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Events When
people think of "Events", most people think about "The
Build". But Habitat has different kinds of events; Building
Projects, Fundraisers, and Public Relations. All are essential
to our goal of providing affordable housing in Southwest Riverside
County.
Building
Projects
Habitat
Way in Temecula is the current project. In general, Habitat
Way will consist of five houses, each approximately 1100 square feet
located at the northwest corner of Pujol and First Street.
Fundraisers
Gala
Scheduled for April 12, 2008
Temecula
United Methodist Church & Habitat
for Humanity Inland Valley are again joining
forces to put on the second annual “Building
Homes, Building Faith, Building Lives” Auction
and GALA. The event will be held at Wilson
Creek Winery, with planned events being a
live and silent auction, a gourmet dinner,
and entertainment. 100% of the proceeds will
go directly to support the wide array of
needed and valuable services provided or
supported by TUMC and Habitat.
Organizers
are looking for sponsors for the event. Letters and forms can
be downloaded by clicking the links below:
2008
Gala Sponsorship Letter and Forms
2008 Gala
Auction Donation Letter and Form
If
you are interested in participating or would like more information,
call the Methodist Church at (951) 676-1800 or the Habitat office
at (951) 296-3362.
The
8th Annual Golf Classic will be held
on Monday, June 16, 2008 at the Temecula
Creek Inn in Temecula. The tournament, which sells out every
year, will feature lots of on-course games, a mega raffle,
auction items, complimentary golf shirts, tee bags, and a
banquet for all. Sponsorship opportunities are available
but fill up
fast. If interested in sponsoring or playing in the tournament,
contact (951) 296-3362 for more information.
1,000
Friends Campaign is
underway. The on-going campaign's initial goal
is for 1,000 people to donate $50 each to pay for
one of the houses at Habitat Way. The second 1,000
friends will contribute to future builds.
The
Realtor House Program brings
together professionals from the Real Estate field with
the goal of funding a Habitat house. To date, over
$35,000 has been raised. If you would like to contribute
to this program, click
here for a sponsorship form. Public
Relations
Groundbreaking
At Habitat Way occurred
on Saturday, July 26, 2003. Over 200 volunteers, City officials, supporters
and donors took part in the celebration.
Press
Releases
Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley is especially thankful to the
City of Temecula and the Lake Elsinore Storm for their efforts in creating
family fun at a Friday night baseball game on July 20. Future
Habitat homeowners, Board Members, staff and supporters gathered in
support of the event which benefited Habitat with a portion of ticket
sales. The future homeowners not only enjoyed the game but also
had the opportunity to mingle with their new neighbors – something
quite exciting to them since they will be moving into their completed
homes later this year. “We are pleased have an opportunity
like this to bring people together through such a fun and exciting
venue. On a personal note, there is even more joy in going to
a baseball game when one goes with the ones they are privileged enough
to serve.” stated John Matson, Habitat Intern. “Thanks
to supporters like the City of Temecula and the Lake Elsinore Storm,
we will be able to get these families into their homes very soon. Events
like these bring us one step closer and we are very appreciative” said
Tammy Marine, Executive Director.
Ken Blanchard Foundation Assists Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley
with Helping Hands Project
Recently, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley received help from the
Ken Blanchard Foundation for the Helping Hands Program to assist a
retired senior citizen in need. The project enlisted the help of over
20 volunteers from the Foundation to beautify a mobile home in Murrieta
by repainting the exterior of the home.
With
the Blanchard Foundation’s help, the project, which was
knocked out in practically two hours, gave the Murrieta senior a
sense of relief over a task that she could not have afforded to
do on her
own. “The Foundation not only put their hard work into this
project – they
put their hearts into it. This was a truly impressive group of students
coming from all over seeking a MBA through the Ken Blanchard program.
As a part of their program, they approached us to do a project simply
because they wanted to help. They give true meaning to the term community
service – I was inspired by their unselfishness and their desire
to give back!” stated Tammy Marine, Executive Director of Habitat
for Humanity.
