A fantastic group from the Navy Supply Corp School came out this Saturday to raise the walls on a Habitat Home. It was a beautiful day for building and the group worked like a well oiled machine!
Special thanks to Stevie B's Pizza for feeding our hungry volunteers!
8/27/09
Upcoming Event: Women Build Bridge Fundraiser
Thurs, September 10th @ 12:30pm - 3:30 pm
Watkinsville Community Center/ City Hall
Join the Women Build program for a fun afternoon of bridge! Everyone is welcome, so beginners don’t be shy. Registration is only $15 per person and will include refreshments, door prizes, and more! Please register by calling 706-208-1001 today.
8/26/09
Did you know...
Habitat for Humanity has been ranked as the largest private home builder in the United States and the 11th largest overall homebuilder according to Builder magazine‘s 2008 Builder 100 list.
Habitat for Humanity built 5,421 houses in the United States in 2008.
The Builder magazine ranking only represents Habitat’s work in the United States. Habitat also has a presence in nearly 90 countries around the world and last year served more than 55,000 families with new home construction, major renovations, repairs and other home improvements.
Habitat for Humanity has been ranked as the largest private home builder in the United States and the 11th largest overall homebuilder according to Builder magazine‘s 2008 Builder 100 list.
Habitat for Humanity built 5,421 houses in the United States in 2008.
The Builder magazine ranking only represents Habitat’s work in the United States. Habitat also has a presence in nearly 90 countries around the world and last year served more than 55,000 families with new home construction, major renovations, repairs and other home improvements.
8/25/09
8/24/09
A View From The Builder: Tom's Blog
The EHARP Saturday build was a huge success. Luckily the rain and mud which plagued the home construction build site did not give us any problems. David and his lovely wife Shawn as well as Matthew and Katie (super volunteers) jumped into the middle of the latest ramp project. With very little help from me, they dug through some of the toughest soil on earth and mixed 16 more bags of concrete to give this one a polished shine. Lino (one of our newest German exchange helpers) went from neophite to trainer in just two days. We are expecting huge things from him in the near future!
The EHARP Saturday build was a huge success. Luckily the rain and mud which plagued the home construction build site did not give us any problems. David and his lovely wife Shawn as well as Matthew and Katie (super volunteers) jumped into the middle of the latest ramp project. With very little help from me, they dug through some of the toughest soil on earth and mixed 16 more bags of concrete to give this one a polished shine. Lino (one of our newest German exchange helpers) went from neophite to trainer in just two days. We are expecting huge things from him in the near future!
8/22/09
Athens Banner Herald Story by Jennifer Johnson
Group Needs Funding to Build: Donations to Women Build, Habitat for Humanity down
To Heather McElroy, there's a certain feeling of empowerment that women get from building a house together.
Group Needs Funding to Build: Donations to Women Build, Habitat for Humanity down
To Heather McElroy, there's a certain feeling of empowerment that women get from building a house together.
Women Build, an all-female group that works with Habitat for Humanity, always has an overflow of volunteers ready to swing hammers or wield paintbrushes. Like many Habitat projects, everything from the roofing to landscaping, painting to siding is handled by volunteers.
"Everyone wants to get out and build," said McElroy, special events co-chair for Women Build. "But we need money before we can do that."
Charitable giving is down, a symptom of the weak economy, and it's slowing the work of all Athens area nonprofits.
"People are just really worried about what they spend their money on right now," McElroy said.
Athens Area Habitat for Humanity first started to see donations drop about a year ago, according to it Executive Director Spencer Frye.
"I would say that pretty much all nonprofits for the past year and a half have been experiencing a fall in their donor dollars," said Frye.
Women Build and Habitat for Humanity need $65,000 per house before they can break ground.
The nonprofit relies on money donations as well as volunteers to help build their homes...
8/20/09
Meet: Lino, Daniel, and Lars
Athens Area Habitat welcomes our new German volunteers!
These friendly young men are part of ICYE, an international non-profit youth exchange organization promoting youth mobility, intercultural learning and international voluntary service. They will be here for one year volunteering with Athens Area Habitat, impacting affordable housing efforts and learning new skills.
Look forward to seeing Lino, Daniel, and Lars at the build site, the ReStore, and out in the community!
Athens Area Habitat welcomes our new German volunteers!
These friendly young men are part of ICYE, an international non-profit youth exchange organization promoting youth mobility, intercultural learning and international voluntary service. They will be here for one year volunteering with Athens Area Habitat, impacting affordable housing efforts and learning new skills.
Look forward to seeing Lino, Daniel, and Lars at the build site, the ReStore, and out in the community!
