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E.J. Thomas Elected to Habitat U.S. Council

E.J. Thomas, CEO of HFHGC, was recently elected to serve as one of 24 members of Habitat for Humanity International's U.S. Council.  Members of the U.S. Council serve as a voice of U.S. affiliates and other constituent organizations on policy matters, advise HFHI on the direction and priorities of domestic programs, and empower affiliates throughout the country.  Thomas is the first Ohio Habitat representative to serve on the U.S. Council since its formation in 1999.

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Kroger Community Rewards Program

Inspire more smiles!  You can make an immediate and ongoing difference for Columbus families in need of affordable housing by linking your Kroger Rewards Card online to Habitat for Humanity-Greater Columbus!  The Kroger Community Rewards Program will reward qualifying nonprofits like Habitat based on purchases made by our supporters, up to $200,000 per organization per year (that's enough to help two additional Habitat families)!   All you need to do is enroll your Kroger Rewards Card in the Community Rewards program online and select "Habitat for Humanity-Greater Columbus" (#83648) as the organization you wish to support.
 
 

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Habitat’s ReStore to be Featured on NBC4 TV Show

Habitat’s ReStore will be featured on the Your Home Columbus TV show on NBC-4.  The six-minute show is hosted by Jeanne Hogan of Your Home, and features an interview with HFHGC CEO, E.J. Thomas.  The program will air at noon on July 12 and September 21.  Spread the word and encourage others to watch the show to learn more about Habitat’s ReStore!

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Flower and Plant Sale Starts July 16

Habitat’s ReStore is selling unique indoor and outdoor flower and plants at discount prices beginning July 16 and while supplies last. Thanks to a special donation from OFA, An Association of Horticulture Professionals, hundreds of new varieties of hearty flowers and houseplants from international growers are being sold to the public. Hurry in beginning July 16 for great deals on these beautiful flowers and plants!

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Remodeling? Don’t Discard . . . Donate!

As the warm weather nears and your thoughts turn to remodeling projects, remember that you can support Habitat while sprucing up your home. Donations of new and reusable home improvement building materials may be made to Habitat’s ReStore. The ReStore is open to the public and re-sells the donated materials at discount prices.

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Newly Designed House Plans Available

Thanks to M2 Design Group LLC and a grant from The Henry E. Coyle Fund of The Columbus Foundation, newly designed house plans now offer more options to home-buying families. With the goal of building homes that are more energy efficient and cost-effective to maintain, the new house plans also incorporate “universal design." The new designs are being rolled-out during the 2009 build season.

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A Second Chance at Grace

Owning a home once seemed impossible to Lourdes Rios, a single mom who still remembers spending a tough 18 months in homeless shelters in New York City with her daughter Yamilette. Now, thanks to Habitat for Humanity-Greater Columbus and Abbott Nutrition, they will be celebrating Thanksgiving this year in their new home on the east side of Columbus.

"I am very fortunate to be in this position," says Lourdes, a native of Puerto Rico where she once worked as an LPN. Living in central Ohio for the past three years, she is working again and in a position to pay the no-interest, zero-percent mortgage for her Habitat home. She is also required to perform 200-250 hours of "sweat equity" for Habitat, constructing her own home with the help of volunteers, and often lending a hand at the Affiliate's office headquarters.

Lourdes chose the site for her new home in part because of its proximity to the auto parts manufacturing company where she works assembling automobile seats. An elementary school is located nearby for 12-year-old Yamilette as well. "My daughter is excited about having her own room and being able to pick the shade of green to paint her walls once we move into the house."

The road to homeownership hasn't necessarily been any easy one for Lourdes. "Qualifying for the Habitat mortgage took a lot of steps," she said. "I just figured if I was meant to have the house - I would get it." She selected a three-bedroom ranch that will be built in a charming Columbus neighborhood, largely by volunteers from Abbott Nutrition, who is sponsoring the build. (An executive at Abbott is even helping Lourdes with her written English.)

"Thank you, Habitat and Abbott Nutrition," Lourdes says. "I look forward to meeting the people who work for your company. You are making a big difference for my family - it has been a hard journey for me."

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July 11 2009
Wall Raising Ceremony
Help us celebrate a wall raising on Saturday, July 11th at 10:00 a.m. at the site of 157 S. Oakley Ave.  The wall raising will kick off the project sponsored by Northwest Adopt A House, Integralink/Colbalt, and Northwoods Consulting.

July 12 2009
Habitat's ReStore to be Featured on NBC4 TV Show
Habitat’s ReStore will be featured on the Your Home Columbus TV show on NBC-4, airing Sunday, July 12th at noon.  The six-minute show is hosted by Jeanne Hogan of Your Home, and features an interview with HFHGC CEO, E.J. Thomas. Spread the word and encourage others to watch the show to learn more about Habitat’s ReStore!

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