Habitat
started doing the Helping Hands program in 2005 to give assistance
to seniors, the physically disabled, and low-income homeowners
by performing small home repair and home improvement projects.
It is
one of many
ways that Habitat tries to give a “hand-up” to the community.
Often times it’s the small things, such as these Helping Hands
Projects, that can have a profound impact on a neighborhood or community – it
raises the area’s standard and shows that people care about
other people’s needs. This particular project is one of over
15 projects that have been successfully completed in the two years.
Better World Together Foundation Awards Grant to Habitat for Humanity,
Inland Valley and SAFE
Habitat for Humanity, Inland Valley, in partnership with Safe Alternatives
for Everyone (S.A.F.E.), will embark upon the Building Futures Program
thanks to a grant from Better World Together Foundation. This apprenticeship-type
program will match at-risk youth with a mentor, provide education on
basic job skills and then give the opportunity to participate in the
actual hands-on construction of a Habitat home. Other integral components
of the program will including exposure and education in safety awareness,
project management, green building, recycling, and, most important:
career exploration.
“ Pooling
our agency resources, working together to provide homes to hard
working citizens as well as exposing youth to job opportunities
and community service is invaluable, states Melissa Donaldson, S.A.F.E.
Executive Director.
“What an opportunity for everyone involved! This project is only made more
exciting because of the partnership with the BetterWorld Together Foundation
who clearly shares our vision of multi-layer assistance to families in need.
This project is a model for agency collaboration” says Tammy Marine,
Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley.
“
BetterWorld Together Foundation is a 501 c3, private family foundation
created by Paul Goldring Garrett. We are inspired by and dedicated to the
idea that the world needs everyone’s help. A central purpose
of our Foundation is generating and implementing creative and novel
ideas at a grass roots level.
Our grant to Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley, in partnership with SAFE,
for the “Building Futures Program, is a tangible reflection of
what we have dedicated ourselves to support.” Commented Cari
Zamora, BetterWorld Together Foundation.
For more information on the Building Futures Program, contact Habitat for Humanity
Inland Valley at (951) 296-3362 or S.A.F.E .at (951) 587-3900.
Best
Buy Donates Appliances for Habitat Way Homes
Best Buy recently announced the donation of seven washers and dryers to the Habitat
Way Project on Pujol Street in Temecula. “At Best Buy, we are honored
to be partnered up with Habitat for Humanity,” stated Benny Rincon, Jr.,
Community Relations Director for Best Buy. “This great organization
allows us to be more involved in the community and it helps us build lasting
relationships,” Rincon continued.
“ The
gift of the washers and dryers is characteristic of the generosity
and community enrichment exemplified by Best Buy,” observed
Tammy Marine , Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity. “On
behalf of the families that will occupy the seven homes to be built
in Temecula, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude,” continued
Marine.
Best
Buy will celebrate the grand opening of a new store on February
23, 2007. According to Rincon, the community is invited to “come
be a part of our new #1076 Temecula store.”
For
more information on how you can help, contact Habitat for Humanity
Inland Valley at (951) 296-3362 or check out our website at www.habitat4inland
valley.org. The Habitat Way project, which will provide homes for
families in need, is currently in the land development stage and
will begin construction in early spring of 2007.
Dixieline Lumber to Fund Home for Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley
Dixieline Lumber donated $100,000 to fund a fifth home for the Habitat
Way project located on Pujol Street in Temecula. Dixieline Lumber,
founded by the Cowling Family of San Diego in 1913, has a history of
active community involvement. With over 1,250 employees, Dixieline
is ready to meet the needs of homeowners, contractors, and builders
in Southern California. According to Joe Lawrence, President of Dixieline
Lumber, the company will be opening a new store in Murrieta mid-year
in 2007.
“
We are overwhelmed with the generosity of Dixieline Lumber,” stated
Tammy Marine, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley. “This
company is truly leading the way in providing housing for those in
need,” continued Marine.
