Check out our own JP Watkins, ReStore Manager, on WNEG-TV! Congratulations, JP!

View the story at www.wnegtv.com.

Make a Difference With Just $67!

Athens Area Habitat for Humanity is able to build a 3-bedroom, single-family house for $67,000... a daunting amount in this economy for one person or organization to donate. However, if 1,000 people came together and gave just $67, they could change another family's life forever. That's the idea behind the Committee of 1,000... bringing power to the individual donation.

Won't you consider joining this esteemed group of individuals this holiday season? For more information, contact our Public Outreach Director at 706-208-1001 ext. 202 or pr@athenshabitat.com.

Only 3 Days Left to Enter Raffle!

Don't forget to enter the Athens Habitat Raffle for your chance to win 2 tickets to this weekend's game of good, clean, old-fashioned hate! The seats are located on the sidelines in section 333 and include a parking pass at Hardman Hall. Enter online at http://www.athenshabitatraffle.com/. The more you enter, the greater your odds of winning! Enter today!

One Week to Win!

Two tickets to UGA-GT game on Craigslist.................. $125/ticket +

Dinner for two at Last Resort Grill................................. $ 50 +

Two nights at sold out Springhill Suites by Marriott... $150/night

Bulldog gift basket w/ football signed by Coach Richt..$ 50

Winning it all in the Athens Habitat Raffle ... $5!

Enter today at http://www.athenshabitatraffle.com/ for your chance to win! Only one week left!

Athens Habitat Raffle

Don't forget to enter our raffle for a chance to win a UGA football prize package! Two tickets to the UGA-GT game, two nights at Springhill Suites, dinner for two at Last Resort Grill, and a Bulldog Gift Basket with an autographed football from Coach Richt.

Tickets are just $5 each and all proceeds benefit Athens Area Habitat for Humanity and our mission to eliminate sub-standard housing in our area! Enter online at http://www.athenshabitatraffle.com/. But don't wait... the raffle is less than two weeks away!

Thank You, Veterans!

To all of those who have given so much to fight for the freedoms we so often take for granted, and to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice... thank you. We are proud to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Spend Thanksgiving Weekend With the UGA Family!

Spend Saturday the 27th with 92,000 of your closest friends and watch the Georgia Bulldogs take on Georgia Tech in an in-state rivalry that dates back to 1893. Enter to win tickets at http://www.athenshabitatraffle.com/.

Win Tickets to Georgia vs. Georgia Tech!

Don't have tickets to the game of good, clean, old-fashioned hate? $5.00 could get you and a friend into the November 27th Georgia - Georgia Tech game, along with two nights accommodations, dinner for two at Last Resort Grill, and a gift basket including a signed football by Coach Richt. That's a $650 value for only $5 and it's all for a good cause! 100% of your donation goes to Athens Area Habitat for Humanity and our mission to eradicate sub-standard housing in Clarke, Oconee, and Oglethorpe Counties.

The more you enter, the greater your odds of winning. Plus, you can get additional entries just for sharing your donation link with friends and family through Facebook and email!

The drawing will be held Thursday, November 25th. You must be at least 18 years old to enter.

For more information or to enter the raffle, log onto www.athenshabitatraffle.com. Good luck!

Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century Recap

Thanks so much to everyone who came out and supported Athens Area Habitat this weekend at the Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century & Festival! With close to 400 riders and families at the event, we raised a record amount of money to go toward our mission to break the cycle of poverty by building affordable housing in our community. A special "thank you" to all of our tireless volunteers, without whom we could not have put on such a great event! Thank you!!

JJFCC Preregistration Ends At Noon Today!

You have until noon today to preregister for the 3rd Annual Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century at www.active.com. The ride starts at 10am tomorrow, Saturday, October 30th at Terrapin Brewery. With two course options and a 6-mile Family Fun Ride, there's something for everyone. We WILL register riders tomorrow morning. Event day registration and packet pick-up begins at 8:30am.

Bring the entire family out to enjoy our fall festival activities including a moon bounce, face painting, pie throwing and so much more! Bikers who stick around after the ride will enjoy live music and a Terrapin beer tour.

Come on out to enjoy a beautiful day with all proceeds benefitting Athens Area Habitat for Humanity!

Top 5 Reasons YOU Should Be At The Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century on Saturday...

5. All the college kids will be out of town for the game so the odds of getting hit by one of them is drastically reduced!

4. Free coffee from Jittery Joe's!

3. Adults are encouraged to dress up for Halloween AND win a prize for the best costume.

2. Saturday's forecast... sunny and a high of 70... 'nough said!

And the number 1 reason you should be at the Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century & Festival on Saturday...

1. Where else will you get to throw a pie in the face of Spencer Frye?!?

Click on the link to the right to register!

4 Days and Counting...

Only 4 days until the Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century & Festival out at Terrapin Brewery! The weather is going to be perfect... sunny and a high of 70-degrees. There's still time to register and guarantee your spot on the 62-, 31- and 6-mile routes. Click on the link to the right or visit www.active.com.

Don't forget to come to the ride decked out in your Halloween best! We'll award prizes to the best male, female, and child costumes.

