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Calendar
Sunday, September 6
Humor for Humanity
with Jimmy Tingle
First Congregational Church of Wellfleet, UCC
200 Main Street, Wellfleet
7:00 pm
Info and tickets available at www.jimmytingle.com
Be sure to choose
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod
as the beneficiary.
Tuesday, September 15
Annual Meeting and Family Picnic
Flax Pond, South Yarmouth
4:30 - Presentation and Awards
5:30 - Dinner with BBQ
See RSVP info to the right
Sunday, October 4
"IMAGINE" - A Concert of Caring and Community
Wequassett Resort
2173 Route 28, Harwich
A Concert of Caring and Community - to benefit Habitat Cape Cod and Lower Cape Outreach. Conceived and directed by Naomi Turner.
11:30am
Tickets: $25.00
Tickets are available starting September 11; for more information, see the full article to the right.
Sunday, October 11
Heart and Home Cabaret
Church of the Holy Spirit
2014 Monument Rd, Orleans
Enjoy performances by Habitat friends and volunteers as they share their talents. Entertainment followed by a spaghetti supper.
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News In Brief
Hooray for Desmond!
Seems like HHCC's Lead Carpenter Desmond McMahon is always on the run, even at a job site. So it's not surprising that he ran the seven-mile Falmouth Road Race with an official finish time of 58:59. Desmond placed 1547 out of 10694 runners. (We just hope he didn't try this run wearing his tool belt and holding a pencil in his mouth). Thanks to Desmond's supporters, many of them loyal Habitat volunteers, who helped him raise $830. If you like statistics, you'll find Desmond's here.
Many, many thanks to
St. Pius X!
Over the weekend of July 18-19, Deacon David Akin spoke about Habitat's work at ten different masses at St. Pius X in South Yarmouth. His efforts helped raise $24,864 for our upcoming construction project in West Yarmouth. St. Pius X is participating in the Yarmouth Dennis Ecumenical Build, which is raising funds to sponsor one of six Virginia Street homes. The YD Ecumenical Build is well on their way toward their fundraising goal. We applaud them.
Last Gasp Bike Ride
Last year, Team Habitat raised almost $30,000 for Habitat. This year, we have more riders than ever. Want to support a Team Habitat rider? It's easy - just click on this link.LATE BREAKING NEWS - Kenny Fletcher has just signed on to ride!
Welcome, Kenny, to Team Habitat:
Ave Gaffney
Burt Went
Charles Orr
Charles Sumner
David Akin
Deb Lynch
Desmond McMahon
Diane Goldsmith
Frank Almeida
Heather Corbett
Jane Miceli
Jillian Douglass
Jonathan Fox
Kathy Herrick
Kenny Fletcher
Kevin Dauphinais
Leedara Zola
Lindsey Cartmill
Mark Hutker
Mark McKenzie
Matthew Schiffer
Patricia Monahan
Peter Soule
Roz Levin
Sara Phillips
Steve Carignan
Sue Ernst
Thomas Barrett
Tim Lynch
Tom Turco
Travis Ritchie
Vicki Goldsmith
We are so pleased that Katelynn's Closet is riding as an ally to Habitat for this year's Last Gasp. Katelynn's Closet provides needy boys and girls on Cape Cod and the Islands, ages 4-18, with free, gently used and new clothing and footwear.
Thanks to our sponsors:
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Tithe Corner
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod(HHCC) tithes 10% of unrestricted donations to support Habitat International's global work. Currently, 75% of our tithe goes to Haiti, and 25% goes "where most needed." Since 1988, our tithe contributions have been credited with providing safe and secure shelter to over 100 families.
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| | Vicki Goldsmith and other affiliate leaders touring Haiti during an Affiliate Summit, May 2015 |
Since the 2010 earthquake that devastated much of the county, Habitat Haiti has focused on high-impact urban housing solutions to help meet the dramatic need. Many factors, in addition to housing, create a complex situation in Haiti. Habitat must also consider such issues as safe communities, clean water, unemployment, and land title complications. These issues are intertwined, and - if not addressed - can undermine the work to provide adequate shelter. Habitat Haiti has chosen to take a comprehensive approach, and to work with community organizers to secure their input and help in implementing solutions in their own neighborhoods. This has been a winning strategy. We will continue to post updates in this section of our e-newsletter about the progress in Haiti and the other global work supported by our tithe.
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Construction Update
Volunteers may sign up with VolunteerUP, our on-line calendar, to work at any active construction site.