For
more information on how you can help, contact Habitat for Humanity
Inland Valley at (951) 296-3362 or check out our website at www.habitat4inland
valley.org. The Habitat Way project, which will provide five homes
for families in need, is currently in the land development stage
and will begin construction in January of 2007.
A
new documentary that addresses
the problem of poverty housing will be offered to NBC affiliates
nationwide beginning Dec. 10. Habitat for Humanity is one of several
organizations featured in the show that is working to eliminate
substandard housing.
“
Building on Faith: Making Poverty Housing History” is presented
by the National Council of Churches USA through the Interfaith
Broadcasting Commission. The show not only highlights the problems
of poverty housing, but looks at finding solutions through programs
that empower individuals to make a difference, like Habitat for
Humanity.
“’
Building on Faith’ is an important documentary that everyone
should see,” said Chris Clarke, senior vice president of
Communications, Habitat for Humanity International. “It addresses
the issue and reminds us that we have the capability to eliminate
poverty housing through cooperation and will power.”
The
documentary includes interviews with Habitat for Humanity International
CEO Jonathan Reckford, as well as two of Habitat’s international
board members, Jack Kemp and Nic Retsinas. In addition to his work
with Habitat, Kemp has served as secretary of the Department of
Housing and Urban Development and as a U.S. congressman for New
York. Retsinas is chairman of Habitat’s board and director
of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.
Erin Rank, president and DEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Los
Angeles is also featured in the program.
Other
interviews are provided by former U.S. Sen. John Edwards; former
U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania Bob Edgar, who
is also general secretary of the National Council of Churches;
Jim Wallis,
founder of Sojourners/Call to Renewal; Brad Hewitt, senior
vice president of fraternal operations at Thrivent Financial
for Lutherans;
and other religious leaders and housing experts.
The
hour-long program, narrated by Linda Ellerbee, award-winning
broadcast journalist and television producer, will show
how providing a safe and secure home is a basic necessity
for
building a just
and functional society, and how businesses, faith groups
and nonprofits can work in partnership with government
programs to eliminate poverty
housing.
“
Building on Faith,” was produced by Mennonite Media for the
National Council of Churches of the Interfaith Broadcast Commission’s
time block on NBC. The documentary will be available at all NBC-affiliated
stations beginning Dec. 10. Time and date of airing will be determined
by each local affiliate.
Taking
the Habitat Mission to the South
Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Van Avery Prep School, (see
article below) Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley, along with three other
Southern California affiliates, will be sending a team of thirteen volunteers
to Jackson, Mississippi to help with the rebuilding of the hurricane stricken
Gulf Coast the week of August 21, 2006. With the one year anniversary of Hurricane
Katrina quickly arriving, efforts still continue to provide simple, decent
housing to those whose lives were drastically altered with the destruction
wrought by the hurricane. The Habitat for Humanity Metro Jackson affiliate
is one of the top 20 homebuilders in the U.S., building housing for more then
350 families since 1986. A work team of ten volunteers, sponsored by Centex
Homes and led by Board Member Brad Eskildsen, will be providing the majority
of the labor necessary for the project. The New Neighbors program will allow
the Inland Valley team to complete an entire house in one week’s time,
and mostly importantly, provide a place to call home for a deserving family
affected by the Katrina catastrophe. Pictured are the Williams family, who
will receive one of the homes. The story was also covered in the North
County Times and WLBT.com.
Murrieta
girls start early to help others
MURRIETA ---- Three Murrieta girls are proof positive that there isn't a minimum
age limit for community service.
Together,
Marrissa Leon, 10, Tori Maldonado, 10, and Brietta Maldonado, 12,
raised more than $100 for the Inland Valley Habitat for Humanity
by selling snacks at local soccer games. " They're having
the best time with this," said Tammy Marine, the executive
director of Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley. "It's the
coolest thing to see young people helping out like this." They
have a real spark for helping people, and I know without a doubt
that these girls are going to be the community leaders of tomorrow.
For
more of this story, click on or type the URL below:
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2006/06/24/news/californian/murrieta/21_07_096_23_06.txt
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