We still have more work to do, as evidenced by the photographs of the State Farm employees hanging drywall at House #131. Special thanks to State Farm!
Friday, October 16, 2009
State Farm Sends Volunteers!
It's been a busy week at Habitat...with two dedications approaching, we've busied ourselves putting the finishing touches to the two homes.
We still have more work to do, as evidenced by the photographs of the State Farm employees hanging drywall at House #131. Special thanks to State Farm!
We still have more work to do, as evidenced by the photographs of the State Farm employees hanging drywall at House #131. Special thanks to State Farm!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Busy Weekend!
We had a very busy weekend, with ample volunteers! Thanks to Wells Fargo and Generation Charleston we were able to get a lot of things done!
Generation Charleston plans for working on a house, got "rained out", so they worked in the ReStore. It now smells like a bottle of windex - so clean! GC also worked on turning an old tool room into an office.
Wells Fargo was a big help on Friday, they did trim work at House #128. That means they put on door knobs, installed closet shelves, touched up some paint. The house is very near completion, the keys will be handed over on Saturday.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
We're Back!
Wow! It's been quite a while since this has been updated, and I apologize for that. I suppose I should start this blog off by introducing myself and congratulating Miss Donna!
Most of you know that Miss Donna has moved to the Jackson County affiliate office as the Executive Director - congratulations and good luck!
I'm the new volunteer coordinator, my name is Tori Holstine. I'm from a little, big town called Alum Creek that spans two counties - Lincoln and Kanawaha. I live on the Lincoln County side. I graduated from Duval High School, then WV State University, then High Point University in North Carolina. I'm glad to be back home, and excited to help Habitat for Humanity expand its mission by recruiting new volunteers!
I visited a couple of construction sites today, and forgot to take pictures. Volunteers were hard at work today at Central Avenue and at North Hills. At Central, they were haning kitchen cabinets and installing flooring. At North Hills - they were taking a break ;). No, they were painting and hanging doors.
Tomorrow we'll be framing at 417 19th Street in Dunbar and we'll also be working at Central painting base and caulking windows and doors. Perhaps you can help!
Most of you know that Miss Donna has moved to the Jackson County affiliate office as the Executive Director - congratulations and good luck!
I'm the new volunteer coordinator, my name is Tori Holstine. I'm from a little, big town called Alum Creek that spans two counties - Lincoln and Kanawaha. I live on the Lincoln County side. I graduated from Duval High School, then WV State University, then High Point University in North Carolina. I'm glad to be back home, and excited to help Habitat for Humanity expand its mission by recruiting new volunteers!
I visited a couple of construction sites today, and forgot to take pictures. Volunteers were hard at work today at Central Avenue and at North Hills. At Central, they were haning kitchen cabinets and installing flooring. At North Hills - they were taking a break ;). No, they were painting and hanging doors.
Tomorrow we'll be framing at 417 19th Street in Dunbar and we'll also be working at Central painting base and caulking windows and doors. Perhaps you can help!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Calling All Volunteers!
We have a very important goal to reach by the first week of August and we will need all of our volunteer's help to achieve this goal! We are in the process of bringing 4 new homes for these four families out of the ground in the next 30 days!! If you or someone you know would like to volunteer please contact donna@hfhkp.org or give her a call @ 304-720-0141.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Montgomery House is Complete!
Saturday, June 28, 2009 is a day David and Lisa Lewis have been dreaming of for a very long time. It is the day of their Dedication Ceremony! This simple ceremony is to give thanks to God and the many volunteers that chose to serve him by volunteering their time and energy in making the Lewis' dream come true.
If you have never been to a Dedication for a Habitat family, you should make it a point to do so at some time. It is a very moving experience for everyone.
In the Montgomery case, the WVUIT Biology students were the first to volunteer. They installed the subfloor and have not seen the house since it's very beginning stages. The Saturn Crew and Bowles Rice team that built and raised the walls and set the trusses. The volunteers from DuPont and AEP that helped to get the roof shingled, the insulation installed and the water lines installed after 9 straight days of rain. The operating room nurses (AORN) and the Knights of Columbus that painted the house inside and out. And of course, the ever faithful, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Crew members.
The Habitat for Humanity Dedication Ceremony brings the family and all of the people who have helped to make this event happen, together, to give thanks.
If you have never been to a Dedication for a Habitat family, you should make it a point to do so at some time. It is a very moving experience for everyone.
