 The new year is off to a great start at
Houston Habitat for Humanity!
First, congratulations
to the entire Houston Habitat team for winning the prestigious ENERGY STARŪ
award for the third year in a row. This achievement speaks to the
organization's longstanding dedication to integrating energy efficiency into
our affordable homes.
Houston Habitat kicked off 2010 with the grand opening of our newest community,
Milby Park, in Northwest Houston and a "dynamic" partnership with
Houston Dynamo star Brian Ching and Dynamo Charities. And last--but far
from least--I am excited to report that we have raised $750,000
toward the Houston Endowment's $1 million matching grant for land and
development, a critical, long-term objective that the organization must reach
to continue to meet the growing need for affordable housing in our community.
We hope that you will
continue to be a part of the Houston Habitat family by making a donation,
picking up a hammer and advocating for safe, quality and affordable homes in
your community.
Sincerely,
Algenita Davis
Executive Director, Houston Habitat
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Houston Habitat Celebrates a New Look and a New Community with Grand Opening
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February 6, four Houston Habitat homebuyer families celebrated their official
homecoming at an emotional dedication ceremony. In addition to the Cartwright,
Guerra, Hernandez and Hudson families, home sponsors Chevron, ConocoPhillips
and Marathon Oil and U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee were in attendance.
Milby Hart, Houston Habitat's first executive director and the namesake for
Milby Park, also gave moving remarks about Houston Habitat's legacy and
exciting future.
The development of Milby Park is part of an ongoing effort to revitalize a
historic area of northeast Houston and marks a new opportunity for families to
live the American Dream during difficult financial times. The homes
showcase Houston Habitat's "new look" and feature brick facades,
covered porches and Energy Star appliances. Upon completion, Milby Park will be
a 62-home mixed-income subdivision.
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The House that Ching Built
 Houston Dynamo and U.S. National Team star
Brian Ching, in partnership with Dynamo Charities, has committed to raising
$75,000 to build a Houston Habitat home for a hard-working, low-income family.
Ching has made an initial donation to jumpstart the fundraising and hopes that
the remaining donations will come from everyday Houstonians, in a grassroots
effort to make owning a home a reality for a deserving family.
"I have been blessed during my life, and
Houston has been very good to me," Ching said. "Partnering with
Houston Habitat and Dynamo Charities is a way that I can give back to the
community that has supported me, while also helping a family get the quality
housing that they deserve. I want all of Houston to feel like they are part of
this important project."
To donate to "The House that Ching
Built," click here, and be sure to
stay tuned via our Facebook Page for once in a lifetime
opportunities to kick it with Brian.
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Sponsor Spotlight:
Chevron
In this issue, we recognize the long-standing dedication of Chevron to Houston Habitat. Since the national Jimmy Carter Work Project in 1998, Chevron has time and again shown their commitment to building affordable homes for hardworking Houston families. Chevron and its employees have built 25 Houston area Habitat homes through the generous donation of their time, energy and financial resources.
Thank you, Chevron!
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Houston Endowment Matching Gift
We're 3/4 of the way to the $1 million Houston Endowment matching gift. We need your help to push us over the finish line. Make a donation of any size at the Houston Habitat website. |
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