8/19/09
A View From The Builder: Tom's Blog
The folks at Digital Insight lent us a hand today as we began construction of yet another Habitat wheelchair ramp project. The ground was extremely compacted so digging post holes was a real challenge (Brad had blisters on his blisters). Maureen learned the intricacies of the miter saw as Brandon kept us on task through wit and subtle yet effective poking. I appreciate all of your hard work (as well as your sweat, tears and occasional blood). Come back when you heal up!!
The folks at Digital Insight lent us a hand today as we began construction of yet another Habitat wheelchair ramp project. The ground was extremely compacted so digging post holes was a real challenge (Brad had blisters on his blisters). Maureen learned the intricacies of the miter saw as Brandon kept us on task through wit and subtle yet effective poking. I appreciate all of your hard work (as well as your sweat, tears and occasional blood). Come back when you heal up!!
8/18/09
8/17/09
Welcome back students!
Athens Area Habitat is glad you're back in town. While you're getting settled in, don't forget to check out the ReStore for some great finds to furnish your home!
Also, be sure to check out our volunteer options for the fall. Signing up to volunteer with us has never been easier. Check out our newly updated volunteer page to get started! We have ongoing volunteer opportunities to fit every interest.
As always, feel free to contact Laura Dempsey, our Public Outreach Director, with questions about getting started. You can contact Laura via email, phone, or chat.
Athens Area Habitat is glad you're back in town. While you're getting settled in, don't forget to check out the ReStore for some great finds to furnish your home!
Also, be sure to check out our volunteer options for the fall. Signing up to volunteer with us has never been easier. Check out our newly updated volunteer page to get started! We have ongoing volunteer opportunities to fit every interest.
As always, feel free to contact Laura Dempsey, our Public Outreach Director, with questions about getting started. You can contact Laura via email, phone, or chat.
8/13/09
8/12/09
New Features: Making signing up to volunteer easier than ever.
Now you can register to volunteer with Athens Area Habitat through Hands On Northeast Georgia! Just click the link to get started. There you can view available volunteer opportunities (including special events and Saturday builds) and sign up for available spots. Athens Area Habitat will be notified of your registration and you will be contacted with more information. Try it out!
Now you can register to volunteer with Athens Area Habitat through Hands On Northeast Georgia! Just click the link to get started. There you can view available volunteer opportunities (including special events and Saturday builds) and sign up for available spots. Athens Area Habitat will be notified of your registration and you will be contacted with more information. Try it out!
8/11/09
The website is done!
Thank you SO much to AA1 Intelligence for the lovely redesign. Now it's easier than ever to find out more about upcoming events, current programs, ReStore treasures, newsworthy mentions, and more!
Take a look around, you might find something new and exciting!
(Pardon our progress as we work out some kinks with Internet Explorer 6. For a better browsing experience and complete compatibility with all sites, please upgrade to a modern browser such as Mozilla or the most current version of Internet Explorer )
8/10/09
8/7/09
Mens Bake Sale
Tonight! (Fri, Aug 7th)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown Watkinsville
After an overwhelming positive response of both bakers and buyers for the first Men’s Bake Sale, the Women Build Program will be hosting another event for the “Men With Aprons” team!
The Women Build Program challenges men in the community to wear an apron and whip up some baked goods for the Men's Bake Sale on Friday August 7, 2009. This bake sale will be held in conjunction with the First Friday celebration in Downtown Watkinsville. The bake sale will include cookies, cakes, and cupcakes (and anything else that won’t melt!).
So stop by downtown Watkinsville tonight from 6pm to 9pm and pick up some tasty treats in support of Women Build!
8/6/09
Athens Area Habitat's 21st Birthday Bash is featured in Jake!
Rocking the (affordable) house
Earlier this summer, Atlanta-based Slush Fund Recordings (with the help of New West Records) threw down one of the best parties going on during AthFest.
This weekend, the label will put some more of its best and brightest on stage for a special show to benefit and celebrate Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, which this year celebrates its 21st birthday. The big show, set for Saturday at Tasty World, will feature Atlanta bands The Judies and Trances Arc, with Athen’s own Velveteen Pink headlining.
With 21 years under its belt, Habitat has helped more than 70 area families over the years, and continues to keep its focus on constructing homes for those in need.
“Our main mission is affordable housing, “says Laura Dempsey, Athens Area Habitat’s public outreach director. “We build simple and decent housing for low income families in the area.”
One of the organization’s new initiatives, a thrift store name ReStore, recycles houses slated for deconstruction. Habitat has salvaged lumber, furniture, and other building materials and made them available for sale to the public. All proceeds stay within Habitat and support the affordable housing program, Dempsey says.
