ReStore Update – Shelving

8 Jul

We 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 working on it shelving.

They have put selves in the middle to create isles as well as along the walls. It looks really great and it will look even better when we get all the merchandise into the new building.  Because of this move the ReStore will be closed from July 12 till the 26.

If you would like to volunteer with this moving process please contact Dawn Hjelseth. We need a lot of volunteers to help build more shelves and to move all the merchandise from the temporary ReStore back here. This has been a great project, but it does cost a lot of money. If you would like to donate please contact Tina Shaw. If you have any other questions please visit our website or call us at 423-756-0507. Help us Restore the ReStore! And help make the Chattanooga ReStore the first LEED certified ReStore in the country!

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A Day at Habitat – Partner Family

6 Jul

Aisha Morgan has become an inspiration to her family and friends. When Aisha was two years old, her father passed away leaving her mother to take care of Aisha, her sister, and her great-grandmother. Aisha’s mother worked very hard to provide for the family and gave them the best she could. It was hard, but Aisha said they did fine with what they had.

Aisha is now trying to do the same thing for her two girls, Jaenaria (8) and Kiyla (3). Aisha works as a Certified Nursing Assistant at LifeCare Centers of America of Hixson. By working hard and giving her children the best she can, she is setting an example for them. Aisha wants to show her children that anything is possible and to follow their dreams.

As an active member of Sharon Pentecostal Church of God, Aisha works with the youth to encourage them to stay in the church. Aisha organizing a praise dance team and sings in the choir at to connect with the youth and promote their involvement in the church. Aisha is motivating her church family to do better though the work that she does inside and outside the church.

Crew from State Farm working on Aisha's home.

The neighborhood that Aisha and her girls were living in was an unsafe environment, so she decided to apply for a Habitat for Humanity house. Aisha wants to give her children better opportunities and their new Habitat house will provide those for them. Their house is in a safe neighborhood so the children are able to play outside without having to be nervous, and it is bigger than their old place so there will be more room for their family to grow.

What Aisha is most excited about with her new home is the better environment for her and her family. She is glad that her girls will be safe. Aisha is also looking forward to the new opportunities that her children will have. “When I get older and am not able to do for the kids, they will have something to hold on to, a house,” said Aisha. Jaenaria and Kiyla are thrilled to have a place that they can call home with their own rooms, more space, and a better playing area.

Aisha said, “I am blessed to have this opportunity to get this new house.” She is glad for the Habitat for Humanity program, which provides homes for unprivileged families. “I am pleased with how they [Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area] help families have a better place to live and more opportunities,” said Aisha.

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.

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ReStore Update

24 Jun

In just about a month we will be having our New LEED Certified ReStore Grand Opening! The crew has accomplished a lot. We have new solar-powered lights for our parking lot. They are huge and work great.

We also have a beautiful sign painted on the side so everyone know who we are.

Tina and Amy planted gorgeous flowers last week to give the ReStore more appeal. They did a great job! Thanks Tina and Amy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even the inside of the ReStore looks so great. With better lights and fans, our new ReStore has a feeling of a real home store like Lowe’s or Home Depot.

The ReStore is also putting in new and improved bathrooms. They are quite spacious, I can’t wait to see what they will look like when finished.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The crew also installed showroom lights so you can really see the appliances and cabinets. It will also help brighten up the entire ReStore.

The ReStore Grand opening is Thursday July 28, 2011 at 5:30 pm. Fletcher Bright and the Dismembered Tennesseans will be performing starting at 6:00 pm.

If you have any questions or would like to donate to the ReStore please contact Tina Cox or visit our website.  Help us Restore the ReStore! And help make the Chattanooga ReStore the first LEED certified ReStore in the country!

 

 

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HFHGCA would like to invite you to our h

23 Jun

HFHGCA would like to invite you to our home dedication at our Triplex @ the end of Eucalyptus Drive this Saturday (6/25) @ 3 pm. To learn about the families visit http://ow.ly/5o5zA and see the house at http://ow.ly/5o5CQ

A Day at Habitat – Events

22 Jun

This past weekend was a very busy for the Habitat crew. On Saturday the 18th we had a ground breaking for Amy and Aisha.

 Aisha’s ground breaking.

 

We 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 Vision Hospitality Group giving up their time to help us out.

On Sunday, Father’s Day, we had our Lego Build Competition. We had a great turnout with about 76 teams competing and at least another 50 who just wanted to play. We had teams of all ages build the most creative thing they could think of.

We had some really cool ideas like space ships, boats, cars, houses and lots more. After everyone was done we had to sit down and pick the winner. Luck contestant # 45,  Jacob Slatton, won our grand prize of a giant set of Legos.

 This is Jacob’s tree house that he built with his father.

 

We had a lot of fun at this event, and we hope to do it again. Habitat was able to raise over $600 to put towards our general fund that helps our families.

