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Greetings!
On behalf of the Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity staff, I would like to thank all of our volunteers for their continued support of the Habitat mission.
We cannot build affordable housing in Chaffee County without you! Whether you are volunteering your time, talent or resources, it does make a difference in the lives of the families we serve.
"To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world." ~ Dr. Seuss
Jill Smola
Executive Director
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Family Spotlight: The Frank Family
Frank family excited and blessed to be receiving a home
Justin and Katie and their beautiful baby girl Dezirray are a young family just starting out.
They are of the working class family, and trying to rent or even buy a home was difficult. So with the love and support of family they applied for a habitat home. Not only to get a cheaper home, but to have a home to build a life around.
Justin is currently working as a Tow Truck driver for Gunsmoke Towing and Recovery, he enjoys going to the park with his little girl, and outdoor activities are his best hobbies.
Katie just got a new job at Loaf N'Jug and is doing very well as a cashier clerk. She likes to hike, fish swim, and play outside with her daughter and family.
Their little girl is growing healthy and happy; right now her favorite thing to do is go outside. Dezirray loves the park, and she thinks the swings and slide are the most fun. She likes to play in water and enjoys playing fetch her dog Quigley.
Justin, Katie, and their young daughter are going to be able to have a home to call their own. Most important Justin, Katie, & Dezirray would like to thank the CCHFH for choosing our growing family for the home is a dream comes true. Thanks to all the volunteers, the nice people who made this all possible.
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Erin Bissette: New Summer Intern
Bissette excited to work for Habitat and explore coffee shops
I'm a rising senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill studying public relations in the journalism school.
I am most excited to be able to wear chacos to work, but least excited to spend the summer away from my dog, who lives in my hometown of Charlotte, NC.
After work, I can probably be found running, listening to bluegrass, hiking, watching a rerun of The Office, or all of the above.
I can't wait to get to know everyone involved with Habitat this summer, and discover the best coffee shop in Chaffee County.
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Joshua Garza: New Summer Intern
Native Texan excited to spend summer in Buena Vista
Joshua Garza is a Corporate Communication Sophomore at the University of Texas and is incredibly excited to be relocating to Buena Vista for the summer!
Josh is a native Austinite and has had a passion for home building and architecture from a very young age and sees this internship as an opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience a beautiful part of the country. He is excited to be able to spend a summer here in Buena Vista and looks forward to meeting the many Habitat for Humanity volunteers there in Chaffee County.
Along with Josh's passion for homes he brings two years of project management experience as well as an entrepreneurial spirit. Josh founded Garza Capital, a small landscape design and maintenance company in November of 2012 and has enjoyed getting to see his business grow.
While attending The University of Texas at Austin Josh has become involved in a number of organizations and local engagements. Josh serves on the Executive Board of Christians in Business Organization, as the Financial Director for Campus Men's Initiative, is a Community Member for the Strategic Planning team for Austin Independent School District and enjoys leading his small group of 7th grade students at his local church.
Josh cannot wait to arrive at the end of May and is excited to work with Habitat for Humanity as well as experience all the outdoor adventures that Colorado offers.
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Angela Wallace: New Program Coordinator
Wallace brings more than 20 years experience to position
Angela Wallace joins Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity with a vast array of professional experience.
Her background includes more than twenty years of office administration and management, as well as several years working in the construction and food service industries.
Angela's primary goals for this position include incorporating a broad variety of management, administrative and technology skills with the purpose of assisting Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity in bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Carl Hofinga
Hofinga keeps the money flowing for Habitat
Carl "Chief Clerk" Hofinga circa 1961
Hometown:
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Raised in Verona and Caldwell (birthplace of President Grover Cleveland), N.J.
Education: Graduated from Grover Cleveland High School, Caldwell, N.J., then Taylor University, Upland, Ind. with a major in History and a minor in Accounting. Took additional accounting courses at University of Denver and University of Colorado, Denver to complete a major in accounting.
Work experience: Worked in accounting for 48 years for various credit unions, hotels, manufacturing, service and retail industries, and a nonprofit organization in Denver, plus numerous part-time jobs for a variety of entities.
Served as church treasurer for 17 years in two churches, and served on their boards.
Work titles were Chief Clerk, Assistant Auditor, Accountant, Controller and Secretary-Treasurer.
Summer jobs in high school and college were camps on Cape Cod and in the Adirondacks, delivery driver for a dry cleaner and vegetable store, a a pressman in a print shop (the owner raved about Denver, so I moved there in 1958).
CCHFH: I began as a volunteer accountant on Nov. 30, 2010. My responsibilities have been to accurately record all accounting transactions pertaining to each fiscal year and to meet with an engaged auditor at the end of each fiscal year. The work includes recording deposits, recording incurred obligations and payments thereof, maintaining a detailed job cost ledger for each home built, monthly payroll, and other accounting entries to provide accurate financial reports on an accrual basis.
Experiences and Hobbies: My favorite experience was a two-week tour of Germany in 1990, visiting the home city of my father and his ancestral town near the Dutch border, and staying with cousins I had just met. My favorite hobby is photography.
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Celebrating Earth Day with recycling
ReStore opened its doors to allow electronics recycling for Earth Day
The Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Buena Vista hosted an electronic recycling event April 25 in conjunction with Earth Day.
Clarke Poos, ReStore manager, had advertised that they would take anything that plugs in, even large appliances, on that day.
It took 15 volunteers and the support of Knight Electronics in Salida to pull off the event. Knight Electronics organized it, Poos said, and they are expediting the recycling of the load that measured 5 feet high, 675 feet long and 20 feet deep. It's taken SEVERAL horse trailer loads to remove it from the ReStore parking lot and as of Tuesday May 5, we still have at least one more load to go.
"We kept that entire pile from going to the landfill," Poos said.
While Poos knew it would be a big event, he never thought the turnout would be as huge and fantastic as it was.
"There were always one-to-three cars lined up from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with never a break," he said.
Poos said that the Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity ReStore will probably do this again next year. He wants to emphasize that this was a one time special event on April 25. We are not collecting electronics on a regular basis.
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Habitat and DSI take on Blitz Build 2015
Chaffee Habitat, DSI, local builders join national event
During the weeks of 5-19 June 2015, members of Chaffee County's professional homebuilding community lead by Diesslin Structures Inc. (DSI) are joining forces with Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity to help build new hope in partnership with a low-income family seeking affordable housing.
Through out Habitat for Humanity's Home Builders Blitz, Habitat affiliates nationwide will partner with construction teams to build 132 new homes and renovate or repair 100 homes in partnership with low-income families. This is the first time Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity has participated in this program in its entirety.
Who: DSI is leading the local team of professionals
What: Chaffee CountyHabitat's participation in national Home Builders Blitz 5-19 June 2015
When: Kickoff ceremony will be held at noon on 5 June 2015 - come join us
Where: Build site is 11450 Ruby Mountain Lane in Nathrop just east of Hwy 285
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ReStore
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Everything in the furniture room at the Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be 20-percent off through June 15.
Couches, chairs, desks, tables, lamps, ceiling fans, dishwashers and more are on sale.
Let your friends know so they won't miss out on the great deals.
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This newsletter is dedicated to every volunteer, donor, and ReStore shopper. You are the reason families in this community realize transformed lives and 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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