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Going Green
Newsletter
March 2010
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Thanks to Our February Volunteers
 -CofC Sailing Team-First Scots Presbyterian-The Shrimpossibles-Thursday Crew-Tuesday's Children-US Coast Guard-And each individual volunteer and supporter! You make the mission of Habitat possible!To watch a special video message from future homeowner
Stacy Hudson, click below.
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Are YOU the next Anna Lee Turner?
We need more volunteers like Anna Lee. She helps in the ReStore every Tuesday and Thursday morning!
We need more Anna Lees on weekdays from 1p.m.-5p.m.!
Volunteers in the ReStore Help:
* Clean, price, and arrange incoming donations
* Assist our truck driver make pickups throughout the Charleston area
* Answer phones and schedule donation pickups
* Test electronic items
* Post items on Ebay, Craigslist, and Half.com
* Provide marketing materials and promote the ReStore
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Part of a church, business, or neighborhood association?
Please contact ReStore Manager Jon and we'll provide you with a stack of ReStore flyers to pass out to your group! This would be a HUGE help in getting the word out about our store!
See our other volunteer opportunities on our Volunteer web page.
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CHFH Installs Our First Solar Thermal Panels!
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The Hudson Family home at 350 N. Nassau just became our first home with Solar Thermal Panels, provided by EcoBilt.
Using this system insures maximum energy harvest and hot water delivery!
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To Publix Supermarkets for donating lunch for the Building on Faith meeting. Paul Schwartz, Store Manager at the Sam Rittenberg location, has built with Habitat a few times before. Mr. Schwartz has worked for Publix for more than 30 years and is proud of the company's giving policy. He has also offered to help provide more lunch donations this summer when we are building in the West Ashley neighborhoods.
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Habitat's Newest Purchase: Joppa Way
There are a number of ways to help support our affordable housing objective, but our current need is lot sponsorships. On December 30, 2009, Charleston Habitat for Humanity purchased 23 lots in the Joppa Way subdivision of Highland Terrace in North Charleston.
To help us keep the cost of building a new home low for the partnering family, we are looking for companies that would like to sponsor a lot for $15,000. The neighborhood has a handful of affordable homes already in place and we intend to blend our homes into the neighborhood over the next three to five years.
We plan to develop the neighborhood using corporate sponsorships, grant funding and individual gifts from our local supporters. This is a phenomenal opportunity for our affiliate and will allow us to continue developing other programs in the surrounding neighborhood such as youth builds and our "A Brush With Kindness" projects.
If you are interested in supporting this project, or you want more information on lot or home sponsorships, please contact Stacia Bannerman, Development Coordinator at (843)722-7145. |
T-Shirt Design Winner
Matthew Morse is the winner of our T-Shirt Design Challenge! His design will be featured on this year's Habitat T-shirts.
Matthew is a local photographer and graphic designer. To see more of his designs and photos, visit his website, Hey Matthew.
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Collegiate Challenge
11,000-plus: Number of students on school breaks building with Habitat for Humanity from February to April this year
 Collegiate Challenge starts March 1 and goes through April 1!
-Villanova University -Bowling Green State University -Iowa State University -Elon University -University of Wisconsin-Madison If you would like to help provide meals or entertainment activities for these groups, please contact Laurel at (843)722-7145 or laurel@charlestonhabitat.org
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 National Women Build Week: May 1-8, 2010
Volunteer to help Habitat repair two homes in West Ashley! A $20 donation will include lunch, a t-shirt, a tool to take home, and a group photo mailed to you from your build day. |
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Black Expo Golf Tournament |
Charleston Habitat for Humanity is this year's Black Expo Captain's Choice Charity Golf Tournament beneficiary!
Attend the 6th Annual Black Expo charity golf tournament on Friday, March 12 and a percentage of their proceeds will be donated to CHFH.
The shotgun start is at 10 a.m. and there is still room for teams of four at $500 per team. The tournament will be played at The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation in Summerville.
If you don't play golf, but would like to participate, you can be a hole sponsor for only $500.
Charleston's Mad River Bar & Grille is teaming up with Charleston Habitat for Humanity for a night of socializing and fundraising! Join us Thursday, March 25, 6-9p.m. and a $5 donation at the door will cover admission, your first drink and light appetizers. We will have surprise guest bartenders and some live music.
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Cruise To Inspire
 To benefit Charleston Habitat's home repair projects during National Women Build Week!
Thursday, April 1st
Boarding: 6:30p.m.
Cruise: 7-10p.m.
Join us on board the Carolina Belle for food, dancing, a silent auction, cash bar, prizes, and special guest hosts, Brooke and Tanya from 95SX's "Two Girls and a Guy"!
Questions? Call Laurel at (843)722-7145.
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Save 50%
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On each Tuesday, visit the Charleston Habitat ReStore for 50% off one category of merchandise:
1st Tuesdays - Linens
2nd Tuesdays - Household
3rd Tuesdays - Books
4th Tuesdays - Small Appliances
5th Tuesdays - Manager's Choice
Shop! Donate! Volunteer!
For free pick-up service, call (843)579-0777
731 Meeting Street, Charleston SC 29403 |
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 Charleston Habitat for Humanity Staff: (843)722-7145Jeremy Browning, Executive Director, ext. 102
Stacia Bannerman, Development Coordinator, ext. 104
Laurel Prichard, Director of Volunteer Services, ext. 105
Kelley Pruitt, Director of Family Services, ext. 106
Krystal Davis, Accountant, ext. 107
Dan Jones, Construction Manager, ext. 108
Jon Skelton, ReStore Manager, ext. 203
Charleston Habitat for Humanity ReStore:
731 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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