With six houses under construction, there are currently a wide variety of tasks going on: rafters, doors, interior walls, strapping, and sidewall shingling. Work days at this site are Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Eastham
Site work has begun for a new home on Rabbit Run and we are gearing up for an October Wall Raising.
Barnstable
The site in Barnstable is being cleared and prepared for two new homes - we are waiting for foundations before setting a Wall Raising date.
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photo by Joanne Broderick
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Greetings!
We really just have one big message for this fall: JOIN US! There are so many ways you can - watch the Blitz Build, come to our Annual Meeting, cheer on Team Habitat riders in the Last Gasp Bike Ride, volunteer at a construction site, or ask about other ways to volunteer (like providing snacks, office work, or working with our homeowner families). Call Dawn Walnut at 508-362-3559 ex. 16 for more information.
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Annual Meeting
Celebrating Our Habitat Family
This year's Annual Meeting will take place in a new location, overlooking scenic Flax Pond. We've got good scenery, good food, good fellowship, and good times - we look forward to seeing you there.
You'll want to see who won this year's awards: The Habitat Partner Award, The Golden Hammer Award, the Everett Stoyle Spirit of Service Award and the Don Dickinson Habitat Ambassador Award, 10-year volunteer awards, 20-year volunteer awards.
Keynote speaker: Wendy Oslund
 Tuesday, September 15
Flax Pond Recreation Area
Dupont Avenue, South Yarmouth - off White's Path
4:30 - Presentation and awards ceremony
5:30 - Dinner, with a barbeque generously provided by Team Shepley. Plus pot luck, by our fabulous Habitat Family, according to the last letter of your name: A-O: side dish or salad, P-Z: dessert.
Let us know you are coming - RSVP at office@habitatcapecod.org and let us know what you are bringing to the potluck. RSVPs received by September 10th will be entered into a door prize drawing.
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One House in One Week for One Family
 The Blitz is coming, the Blitz is coming! The Homebuilder's Blitz, that is. On Monday, September 21st, the Vasquez family will watch as a crew of professional builders, all volunteering their time, put the first walls of their home into place. Alberto and Olivia Vazquez, who have been working hard to complete 500 hours of sweat equity on their neighbors' houses at Oak Street in Harwich, will also help with a few tasks at their own home, such as installing insulation. But the rest will be up to the pros, who - over five days - will complete the home, following a very carefully choreographed schedule. The house will be dedicated at 3pm on Saturday, September 26th.
We'd like to thank those on the Blitz Steering Committee who have been working for over a year now to oversee every detail:
Gail O'Rourke, Chair, Wayne Barthe, Rich Bryant, Kathy Coady, Sue Contonio, Mike Duffany, Christine Duren, Earl Rehrauer, Vicki Goldsmith, Brian Harding, Peter Kimball, Paula Marlowe, Trevor Meyer, Bob Ryley, Jack Stevenson, Julie Wagner, and Helen Wieczorek.
Keep tabs on the Blitz progress during the week of Sept 21:
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Imagine
A Concert of Caring and Community
Directed by Naomi Turner
Don't miss what promises to be an amazing event, hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Chatham (UUMH). Funds raised will benefit both Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod and Lower Cape Outreach Council.
 "Imagine" is much more than a concert. This special fundraiser and family-friendly event will start with brunch on the Garden Terrace of the Wequassett Inn, followed by a performance that focuses on socially relevant music, dance, poetry, and visual art. Themes include love, truth, helping others, the sacredness of life, and community. After the show, the audience is invited to move to the heated pool to enjoy a swim and treats from the Wequassett Ice Cream Truck.
Performers include: The UUMH Choir and Children's Group, Brian Billiter, Allan Brooks, Noreen Dutson, Larry Marsland, Janice Mills, Emily Mower, Tia Patelle, Eric Riley, Jacqueline Schwab, and many more!
