Comments for Transform Chattanooga http://transformchattanooga.org Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area's Blog Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:50:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Habitat Myth #3: We only Give Homes to Single African American Mothers by transformchattanooga http://transformchattanooga.org/2011/03/21/habitat-myth-3-we-only-give-homes-to-single-african-american-mothers/#comment-2654 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:50:03 +0000 http://transformchattanooga.org/?p=749#comment-2654 Thanks for your question – it is true that 67% (or close to 2/3) of our partner families are African American, but it is important to understand that Habitat home ownership is open to all on the basis of a verifiable need for affordable housing. Habitat is an empowerment program, not a handout. Our home buyers are chosen from those that apply (and who are able to meet our program requirements).

We posted this message in the hopes that it would draw attention to the fact that Habitat home ownership is an opportunity that is open to people of all backgrounds on the basis of need, regardless of race.

As I am writing this it is fair to say that there are many families of all races in our community who have not contacted Habitat because they think it is not for them!

If you are a low-income family struggling with high rent or dangerous living conditions I would encourage you to contact us to learn more about Habitat’s programs. Don’t miss an opportunity to transform your life and your families life. Habitat’s program is not welfare, its not a hand out. It is about empowerment. We build homes for people all the time who never imagined they could be homeowners.

]]> Comment on Habitat Myth #3: We only Give Homes to Single African American Mothers by Billy http://transformchattanooga.org/2011/03/21/habitat-myth-3-we-only-give-homes-to-single-african-american-mothers/#comment-2650 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:39:28 +0000 http://transformchattanooga.org/?p=749#comment-2650 If, 67% are black, then sounds liker 2/3 of the recipients are blacks.?

]]> Comment on Carroll & Mildred Fox Memorial House Complete by Christy Hullender http://transformchattanooga.org/2010/02/25/carroll-mildred-fox-memorial-house-complete/#comment-2463 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:19:08 +0000 http://transformchattanooga.org/?p=278#comment-2463 I would like to say thank you once again tho the first baptist church of Chattanooga, Habitat for Humanity and the fox family without all the help and support allow dreams wouldn’t have been possible to achieve. I thank everyone who put time in effort in to our home me and my husband enjoyed working along side all of you.we just hope someday we can do for another family what was done for us………….sincerely, The Hullenders

]]> Comment on 1780 to Brave Mud at 2nd Annual Chattanooga Mud Run! by Jessica Neal http://transformchattanooga.org/2011/08/19/1780-to-brave-mud-at-2nd-annual-chattanooga-mud-run/#comment-1535 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:49:30 +0000 http://transformchattanooga.org/?p=1141#comment-1535 I had a wonderful time at the mud run today. This was my group, “Fancy Five”‘s 1st time attending and we will most definitely be back!!! I look forward to seeing picks. We finished 163 out of 348! Go Fancy Five for such a great cause. Thank you for putting together such a wonderful event!

]]> Comment on Top Ten Tools Used at the Habitat Job Site by A Day at Habitat – Veteran Volunteer « Transform Chattanooga http://transformchattanooga.org/2011/06/06/top-ten-tools-used-at-the-job-site/#comment-1350 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:24:09 +0000 http://transformchattanooga.org/?p=958#comment-1350 [...] hammer is a good item,” said Rick. He loves working with his hands and Habitat is a great way to do [...]

]]> Comment on Congratulations to Don and Diane Barnes! by A Day at Habitat – Veteran Volunteer « Transform Chattanooga http://transformchattanooga.org/2011/04/13/congratulations-to-don-and-diane-barnes/#comment-1349 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:24:05 +0000 http://transformchattanooga.org/?p=835#comment-1349 [...] we think dedication the name Rick Sharp comes to mind. Rick has been volunteering with HFHGCA for 23 years. Rick said he found out about Habitat through an article in the local paper talking about our first [...]

]]> Comment on It’s Moving Time! by ReStore Update – Shelving « Transform Chattanooga http://transformchattanooga.org/2010/11/05/its-moving-time/#comment-1257 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:35:54 +0000 http://transformchattanooga.org/?p=487#comment-1257 [...] are getting closer and closer to the Grand Opening of our new and improved LEED certified ReStore. The Grand Opening will be on the 28th at 5:30 pm. The most recent thing the crews have been [...]

]]> Comment on Meet Pat and her Grand baby Autiyana by A Day at Habitat – Partner Family « Transform Chattanooga http://transformchattanooga.org/2011/05/26/meet-pat-and-her-grand-baby-autiyana/#comment-1246 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:26:37 +0000 http://transformchattanooga.org/?p=926#comment-1246 [...] If you are interested in volunteering or donating to families like Aisha’s please contact Dawn Hjelseth or go to our website. Also read about family Pat. [...]

]]> Comment on Meet Pat and her Grand baby Autiyana by A Day at Habitat – Events « Transform Chattanooga http://transformchattanooga.org/2011/05/26/meet-pat-and-her-grand-baby-autiyana/#comment-1133 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:47:23 +0000 http://transformchattanooga.org/?p=926#comment-1133 [...] also had a Fish Fry cooked for us by  Pat! We had a lot of great volunteers helping out as well. We had groups from New Blue Construction and [...]

]]> Comment on A Day at Habitat – Employee by A Day at Habitat – First time Volunteer « Transform Chattanooga http://transformchattanooga.org/2011/06/01/a-day-at-habitat-employee/#comment-1067 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:34:50 +0000 http://transformchattanooga.org/?p=951#comment-1067 [...] Also, if you want to know more about A Day at Habitat read about Maria and Connie. [...]

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