September 2007 - Laughing Rock Technology

The Volunteer
A bulletin of Reading-Berks Habitat for Humanity—September 2007
Thanks To Our Wonderful
Major Sponsors!
2007 House Sponsors:
145-151 West Elm Street, Fleetwood
2007 Community Sponsors:
City of Reading
County of Berks
Thank you to the following
foundations for their
generous support of our
Restore:
Jerlyn Foundation: $10,000
Wyomissing Foundation: $40,000
Thank You
National Penn Bank
Penske Truck Leasing
Wrigley’s Office Furniture
For donating furniture for our new
offices at 336 S. 18th St., Reading.
Build a Home While Framing a Family’s Life and Your Own
Larry Brubaker – Volunteer
Read about Larry’s experience supervising at the jobsite.
“The families – those who are about to become homeowners are really great to work with because they are
so happy and cheerful. They do everything and anything – and do it with a smile. They don’t always get
it right, but they keep trying. Most have never used a
hammer, much less a power hammer or drill. Some
who have never painted need to be shown how to hold
a paint brush and use it properly. I watched their
faces as the houses developed and took shape. You couldn’t help but notice the
oooh’s and aaah’s from the women when the kitchen flooring and cabinets were
installed. Imagine the excitement of watching a house come together and knowing
you will have one like it very soon! This is my greatest blessing and excitement their joy and excitement. We who have our homes can remember the excitement of
our first home. Come and experience it again by supporting the Habitat/Thrivent
partnership and giving generously of your time as a volunteer and by financially
supporting the work to be done in the future in Fleetwood and Reading. The best part
is that you will experience that joy with them,” Larry stated.
While many people choose to volunteer their labor, you don’t have to get out and
swing a hammer to help build a Habitat home. Donating online makes giving easy
and donating online to Habitat has never been more secure. And best of all, your
online gift will go to work right away to help families in need of a decent, affordable
place to live.
Giving from a “full” heart is one of the most joyous feelings you will experience.
What you get in return is far greater than the gift itself!
Your gift could help buy:
$10 = Box of Nails
$75 = Window
$35 = Roof Shingles
$100 = Kitchen Sink
$50 = Low Flow Toilet $150 = Front Door
$500 = Siding
$1000 = Wallboard
$2000 = Flooring
Contact (610)373-3439 with any questions or become a donor by sending your check
payable to RBHFH, 336 S. 18th Street, Reading, PA 19602. Or use your credit
card or Paypal online at www.rbhabitat.org.
Through building with Habitat, Bon Jovi helps
‘make volunteering hip’
Jon Bon Jovi is learning ways to help build communities…he
tells people, “I need you to help your kids do better in school.
I need the kids to go out and know what taking care of that
home is about, because their parents are struggling to keep a
roof over their heads!” Bon Jovi recalls, “In my 20s, I wanted
to be a big star. Now I see a world full of opportunities to
help those in need.”
Tune in to the sounds of rock group Bon Jovi’s music video for “Who Says
You Can’t Go Home,” the second single from their Have a Nice Day CD
(Island Def Jam). The video was shot on a real Habitat build site in North
Philadelphia. Just go to “Habitat for Humanity International” website, Under
“Faces and Places”, choose Video Gallery, then scroll down to find Bon Jovi.
You’ll be playing if over and over---it’s that good! It’s one of those tunes that
sticks in your head.
“This collaboration with Habitat stems from a shared vision,” said Jon Bon
Jovi, “The idea of getting personally involved in enacting positive change in
your own community just feels right to me.”
Reading-Berks Habitat for Humanity’s
Traveling Billboards---look for our new
truck lettering around town!
House Pins for Sale $15 (Half goes to RBHFH)
Each one is unique---styles include Fall & Winter!
Thank you Reading-Berks Realtors Assoc. for sponsoring the pins.
Help make a difference in Berks County by purchasing and wearing your pin close to
your heart and spreading the message of Habitat for Humanity. Together we can
work towards the goal of eliminating poverty housing and improve the community
we live in.
Sold at Note Pourri & Fonte’ Salon (West Reading), Pearson’s Gifts
(Douglassville), and Reading-Berks Realtors Association (Wyomissing).
NONPROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
READING, PA
PERMIT NO. 211
336 S. 18th Street
Reading, PA 19602
Phone: 610-373-3439
Fax: 610-373-1010
www.rbhabitat.org
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DID YOU KNOW…
Habitat for Humanity International
was selected as one of Worth
magazine's top 100 nonprofits. This
designation names Habitat for
Humanity as one of the nonprofit
organizations that are making the
biggest impact with donors' money,
dollar for dollar.
Congratulations and Many Blessings to
the Perez-Rivera Family who recently
moved into their new home sponsored by
Coldwell Banker Landis Homesale
Services.
Congratulations and Many Blessings to
the Sudler/Figueroa Family who also
recently moved into their new home
sponsored by Allstate Foundation.
1st Annual Banquet
“Celebrating 20 Years of Building American Dreams”
Date:
Friday, April 18, 2008 at 6 pm
Where: The Sheraton Reading Hotel
Speaker: Lucinda Yates---Come hear her remarkable story about how she
took her future in her hands after being homeless with a toddler and created
a multi-million dollar company creating jewelry (see house pins above for
sale) for the purpose of bringing financial help to non-profits!
Call (610)373-3439 for sponsorship opportunities ranging from $250 to
$7,000! And, don’t forget to SAVE THE DATE!!!!!
Our thanks to those Berks
County Churches and
Businesses that made
special contributions to
Reading-Berks Habitat for
Humanity over the past
three months:
Leesport Financial Corp.: $1,000
Sovereign Bank: $1,000
St. Peter’s Union: $682
St. Paul’s UCC: $553.43
Mosteller & Associates: $500
Pennside Presbyterian: $500
Tray-Pak Corp.: $500
Worth also points out that in times of
recession, more people rely on
human services organizations, and
in difficult economic times, these
groups need even more support.
Reading-Berks Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3)
ecumenical Christian charitable organization which
exists to create affordable homeownership
opportunities with and for low-income families.
Families who purchase Habitat for Humanity homes
must first contribute 400 hours construction labor on a
Habitat home, a contribution we call “sweat-equity.”
Homes are sold to the families at no profit, and
financed by Reading-Berks Habitat for Humanity with
zero-interest mortgages. The payments made by the
families on their mortgages are then used to build
more homes in our community. We rely on volunteers
and families contributing sweat-equity for the “unskilled” labor needed to build the homes. Working in
this way, we believe we provide families a “hand-up”
rather than a “hand-out,” while also providing a way
for good people to assist hard-working families in our
community.
Reading-Berks Habitat for Humanity, Inc. is registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of
Charitable Organizations. A copy of the official registration and financial information may
be obtained by calling 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.