Sparrows Open House this Sunday!
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New HRB Innovative Green Homes will be on Display
Sunday, Nov. 21 1-4 pm
195 Knechtel Way NE The upcoming HRB open house will be a great opportunity to see cutting-edge green housing.
The Sparrows represent the future of housing; green, affordable and economically sustainable. These two modular homes will be sold through HRB a Community Land Trust at below market rate to income qualified buyers. Designed as a prototype of by Hybrid Architecture and Mithun Architects, the homes are unique in that they showcase cutting edge innovative environmental design.
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One Call for All
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Thank you for your donation to HRB through
One Call for All
 In addition to sending in your red envelope to the One Call for All campaign, you can shop for the holidays and benefit HRB at the same time, thanks to the support of Bay Hay and Feed.
This year Bay Hay and Feed is partnering with One Call for All to help raise money by donating 15% of all sales on Friday, November 26th and Saturday November 27th to non-profit agencies affiliated with One Call for All. Best of all, customers get to pick which non-profit will get the 15% generated from their purchases. So get started on your holiday shopping and help HRB all at the same time.
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Over the Fence,
HRB E-news
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DID YOU KNOW?
| | Nearly 40% of those who own a home on Bainbridge Island are paying more than they should on housing.
Learn more about housing prices on Bainbridge Island. |
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Individually We Are a Drop,
Collectively We Are an Ocean
Greetings!,
 With Thanksgiving around the corner it brings to mind the things in our lives we are grateful for. To have shelter is a basic need. However, when we have a home to call our own its importance can be easily under appreciated. Having a home on Bainbridge has been getting more challenging. It's not news that times are tough. But what amazes me is the indelible strength our community shows in the face of difficulties. Difficult times, by nature, create opportunities to stretch ourselves, to focus on what is most important.  We are doing more with less at HRB in order to keep people in their homes. It's not surprising that there's more need and less funding, and yet there is hope. In this climate of need, people are responding. More people know about HRB and the work we do to support housing. We've received more donations than ever before. They are also smaller donations, but the value is amplified. The quote "individually we are a drop, collectively we are an ocean" could not be more appropriate. Here at HRB, the appreciation for shelter is at the forefront of all we do. As we enjoy our families, friends and food this Thanksgiving, our appreciation also extends to you, those who give of themselves to help others in need. With gratitude, Ken Balizer, Executive Director |
Our Island Neighborhood Quilt Raffle & Cards
| |  Quilt will be on Display Throughout Community
The quilt donated to Housing Resources Board by Kerry Smith is valued at over $1,500 and will be on display throughout the Bainbridge Island until it's raffled off on July 4th, 2011. Titled "Our Island Neighborhood" the quilt has provided opportunities for conversation about the need for diverse workforce housing on the island. Raffle tickets can be purchased through HRB. Prices are $5 each or 5 for $20. Call HRB at 842.1909 for more information.
Quilt Cards Available at Dana's ShowhouseNow  t  he wonderful designs from the HRB quilt are featured as notecards that can be used for the holidays or at anytime. The set of nine notecards will be available for purchase starting December 1st for $12, directly from HRB or at Dana's Showhouse at 194 Winslow Way East. To learn more, call HRB at 842.1909. |
New Help for HomeShare Program
| | Penny Lamping joins HRB
 HRB is happy to announce that longtime islander Penny Lamping has joined the team to spearhead HRB's HomeShare program.
With 17 years experience as an architectural designer, Lamping has a long history of housing advocacy on Bainbridge. Lamping served as an HRB board member from 1994 until 2005.
The HomeShare program matches people who have space available in their homes with people seeking housing. With this free service, homeowners benefit by gaining extra income or help around the house, while those seeking housing benefit from finding an affordable place to live. HRB provides support by screening applicants and matching them with local residents, which takes the burden off the homeowner and connects those seeking housing with resources they might not otherwise find. For more information on HomeShare contact either email Penny or call her at 842.1909 ext. #8.
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Ferncliff Progressing
| | Ground Breaking Scheduled for this Spring
 Bainbridge Island's first and only sustainable affordable home ownership project is breaking ground in 2011. The City permitting process is progressing toward approval for the subdivision of 48 homes which will also include final approval of the HDDP (Housing Design Demonstration Project).
We've had a positive response from financial institutions for mortgages and construction loans.
Interested in hearing more? Orientations are offered for potential buyers. Call Phedra Elliott at 842.1909 ext. #7 for more details and dates.
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Volunteer Volunteer Coordinator
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 HRB is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to work 2 to 4 hours a week on a volunteer basis; good people and organizational skills are required. Contact Wendy Johnson at 842.1909 ext. #4 for more information or email your background and letter of interest.
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