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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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Crew Leader Training: A Successful Venture!
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Pictured from left to right: Front Row - Arnie Perez, Bob Openshaw, Joyce Niles, Sharon Steriti, Barbara Harmon, Dennis Ziesemer, Back Row - Rich Helmke, Sharon Manley, Gerri Colburn, Jean Sveum, Marcelo Chassaigne, Joan Heather, Chelsea Cassell, Anne Anderson, Matt Reese. Not Pictured: David Hayes and Kasey Cote |
The Crew Leader program was developed to help increase the capacity of volunteers on the build site. With a goal of building a minimum of four homes this year, Crew Leaders will be a vital piece to puzzle. Without Crew Leaders we are limited in how many groups and projects we can have at one time. Crew Leaders will help the site supervisor in leading small groups of volunteers so that we can work on multiple projects at a time.
The first Evergreen Habitat for Humanity Crew Leader Training had 16 volunteers who completed the course on February 28th. The graduates of the program were either previous Habitat volunteers with a good understanding of the Habitat program or others who had construction and previous crew leading experience. The 6-week long course included classroom sessions with three additional Saturday trainings for hands on building experience at Lowe's in Lacamas Lakes and at the Habitat for Humanity Store in Vancouver. We would like to especially thank our instructors: Mark Haley, Paul Sybor, Dave Gray, Dennis Smith, Rich Helmke, Jon Pudlitzke, Gerri Colburn, Nacy Gaston and Tom Gibbons for making our Crew Leader Training successful.
Next year's training will build on the lessons learned in this build year as we continue to grow our program. We anticipate holding the next Crew Leader Training in the Fall of 2012.
CONGRATULATIONS CREW LEADERS!!!!!! |
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity has "Rock Star" Interns
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity would like to introduce you to our Spring 2012 interns.
 Our Family Services intern, Melina Montes, is currently a senior at Washington State University Vancouver and is majoring in sociology. Melina became interested in interning at Habitat due to struggles her family went through in finding decent, affordable housing when she was younger. "I know from firsthand experience the positive effects that home ownership has on a family," says Melina. Melina's future goals include working for a non-profit after graduation as well as attending graduate school.
 Stephanie Del Real is our Special Events intern. She is attending Washington State University Vancouver and majoring in sociology with a goal of obtaining a Master's degree in Criminology or Sociology. Stephanie has been involved in several recent events including Crew Leader Training, the Women Build Rally and several volunteer recruitment fairs. "I am happy to be welcomed with open arms into a fantastic organization. It has been a great place to learn, intern and gain the experience necessary for the real world," says Stephanie.
 Latonya Waites is a student at Everest College and is completing an Administrative Assistance externship through Evergreen Habitat for Humanity. "Being able to extern here for Everest College has opened my eyes to a new horizon of being able to give back to my community," says Latonya. "Being able to be a part of the impact that they have to offer gives hope to better future." Latonya plans on continuing her work in non-profit organizations after graduating this August.
We are currently recruiting for interns for the summer and fall so if you are interested in joining the EHFH team, you can find out more on our website. |
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Evergreen Habitat for Humanity
Golf Tournament - May 24th
Join us for the 7th annual Evergreen Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament! This 4-person scramble event, one of the best golf tournaments in Clark County, includes range balls, carts, barbecue, and tons of incredible raffle prizes! Sign up now before the field is full! More info here. |
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Construction Briefs
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Desere Bastidas, future Women Build homeowner |
The Women Build project is well on its way. At the beginning of the month walls went up on the first floor. Stairs are put in and we are getting ready to build walls for the second floor.
We are still looking for Women Build volunteers. If you are interested in helping with the Women Build project, you can sign-up online. |
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Volunteer Spotlight:
Facebook Fans!!!!!
Last month, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity launched its' very own Facebook page. A big thank you to everyone that has "liked" us. By showing your support, more people are made aware of our vision that everyone has a decent place to live.
"Being active on Facebook is a simple and effective way to get involved," says Melissa Carson, VISTA Volunteer Coordinator. "It is a great way to share with your friends and family the organization and issues you support." If you haven't yet "liked" us, click here to become a Facebook Fan.
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Susan Riley - President
Linda Reid - Vice President
Brad Eriksen - Treasurer
Stacia White - Secretary
Bill Bryant- Director
Rich Helmke- Director
Tom Bashwiner - Director
Bruce Armstrong - Director
Mojgan Kasraei - Director
Barry Kalian - Director
Executive Director
Josh Townsley
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