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A Month for Habitat
Being Grateful for How Fortunate We Are
"Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life." ~Joel Osteen
The holiday season is always an appropriate time to take a few minutes, pause, and reflect on the gifts you've been given, the people you love and cherish, and the opportunities you are afforded in life. Giving gratitude with consciousness and pure intentions reduces stress and brings greater joy to your celebrations.
Participating in
"A Month of Habitat" allows you to be mindful of the many gifts that surround you that may be taken for granted. Think of the people with no homes...no roof over their head, no closet space, no dishwasher, no tv, no garage door opener, no washer & dryer. By spending a moment each day to focus your thoughts, prayers and actions on the need for decent, affordable housing Habitat can keep the mission of building houses, community, and hope alive in the Mahoning Valley.
Your monthly contributions can be mailed to us at:
Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley
480 Youngstown Poland Road
Struthers, OH 44471
You can also find the calendar on our Facebook page
HERE!
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O' Christmas Tree, O' Christmas Tree
The Joy of a Christmas Tree
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in NYC has been lit, officially kicking off the holiday season. For the 10th year in a row, wood from the tree will be donated to Habitat for Humanity once the holidays are over.
In the Plaza, the tree is cut into large pieces, which are then transported to a mill in New Jersey that does the initial rough sawing. Those pieces are then brought to a landscaping company where they're dried in a kiln and then milled and planed to get them straight and smooth. Only 2x4 and 2x6 beams are made. The finished beams are then stamped, shrink-wrapped and shipped to the Habitat for Humanity affiliate chosen to receive the lumber. The amount of lumber varies based on the size of the tree.
The Norway Spruce, estimated to be at least 90 years old, weighs 14 tons and stands at 94 feet with a width of 56 feet. It is decorated with more than 50,000 multi-colored, energy-efficient LED lights strung on five miles of wire and powered by solar panels located atop the buildings at Rockefeller Center.
Norway spruce lumber is usually creamy white in color and fine-grained. It's flexible and durable, which makes it ideal for blocking (the filling, spacing, joining or reinforcing of frames), flooring, furniture and cabinetry. It is a softer wood, though, so it's not intended for load-bearing walls.
A Swarovski crystal star tops the tree. The star has 25,000 crystals, measures 9 ½ feet in diameter, and weighs 550 pounds. The star's 12 rays are also outfitted with 720 LED bulbs. The first tree in 1933 had just 700 lights.
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| This year's tree came from the Oneonta, NY property of Angie and Graig Eichler. It was cut down on Nov. 10 and arrived at Rockefeller Center on Nov. 12. Since then, it has required 30 gallons of water a day to stay full and fresh. |
Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley (HFHMV) has it's own local Christmas tree on display for the Winter Celebration at Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens.
From December 3-31 from 10am-5pm (Closed Mondays & Christmas Day) you can experience the annual holiday tree walk, a student-led Chihuly inspired display, and seasonal blooms. The Electric Garden is on display until 8pm on December 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18 when the grounds will be lit with thousands of twinkling lights. Remember to also stop in the Shop in the Gardens to find the perfect gift and savor refreshments available for purchase in Kravitz's Garden Cafe.
For more information
Check Out Fellows Riverside Gardens Website.
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It's the Season to Give. Visit the ReStore...
...for some Festive Crafting Inspiration for Gifts & Home Decor!
ReStore Mahoning County in Struthers
480 Youngstown Poland Rd
Struthers, OH 44471
330-755-2232
Open: Wednesday to Saturday from 9am-4pm
Drop offs taken: Tuesday to Saturday from 9am-3pm
*The ReStore will be closed for the Holidays 12/18-12/31 and will reopen with regular business hours on 1/4/17.
ReStore Columbiana County in Salem
1965 N. Ellsworth Ave
Salem, OH 44460
330-337-4808
Open: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 9am-4pm
Open: Thursday from 9am-6pm
Drop offs taken: Tuesday to Saturday from 9am-3pm
*The ReStore will be closed for the Holidays 12/24-12/31 and will reopen with regular business hours on 1/4/17.
Both of these locations provide double the amount of merchandise you can find to inspire all those Holiday DIY crafts you've collected on your Pinterest boards. You'll find everything from vintage paintings to mason jars to old doors and so much more! Stop in soon and grab some items to get crafting.
Here are a few websites to spark some festive DIY crafting energy:
http://www.countryliving.com/content/christmas-crafts/
http://www.womansday.com/home/crafts-projects/how-to/g299/decorative-holiday-crafts-100780/
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We Love Santa
Have You Been Naughty or Nice?
Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley's ReStore in Struthers will be hosting Santa on
Saturday, December 17th from 10am-1pm (regular store hours are still 9am-4pm that day).
Santa will be in the store to hear what you want for Christmas, take photos with, and share a jolly laugh!
HFHMV ReStore
480 Youngstown Poland Rd
Struthers, OH 44471
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Meet Our Staff & Volunteers
Kris, Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley ReStore Cashier
1.
Name?
Kristine Akers
2. How long have you been with Habitat for Humanity
? 10 months
3. If you were a superhero or super villain, what powers would you have? The Colour Change Charm (Colovaria) from Harry Potter
4. Do you love or hate roller coasters? 1st time...Love (love the initial thrill)
5. Do you collect anything? Willow Tree figurines and souveigner patches
6. What would be in your dream sandwich? Reuben on pumperknickle
7. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Maya Angelou and Martin Luther King Jr.
8. What was your favorite cartoon growing up? Scooby-Doo
9. Are you a dog or cat person? Dog
10. What is the last movie you saw? Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them
11. Is the glass half empty or half full? Half full
12. Are you a good cook? (if yes what's your specialty?) I like to bake, brownies (dark chocolate & fudgy with marshmallows)
13. Where did you grow up? Southern California (moved to Youngstown when 13 years old so this is home)
14. What inspires you? Words, types/fonts, quotes, lyrics
15. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Edy's Mocha Chip
16. Do you love your job? I love my job (like the people!)
17. Favorite Youngstown pizza? Pizza Joe's Veggie Pizza
18. What would you sing at Karaoke Night? Something by Ani DiFranco
19. Have you ever had a nickname? Kris or Tina (my Dad's nickname for me)
20. What are your hobbies? Audio books, especially Harry Potter. Pinterest for ideas for 3rd Grade church classes I teach.
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Become a Sign-A-Stud Sponsor
Be a part of a home without even swinging a hammer!
The Youngstown Columbiana Association of Realtors (YCAR) has been raising funds to build a house with Habitat for the past 10 months. The newest fundraiser is a Sign-A-Stud event. Anyone can purchase "a stud", decorate it in any way and then that stud(s) will be used in building the house. The messages and warm wishes designed on the studs will forever be a part of the home.
Although a family is still being selected, we know the house will be located in Boardman and we will probably start building mid/late Summer 2017. We will be keeping everyone up-to-date on progress so keep reading the newsletters for details.
To purchase a stud please contact Kristina at [email protected] or give her a call at 330-743-7244 x303. This is a terrific way to get involved!
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