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Rehabilitation of the two houses shown on the right were completed in 2009.
Thanks to the efforts of 1,000+ individuals and many groups, the Hamdan & Yates families became tax-paying homeowners.
Plans are now underway for our 2010 efforts.
Will you join us?
Click here to contact our volunteer coordinator to indicate your interest.
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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 300 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.
Quick Links for More Information on Topics of Interest
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 Valentine's Dinner - On Feb. 13 you can have a wonderful dinner with "your valentine" and help finance our Good News House at the same time! Click here for more information.
Italian Dinner & Silent Auction - Then on February 27, you can again enjoy a great dinner & night out which benefits Habitat for Humanity! Click here for more information.
In November, one of our 2009 rehabbed homes was featured in a lovely article by the online "paper," annarbor.com. Click here to take a look!
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Good News House & HHHV Personnel
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Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley ReStore has a new name. It is now the Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley Home Improvement Outlet. Click here for more information.
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! Click here for order information.
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2009 Good News House Renovation Projects
215 Aveline
Ypsilanti, Michigan
1226 S. Congress
Ypsilanti, Michigan
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Regional News: Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley is excited to announce that Home Services are now being offered! For a fee, they will provide anthing from handyman services to complete deconstruction services, with the express purpose of of bringing in additional revenue to fund the building of more homes. For more information on helping with this effort and/or using the service, please contact Doug Towner at (734)677-1558 ext. 119. Click here for more information.
HHHV is also seeking Volunteer Crew Leaders.Crew leaders are needed to take small groups of volunteers (5-7) and lead them on a particular task as we build Habitat houses here in Washtenaw County. You are needed for one day, one week or as many days as you are able to give between May - November. If you have construction skills and are interested in the mission of Habitat for Humanity, please contact Lynne Punnett, Volunteer Coordinator, lynnep@h4h.org or by phone at (734) 677-1558 ext. 110.
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. They have several groups already at work in Haiti, and are currently sending many more to help with the shelter needs of millions of people affected by this devastating earthquake. Habitat for Humanity International has been working in Haiti for over 25 years, building over 2,000 homes. Visit the International Habitat site to explore ways you might be of assistance.
Steering Committee Members: Click here for meeting follow-up.
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