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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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Bowling for Homes Fundraisier Benefit Nets $1,500 as Supporters Spare Time for Habitat
 | | Evergreen Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Coordinator Andrea Mayhew (pictured center) celebrates after getting a strike at Allen's Crosley Lanes |
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's First Annual Bowl for Homes Fundraiser was attended by several families and supporters of Habitat and raised over $1,500 on Sunday, November 21, 2010.
"Our volunteers, contributors and staff all had a wonderful time and it was a great way for the community to gather together and help us to achieve our mission of eliminating substandard housing in Clark County," said Kristina Aitchison, Executive Director of Evergreen Habitat for Humanity.
The bowling fundraiser included three games of bowling for teams of five people. Raffle prizes were also awarded including a new bowlling ball and bag donated by Allen's Crosley Lanes who hosted the event.
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Donald Adams Elected as New Evergreen Habitat for Humanity Board Member
 | | Donald Adams |
Donald Adams was elected this month as the newest Board Member for Evergreen Habitat for Humanity (EHFH). Adams will be concentrating his efforts in the financial area including counseling and budgeting classes.
Working in the Homeownership Department for the Vancouver Housing Authority, Adams who is the Department Manager, understands the increased need for affordable housing in the Clark County community.
"As the need for affordable housing grows, EHFH is increasing its efforts to do its part in the community", Adams said.
As the newest board member, Adams brings over twenty-five years of financial and real estate experience. He is also very active in the community teaching home buying classes through the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area.
Adams appreciates the EHFH program that ensures buyers are personally invested physically and financially in the acquisition of their home.
As the need for affordable housing grows, Adams believes that EHFH has the management and staff to be at the forefront for low income families to become successful homeowners.
"We have a dedicated and active Board and I look forward to being a small part of EHFH future growth," Adams said.
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New Communications Coordinator Begins AmeriCorps VISTA Year at Habitat
 | | Angie Lyons |
Angie Lyons has joined the Evergreen Habitat for Humanity (EHFH) staff as the new Communications Coordinator under the AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program. Over the next year, Lyons will increase public awareness through community presentations, developing marketing materials and producing electronic newsletters.
"I am excited to work with EHFH in a creative capacity to help address housing needs in my home state of Washington. I am looking forward to a truly incredible year."
Before working with Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, Lyons received her B.A. in Politics from Willamette University. She volunteered with community organizations, such as Willamette University's Take a Break Program and Washington Conservation Voters, for several years and appreciates EHFH mission of addressing real community needs.
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