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October 2010 |
Greetings!
We hope you enjoy reading about the highlights of Evergreen Habitat for Humanity this month. As always we greatly appreciate your support of our affiliate where we continue to build safe and affordable housing for our hard working, low income families. If you would like to find out how you can help, please visit www.ehfh.org for more information. |
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Raising the Roof Benefit Successfully Nets $25,000 as Over 275 People Attend Event
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Master of Ceremonies Kim Capeloto addresses the crowd during the Raising the Roof Breakfast Benefit event that was held in the Vancouver Hilton Hotel ballroom Photo Credit: Paul Montague |
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's 7th Annual 'Raising the Roof' Breakfast Benefit was attended by over 275 people and raised over $25,000 on Thursday, September 30, 2010.
"We are thrilled with the success of our breakfast and appreciate all the sponsors, table hosts and volunteers who were extremely generous because they believe in the work we are doing at Habitat," said Kristina Aitchison, Executive Director of Evergreen Habitat for Humanity.
The breakfast included a keynote speech by John D. Deeder, Superintendent of Evergreen Public Schools who described how poor housing environments can affect school aged children and how Habitat provides an "upstream" solution to low-income housing needs.
Kim Capeloto, Executive Vice President for Operations and Marketing, Riverview Community Bank was master of ceremonies and Pastor Ron
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Katie Harman Ebner, Miss America 2002,Gives Keynote Speech to 250 Women at Benefit Tea
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Katie Harman Ebner, Miss America 2002, gives keynote speech to 250 women during the Second Annual Benefit Tea at The Heathman Lodge in Vancouver on Saturday, October 16, 2010 Photo Credit: Jessica Daniels Photography |
Laughter and inspiring words were shared during the 2nd Annual Benefit Tea at The Heathman Lodge in Vancouver. Katie Harman Ebner, Miss America 2002, encouraged all the women who attended to find their "inner beauty" during her keynote speech on Saturday, October 16th.
Ebner explained to the 250 attendees how women often feel they should do everything and are constantly comparing themselves to other women who juggle multiple responsibilities.
The purpose of the event was to bring women together to connect and reflect on their roles and appreciate how all of their talents serve their communities. It also served as a fundraising event for both Pacific Crest Academy and Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's Women Build program.
Women Build, a program of Habitat for Humanity International, enables women to help eliminate substandard housing by building homes and communities. Evergreen Habitat for Humanity will have its first Women Build team beginning in June of 2011.
"Women Build is a great way for women to participate by having fun, helping a family, and making a difference with a hands-on approach," Executive Director Kristina Aitchison said.
Tea sandwiches, scones, petite fours and a variety of teas were the featured menu items. Information booths about various women products were also available including a Habitat information booth.
For more information about the Women Build program, contact Kristina Aitchison at (360) 737-1759 or email her at kristina@ehfh.org
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Commissioner Marc Boldt Hosts Habitat Elected Officials Build Day to Install Siding
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Pictured (middle row, third from the right, wearing a gray shirt) Commissioner Marc Boldt, officials, staff and volunteers pose in front of the Jatskovski house |
Clark County Commissioner Marc Boldt hosted Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's Elected Officials Build Day working alongside fellow community leaders volunteering their time and construction skills on Saturday, October 16, 2010.
The elected officials included Commissioner Steve Stuart, Clark Regional Wastewater District Commissioner Neil Kimsey, Clark County Clerk Sherry Parker and Battle Ground Mayor Michael Ciraulo.
"We appreciate these community leaders dedicated to working together, inspiring volunteerism and hope they become advocates in helping us eliminate substandard housing for Clark County residents," said Shawn Elpel, Vice President of the Evergreen Habitat for Humanity Board.
The various officials represented different public service organizations as well as candidates who are currently seeking leadership positions in November.
They worked on the siding of houses four and five at the Patten Park subdivision which will ultimately include seven Habitat homes.
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Shawn Elpel - Vice President
Justin Myers - Treasurer Susan Riley - Secretary Brad Eriksen - Director Tony Hodge - Director Melisa Murguia - Director Chad Peterson - Director Jennifer Ramsay - Director
Linda Reid - Director Larry Scherer - Director Brenda Tiefenthaler - Director Executive Director Kristina Aitchison
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Raising the Roof article continued
Zschoche from Bethel Lutheran Church gave the innovation for the morning.
The benefit also featured a video documenting the various problems that substandard housing causes families and recognized Habitat volunteer Stacia White who received the 2010 Ray Johnson Volunteer of the Year Award.
Community leader John McKibbin concluded the morning with an appeal inspiring the audience to help the affiliate.
Table hosts for the event were Ron and Kristina Aitchison, American Building Community, Inc., Clark County Habitat Store, Nancy Johns, Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp., Providence Health & Services, Susan Riley, Smokey's Pizza, Brenda Tiefenthaler, Vancouver Housing Authority and Stacia White.
TEAM Construction was the presenting sponsor for the event along with Columbia Vista Corporation as a featured sponsor. Other sponsors included Bryant and Associates, Duggan, Schlotfeldt & Welch, First Independent Bank, Jordan Schrader Ramis PC, Kiewit Pacific Co., Pacific Lifestyle Homes, Scherer Enterprises, Stewart Title, Umpqua Bank, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Vancouver Business Journal, Wells Fargo Bank and West Coast Bank.
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