Sunday, October 4 Wequassett Resort, 2173 Route 28, Harwich 11:30 am
Tickets: $25.00 Tickets are available starting 9/11 at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Chatham (819 Main Street, Chatham) Wednesdays or Fridays 9-1, or Sundays after the service. Or mail your check, with "Imagine" in the memo line, to: UUMH, PO Box 18, Chatham, MA 02633, Attn: Jan Young. Please include the names of those attending and your mailing address, e-mail, and phone number. |
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Vacation Bible School
 This August, several Harwich churches collaborated on a Vacation Bible School program called "Under Construction," which has a Habitat for Humanity theme. Both children and adults learned about Habitat's work, and the children created several beautiful projects - not to keep for themselves, but to donate to Habitat homeowners. While the children attended their program, the adults were also busy. They met their new Harwich neighbors - soon-to-be Habitat homeowners - for a discussion. They also read Theology of the Hammer, by Habitat founder Millard Fuller, as the basis for Adult Bible study.  The group also raised funds - over $200, which they donated to support Habitat's work in Haiti. Sharing food, stories, music, creativity, fellowship, and service to others - this program embodies what it means to be part of a community, and we are so happy that Habitat got to be a part of it all. |
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Volunteer Spotlight
 Art Bodin says he is wearing two volunteer hats right now. He's a longtime Habitat construction volunteer, in addition to that he's recently become a family partner, along with his wife, Linda, for a homeowner at our Oak Street, Harwich site. We think Art actually wears three hats, since he also likes to act as an ambassador for Habitat. When he meets someone who is curious about Habitat's work, Art will give them a business card and encourage them to call him to learn more.
When at a construction site, Art is involved in every aspect of building the homes, and he has racked up hundreds and hundreds of hours of construction - over 900 hours at our Bevan Way site in Orleans alone. Art says, "I rate myself as an average carpenter. Some volunteers are really skilled, really know the craft, but I'm not one of them. I always liked construction work and did my own repairs." Art's fellow volunteers tell us he is underrating himself, and he's a great asset at the job sites. At the Habitat office, we appreciate that he is especially welcoming to folks who are new to a construction site, as that is a valuable asset to an organization that works with hundreds of individual volunteers in a given year. Art says he enjoys greeting new people, and "bringing them into the circle."
Art ran a cleaning service in Connecticut for 28 years. Art's company cleaned commercial properties, office buildings, apartment complexes, health centers, and manufacturing plants. When he was ready to retire, Art gifted the business to a loyal, longtime employee who had been his "go-to person" for years. He felt that she was so deserving that he "wouldn't take a nickel" from her.
Art already knew what he wanted to do when he retired. He'd seen news stories about President Jimmy Carter building houses for Habitat, and that was his retirement model. Art has been "banging nails" with Habitat here on Cape Cod since our Gomes Way, Harwich, project in 2009. His love of building goes back to when he was about ten years old and he would help a neighbor who was "always doing something to his house." Art loved to visit every Saturday and help "as much as he'd let me - I'd be a second pair of hands; sometimes my job was just to pull all the nails out."
Nowadays Art can be seen at a Habitat job site almost every single Tuesday and Saturday, unless his grandchildren are visiting. "It's a great bunch of people. That's what brings you back every day. I've never come across anyone with an attitude. You don't come with an agenda. You get dirty and sweaty and stand out in the cold and in the sun and once in a while bang a finger, but you just laugh about it. The people make it fun. And the faces of the people who are getting the homes - that makes it all worthwhile."
Art likes the idea of giving local families "a hand up." He remembers well when someone was able to give him such a hand up, and remains grateful. "I was in my 20s and buying my first house. I was out of the service and we were living in an apartment, but I had grown up in a single-family house, and wanted to have my own house. I looked in the paper and found three 1,000-square-foot starter homes, out in the country, all the same. The owner was a local businessman who had subdivided his property. In those days you had to put 20% down to buy a home. We hadn't saved enough for that down payment. But the owner agreed to give me a second mortgage. That was MY hand up. Someone took a chance on me and gave me the opportunity. Habitat does the same thing - they don't give anyone anything more than an opportunity."
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| A Sweet Ending: Lemon Lush!
Longtime Habitat volunteer Sue Silva made this recipe for an event recently and got so many requests for the recipe, she decided to share it with everyone. Sue says, "My mother made this Lemon Lush dessert hundreds of times for family gatherings and church events. It's one of our all-time favorites, and I'm happy to share it with my Habitat 'family'."
 Ingredients:
1 stick margarine, softened
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup confectioners sugar
8-9 oz. Cool Whip
3 cups milk (can use low fat)
2 pkg. lemon instant pudding
1. Mix margarine, flour, and pecans until crumbly. Press into a 9 X 13-inch pan, lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in about 1-1/2 cups Cool Whip. Spread over cooled crust.
3. Beat pudding with milk until thick and nearly set. Spread over cream cheese layer. Spread remaining Cool Whip over top. If desired, garnish sparingly with chopped pecans. Keep refrigerated.
Sue adds, "I've also made this recipe, which I call Chocolate Delight, substituting the lemon pudding with one package of vanilla and one package of chocolate instant pudding. Garnish with grated milk chocolate candy bar."
Many thanks to Sue!
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