Habitat gets it's "Hands" on the Community

Volunteers from Habitat as well as all over the county participated in Hands on Athens last weekend. Local businesses and non-profits spent Friday through Sunday building and repairing local homes throughout the Athens area. Habitat would like to thank members of Beta Alpha Psi, Uga Habitat, local Athens high schools, and everyone else who came out and participated on behalf of us. It was truly a weekend to remember.

Collegiate Challenge 2007!

A group from KING's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania spent their Spring Break helping Athens Area Habitat for Humanity in our deconstruction efforts and other endeavors. This group quickly adjusted to our southern climate and spent a great week working hard and enjoying Athens' people and culture. Habitat would like to thank Milledge Avenue Baptist Church for providing housing, the Athens' Red Cross for providing bedding, and the following food sponsors who made this week such a success.

-Arby's
-Ryan's
-Chick-fil-A
-Krystal's
-Weaver D's

Thanks to all and we can't wait to get another group next Spring!

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Dedicated!

The Casas family became the proud new owners of a Habitat for Humanity this past Friday! Members of Coldwell Banker, family friends and other volunteers all came out to witness Habitat hand over the keys to the Casas, who brought many dishes from south of the border to celebrate the occasion. Habitat would liek to thank Coldwell Banker for their hard work and dedication, both in fundraising and in manual labor, making this one of the quickest builds Habitat has ever had. Stay tune for updates on the next house!

Casas Dedication Next Friday

Habitat is dedicating it's 60th house next Friday, February 23rd, at 2 PM in Dorsey Village. This house, which was sponsored by Coldwell Banker, has been a monumental achievement in that it was one of the fastest builds in Habitat history and marks the arrival of our first Hispanic family in Dorsey Village. So come out and help us celebrate this special day. If you need help with directions, you may contact Jake Warren at jake@athenshabitat.com.

Thrift Store Cashier Needed

If you are interested in helping out with Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, we currently have a very important volunteer position available in our thrift store as a cashier. The volunteer days would be for Monday, Friday, and Saturday. This is a critical position which is essential to our operation of the thrift store. If you are interested, you may contact Spencer Frye, our Executive Director at (706) 208-1001 or by e-mail at spencer@athenshabitat.com

Preview for the Women's Build?

The women of UGA Habitat came out this past Saturday to put some of the finishing touches on the Casas House, which is going to be dedicated on Friday, February 23rd at 2 PM over in Dorsey Village. These girls braved the cold and showed their dedication as members of UGA Habitat to get the job done, regardless of the cold weather.