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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Calling All Volunteers!

We need your help at our annual Race for the Dream 5k on Labor Day Monday, September 6th at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church in Athens. Volunteers will help out with registration, directing and cheering on racers. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 706-208-1001 or via email at volunteer@athenshabitat.com.

Birthday Party at the Farm was a Blast!

Thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated Athens Area Habitat's 22nd Birthday Party at the Farm on Saturday Night. The party was a major success! We had a great turnout, and each band put on an unbelievable performance. A special thanks goes out to the Farm 255 for hosting our party, Publix and Cecilia Vilaveces for donating the birthday cakes, as well as Ben Lewis, Lera Lynn, and Trances Arc for coming out and playing. Check out the pictures on our Facebook Page!

Welcome New Interns/Project Manager/Germans

Things have been a little crazy over here at Athens Area Habitat for the past couple of weeks, as we lost our Volunteer Coordinator, our Summer Interns, and our German workers. However, things are back to normal now that we have refilled all of these positions. Our new interns started on Tuesday, so be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook to get caught up with everything we are doing over here. We would also like to welcome our new Project Manager, Wyatt Smith, who started here on Monday. Wyatt will be handling volunteer coordination, as well as any information regarding our weekly builds. You can contact Wyatt for any questions at Wyatt@athenshabitat.com. Finally, our 3 new German workers arrived late Monday night, stepping foot in the United States for their first time. The Germans will be helping out at the build sites, as well as the ReStore, so be sure to welcome them to the States if you happen to see them in the store. So as you can see, things were a little hectic before everyone got here so I apologize for any inconsistencies with blogging, twitter, craigslist, and facebook. Things are finally back to normal now.

ReStore Hot Item of the Week:

Come by and check out this large media cabinet with lots of shelving. It’s just $300 at the Athens Habitat ReStore. All purchases must be made in person.

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Happy Monday, Get Ready for Saturday!

I know it is a little early in the week to already be thinking about Saturday, but this week we can make an exception. Saturday night is going to be a big night for Athens Area Habitat as we celebrate 22 years of service in the Athens community. There is no better way to celebrate than with live music and free birthday cake, so be sure to come out to the Farm 225 on Saturday night and join the fun. The show is free, but donations will be accepted to help Athens Area Habitat further our mission of eliminating substandard housing, and keep us in the community for another 22 years and beyond!

Moving In? Need Furniture? Don't Have Much Spending Money?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, and are very stressed with your move, have no fear. Take a deep breath and then come on down to the ReStore, where we have anything you could possibly need for your home. Coffee tables, chairs, couches, screen doors, tools, toys, books, TV's, desks, and much much more all at your finger tips for an unbelievably low price. With a major influx of donated furniture at the end of July, prices are as low as they will ever be. So come on by the ReStore and find whatever it is you may be in the market for, I bet you they will have it and at a much cheaper price than anywhere else. The ReStore is located on 532 Barber St. just passed the train tracks. Look for the Blue Barn Door!

ReStore Hot Item of the Week:

We have a beautiful antique desk that has been refurbished by Mr. Green. This wooden beauty will be perfect in your office/study for work or school. Don't miss out! We are located at 532 Barber Street in Athens. All items must be purchased in person.

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Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century Moved to October 30th

This years Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century, which was originally scheduled for October 13th has been moved to the 30th. Due to a half marathon the day after our race was originally scheduled, we have decided to move it back to Halloween weekend. We do not want anyone waking up Monday morning too sore to move because they participated in both a half marathon and a Century Bike Ride. Be sure to mark this change on your calendar, and come out on Halloween weekend for the ride and a Halloween themed fall festival. To register for the race click here.

Happy Birthday Athens Area Habitat!

Sunday marked a very special day as Athens Area Habitat for Humanity turned 22 years old. After 22 years of service to the Athens community, Athens Area Habitat is proud to blow out the candles and is excited for many more years in the future. Come out and celebrate our anniversary on August 21st at the Farm 225 with an acoustic performance from Atlanta's Trances Arc and Athens' own Lera Lynn. The show is free, and while donations are not required, they are greatly appreciated. Without the help of the community Athens Area Habitat would not be able to thrive as it is today, so we would like to thank everyone who has made it possible for Habitat to continue to work towards its mission of eliminating substandard housing. Don't forget to come help us blow out the candles on the 21st, there will be free cake, great music, and a giveaway for a $50 Walmart gift certificate!

Thank You Ruchda Wings!

I would like to take a moment to thank Ruchda Wings for their unwavering support to Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. Each week we look for restaurants to donate food for our Saturday build volunteers, and on numerous occasions Ruchda Wings has been more than willing to help us out. I did not want this kind of support to go unnoticed. Without in-kind donations from restaurants and businesses such as Ruchda Wings, Athens Area Habitat would not be as successful as it is today. So thank you Ruchda's and thanks to all restaurants that donate food for our builds. We promise to keep up the good work.

ReStore Hot Item of the Week:

This brown leather chair is the perfect combination of comfort and luxury at an affordable price. And the fact that it rocks too? Just an added bonus that makes this an irresistible purchase! Pick this chair up at 532 Barber Street today before someone else does! All purchases must be made in person.

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Habitat Celebrates 22 Years on August 21st!

Athens Area Habitat for Humanity is turning 22 this week! In celebration of 22 years of service to the Athens Area Community we are throwing a birthday party concert shindig. On Saturday, August 21st Atlanta based Trances Arc will be playing an acoustic set at the Farm 225. There will be live music, free cake, and plenty of celebration to go around. So mark your calendars and spend your Saturday night listening to some good music, enjoying some good company, and supporting a good cause.

This past weekend marked the beginning of August and a great many changes in Athens. For many, the days of summer are quickly coming to a close as the beginning of the school year approaches, and parents and children alike settle into their regular routines. Another change will come as approximately 35,000 University students flood back into the area and 10,000 University faculty and staff return to work. Businesses will be busier than ever and will boast high sales as everyone scrambles to settle back into Athens. At Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, we are excited for all of these changes for a number of reasons. The beginning of the school year means the return of our UGA habitat for humanity chapter and new loads of eager volunteers for build days. Move in or move outs mean an influx of new furniture at the ReStore as well as many sales as people try to furnish their new apartments. For Habitat, August also means the beginning of another full semester of fun Athens Area Habitat sponsored events beginning with our 5K Race for the Dream on Labor Day. So far, we plan to host the return of several of our annual events including our bike race in October as well as a few new events such as World Habitat Day. With much anticipation, we look forward to the changes of August, and we encourage everyone to constantly check the website for updates on all our upcoming events!