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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 Breakfast brings in $50,000!
With 300 attendees, and a very generous matching challenge from Habitat supporter Joe Pauletto, $50,000 was raised at the annual Raising the Roof Breakfast on Friday, October 28th, 2011. Kim Capeloto was the emcee for the event, with special presentations from Josh Townsley, John McKibbin, and Joe Pauletto. Desere' Bastidas, future Women Build homeowner shared her story and the importance of having a home for her children.
A huge thanks to Bank of America for underwriting the event and ensuring that all donations went straight towards programs. Thank you to our many Table Sponsors and Table Captains as well for their investment of time and funds to the cause.
Funds from this year's event will go towards building homes in Clark County, as well as the A Brush with Kindness program. If you'd like to make a donation as a part of the Raising the Roof campaign, contact our office at (360) 737-1759 or donate here.
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New Evergreen Habitat website launched!
Evergreen Habitat has finished revamping its website to make it more visually appealing and user-friendly.
The goal in creating the new website was to make it easier for volunteers and supporters to interact with the site and find the information they need quickly. The website design features improvements such as simple online volunteer sign-up and secure online giving.The site will be live in the first week of November 2011.
James Dubick of Firebrand Labs in Chicago generously donated his time and expertise to build a site that is easy to navigate and informative.
"The website redesign is part of a host of plans to improve our web presence and to better serve our volunteers and potential homeowners by offering additional online resources," said Josh Townsley, executive director, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity.
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Evergreen Habitat impacts builds worldwide
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Port au Prince, Haiti
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Having built twenty-one homes in Clark County, the difference Evergreen Habitat for Humanity has made in our community is apparent. What is not so obvious is Evergreen's part in Habitat for Humanity's effort to eliminate poverty housing worldwide. Through Habitat for Humanity's Tithe program, Evergreen Habitat has funded over 27 builds abroad; a healthy contribution to the 500,000 homes Habitat for Humanity has built all over the world.
In the past, Evergreen Habitat has focused on donating funds to builds in South Africa and the Middle East. This year, Evergreen is tithing ten percent of its unrestricted funds to Haiti. Evergreen Habitat doesn't just help fund the builds; two local volunteers are going oversees to participate in construction. This year, Evergreen is sending long-time volunteers John DiVittorio and Dennis Wieder.
"It's exciting to be able to have the opportunity to particpate in this program," said DiVittorio.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity's Tithe program, visit the Tithe page on Habitat for Humanity International's website.
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Construction Briefs
The Cabrera home is near completion! Cabinets are installed, and volunteers are finishing up the flooring and installing appliances.
The Griffin home is ready for a roof. Just in time for the rainy season, volunteers will be moving inside soon to begin the interior work. After a series of delays with permits, designs, and other site prep work, the Women Build home will soon begin! Stay tuned for an announcement to sign up! |
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Volunteer Spotlight:
Kelsey & Colby Gray
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"I like to volunteer wiith Habitat for Humanity because I love the feeling of helping someone who needs it." - Kelsey Gray
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They might not be old enough to swing a hammer on the job site but Kelsey and Colby Gray have made a visible difference in the lives of low-income Clark County families.
The brother and sister team have been clearing brush and touching-up exterior paint on homes through the 'A Brush with Kindness' home refurbishment program since it began in March.
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Upcoming Events
Women Build Tea
December 3
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Consider a Visit to the
Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store
Working on your next home improvement project?
Proceeds benefit Evergreen Habitat for Humanity ___________________ |
Content winner donates prize!
Local real estate broker Jamie Meushaw, with Realty Pro just struck it big! Competing in a football sweepstakes, he won $2,500 and a chance to help another family in need. "Habitat does great things in the community, so I wanted to help out," said Jamie. Donating his entire prize, Jamie is helping Habitat build for families in need in Clark County. Thanks Jamie! |
Susan Riley - President
Justin Myers - Vice President
Brad Eriksen - Treasurer
Linda Reid - Secretary
Stacia White - Director
Bill Bryant- Director
Tony Hodge - Director
Rich Helmke- Director
Executive Director
Josh Townsley
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