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The Good News House Group, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley, will again be rehabilitating two homes in Ypsilanti during our 2012 building season. We're gearing up now, so prepare to join us!
We are very pleased that partner families have been selected for our homes at 1523 Wismer and 1229 Warner. This Sunday, January 29 we will be joining the Pope Family in the joyous dedication of their home at 3pm. Mark the date on your calendar!Click here to become familiar with the Carlas Pope family!
Special Alert to Steering Committee Members: Chuck Harteg, our representative from Wesley United Methodist Church in Whitmore Lake, is seriously ill. His church is participating in a fundraising event on March 31 to assist with medical bills, and our help has been requested. This is an immediate need. Please click here for more information.
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You won't have to cook on Saturday, February 25. It's time again for the Dexter United Methodist famous Italian Dinner and Silent Auction! More Information coming soon.
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.
On Thursday, April 29 the delivery of the prefab shed sections signaled that the start of our build was just around the corner! The sections were created by Prison Industries, as part of their trade-training program, and they were then delivered to us by the National Guard. What a partnership! Click here to see pictures of the delivery.
In the 2010 building season we provided both funding and labor on two homes on Harvest Lane in Ypsilanti and funding support to a third house at 1523 Wismer - also in Ypsilanti. This brings our current total to 17 families served during our 14 years of working together! Click here for information on our 2010 builds. On February 27, 2011 the Dedication Service for our house at 1579 Harvest Lane was held. It was wonderful to be able to share with the Czajka family their excitement with becomming homeowners!
On October 3, 2010 the Dedication Service for our house at 1648 Harvest Lane was held. It was a lovely day, and we are delighted the Jay and Tonja White family is now enjoying their new home!
In November of 2010, 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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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, this summer they are celebrating the creation of 100 homes! This means 100 families in our community will have achieved the dream of affordable homeownership - including our 19 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. One of the ways you can help is by donating to and purchasing from the HHHV ReStore. 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 Renovation Projects
1229 Warner
Ypsilanti
1246 Warner
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 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.
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 meeting follow-up materials provided by Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley.
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