Summer 2014 - Holston Habitat for Humanity
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Summer 2014 - Holston Habitat for Humanity
Summer 2014 P.O. Box 5265 Kingsport, TN 37663 Phone: 423-239-7689 Email: [email protected] Webiste: www.holstonhabitat.org From the Directors Desk I can’t begin to describe how I feel about the opportunity to be a part of the Holston Habitat for Humanity family. It feels like home already. I moved here from Alabama in early May and am staying with friends in Gray, until my wife, Donna is able to finish up her job and join me at the end of this month. Like me, she is so happy to come back to the East Tennessee area after a 20 year sojourn. We lived here for seven years in the late 80’s and early 90’s and have dreamed of coming back to this area over the years. Art Pearce, Executive Director All of the volunteers, Board of Directors and staff have made me feel welcome. I want to especially thank Laura Swanson for an excellent orientation to this affiliate and for her quality leadership in the affiliate over the years. She has made it very easy for me to transition into my new role. This affiliate has a tremendous history of accomplishment in service to so many families over the years. I look forward to being a part of the team and continuing the mission of eliminating sub-standard housing in our area. I am so impressed with the quality and commitment of the core volunteers associated with HHFH. I am confident that we can all engage new volunteers in providing hope and homes for families in need in our area. I look forward to meeting many more of you in person and would like to ask you to continue to support the efforts of our affiliate in making homeownership dreams come true for needy families in our area. As we often say, we provide a “hand up, not a hand out.” Thank you for your involvement with HHFH and your commitment to making significant change happen in the lives of many families in the Tri-Cities area. We often talk about the impact that Habitat makes in the family partners lives, but I believe we are changed significantly as we invest our lives in others. We are servant-leaders as we walk in the footsteps of the Carpenter from Nazareth. 2014 Holston Habitat for Humanity Annual Picnic Sunday, September 7 (Rain or shine) Warriors’ Path State Park, Kingsport (Shelter 5) 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Dinner at 6:00 p.m.) Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and lawn chairs if desired. Meat and drinks will be provided. Come and help us celebrate! Please make reservations by calling (423) 239-7689. • • • ***Important Notice*** In order to be eligible for door prizes, you must make reservations no later than Tuesday, September 2. Reservations can be made for household members and up to 2 guests. To allow time for set-up, please do not arrive at the picnic shelter earlier than 4:30 p.m. Meet Our Newest Homeowners The Campbell Family - Brandon and Jennifer Campbell of 114 Rex Road in Bristol, Tennessee had their Habitat home dedicated on June 8, 2014. The Campbells heard about our program through another Habitat homeowner. “Life was hard,” said Jennifer. “My kids seemed to stay sick and we really struggled with putting money into a home that wasn’t ours.” So after researching more about Habitat online, Brandon and Jennifer decided that applying would be in the best interest of themselves and their four children. “I think living in a better home will boost our children’s selfesteem and education,” Jennifer said. The Campbells would like to thank the Bristol Community volunteers for all of their hard work. Jennifer stated that, “Working with the volunteers was an amazing experience because of all of their hard work, effort and love that went into building our home.” and excited to have our own home,” said Louise. “And I’m also excited to have a garden so that I can plant tomatoes.” The Hurt/Coleman house dedication is scheduled for June 15, 2014 at 1644 G Street in Kingsport. Thanks to the Kingsport Community volunteers, the Kingsport Regulars, Tennessee Housing Development Agency and Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee for making this build possible. The Story Family - Lisa Story is no stranger to Habitat. She applied for the program years ago and was accepted, but after getting married, she decided that other families were more deserving and she withdrew. Life however, changed for Lisa and she decided to apply again. Her family’s home, located at 1806 W. Lakeview Drive in Johnson City, is scheduled to be dedicated on June 21, 2014. “My overall experience with The Hurt/Coleman Family - Habitat has been amazing. When the roof trusses were James Hurt & Louise being put up, it finally hit me that this was going to be my Coleman moved to the home and not just a pile of bricks. What we were doing Tri-Cities from Mississippi. and what we were working towards was going to be for Louise was born and raised in me,” said Lisa. Kingsport and decided to Lisa also had a great