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Greetings Stephanie,
As we near the end of 2015, we want you to know how much we appreciate you. Bend Area Habitat is better because of you. We built and sold 4 homes to families this year and will build 7 more in 2016. We wish you all the best now and much joy and peace in the New Year. Enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.
Thank you for bringing hope and a future to so many in need of affordable housing in our community.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Robin Cooper Engle
Director of Development
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Construction Update:
Although the snow has made things more challenging, volunteers are moving forward on the Rogers home, sheething is being applied to the walls and roof! It really makes the project take shape!
We've also successfully excavated our next lot for the Mitma family. Once the snow clears a little more, we'll begin setting forms to pour the footings!
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Thank You ~ Thank You ~ Thank You
Yearly Stats:
Construction Volunteer Hours
12,000 +
ReStore Volunteer Hours
22,000 +
Administration/General Hours
2,500 +
According to the Northwest Oregon Volunteer Administrator Association, these hours are
worth $875,000 to Bend Area Habitat for Humanity. Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers! We could not do it with out you!!!
As we move into 2016, we will be needing more help with construction so that we can build another 7 homes. With donations and sales up 50%, we are also going to need more help at the ReStore.
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Please ask your friends and family to join you in your volunteer service to this great community and our wonderful Habitat Families.
Volunteer Orientations
Every Tuesday
Construction\General Orientation
12:00pm - Bend Habitat main Office
1860 NE 4th Street, Bend, Oregon
ReStore Orientation
3:30pm Bend Habitat ReStore
224 NE Thurston Ave., Bend, Oregon
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ReStore News: on December 3rd, 2014, ReStore opened its doors on Thurston Avenue. In its first year of operating, the store grossed
$1,019,743 - almost 40% higher than the last fiscal year on First Street.
Earlier this week, we celebrated the success made possible by so many generous volunteers, donors & community partners.
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We also celebrated the unveiling of a 40 foot long scrap metal mural by Justyn Livingston and Rochelle Schueler (Wild Rose Art Works) and completion of a 56kw solar system made possible through the vision of Stemach Design and Sunlight Solar, and grants from the Energy Trust of Oregon, Pacific Power’s Blue Sky Program and the Oregon Department of Energy.
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Santa will be Visiting the ReStore:
Come say hi to Santa, give him your requests, and see if you've made the nice list this year!
- December 12th
- 10am- 3pm
- 224 NE Thurston Ave. Bend, OR
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Stop by the ReStore for LED lights
We have 4 pack LEDs for 12.99 that are regular household bulbs and individual packages for 4 each. These will go through Dec 31st or until we run out!
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Thank you to all who gave to #GivingTuesday, #BendAreaHabitat and posted your pictures on social media we appreciate it so much! Everything given helps to fund our mission to build more affordable housing right here in our communtiy!
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Meet the Nierman Family
You may have seen their pictures on our posters about #GivingTuesday. Some have asked if this is a real family or just a great picture we found.
We're happy to say they are very real and one of our newest partner families.
Libby is a single mom to Elliott, 5, and Leota “Leo”, 3. She is originally from Indianapolis, IN and has lived in Bend since 2006. Libby applied to Bend Area Habitat in 2014 but was denied at that time. The denial prompted her to seek local resources to improve her personal finances. She attended classes through NeighborImpact and participated in their IDA Matched Savings Program to save for massage school and to open her own business.
They enjoy exploring nature at every opportunity they get. Elliott enjoys playing outside, watching movies, and reading books. Leo likes riding her bike and going to the park. The family has had to move several times in the past few years and Libby has long dreamed of owning her own home. She says, “We look forward to learning and engaging with our community throughout the process of buying our home – a dream that would not be possible without Habitat”. She also looks forward to less stress and worry about providing for her two kids.
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May your days be filled with peace, hope,
and joy this holiday season.
As always, thank you for your partnership,
loyalty, and support.
Sincerely,
Bend Area Habitat for Humanity
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