Habitat for Humanity

WOMEN BUILD 2012

Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:53:20 +0000

Attention Women! Yes, we do mean Women….Come Join us in a challenging and rewarding project called WOMEN BUILD 2012. More than 250 homes within the United States have already been built by women crews.

WOMEN BUILD projects provide an environment in which women can feel comfortable learning the skills they might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn. With your help and the help of our national partner Lowe’s in Southern Pines, we can make a dream come true for the Lopez Family. You will get the joy and experience of being a part of actually building this 5-bedroom home in Midway Gardens, Aberdeen. Our “Kick-Off build day is Saturday, Sept 8 to raise walls. Fundraising begins today so call us for details and how you can help. 910-295-1934 or click on the WOMEN BUILD image below to register.

Spring Gala Honors Patsy Bonsal

Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:46:39 +0000

The Habitat for Humanity’s Spring Gala, “Raising the Roof for Patsy’s House”, was held at the Country Club of North Carolina on Saturday, April 14. The theme of this year’s gala was a tribute to the late Patsy Bonsal to acknowledge her efforts for more than 20 years of raising funds to build almost 200 Habitat for Humanity Homes. Silent and live auctions, as well as dancing to the music of The Vision Band, were features of the event, which was chaired by Alice Robbins, with co-chairs Mimi Beatty, Jackie Garris and Donna Verrilli. Proceeds cleared $131,000 which will be enough to build 2 homes for those who currently live in substandard housing, often in tough neighborhoods. Patsy would be pleased!

The recipient and new homeowner of “Patsy’s House”, Keosha Green wrote the following letter to the Gala Committee.

May 1, 2012

Dear Habitat Family

This has been a long, difficult journey for me and my kids. We have been waiting for our own family’s home for a long time. We have been through a lot. Your generous gifts at Habitat’s gala raised more than $131,000—enough to build my home and one other family’s home. Thank you for building “Patsy’s House” for my family.

I shed tears today knowing I was writing a thank you to you. I couldn’t move into my own home without you. I kept reading emails and stories about the gala but never knew it was for me and another family.

I told you it had been hard. My daughter and I have even slept in a car. My family split up with the boys staying with other family. Their grades have slipped, they are not used to being without me, and their behavior at school has changed. They miss me, and I can’t tell you how much I miss them.

We will be in our own home soon—everyone together again. I will be able to walk down the hall and see all of my children as they sleep. I thank you for doing this for me and my kids and another family. It is such a blessing. This is just the beginning for us.

I would love to meet you in person, either on the work site or at my dedication. I ask God to bless you as you have blessed me. I hope to see you soon so that we can rejoice together.

Keosha Green and Michael, Shiquille, Marquise, Makiya

May Volunteer Opportunities

Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:05:55 +0000

HABITAT MOORE STORE needs volunteers for:

Monday Cleaners from 10-1 (2)
Tuesday- Receiving/Unpacking-10-2 shift (1)
Wednesday-Receiving and Cashier 2-6 shift (1)
Thursday-Receiving 10-2 shift (1) and Receiving/Cashier 2-6 shift(1 each)
Friday-Receiving 10-2 shift unpacking (1) and Receiving/Cashier 2-6 shift (1)
Saturday-Receiving 9-1 shift (1)

HABITAT OFFICE needs volunteers for:

A writer to volunteer and assist with newsletter and news releases to local media.

Volunteer to work with executive director and web master to submit written updates of activities and special stories for use on Facebook and our website.

A volunteer to help us clean up our database and refine it.

HABITAT RICHMOND COUNTY RESTORE needs volunteers for:

Cashiers – Wed. Morning 10 – 2, Sat. afternoon 1-4

General Merchandise sorters & pricers any day, any time.

Truck driver or truck rider, must be able to lift furniture

Richmond County church,armory, etc. to host a July mission group for one week.

Church groups or restaurants to provide construction site lunch for mission group (30 volunteers) one of the days during a July work week.

HABITAT CONSTRUCTION needs volunteers for:

Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday construction work at our current sites – Gaines Street, Midway Road and Fellowship Way; just register on line at our website at ‘Construction Calendar’

No Drips Painting Crew – Volunteers needed who love to paint our walls/trim in a Habitat house. Crew is only notified by email when a house is ready for painting; no commitment…just respond if you are available to help!

Sparkle Crew- Volunteers needed who like to see a home sparkle. This crew is notified (usually a week or so before) by email when a home is completed and ready for Dedication. Crew responds to help with dusting, waxing, vacuuming, windows, etc. to prepare the home for the homeowner’s family. No commitment…just let us know if you can help make it Sparkle!

Pinehurst Police Department Team Build

Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:11:35 +0000

On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Pinehurst Police Dept. Team Build worked at the165 Gaines Street home of the Harris Family. Police Chief Earl Phipps and his wife, Rhonda, treated the 14 officers and Habitat staff to an Eastern BBQ lunch specially prepared by the Chief. Tracey Harris and her 19-year-old son, Shyron, told the team their Habitat story during the morning announcements and prayer. Since 1988, this three-bedroom home is only the second home built by HFH in the Pinehurst area. The Police Team Build raised exterior and interior walls and completed the front porch decking during their workday. On March 10, several of the officers returned to help with Saturday construction.