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CHECK OUT THE ATHENS NEWS SPECIAL EDITION with the insert of ATHENS COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.

We would like to thank all the businesses and organizations who sponsored this special section.

MAY SPECIAL EVENTS

OU Habitat for Humanity Student Chapter Corn Hole Tournament Enjoy the pictures of the tournament.

  

FAITH BUILD COALTION Scrap Metal Drive  - Saturday, May 31st  9A-1P at Athens County Fairgrounds on W. Union Street.

OPPORTUNITIES AT ACHFH

WANTED:CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS
This position must have professional construction and supervisory experience with specific responsibilities including: overseeing (with staff assistance) the entire building process--project budget, schedules, all building sites, materials procurement, and coordination of contractors; create construction schedule, available on the job site; attend Build and Green Committees meetings; work with Volunteer Coordinator and volunteers; serve as primary contact with Habitat staff; maintain site log; ensure safety practices are followed by volunteers; code and approve payment of invoices; and other assigned duties.  A stipend is available for this position.  Please call at (740) 592-0032 or [ email ] if you would like to be involved in this important part of the process of building homes for families and eliminating substandard housing in Athens County.

WANTED: BUILD SPONSORS  
ACHFH needs build sponsors--individuals, businesses, organizations or associations provide funds to build our homes.  Sponsorship benefits  include: publicity--name and/or logo on publications, links on our website, and public identification with local and national Habitat for Humanity.  BUILD SPONSORS change the lives and futures of families, break the cycle of poverty and help our neighbors achieve the American dream of owning a home.   If you, your business, organization or association is interested in sponsoring a home, contact us at (740)592-0032 or [ email ] for further information on how you can get involved with ending substandard housing in Athens County.

WANTED:DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER
ACHFH needs a dynamic, committed volunteer to work in development.  This committee plans and coordinates fundraising, public relations, event planning, grant research and writing.  Please call at (740) 592-0032 or [ email ] if you would like to be involved in this important process of building homes for families and eliminating substandard housing in Athens County.

LOWES WOMEN BUILD DAY
  
      
  

As part of the Lowes' program, Women Build, our WRTR Coalition worked on the Cassels Build on May 8th with Merl Almquist as the construction supervisor.  Lisa Eliason, Assistant Athens City Prosecutor, and Betty Jo Parsley, of Nelsonville with several women--Janet Polzer, Pat Merriell, Val Scholl, Anita James,  of the WRTR group, worked with Sue Cassels on hanging drywall.  Habitat and the group would like to thank The Farmacy for providing a wonderful lunch for the women with sandwiches, snacks and drinks.  These women put in a hard day's work of hanging drywall.
        
Our current Habitat home (our 23rd) is being built with the Cassels by the Faith Build Coalition.  The progress of the build is moving right along--the roof is on, doors and windows in, framing is up inside, electric and plumbing completed. The siding is done; the HVAC is completed, the ReCouperator is in place, and the drywall has been started.  As soon as the paint and flooring is completed, the appliances can be put in place.  The progress has been and is amazing.  We would like you to get excited and join us in ending substandard housing for low-income families in Athens County.

Here are members of the Faith Build Coalition conducting a "Sign a 2x4" at Athens Lowe's Home Improvement store.   Signing a 2x4 is a fundraiser that Faith Build holds at several different locations throughout Athens County.  Individuals come by and donate to sign the 2x4s which are placed in the interior framing of the home being built by the Faith Build Coalition. These 2x4s are then built into homes.    This 2x4 and a number of others have been placed in the Cassel's home as part of the interior framing of the building to represent how your financial support helps to support one family's dream of homeownership.  Faith Build will be holding a scrap metal drive on May 31st so check out their webpage  for information.

Regular volunteer work days are Fridays from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  But we are sorry to say that we have all the volunteers needed.  However, you are still welcome to drop by the site with lunch for our workers.  Call the office at (740) 592-0032 for the number of workers who need lunch.
Carpooling is high recommended due to limited parking space. For further information on safety, for driving directions, and tips about the build, visit Faith Build.  Updates will be sent out by email and posted on visit www.myspace.com/ACHFH for more information about the current build.

Join Us in building homes  with families, in changing their lives and futures, and in breaking the cycle of poverty.

                                                                

Athens Weather
7 Day Forecast
Updated May 16, 8:53 pm
Fair
53°F (12°C)
Humidity: 86 %
Wind Speed: S 5 MPH
Wind Chill: 52°F (11°C)

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or sources of income.

  Click here to get a copy.  Lots of information and events.
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Did you know that you can make a donation to Habitat in honor of someone for their birthday, graduation or other special event?  You can also make a donation to Habitat in memory of a loved one who has passed away.    

UPCOMING EVENTS

CARDBOARD CITY IS COMING --October 4-5th, 2008.  The Cardboard City committee will be meeting at 6:30P on the first Thursday of each month from March to September at Christ the King University Parish.

 Log Cabin Quilt raffle started in March.  
The queen-size Quilt has been donated by the PieceLovers Quilt Guild of Athens.  See pictures of the quilt on Faith Build as well as the display schedule and locations.

NEW!  NEW!  NEW!

Habitat Speakers Bureau
Need a speaker? Someone is available to speak to those who want to know more about Habitat for Humanity, its mission and ending substandard housing.  For more information, call (740)592-0032 or [ email ] to arrange a speaker.

Women Raise The Roof Fundraisers

Kroger Gift Card - can be obtained through Valerie Scholl (740)592-3821 or Karyn Harris (740) 707-2548
Beer, Brats & Blues will be held in late September.

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