Keeping in Touch

Habitat Friends,   On Saturday, August 14, Habitat for Humanity will celebrate the completion of the 24 homes in Hope Estates, Berea.   So many people, so many generous donations, and so many hours went in to this wonderful neighborhood; we believe it shows the true spirit of Habitat for Humanity.   The event will be from approximately 1:00 to 7:00 at Hope Estates, which is off Scaffold Cane Road, south of Berea.   The program and presentations will be at 2:00.  Otis and Sandra Jones, from the Farris Foundation are coming.  The Jones and the Foundation were so much a part of our Hope Estates beginnings.  They are eager to renew acquaintances.   We hope to install some playground equipment throughout the afternoon; we plan to enjoy some music, and at 5:30 we will have a cookout with pot luck side dishes.   Please come and join us on this joyous occasion.  We suggest you bring a lawn chair or two and if you come for the dinner, bring a side dish to share.

Keeping in Touch

I hope everyone used the holiday weekend to enjoy whatever each wanted.  Personally, I am sore from gardening, but enjoyed those cool mornings.

 

At our Habitat office, there is a new voice on the phone and at the front desk.  Wendy Metcalf began work on Monday, June 28 as our Administrative Assistant, replacing Layne Hawley, who resigned.  Wendy is doing well fielding calls, finding files, etc.  If you have a chance please welcome her into our family.

 

Members of the Construction Team attended a Kentucky Habitat  "Green Build Summit" last week and now are eager to put some new, energy efficient methods to work – a great plus for our homeowners in the long term.  We also have received a grant, which will give us some immediate funds for meeting certain energy standards. 

 

Our next build should be in Berea and start within 2-3 weeks.  We've been able to acquire land in Winchester and in Berea; BUT we are still anxious to find lots in Richmond.

 

We'll keep you informed.

 

In partnership,

Helen Ward