricing for tile starts at only $1 per square foot. There are several colors and styles to choose from.
Half of the shipment has already been bought, so come get your tile today!
Don't forget Super-Tuesday Sales with 50% off certain departments!
1st Tuesdays - Linens
2nd Tuesdays - Household
3rd Tuesdays - Books
4th Tuesdays - Small Appliances
5th Tuesdays - Manager's Choice | |
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Volunteer Opportunities
Participate in Disney's Give A Day Get A Day program.
This means that when you volunteer with us or other registered non-profits, Disney will give you a 1-day pass to their park for free.
Remember to register both with Habitat's VolunteerUP and Disney's Give A Day Get A Day.
Work on the Hudson Family Home in downtown Charleston! We need volunteers on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. You may sign up Individually or as a group. Still not sure if this is your thing? Read our Construction Volunteer FAQ.
We also have several other volunteer opportunities. We always need volunteers to help in the ReStore, be on a committee, or be a hospitality host.
If interested, you may contact Laurel at (843)722-7145 or laurel@charlestonhabitat.org or visit our Volunteer Page.
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| Thanks to January Volunteers...
Thanks to the ReStore volunteers who have been rearranging and setting up our store!!!
At the Hudson family home, thanks to:
US Air Force
GAP/Banana Republic/Old Navy
Hilton Hotel group
Family Circle Cup staff
Charleston AMA
CofC students
Thursday Crew
...you are building an amazing home for the Hudsons! Did you know this home will have Solar Thermal panels and be EarthCraft certified?
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Charleston Habitat for Humanity
serving in downtown, West Ashley, and North Charleston
We seek to end poverty and substandard housing in our community by providing simple, green, and affordable homeownership and home repair opportunities in partnership with locally qualified families.
PO Box 21479
731 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29413
Office: (843) 722-7145
Fax: (843) 722-7142
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