For more information or to volunteer, contact our Public Outreach Director at pr@athenshabitat.com.

Call for Books!

Join Athens Area Habitat as we make a final push next week to collect childrens' books for kids who might otherwise not have their own books at home. Books for Keeps (http://booksforkeeps.blogspot.com/) has collected books all month at various locations around Athens, including at our ReStore. The book bin is right inside the store and will be there until October 31st. They are in need of books for kids in kindergarten - 12th grade. A suggested list is on their website. Please join us in collecting new and/or gently used books for Athens area kids. For more information, contact our Public Outreach Director at pr@athenshabitat.com.

Call for Volunteers

The Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century is less than 2 weeks away and we still need volunteers to make this the best ride yet! Volunteers will register riders, staff activity stations at the Fall Festival, or provide ride support at SAG stops. Contact our Public Outreach Director at pr@athenshabitat.com for more information or to volunteer.

Homecoming Parade Recap

We had a great time at the Homecoming Parade on Friday evening! Thanks to everyone who came out and cheered us on. It's incredible that our talented staff built our float in 3.5 days! Thanks Tom, Josef, JP, Marcus, Beau, and UGA Habitat for your time, energy, and enthusiasm!

Stay tuned to see how our float evolves for the 2010 Parade of Lights!

Last Day of $30 Rate for JJFCC!

Sign up today for the 3rd Annual Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century and save! Today is the last day to register at the $30 rate.

Preregistration continues through the 29th and anyone can come out and register the morning of the ride.

Don't forget about our FREE family fall festival! We'll have live music, activities for kids of all ages, food, and even a clown! There's something for everyone so be sure to join us Saturday, October 30th!

The Velo Swap is Back!

Come out to the Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century on October 30th and ride away looking like a pro! Our Velo Swap is back this year, as teams and vendors alike bring out this year's and last year's hippest gear that every cyclist should own. All are welcome!

If you're interested in purchasing a booth, contact our Public Outreach Director at pr@athenshabitat.com.

Don't forget... tomorrow is the last day to preregister at our discounted rate!

Kick Off Halloween with Habitat

Get Halloween weekend off to a stirring start with a wicked ride through Clarke County in our 3rd Annual Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century! Come to the ride dressed in your best ghoulish garb and you could win... no tricks, just treats! Prizes will be given for the best male, female, and kid's costumes.

Only three more days to preregister! Click the link to the right to sign up today!

Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century

Registration is in full-swing for this year's Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century. The ride has two route options: 62 miles & 31 miles, beginning and ending at Terrapin Brewery in Athens. To make things even more interesting, we're bringing back the poker ride this year. Start with a playing card, collect three more at checkpoints along the ride, and the final card is given at the finish. The cyclist with the best hand wins a prize!

Pre-registration is $30/person, but only until Friday!

Click the link to the right to register.

What Will YOU Build?

Thank You!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out and supported us for World Habitat Day at Hendershot's last night! We heard some great music (Thanks, Seth!) and gave away fabulous prizes, thanks to our sponsors! It's because of your support that we are able to help so many families in Clarke, Oconee, and Oglethorpe Counties. Thank you!

Happy World Habitat Day 2010!

Join us as we celebrate World Habitat Day 2010... a day to remember our collective responsibility for the future of shelter for all humanity. What will YOU build? Email us your ideas at pr@athenshabitat.com and check back all week to see how your community responds.

We hope everyone will join us tonight from

7-10pm at Hendershot's (1560 Oglethorpe Avenue) for a benefit party! There will be live music and a raffle featuring prizes from local businesses including DRee and Co., Brett's Casual American Restaurant, De Palma's, Lowe's, Jittery Joe's and more! The event is free with a suggested donation of $10/raffle ticket.

What Will YOU Build?

What would YOU build? Send your idea to us at pr@athenshabitat.com and we'll post your response all next week.

What Will YOU Build?

What Will You Build?

In preparation for our World Habitat Day 2010 celebration, we want to know, "What will you build?" Write your answer on a piece of paper and email your picture response to us at pr@athenshabitat.com. We'll post your answers all next week!

Here's what some of our staff will build:

World Habitat Day 2010

Join us Monday, October 4th for a day of events celebrating World Habitat Day 2010.

"What Will You Build?"
Take a picture of yourself holding your answer to that question on a piece of paper and email it to us at pr@athenshabitat.com. We'll post photos from the community every morning next week.

Donation Drive
Athens Habitat ReStore will hold a donation drive from 9am - 5pm on Monday. We challenge everyone in our community to find one item to donate. We have also partnered with the organization Books for Keeps (http://booksforkeeps.blogspot.com), to collect new and gently used books for children who might otherwise not have any books of their own. The collection bin is located just inside the ReStore.

Benefit Party
Our World Habitat Day 2010 celebration will end with a party at Hendershot's (located at 1560 Oglethorpe Avenue in Athens) from 7 - 10pm. Enjoy live music and enter to win raffle prizes from generous local businesses, including De Palma's, Brett's Casual American Restaurant, Lowe's, Jittery Joe's and more! The event is FREE and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $10/raffle ticket.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Startling Statistics

• Nearly 30% of people in Clarke County live in poverty
• 28.4% of children in Clarke County live in poverty
• Substandard housing is the country's #1 environmental health threat to young children

Athens Area Habitat for Humanity builds 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom homes for just $67,000. Won't you join us in our efforts to eliminate substandard housing in Clarke County?