In the Montgomery case, the WVUIT Biology students were the first to volunteer. They installed the subfloor and have not seen the house since it's very beginning stages. The Saturn Crew and Bowles Rice team that built and raised the walls and set the trusses. The volunteers from DuPont and AEP that helped to get the roof shingled, the insulation installed and the water lines installed after 9 straight days of rain. The operating room nurses (AORN) and the Knights of Columbus that painted the house inside and out. And of course, the ever faithful, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Crew members.
The Habitat for Humanity Dedication Ceremony brings the family and all of the people who have helped to make this event happen, together, to give thanks.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
The "Blessings" House
Last November, Habitat for Humanity Of Kanawha and Putnam County hosted an event in which we acknowledged the many “Blessings” of our ministry, including the servant leadership of Mike and Tina McCready. We were also able to raise enough funds to build a house in honor of the McCready’s!
On May 26, we began construction on the “Blessings” house and we will be working on it throughout June and July. Mike and Tina and their friends and church family, Blessed Sacrament, worked the first week of the build and were able to get the house under roof in 5 days. Stephanie Southers, the future homeowner was and will continue to be on site to work alongside the volunteers.
Remember, you don’t have to construction expertise to volunteer, just a willingness to help a deserving family realize the dream of homeownership.
If you are interested in volunteering on our “Blessings” house or any of our other houses, please contact me at 304-720-0141 or sign up on the volunteer section on this web site.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Donna DeHart
Volunteer Manager
Habitat for Humanity
Kanawha and Putnam County
815 Court Street
Charleston, WV 25301
304-720-0141
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Habitat Wins "Expect the Best" Award from Charleston Area Alliance
From the Charleston Area Alliance Press Release:
The Charleston Area Alliance last week announced the winners of its 2009 "Expect the Best" Awards. The awards, which spotlight organizations that promote quality of life and excellence in the workplace and community, will be presented at the Alliance's Annual Celebration, to be held on Wednesday, June 3, at the Clay Center.
The "Simply the Best" Award - Habitat for Humanity
"The winners truly represent the 'best of the best' in our area," said Matt Ballard, Alliance president and CEO. "We had a number of high-quality entries this year, and the judging process was difficult and deliberate."
Simply the Best
As the local affiliate for one of the most respected organizations in the world, Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam County helps the region by providing home ownership opportunities for low-income families. Volunteer labor and donated materials allow Habitat homeowners to own for far less than fair market rental rates.
With its mission of eliminating poverty housing, Habitat forges partnerships between people who are in need of decent housing and those in our community who can assist them with their needs. The result is involving people personally in the issue of substandard housing.
Habitat's ReStore, meanwhile, has turned around in the past year and a half, becoming the premier ReStore operation in the U.S. In one year, it has increased its net revenue by more 114 percent and raised enough money to fully fund the construction of four of the eight homes built in 2008.
One judge commented that Habitat is "changing the community one home at a time."
Winners will also be showcased in an engaging video, produced by the award-winning firm "Motion Masters," that will be shown to the hundreds of business and community leaders in attendance.
The Charleston Area Alliance last week announced the winners of its 2009 "Expect the Best" Awards. The awards, which spotlight organizations that promote quality of life and excellence in the workplace and community, will be presented at the Alliance's Annual Celebration, to be held on Wednesday, June 3, at the Clay Center.
The "Simply the Best" Award - Habitat for Humanity
"The winners truly represent the 'best of the best' in our area," said Matt Ballard, Alliance president and CEO. "We had a number of high-quality entries this year, and the judging process was difficult and deliberate."
Simply the Best
As the local affiliate for one of the most respected organizations in the world, Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam County helps the region by providing home ownership opportunities for low-income families. Volunteer labor and donated materials allow Habitat homeowners to own for far less than fair market rental rates.
With its mission of eliminating poverty housing, Habitat forges partnerships between people who are in need of decent housing and those in our community who can assist them with their needs. The result is involving people personally in the issue of substandard housing.
Habitat's ReStore, meanwhile, has turned around in the past year and a half, becoming the premier ReStore operation in the U.S. In one year, it has increased its net revenue by more 114 percent and raised enough money to fully fund the construction of four of the eight homes built in 2008.
One judge commented that Habitat is "changing the community one home at a time."
Winners will also be showcased in an engaging video, produced by the award-winning firm "Motion Masters," that will be shown to the hundreds of business and community leaders in attendance.
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