We are rehabilitating two existing homes this year, and we can surely use your help!    Our work schedule for the 2010 season began on May 18, working each Tuesday, Wednesday,  Friday and Saturday.  As of July, we are working a three day work schedule of Thursdays - Saturdays until the work is completed (hopefully!)  in August. Click here to contact our volunteer coordinator if you are willing to help!  If you want to take a look at the kinds of work you might be doing, click here to see photos of the work we have done so far this year!   The Good News House community deeply mourns the passing of Gene Smith, a fine man and a dedicated member of our group over many, many years.  Click here for more information and a pictural reminder of his years with us. Quick Links for More Information on Topics of Interest   Events & News  Thursday, June 24 - OPEN WORLD Russian Delegation to Pittsfield Township  visited the Good News Houses.  Bob Whitacre, House Leader, provided information on the Habitat program in general - and our efforts in particular.  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!   Folks to Know Good News House & HHHV Personnel   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! Not only will you be part of a "walking awareness campaign," but your purchase will help fund our efforts! Click here for order information.   Special Thanks House Leader   AmeriCorp Assistance

2010 Good News House Renovation Projects 1579 Harvest Lane Superior Township 1648 Harvest Lane Superior Township  The 1579 Family The 1648 Family 2010 Houses Photos of the Build Map/Directions

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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.

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.