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Thank you for being a part of the transformational mission of Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity. This community effort has been bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope since 2000.
This past December, two more families moved into homes they helped build alongside community volunteers. We are busy planning for the 2015 build season. Johnson Village and Nathrop will be the build sites for our 16th and 17th homes. You will find more information on volunteering and the 2015 builds in upcoming newsletters.
Happy New Year,
Jill Smola
Executive Director
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What will you build in 2015?
It's as simple as A, B, C.
As we begin a new year, let's take a moment to reflect on the successes of 2014. With our supporter's generous contributions of time, talent and resources CCHFH was able to provide homes for two more families in Chaffee County. Since the first house was built in 2002, you have helped CCHFH serve 19 families, including 33 children through Habitat new home and repair programs.
However, the need for affordable housing still exists. Together we can build hope for families throughout Chaffee County in 2015.
Advocate - tell others
Be a voice for Chaffee County Habitat and families in need of decent, affordable housing.
Build it - volunteer
Become a member of a committee! Including areas in finance, family services, faith relations, fund raising and PR.
Volunteer opportunities can also be found on construction sites, in the office and ReStore.
Contribute - donate
- Monetary giving - planned and legacy giving programs
- In-kind donations of goods and services
- Donate to and shop at the ReStore
For more information on how you can make a significant difference in the lives of Chaffee County families, please contact the Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity office at 719-395-0482.
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The Chaffee County 2015 Build Plan
Help earn money when you spend at the Buena Vista City Market
Once again two new home builds are being planned for this year.
One will be the fourth and final home on the donated land in Johnson Village. In 2010 and 2011 units 12872 A/B/C on County Road 314B were constructed. This year we will complete Unit D which will be our 16th home overall. Plans have been submitted to the County Building Department for permit approval. We will start as soon as the building permit is received which is a departure from historical norms.
The second home (17th home overall) will be on land Habitat owns in Nathrop. It will be a single family structure because that is all that is permitted on this lot. The water well has been drilled and leach field design is underway. Construction of this home is also a departure from our normal procedure. More details on this Blitz Build project will be provided in future newsletters.
As always we will need your support from food preparation to site coordination to pounding nails. Please call the office at 395-0482 if you would like to help in any way.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Clyde Newman
Learning more about the community and how giving the people are.
Name: Clyde Newman 
Hometown: Rockport, Texas
Career: VA Hospital, Rehab. Department - Chief of Kinesiotherapy Department
Background: Graduate of Texas A&M, Master's degree in Educational Counseling.
Inspiration for helping others: Working with veterans and later with handicapped children provided me the opportunity to help others less fortunate.
Favorite Experience: One of my students with cerebral palsy improved to the point where he was able to walk across the stage at graduation to get his diploma.
Hobbies: Camping, fishing and hunting.
What would you say to someone who is unsure about volunteering with Habitat?
"Volunteering at the ReStore provides the opportunity to assist people in the community. Also, funds from items sold at the ReStore help Habitat build homes, which is very gratifying."
Why do you give your time to Habitat?
"I wanted to become a volunteer in the BV community and when the Restore first opened, I signed up to volunteer. I enjoy working with people. Volunteering at the ReStore is very rewarding.
What have you learned from working with Habitat?
"I've learned more about the community and how giving the people are."
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Earn money for Chaffee County Habitat
Help earn money when you spend at the Buena Vista City Market
Just a friendly reminder to choose Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity as your City Market Community Rewards Non-profit Organization; it's free and easy! Just register your ValueCard number and every time you shop Habitat will earn rewards. All you need to do is follow the below instructions to set up an account and choose CCHFH. Then each time you shop for groceries at City Market and use your Value Card, we earn rewards. Please take a few minutes to sign up and start earning rewards for Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity today. For questions please visit FAQ's.
Thank you for your support!
Visit www.citymarket.com
- Click on
 - Create an account. Then hit submit.
- On the next screen add your VALUECARD NUMBER. Then hit Save.
- Scroll to the bottom of the Accounts Summary page.
- Under Community Rewards click
 - Type Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity in the Find Your Organization text box.
- Select Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity.
- Click to complete enrollment.
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Thank you for your continued support
A special thank you from the board of directors and staff
On behalf of the board of directors and staff, I'd like to thank you for your continued support of Habitat for Humanity and its mission. Striving to provide simple, affordable homes for families in Chaffee County is a collaborative effort between Habitat, our donors, community volunteers, local businesses, government, and civic organizations. Through your donations, you not only make a clear and powerful statement that everyone deserves an affordable and safe place to live, but you also make it a reality in a very big way. This past December, you helped two more families celebrate the holidays in their new homes! Together we can and do make a difference in the lives so many Chaffee County families. We are looking forward to what 2015 will bring and what we can accomplish together as a community.
Blessings,
Jill Smola
Executive Director
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This newsletter is dedicated to every volunteer, donor, and ReStore shopper. You are the reason families in this community realize their dreams homeownership. Thank you for believing in the mission that brings us together: Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Please keep us in your prayers as the community comes together to accomplish this transformational work. Sincerely, Jill Smola
Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity |
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