“It’s really special because we’re able to use our volunteer labor and our construction expertise. We break apart the houses piece by piece and salvage all of the materials that would normally go into a dumpster ... (and instead) are recycled back into the community,” Dempsey says.
“The sales of the ReStore help with our affordable housing program, and it also provides discounted materials for people in the community.”
On Saturday, though, it’s all about celebrating Habitat’s accomplishments in its 21 years – and encourage the community to help keep it going.
“The biggest thing about the show is that we’re really just excited about the 21 years, and we want people to come out and have fun,” Dempsey says. “There’s going to be free birthday cake, and it’s just sort of a party to get everybody together and excited. Hopefully we can spread our mission a little bit”
(Jake, by tommy mcgahee, 08/12/09)
Rocking the (affordable) house
Earlier this summer, Atlanta-based Slush Fund Recordings (with the help of New West Records) threw down one of the best parties going on during AthFest.
This weekend, the label will put some more of its best and brightest on stage for a special show to benefit and celebrate Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, which this year celebrates its 21st birthday. The big show, set for Saturday at Tasty World, will feature Atlanta bands The Judies and Trances Arc, with Athen’s own Velveteen Pink headlining.
With 21 years under its belt, Habitat has helped more than 70 area families over the years, and continues to keep its focus on constructing homes for those in need.
“Our main mission is affordable housing, “says Laura Dempsey, Athens Area Habitat’s public outreach director. “We build simple and decent housing for low income families in the area.”
One of the organization’s new initiatives, a thrift store name ReStore, recycles houses slated for deconstruction. Habitat has salvaged lumber, furniture, and other building materials and made them available for sale to the public. All proceeds stay within Habitat and support the affordable housing program, Dempsey says.
“It’s really special because we’re able to use our volunteer labor and our construction expertise. We break apart the houses piece by piece and salvage all of the materials that would normally go into a dumpster ... (and instead) are recycled back into the community,” Dempsey says.
“The sales of the ReStore help with our affordable housing program, and it also provides discounted materials for people in the community.”
On Saturday, though, it’s all about celebrating Habitat’s accomplishments in its 21 years – and encourage the community to help keep it going.
“The biggest thing about the show is that we’re really just excited about the 21 years, and we want people to come out and have fun,” Dempsey says. “There’s going to be free birthday cake, and it’s just sort of a party to get everybody together and excited. Hopefully we can spread our mission a little bit”
(Jake, by tommy mcgahee, 08/12/09)
8/5/09
Athens Area Habitat is in the Flagpole!
(check it out on p.21 or read the full article here)
Athens Area Habitat for Humanity's 21st Birthday Bash
w/ The Judies, Trances Arc, Velveteen Pink
Saturday, Aug. 8 at Tasty World Uptown
Very little is as effective a centerpiece to a successful birthday party than a righteous and flowing supply of cake. The Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, now in the midst of celebrating its 21st action-packed year of community service, has taken steps to get that party started, cake- and fun-wise. Both can be expected at its birthday bash at Tasty World on Saturday.
“We just want to celebrate and extend it to the community, and have everybody come and have a good time, and remember what we’re doing and why it’s important,” says Laura Dempsey, public outreach director for Athens Area Habitat for Humanity.
Cakes will come from local bakeries like Cecilia Villaveces Cakes and Creative Cookies and Creamery. The fun comes by way of Slush Fund Records’ presentation of Athens and Atlanta bands The Judies, Trances Arc and Velveteen Pink.
In its 21 years, Habitat has served 70 families in Clarke, Oconee and Oglethorpe counties with homes, according to Dempsey. And in the past year alone, Habitat’s ReStore, the Barber Street thrift store, prevented approximately 150 tons of material from getting cozy in landfills—a substantial jump from 2007’s 116 tons.
Further, Habitat instituted a number of new programs in the last year, like its ReHOUSE program (Recycling Home Owner Units Safely & Efficiently), in which volunteers work to erase residential decay, and its Brush with Kindness program, which seeks to restore neighborhoods on a small-projects basis.
“Our whole mission is built on community and partnerships and people coming together for a great cause,” says Dempsey. “Everything that we do is supported by the community. Without the support of all the organizations and business and volunteers, we couldn’t do what we do.”
One would be hard pressed to find a better reason to share birthday cake with the neighbors. Doors open at 9 p.m.
(Flagpole, by Valentina Tapia, 08/05/09)
8/3/09
Hot ReStore Item of the Week
Cream loveseat with beautiful stripe and floral design. Only $75! Mention this posting and recieve 10% off! Please visit Athens Habitat ReStore to check on item's availability.
Athens Habitat ReStore
532 Barber Street (across the tracks)
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