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Dear Habitat Supporter,
Welcome to the September edition of the Habitat Update! I hope
you are all settling back into the school routines and enjoying
the yummy fall foods and gorgeous fall colors. This month we made
some more important staff changes: Beth Adams has started with
us as Outreach Director! As usual, we also have some unique opportunities
coming up including the second installment of our monthly Habi
Hour, Women Build-a-thon week, and the Sixth Annual Habitat 5K.
There’s something for everyone!
Thanks for being a part of Habitat for Humanity’s vision,
and I hope you enjoy this month’s affiliate news. The September
Habitat Update, as well as previous months’ news is also
available to view online at www.habitatbucks.org/update.asp.
Take Care!
Mikaela
PS: As always: If you prefer to have a hard copy version sent
to you or would not like to be included on this distribution list,
please respond stating your preference; the Habitat Update functions
as a way to improve communication about the goings-on of Habitat
for Humanity of Bucks County, and will be sent once a month; if
you have information to send to others as part of the Update,
or would like to make a suggestion in regard to the content or
style of the update, please contact me (m.martin@habitatbucks.org
or 215.348.2204 x306).
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• GROUPS ON SITE:
Gilmore & Associates, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Bucks County
Association of REALTORS®
• GROUPS PROVIDING LUNCHES:
Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, 1st Savings Bank of Perkasie,
Habitat Bucks’ Family Support Committee
• NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS
LOGGED AT EMERALD HOLLOW TO DATE: 92,892
• NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS AT EMERALD
HOLLOW TO DATE: 10,330
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WELCOMING…
Beth Adams, a long time volunteer at Habitat for Humanity, recently
joined the staff as our Outreach Director. Drop her a line at
b.adams@habitatbucks.org
or 215.348.2204 x305.
Emerald Hollow has a new homeowner: Joseph Deng settled on his
home on Fri., Sep. 21. He is joining the cluster 11 families and
others with whom he has already become good friends and neighbors!
Congratulations on your new home!
ON SITE…
Enterprise Rent-A-Car presented a check for $1,300 to Habitat
for Humanity staff to support their build day on Sep. 21. Thirteen
employees participated, many of whom returned for the second year
in a row!
Can you or your employer consider a corporate sponsorship for
landscaping? Sponsorship is a wonderful opportunity to enhance
your company’s profile as a community leader! An estimated
$61,000 worth of shrubbery, trees and grading materials are needed
to complete the Emerald Hollow community – and Habitat for
Humanity is counting on our community partnerships to make sure
it happens. Planting is an additional way for corporate employees
to participate in our program and can be a great team building
day. For more information, contact Trish at t.schoor@habitatbucks.org
or 215.348.2204 x303. Make a contribution of “green”
to Emerald Hollow today!
IN PARTNERSHIP…
Habitat for Humanity has recently partnered with the folks at
The Home Mag, a regional advertising publication for home improvements.
The publishers will be sponsoring a half-page color advertisement
for Habitat Bucks in the magazine each month for the next year!
The Home Mag has a circulation to more than 125,000 in Bucks County
and provides information on home-related products and services.
Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities as part of this partnership:
contractors, builders, realtors and suppliers will be able to
advertise themselves as Habitat for Humanity partners in the magazine.
This is an excellent option to support your Bucks County affiliate
and meet your advertising needs!
JOIN US…
Mark your calendars for the Second Annual Americal Idol REALTOR®
Talet Show and Affiliate Expo will be held on Thu., Oct. 11 at
the Radisson Hotel in Trevose. The schedule includes the Affiliate
Expo (and pasta station) from 4-6pm, dinner from 6-7:30pm and
the American REALTOR® Talent Show and prize drawing from 7:30-9:30pm.
Tickets are $40; buy ten tickets and we’ll reserve a table
for you! All proceeds benefit Neighbor to Neighbor. Download the
American REALTOR® event ticket form at http://habitatbucks.org/neighbor.asp.
For more information, please contact Kelly Wenhold, (Director
of BCAR Member Services) at 215.956.9176.
Like to shop? As part of our continued partnership with Neshaminy
Valley Mall, Habitat for Humanity will be selling Macy’s
shopping passes for the store’s Shop for a Cause fundraiser
taking place on Oct. 13 at all Macy’s stores. By purchasing
a shopping pass for $5, customers will have access to exclusive
deals including: 20% off regular sale and clearance women’s,
men’s and kid’s apparel and accessories, fine, bridge
and fashion jewelry, bed and bath items, housewares, frames, luggage,
china, crystal and silver; and 10% off regular, sale and clearance
furniture, mattresses, rugs, kitchen and personal care electrics
and technology items (some exclusions apply). Meanwhile, Habitat
will receive 100% of the funds raised by the sale of shopping
passes! Get your Macy’s Shop for a Cause pass today by visiting
www.habtiatbucks.org or by
contacting Sam at s.martin@habitatbucks.org;
215-348-2204 x310. Buy some to share with your family and friends!
