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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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Breaking Ground and Building Community
After months of anticipation and preparation, lots have been purchased and the permits are in to begin construction on the next round of Evergreen Habitat homes in Clark County. Lots one and two at NE 49th and 19th Avenue will be the future homes of the Adams and Murphy families. Each family has completed the first 100 hours of their sweat equity requirement. The Adams family home is made possible through a partnership with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and the Murphy family home is sponsored by Wells Fargo.
In a few weeks, Evergreen Habitat will begin a third project in partnership with Clark County and Quail Homes. Stay tuned for more information on this green project.
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Ground Blessings - Join us this Sunday!
The ground blessing for the Adams and Murphy homes is scheduled for this Sunday, July 15th at 1:00 pm. Come help us celebrate as two more hard working families begin their Habitat journey of home ownership. The symbolic ground breaking ceremony indicates that construction on the home will soon be underway.
The ceremony will be held at the site of the homes; at 4901 NE 19th Ave., Vancouver, WA.
Evergreen Habitat will introduce the families and hold a ground blessing while participants enjoy refreshments. Wells Fargo, the Murphy family home sponsor, as well as Thrivent Financial, partner to the Adams family, has pledged volunteer hours towards each of the homes completion.
Whether you volunteer frequently with Habitat, have thought about it or just want to come see our work, you are invited to come out and be part of the celebration.
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Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's Golf Tournament Raises $27,000
On May 24th, 34 teams of die-hard golfers hoped for sun but braved the rain to raise funds for Evergreen Habitat at the 7th Annual Golf Tournament.Team Moore took 1stoverall at 21 shots under par. Team Olsen won the mixed team and we want to give a shout out to Team Martini for being the only all women team! Nice job everyone!
The tournament raised over $27,000 for the Clark County affiliate. Team Construction, the supporting sponsor for the event, made the tournament possible. Tee box sponsors: Riverview Community Bank, Clark Public Utility, Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store, Sterling Bank, Leadership Clark County, Empower Up, DeWills Interiors, PerkSavvy, Costco Wholesale, A Family & Sports Chiropractic, Jordan Ramis, Ameriprise Financial, When the Shoe Fits, Chips & Palace Casinos, Phoenix Inn, Dick Hannah Dealerships, Biggs Insurance, and Core Chiropractic, provided entertainment along the course and were valuable sources of support.
"The Evergreen Habitat golf tournament is hands-down the best in Clark County," said Josh Townsley, Evergreen Habitat Executive Director. "Thank you to Team Construction and all of the other sponsors and players who invested in affordable housing."
The scramble-style tournament began with a shot-gun start at 8am. Raffle prizes, a barbeque lunch and sunshine followed the afternoon of golf. Evergreen Habitat is actively recruiting volunteers to help plan next year's tournament. If you are interested in taking part and joining the committee, email Melissa Edwards at melissa@ehfh.org.
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2012 Homeowner Orientations
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own home but thought it was out of reach? Do you have a housing need, have the ability to pay and you are willing to partner with Evergreen Habitat? Then this program is for you! In order to qualify for our program, you must take the first step by coming to one of the four homeowner orientations.
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
Habitat for Humanity Store
5000 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver
Sign in starts at 5:30pm, Presentation starts at 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 14th, 2012
PUD Building, Community Room
1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver
Sign in starts at 5:00pm, Presentation starts at 5:30pm
Thursday, July 19th, 2012
Vancouver Housing Authority
2500 Main Street, Vancouver
Sign in starts at 5:30pm, Presentation starts at 6:00pm
Saturday, July 28th, 2012
Fisher Landing Fire Station #9
17408 SE 15th St, Vancouver
Sign in starts at 12:30pm, Presentation starts at 1:00pm
You must come to a meeting in order to get a application!
RSVP with Melissa Edwards at 360-737-1759
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Tool Box Bash Canceled
Due to unforseen circumstances, the Tool Box Bash scheduled for July 18th has been canceled. If you purchased tickets online or by mail, refunds will be issued. Thank you for your continued support of Habitat!
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Construction Briefs
Construction is moving along on the Women Build lot. The gables are done and beautiful. Plumbing, HVAC, electrical and drywall are now in! It's been a busy month, everything is looking great and we are looking forward to lots of sun and finish work to complete the first Evergreen Habitat for Humanity Women Build! The lot has been back-filled so the lot is really taking shape.
We will be focusing on painting, and finish work to complete the family home. Drive by the lot on 39th and Lincoln to see this amazing home. Site Supervisor, Matt Resse and the volunteers have really worked hard to make this dream a reality for the Bastidas family. If you are interested in becoming part of something that changes lives and makes Clark County a better community, volunteer with us! Register on-line.
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Thank you 2012 Golf Sponsors!
Team Construction
Riverview Community Bank, Clark Public Utility, Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store, Sterling Bank, Leadership Clark County, Empower Up, DeWills Interiors, PerkSavvy, Costco Wholesale, A Family & Sports Chiropractic, Jordan Ramis, Ameriprise Financial, When the Shoe Fits, Chips & Palace Casinos, Phoenix Inn, Dick Hannah Dealerships, Biggs Insurance, and Core Chiropractice
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity is thankful to the many different sponsors that help throughout the year that make our build projects possible.
If you are interested sponsoring an event or upcoming build, please call us at 360.737.1759.
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Susan Riley - President
Linda Reid - Vice President
Brad Eriksen - Treasurer
Stacia White - Secretary
Bill Bryant- Director
Rich Helmke- Director
Bruce Armstrong - Director
Mojgan Kasraei - Director
Barry Kalian - Director
Executive Director
Josh Townsley
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Upcoming Events
Ground Blessing
July 15
EHFH 2012Homeowner Orientations
See Website for more information at www.ehfh.org
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