Friends of Habitat,
We are entering a very special . . . and busy. . . time of the year, beginning with Thanksgiving. I am truly thankful for the wonderful work that has been going on in our Habitat affiliate, and it's going to take more than a few lines to bring you up to date.
Last time I wrote, I mentioned the exciting progress of the homes being built in Hope Estates outside Berea. Both of these Habitat-built homes will be finished and occupied by Christmas. In fact, the dedication for the Montgomery house is this coming Saturday, November 21 at 10:00. Join us if you can for this wonderful celebration at 225 Arledge Court.
As if this weren't enough, the final house being built in Hope Estates, for the Cain family, will also be finished within a couple of weeks, through the generous work of folks from J.M.B.A.Inc. who are donating all the labor in memory of a relative.
I also want to invite you to the Affiliate office to meet some wonderful and energetic new folks working for Habitat. Elaine Hellard is a volunteer who comes in several mornings each week. She helps answer the phones and is super efficient at doing any task we ask of her. David Kamps is a new worker through the Urban League and he is taking on our aluminum can project. David has already built and placed a new can house down by the river, in addition to doing regular pick ups at all our aluminum can collection sites. Martha McCrary also comes to us through the Urban League and is in the office each afternoon, helping with the phones, with applicants, and with any other tasks we need.
Then come meet our dynamo--Carol Sisman. Carol is a volunteer whose passion is creating events and happenings to make everyone in our service counties know about Habitat, our work, our mission, and our needs. Look for our float in the Christmas parades in Richmond and Winchester. For just $10.00, you can buy a "chance" on the unique and cute playhouse which will be featured on our float. Check out the Bazaar at the ReStore on December 12, and look ahead to January when Carol plans to bring in an antique evaluator and looking even farther ahead, Carol is planning a fun event in the spring to celebrate the completion of Hope Estates and the play area there.
Yes, I am definitely thankful for the dedication and work of our long-time staff and the energy brought to our work by these new volunteers.
In partnership,
Helen Ward, President
Habitat for Humanity of Madison & Clark Counties