If you want to be a part of more of our events or volunteer visit our website or contact Dawn Hjelseth

 

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Habitat House Tour: The First Habitat Chattanooga TriPlex

16 Jun

Next week we dedicate Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga’s first Tri-Plex home! We are so excited about this project that we wanted to share it with you.  This is new design is Earth Craft and Energy Star efficient, as well as designed to fit the look and feel of the rest of the neighborhood. These are also our first homes with two stories. They look amazing!! All the homes are three bed-room, 2.5 bath, and around 1,200 sq. feet. Come to the dedication next week and check out these homes in person. For information e-mail Mindy Brown at mbrown@habichatt.org.

A Day at Habitat – First time Volunteer

15 Jun

Daniel McNair is building friendships in Chattanooga through volunteering at Habitat for Humanity. Daniel is a member of Chattanooga Friends and they came to volunteer at the job site Friday June 3.

This was Daniel’s first time ever volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, but he said he will do it again. While on the triplex job site, Daniel helped paint, carried heavy items, installed door stops, and laid down plastic to protect the carpet.

“The crew here on the site is great,” said Daniel, referring to our construction crew leaders. “Lee and Brandon are awesome and fun.” Since this was Daniel’s first time, he was surprised with how organized everything was and how fast everything goes.

Daniel also brought his brother along to work on the triplex, and they both really enjoyed themselves. They both also participated in the 2010 Chattanooga Mud Run and they look forward to doing it again this year. The Mud Run is August 20th and registration is open. For more information visit the website.

If you would like to help volunteer building a house please contact Dawn Hjelseth at dstoike@habichatt.org. Also visit our website to find more information about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area. our projects, and how to donate.

Also, if you want to know more about A Day at Habitat read about Maria and Connie.

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Top Ten Creative Ways to Give to Habitat

13 Jun

10. Give online at habichatt.org

9. Volunteer your time (after all, volunteers are what enable us to build these houses for less money!)

8. Join a Monthly Giving Club – our HabitatNEXT campaign launching in the fall will have the first charter members of the Habitat Community Sustainer’s Club (a monthly giving program).

7. See if you work/company give out matching donations. That way your next donation (time or

money) will be doubled. Check with you supervisors today.

6. Put us in your Will or Estate Plans. We would love for Habitat to benefits after your lifetime, think of the difference you can make in the years to come.

5. Support our cause and spread the word on Facebook – the more people that know about us the better! Join our Facebook Group today!

4. Put one of our piggy-bank-houses on your desk or counter. Empty your spare change in it everyday and that will add up fact! If you want one of these piggy-bank-houses, e-mail me and we’ll send you one or stop by our office.

3. Attend our events – we have two awesome events coming up: Lego Day and Mud Run. Bring your father to Lego Day at the Chattanooga Market on June 19th! And before you do that, register to run the Mud Run- 3.1 miles of mud and obstacles!

2. Host a Party with a cover charge; donate the cover charge to Habitat for Humanity!

And the number 1 most creative way to give is: ______________________

It’s up to you! The truth is that most of our creative events or programs come from ideas from volunteers and people like you. So put that thinking hat on (hopefully it has a feather in it) and see how creatively you can give to Habitat.

Join us next week for another Top Ten Blog! (To see The Top Ten Tools Used On The Job Site click here! )

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ReStore Update – Trees and Gate

10 Jun

Wow! It is crazy to think than in just about a month, we will be opening our new LEED certified ReStore.  The construction crew is doing the last couple of things and really making the ReStore look great. One thing that is making the ReStore look nicer is the new trees. Trees and bushes are planted all around the ReStore and parking lot.

 

Another big addition to the ReStore is the gate. This will help keep the building and all the merchandise safe.

Look back at more of our ReStore updates on the blog.

The new ReStore should be open in July and we are so exited. If you are interested in supporting the Restore Fund campaign contact Tina Shaw Cox at (423)756-0507 ex.20 or at tshaw@habichatt.org. Help us Restore the ReStore! And help make the Chattanooga ReStore the first LEED certified ReStore in the country!

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A Day at Habitat – Intern

8 Jun

Maria Krug is learning how much work goes into building a Habitat for Humanity house. Maria is a civil engineering student at the University Of Notre Dame. She is doing her internship here in Chattanooga for 8 weeks.

I went to the job site Friday June 3, 2011 to meet Maria. She is originally from Oklahoma, but she decided to go to Notre Dame for their engineering program. The University Of Notre Dame requires their students to do an 8 week job experience program. Maria chose HFHGC because she wanted to do something that was close to her major. “I wanted to make sure to integrate service with learning,” said Maria. “I have always liked Habitat and I always wanted to get involved.”

Maria has been working on our job sites to see everything that goes into building a Habitat house. She even gets down and paints the baseboards. She will also being attending board meetings, helping out with events, and working with families in order to get a well-rounded experience. Maria will be able to have some experience in every part of a nonprofit and the building world.

“I am excited about getting to meet new people, learning about construction, and learning why people are here,” said Maria. When I met with her on the 4th said had only been with Habitat for 4 days, but she said she is already enjoying herself. “Everyone I have met has been great. I am really excited.”

If you would like to help volunteer building a house please contact Dawn Hjelseth at dstoike@habichatt.org. Also visit our website to find more information about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area. our projects, and how to donate.

Also learn about Connie O’Neal, Director of Family Services.

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