time working with all of the move back four years ago. volunteers and was very grateful to be matched with Their living conditions did not General Shale, Inc. for her build. We would also like to meet the family’s needs and after hearing about Habitat thank Regions Bank, Ferguson Enterprises, Atmos from a friend, they decided to apply. “We are so blessed Energy, along with the Johnson City Community Habitat Night at the Ball Park We are excited to announce Habitat night at Cardinal Park in Johnson City on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Volunteers, donors, partner families and other Habitat supporters are invited to attend! Come to the ball park early and tailgate with the Habitat crew! In conjunction with the tailgate and game, we will be hosting a “stuff” drive for the Holston Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Spectators are invited to bring household items, furniture, building materials and other items to be donated. The ReStore truck, staff and volunteers will be available to help collect your donations. Contact the Habitat office at 423-239-7689 to reserve your complimentary tickets. Tickets will be available through Friday, June 20, while supplies last. Tickets must be picked up in person at the Holston Habitat for Humanity office located at 100 Greenwood Lane in Kingsport. ReStore Location: 750 East Main Street, Kingsport ~ Hours: Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Holston Habitat for Humanity tithes 10% of donations and ReStore proceeds to finance homes overseas through Habitat for Humanity International. Almost $630,000 has been contributed to overseas building since 1987, funding the construction of homes for 236 families. Be sure to come by the Holston Habitat for Humanity booth at the Appalachian Fair August 18 - 23! Introducing Our New Partner Families Holston Habitat would like thank Bob Brown for his vital role as a volunteer for so many years! He most recently served on the Family Support Committee, but as of this year has decided to retire. His list of accomplishments include: • Serving four terms on the Board from 1999 – 2012 • Being Chair of Family Support Committee for 7 years • Conducting and assisting with Homeowner Education Classes for 15 years • Working with almost 170 families in Homeowner Education since 1999 and conducting numerous home visits to counsel families over the years. We wish you the best in your retirement Bob! Tabby Johnson and her children MiKaylia (12), Jesse (11), Conner (8), Jazmynn (6), Marlie (4) and Unyque (1) - Kingsport Angela Johnson & Daphne Hardin, Rickie Lumpkins and Kenneth & Mary Jane Lawson children Troy (16), Andrew (14), Blountville Savannah (11) and D’Angelo (7) Nelson & Carolyn Ross - Kingsport Kingsport The Habitat Office will be closed the following days: Friday, July 4 - Independence Day Wednesday, July 23 - Friday, July 25 Tennessee State Conference Monday, September 1 - Labor Day Staff Art Pearce…...…………..Executive Director Steve Clark…...………….…….Construction Milburn Lane………………………..ReStore Alanna Leonberg…………...Family Services Terry Davy……………….………..Accounts Mandy Penz.….………………………Office Burt & Jane Boyd……Disbursing Treasurers Board of Directors Sally Lee..…………………….……President Terry Caldwell…………………...VP/Bristol John Clark……………….....VP/Elizabethton Mike Lacy………….……...VP/Johnson City Carol Pitts…..………….……..VP/Kingsport Martha Milner……………………..Secretary Mark Matson………………………Treasurer John Boaz…………………………...Director Mary Anne Gibson…………………Director Rebecca Henderson………………...Director Tamara Honaker……………………Director Jerry Johnson……………………….Director Carol McCarthy…………………….Director Bob Wallen…………………………Director Bob Winstead……………………….Director Please vote for Holston Habitat for Humanity in First Tennessee Foundation’s 150 Days of Giving contest. Winning non-profits will receive $5,000. Votes may be cast daily, from each of your devices (computer, tablet, phone, etc.) on the 150 Days of Giving website at www.150daysofgiving.com. Winners will be selected daily based upon the cumulative number of votes. Show your support for our ministry by visiting the website, searching for Holston Habitat for Humanity and voting for us daily! Did you know that your vehicle donation will help Habitat for Humanity build homes in partnership with families in your community? When you donate a car, boat, RV, motorcycle or other vehicle to Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program, you will help your local Habitat for Humanity build and rehabilitate houses with families in need of affordable shelter. Since the program’s inception more than $16 million has been raised for the construction of homes across the country. Sound simple? Well it is! Donate online at carsforhomes.org or with a toll-free phone call to 1-877-277-4344 today! Holston Habitat for Humanity P.O. Box 5265 Kingsport, TN 37663 2014 Staff & Board of Directors Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Kingsport, TN Permit No. 97
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