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The Good News House Group, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley, will be rehabilitating two homes during our 2012 building season. We kicked off the season on May 15, so prepare to join us! Click here to view the volunteers at work.
On Sunday, May 6 there was a Dedication Service for the Gatson Family Home at 1246 Warner in Ypsilanti.
Click here to visually share in the celebration.
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A lovely Dedication Service was held on March 4 for our house at 1523 Wismer Street in Ypsilanti. Aletha Rudder, the new homeowner, moved into her home on Thursday, March 8! Click here to visually share in the Dedication.
Chuck Harteg, our representative from Wesley United Methodist Church in Whitmore Lake, is seriously ill. The Good News House group participated in a recent, fundraising event to assist with medical bills. Click here to see our bowling team in action!
The next meeting of the Good News House Steering Committee will be held at 7pm on Monday, May 21.
On January 29, 2012, the Dedication Service for the Good News House at 1229 Warner was held. It was wonderful to be able to share with The Pope Family their excitement with becomming homeowners! Click here to visually share the event.
Age Restrictions for Construction Volunteers: For full participation, volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Individuals who are 16 or 17 years of age may work with a signed parental/guardian waiver and some limitations on their activities. For complete information, click here.
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The regional partner for the Good News House group is Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley(HHHV). Without their help, we would not be able to accomplish our goals. HHHV is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization that works to provide affordable homeownership opportunities for hardworking and deserving families in Washtenaw County. They build and renovate homes in partnership with families who demonstrate need and a willingness to work with Habitat to purchase a home of their own. With the help of thousands of supporters, they celebrated the creation of 100 homes during the summer of 2011! This means 100 families in our community will have achieved the dream of affordable homeownership - including our 19 Good News families! Learn more about our local affiliate at www.h4h.org. The Habitat ReStore is a 15,000 square foot home improvement warehouse that sells new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, and all of the products that you need to update, maintain, and furnish your space. It will celebrate it's 5th anniversary this year, and it's now opened a second outlet which focuses on antique items. One of the ways you can help is by donating to and purchasing from the HHHV ReStores. Click here for more information.
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Would you like your friends to know you are part of Habitat's efforts to provide affordable housing for deserving families? Buy a Habitat shirt to wear as you move around town! Not only will you be part of a "walking awareness campaign," but your purchase will help fund our efforts! Click here for order information.
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Good News House 2012 Renovation Projects
1211 Clarita
Ypsilanti
1221 Clarita
Ypsilanti
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Interesting Tidbits:
To qualify for a Habitat home, applicant families must be able to make a down payment of $500, contribute 200 hours per adult family member of "sweat equity" (volunteer time) into their house or another Habitat house, and make payments on a 25-year, interest-free mortgage administered by Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley.
National/International News: Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) has a Disaster Response program which works with the global Habitat community in the areas of disaster mitigation, preparedness, shelter and long-term recovery initiatives to address the housing needs that arise from natural disasters and humanitarian emergency conflicts. Visit the International Habitat site to explore ways you might be of assistance.
Steering Committee Members: Click here for HHHV 2012 Proposal. Click here for other resource materials.
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