Carpenter's Circle Ground Blessing

We believe that everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to live and we can not build and renovate these homes without incredible, faithful volunteers. Thank you to the men and women who give their time, energy, and monetary gifts so that others may live better.

Saturday's ground blessing offered by Rev. Edwin Beckham and members of Emmanuel Episcopal Church was beautiful. Check out all of the pictures on Facebook!

"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vein."

Psalms 127:1

SALE at the ReStore!

Come out to the ReStore (532 Barber Street) today and take advantage of all of our specials!

• Half-price sofas!
• $5.00 chairs!
• Tables of FREE merchandise... clothes, books, home goods!

Don't miss out!

Race Pictures

Check out pictures from Monday's Race for the Dream 5k on our Facebook page!

Race Success!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out and supported Athens Habitat yesterday at our 8th Race for the Dream 5k! It was a perfect morning for a run and we had a great turnout! We couldn't have done it without our awesome volunteers, especially all the great men and women from the Navy School, and our generous sponsors! Thank you for helping us make dreams come true!

Lace Up & Join Us Monday Morning!

Strap on those running shoes and join us for a 5k jaunt Labor Day Monday morning at 8am! The race starts at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church (located at 1690 S. Milledge Avenue) in Athens and ends at the lake in Memorial Park. We'll have prizes for every age group, and if the run doesn't wake you up, maybe Jittery Joe's coffee will! Register online at www.active.com or just come out race day and we'll get you signed up. We hope to see you there!

Save $20 at the Habitat ReStore - TODAY ONLY!

We're the Deal of the Day at www.dealmobs.com today only, so sign up and save!

Get a $30 gift certificate for only $10! That's a $20 savings! Stock your kitchen, furnish a new apartment, or create a vintage ensemble, all while helping your community.

Here's how it works: click on the "Buy it now!" link on www.dealmobs.com and plug in your information. The gift certificate will be sent to your email inbox tomorrow. Print it out and bring it in the next time you shop at the ReStore and get $30 off your purchase. It's that easy!

Gift certificates make a great gift! Be sure to tell your friends and coworkers!

Thanks for supporting Athens Area Habitat for Humanity!

Save $20 at the Athens ReStore

Save money on your next purchase at the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore! We're running an offer TOMORROW ONLY at www.dealmobs.com... buy a $30 gift certificate for only $10. That's a $20 savings! Be sure to check it out!

Last Day to Preregister & Save!

Today is the last day to preregister for our Race for the Dream 5k next Monday, so sign up and save! Registration is $15/person through today. Tomorrow, fees increase to $20/person until race day. Register online at www.active.com/running/athens-ga/8th-annual-race-for-the-dream-5k-2010 or download forms from our website at www.athenshabitat.com.

If running isn't your thing, but you still want to be involved, why not volunteer? If you're interested in registering participants on race day, directing runners on the route, or just cheering everyone on... we could use you. Email us at pr@athenshabitat.com or call us at 706/208-1001.

5 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Today marks the 5 year Anniversary of the devastating hurricane that hit the Gulf Coast, destroying thousands of homes and displacing over a million individuals from their residences. However, through the horror that was Hurricane Katrina we saw something spectacular in the forces of people who made it their duty to help those devastated by the storm. Habitat for Humanity was quick to respond by starting construction on its first hurricane response home only six weeks after the storm hit. Today, more than 2,219 homes have been built by Habitat for Humanity in response to the destruction Hurricane Katrina caused. While the destruction and horror of Katrina will scar our country for years to come, it is those who took a break from their lives to help the victims that will always be remembered. For more information on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and Habitat's response click here.

Pre-Register for the 8th Annual Race for the Dream Before it is too late!

Next weekend is a big weekend in Athens. Labor Day, Opening Game for the Bulldogs, and the 8th Annual Race for the Dream 5K Sponsored by New West Records. End your Labor Day on a good note and come out to support Athens Area Habitat for Humanity by participating in our 5K on Monday, September 6th at 8 am. The race leaves from Milledge Avenue Baptist church and ends with a scenic finish next to the lake in Memorial Park. Come out and support Habitat's mission to eliminate substandard housing, and lose a few tailgating calories! Click here to register early and save $5.

Restore Hot Item of the Week:

This beautiful entertainment center will look great in YOUR living room! $300 All purchases must be made in person. *Visit Athens Habitat ReStore to check on availability, ask questions, or purchase an item (no calls, please). Athens Habitat ReStore 532 Barber Street (across the tracks) Athens, GA 30603www.athenshabitat.com *All funds raised support Athens Area Habitat for Humanity in its continuing effort to eliminate poverty housing in Clarke, Oconee, and Oglethorpe counties. By contributing to the Habitat ReStore, you are helping make our community a happier, healthier place to live for all!

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