Check out two news articles in the St. Cloud Times about us today:
Our move: http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010106230048
Our new program- ABWK: http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010106230047
Enjoy!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Home Dedication Extravaganza!!
We hope you will find time on Monday, June 28th to join us as we celebrate 2 home dedications- one in St. Cloud and and one in Big Lake. This is an excellent chance to meet 2 of our Partner Families and check out homes that Habitat built. *Snacks are always provided!
Widstrom Family Dedication: 12noon @ 4984 Mitchell Drive, Big Lake
Bauer Family Dedication: 4:30pm @ 1281 9th Avenue N, St. Cloud (many of you have driven past this home- located near the hospital and our office!)
Bring a friend and join in the celebration!!!
Widstrom Family Dedication: 12noon @ 4984 Mitchell Drive, Big Lake
Bauer Family Dedication: 4:30pm @ 1281 9th Avenue N, St. Cloud (many of you have driven past this home- located near the hospital and our office!)
Bring a friend and join in the celebration!!!
Monday, June 21, 2010
NEW Program- A Brush With Kindness
A Brush With Kindness
This fall, Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity will begin repairing homes in the St. Cloud area in partnership with qualified, low-income homeowners. The new home repair program, called A Brush with Kindness, is aimed at providing painting, landscaping, and minor repair services to low-income homeowners in need.
The homeowner must meet the qualifications for selection including demonstrated need (by meeting certain income criteria) , willingness to partner (by providing sweat equity in completing the project) and ability to pay (in some cases for part of the project costs, and in all cases to continue paying insurance, taxes and any remaining mortgage payments).
"A Brush with Kindness is part of Habitat for Humanity's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative-rolled out by the US Office to expand the programs and services available to people living in poverty. This initiative gives us a great opportunity to help more families in need, as well as have an impact on the entire neighborhood," said Bruce Johnson, Executive Director of CMHFH. "Helping people repair and maintain their homes fits in seamlessly with Habitat's core mission of partnering with the community to provide decent, affordable housing for families in need."
This fall, CMHFH hopes to assist four to six families in preserving the exterior quality of their homes. CMHFH is accepting applications from homeowners in the greater St. Cloud area only for the first round of projects. Homeowners in our four county service area can still apply, but will be put on hold until the program develops further.
The application deadline to be considered for this round of projects is June 30th, 2010. Applications are available on our website, or at our office. Each project is expected to take one - two days to complete, and will be undertaken with the help of businesses, faith communities, other organizations and community volunteers.
This fall, Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity will begin repairing homes in the St. Cloud area in partnership with qualified, low-income homeowners. The new home repair program, called A Brush with Kindness, is aimed at providing painting, landscaping, and minor repair services to low-income homeowners in need.
The homeowner must meet the qualifications for selection including demonstrated need (by meeting certain income criteria) , willingness to partner (by providing sweat equity in completing the project) and ability to pay (in some cases for part of the project costs, and in all cases to continue paying insurance, taxes and any remaining mortgage payments).
"A Brush with Kindness is part of Habitat for Humanity's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative-rolled out by the US Office to expand the programs and services available to people living in poverty. This initiative gives us a great opportunity to help more families in need, as well as have an impact on the entire neighborhood," said Bruce Johnson, Executive Director of CMHFH. "Helping people repair and maintain their homes fits in seamlessly with Habitat's core mission of partnering with the community to provide decent, affordable housing for families in need."
This fall, CMHFH hopes to assist four to six families in preserving the exterior quality of their homes. CMHFH is accepting applications from homeowners in the greater St. Cloud area only for the first round of projects. Homeowners in our four county service area can still apply, but will be put on hold until the program develops further.
The application deadline to be considered for this round of projects is June 30th, 2010. Applications are available on our website, or at our office. Each project is expected to take one - two days to complete, and will be undertaken with the help of businesses, faith communities, other organizations and community volunteers.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Time to freshen up!
We are getting ready to move our affiliate to another location, and with moving comes tossing! It is probably one of my favorite parts of moving and organizing, throwing things away and getting rid of the clutter!! We are going to be 'freshening up' our Blog and make it more active once again. I will try to write something "fresh" at least once a week to keep you all posted on what is new with us. We hope you will do the same, share with us what is going on with you!
We've gone through some changes here and added 2 new staff members- Summer Hagy and Leo Imholte. You can read more about them by downloading our Spring 2010 newsletter on our website (go to Resources & Downloads).
We are working on quite a few projects right now, many of you have commented that you have seen the location on 9th Avenue- not far from our current offices. This home will be sold to the Bauer family, they are THRILLED to be part of our family.
We will be dedicating 2 homes on June 28th, one in Big Lake and one in St. Cloud. Check our website for times and addresses so you can come celebrate with us!
Women Build is coming up in September, if you would like to get involved, please contact Summer Hagy for more information.
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