It’s time to begin preparing for Build-a-thon Week 2007,
being held Oct. 13-20! We invite you to be a part of this very
special week, one dedicated solely to women, on our construction
site. Women Build-a-thon Week incorporates the three facets of
our mission – volunteers, funds and vocal support –
into one very powerful and productive week. We ask you to gather
pledges from family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc., to sponsor
you to build during this week. In doing so, you are also spreading
the word about the mission of Women Build and Habitat itself.
Build-a-thon Week 2006 raised nearly $16,000, and we think we
can do even better in 2007! Challenge yourself! Challenge your
friends! It would be wonderful to collect 2000 hours (equivalent
to one house) and $30,000 (7 days of building) during Build-a-thon
Week! You may also take this opportunity to honor a woman in your
life by dedicating your donation in her name. For more information
or to receive registration materials, contact Laura at l.mcclellan@habitatbucks.org
or 215.348.2204 x302.
It’s time for the Annual Habitat Social Outing! All Habitat
partner and homeowner families are invited to this year’s
event, a visit to Hellerick’s Farm in Plumsteadville for
hay rides and pumpkin picking on Sun., Oct. 21 at 1pm (rain date
Oct. 28)! RSVP to the Family Program Department (215.348.2204
x307; s.clark@habitatbucks.org)
by Oct. 12—it’s sure to be a spectacular day to join
together for fellowship and fun!
Hooray for Habi Hour! Habitat for Humanity recently began hosting
a monthly hour of informative fun. New to Habitat? Want to know
how you can get involved? This is the perfect introduction to
the mission of and opportunities at Habitat of Bucks County. Volunteered
with us before but still have questions? Interested in changing
up your participation? You’re also invited! This presentation
and Q-and-A session is mainly volunteer-led, giving you the scoop
straight from the horse’s mouth. Habitat staff will also
be on hand. Habiticians, veteran and new, come join us for a lively
discussion! Habi Hour dates for 2007: Oct. 25 and Nov. 29 (Thursdays).
All Habi Hours are from 5:30-6:30pm at the Habitat office in New
Britain. For more information or to register, please contact Laura
at l.mcclellan@habitatbucks.org
or 215.348.2204 x302
The Family Support Committee is very busy! A four-part, financial
planning workshop series, presented by the Society of Financial
Service Professionals began this month and will continue on Oct.
27 and Nov. 10. All partner and homeowner families, as well as
recent applicants are invited to attend. The series is being held
at the Habitat office from 9 – 11am each of the Saturdays.
Babysitting and refreshments are being provided. Contact the Family
Program Department for more information 215.348.2204 x307; s.clark@habitatbucks.org
ReSale continues through the fall; the last event will be held
Nov. 10, from 8am until 12noon at the Big Red Barn, 1733 Creamery
Road, Quakertown (map).
The ReSale is currently featuring several brand new dining room
tables from a premier furniture retailer, as well as doors, windows
and other remodeling supplies. For more information, contact Trish
at t.schoor@habitatbucks.org
or 215.348.2204 x303.
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Think you may have something to donate to the ReSale? We will
happily accept the following: new and unused building materials
and supplies, including lumber, carpeting, windows, doors, unopened
paint, lighting and interior fixtures, etc.; new appliances; new
and gently used garden, power and hand tools; extension ladders;
new and gently used furniture. Call 215.348.2204 x317 for donation
information! Please be aware that we are unable to pick up donations.
Also, we are unable to accept used appliances, clothing, toys,
books or small household items. There are numerous organizations
in the area that accept things we cannot. Visit http://habitatbucks.org/donate2.asp
for a complete listing of those organizations, what they accept
and their contact information.
Lace up those sneaks! The after-Thanksgiving tradition continues
thanks to the incredible leadership of event coordinator and Habitat
board member, Bill Tuszynski. The Sixth Annual Habitat 5K will
take place at Quakertown United Methodist Church in Quakertown,
co-sponsor of the event with the Quakertown Rotary Club. Quality
long-sleeve t-shirts will be given to all pre-registered runners
and while supplies last on race day. Post-race raffle prizes include
gift certificates, merchandise and, of course, homemade pies!
All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.
• When: Saturday, Nov. 24; registration at 8:30am, 3/4 mile
kid's fun run at 9:40 am, race at 10am, awards at 11am.
• Where: Quakertown United Methodist Church, 1875 Frier
Road, Quakertown
• Register: Download the registration form here, http://habitatbucks.org/pdf/5k%2007%20registration.pdf,
or register on-line at www.active.com.
Contact Bill at 267-374-1631 or wtuszynski@comcast.net
for information about the race. You can be a race sponsor and
have your business logo on the race shirt by contacting Trish
at t.schoor@habitatbucks.org
or 215.348.2204 x303!
GIVING THANKS…
Fundraising for Neighbor to Neighbor (http://habitatbucks.org/neighbor.asp)
has reached over $55,000 thanks to the over $11,000 that was raised
at the Golf Outing this month. The program is now more than half
way to its goal of raising $100,000! Ninety golfers participated
in the event at the Yardley Country Club, including four of our
own: Mike Fallon, Ray Luszczak, Bev Cupo, and Steve Argue were
all sponsored by local Realtors. Thank you to Robert Ramagli of
Ramagli GMAC, Ted Laskowski of 1st Patriot Realty, Tom Skiffington
of RE/MAX 440 and Bruce Glendinning of Prudential Fox& Roach
for making it possible for Habitat staff to join in the fun! Congratulations
to the winning foursomes: First place - Ted Creighton, Joe Knowles,
Ray Guim & Bob Griffis; Second place - Tim Udinski, Todd Polinchock,
Paul Fergusen, & Tom Watson; Third place - Joe Michalski,
Frank Blumenthal, Tim McElhare, and Michael Lee. Contest Winners
include Men's Longest Drive -Tommy Toto; Women's Longest Drive
- Maggie Coe; Men's Closest to Pin - Ken Kirkner; Women's Closest
to Pin - Kimberly Kratz; Putting Contest - George Auguans. Many
thanks to the generous sponsors who supported the Golf Outing:
The Thompson Organization, Sylvia Nelson, Crossroads Tavern, 1-800-GOT
JUNK?, Tri-County Inspection Co., The Administrators, Meenan Oil
Company, American Home Shield, Terra Abstract, Inc., Harris Fuels,
Inc, Third Federal Bank, First Savings Bank of Perkasie, Junk
Jeannie, Fulton Bank, Troy Group Allstate, LandAmerica 1031 Exchange
Services, MidAtlantic Farm Credit, GMAC Mortgage, McFadden Financial,
First American Home Buyers Protection, Safe Guard Pest, Sugar
Mountain Sign Posts, US Inspect, Jim Dietrich, Maggie Pollich,
and Mignatti Builder. And last, but not least, a huge thanks to
BCAR’s hard working volunteers: Tim Udinski, Kathy Boucher,
Jim Trauger, Eric Blum, Harriet Goldstein, Will Patch, Maggie
Pollich, Terri Campbell, Carla Green, Marie Pilon, Lois Fedele,
Flossie Paul, Debbie Bennett-Vidaure, Todd Polinchock, and Kristina
Harshany.
OUT AND ABOUT…
Women Builders were as busy as ever this month! They hosted a
booth at the Lower Makefield Community Pride Day to distribute
information on the program and collect donations. Additionally,
a crew of Women Builders visited the Woman’s Place shelter
to assist with repairs, including installing shelves and blinds.
Future work days will be scheduled to continue this partnership.
The Family Support Committee served up some delicious chili on
site at the end of September. Committee members Susan Vincent
and Laura Zajchowski coordinated all the details and all committee
members chipped in with food prep or financial contributions.
It was a delicious lunch!
The Thrivent Builds Mobile, a bright red multimedia exhibit on
wheels that tells the story of poverty housing in America and
the simple steps we can take to be part of the solution, recently
visited our area. Check out http://habitatbucks.org/thriventbuilds.asp
to learn about Thrivent Build with Habitat for Humanity!
MAKING NOTE…
After a successful Application Day in August, the Family Selection
Committee is happily reviewing approximately 12 applications for
the remainder of homes in Emerald Hollow. The application review
process typically takes three to five months—so look for
upcoming emails welcoming new partner families around the end
of this year!
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Mikaela D. Martin
Marketing + Public Relations
Director
Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County
215 Matthews Avenue
New Britain, PA 18901
215.348.2204 x306
fax: 215.348.7988
www.habitatbucks.org
From 2005-2008, Habitat for Humanity will
build 36 affordable homes in Bucks County. Each home will require
a commitment of 2000 volunteer hours and financial contributions
averaging $4,250 per day. Habitat relies strictly on the generosity
and commitment of our neighbors and partner families to provide
these resources, and to make safe, affordable housing a matter
of conscience and action in our community.
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