Important Dates
May 9
Mother's Day
"A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path."
- Agatha Christie
May 15
International Day of Families
"This day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families." https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-of-families

Meet our Habitat families: https://habitatbuilds.com/families/
May 30
Memorial Day
Celebrate,

Honor,

Remember
THANK YOU TO...
April 17
House #140 Dedication
Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities - Down Payment Assistance


SEATech Skills Center - Framing

Walla Walla Valley Quilt Guild - Quilts for each family member

Paul Roberts - Traveled to Walla Walla to lead Saturday volunteer crews

Walla Walla Steering Committee Members - Time & Dedication
April 24
House #141 Dedication

Tri-City Quilters' Guild - Quilts for each family member


Royal Roofing - Donated the labor to install roof
Martha's Cupboard - Baskets of household items for both homes

NAWIC Chapter 192 - A toolbox and tools for both homes

All City Closet Co. - Custom built cabinets for both homes

& All Volunteers (Over 3000 volunteer hours!), Staff, Donors, and Supporters
Building Strength, Stability, and Self-Reliance through Shelter
Because of YOU, we can continue helping local families achieve STRENGTH, STABILITY, and SELF-RELIANCE through affordable homeownership.

Whether you choose a one-time or monthly gift, YOU are part of the life-changing process that is the Habitat homeownership program.
Welcome Natalie!
Please join us in welcoming Natalie Curfman as our new Grants Coordinator!

Hello Habitat Partners – my name is Natalie Curfman and I’m the new Grants Coordinator. It’s my opportunity to locate and apply for funding sources that can partner with your contributions. Together they keep Habitat providing the joy of new homes for low-income people in this Tri-County area. 

I am a social worker by training and have many years of experience serving in non-profits. Currently, I work part-time with Providence Supportive Housing in Yakima in addition to my work with Habitat. I really enjoy that both organizations seek to support low-income people in finding stability in housing. Balancing two jobs is a new adventure for me.
I have been married to my husband Silas for 24 years and am a proud mom of my daughter Adia (19 yr.) and son Aksel (12 yr.) We live in Sunnyside which is perfect since it’s in the middle between Yakima and the Tri-Cities. My idea of a perfect activity is grabbing a cup of coffee with someone and getting to know them better.

Matthew 25:37-40 is one of my favorite Bible passages. Looking forward to the final days it says, “Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Thank you for living out this passage by supporting Habitat for Humanity. If you have any funding ideas you’d like to discuss feel free to call me at 509-943-5555 or email: grants@habitat-tcp.org
500 Hours Sweat Equity
Every Habitat homeowner must complete at least 500 hours of sweat equity before starting the closing process on their new home. Reaching 500 hours is such an exciting and important milestone to achieve in our homeownership program. As of April 24th, two homeowner partners completed all 500 hours of their sweat equity!

Sweat equity introduces the future homeowners to their neighbors, forms bonds between them that instill a sense of community, and teaches them the ins and outs of home maintenance. As their home takes shape, from the pouring of the foundation to the final stroke of paint, the family is present. Our partners move in with a deeper appreciation of the amount of work, people, time, and materials that went into building their new home of which their families can cherish for years to come.

500 hours in one year equates to almost 10 hours a week. On top of a full-time job, it is a huge accomplishment for all our families to complete this important step of the homeownership program.

Congratulations to...

December & Tee Soe
Hay Blut & Mwee Wah
Construction
Tri-Cities
304 S Cedar Ave – 90% complete. We will spend this month finishing up the interior and exterior and will dedicate this home on June 12th.
302 S Cedar Ave – 84% Complete. We will be laying flooring next week and then will focus our work crews on this home, which will be dedicated on June 26th.
206 S Cedar Ave – This is Tri-Tech’s second home build since they returned to the “classroom.” We hope to finish the roof this week, which will allow us to move on to installing doors, windows and siding. We expect this home to be complete this fall.
204 S Cedar Ave – Right now this home is our “overflow” home, where we send crews when we don’t have enough tasks to keep everyone busy. We are currently awaiting a delivery of trusses so that we can complete the roof. This home will be completed this fall.
Alvina Street – This newly purchased parcel is located ½ block off Lewis street in east Pasco. Subcontractors are completing the infrastructure (sidewalks, sewer, water, electricity, communications). We will build 7 homes on this parcel in the next year or so.
Volunteer Needs
Pasco Construction Site:
  • Monday - Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
  • Crews start at 8:00 AM and end at 2:30 PM.
  • We need crew leads! If you are skilled in construction and willing to commit to leading a crew, please complete the volunteer application and let us know you are interested.
Habitat Store
Visit us in-store at:


Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM

For those with medical issues, 24-hour notice is needed to shop 8 AM to 9 AM.
Donation Drop-offs:
Located in the back of the building. Call the store at 509-943-1330 to confirm which items we are accepting.

Monday - Friday 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
Donation Pickups:
To schedule a pickup, please call our donation hotline at 509-943-0222 and leave a message with your contact information and item details. One of our volunteers will get back to you within a week to schedule.
Volunteer Needs
Habitat Store:
  • Pick-up Scheduler (URGENT NEED! - Would need to be available on regular weekly basis) - This position is a great way to immerse yourself in Habitat’s mission and really see how our work makes a change in the community. 

  • Listening to our pick-up request messages and reaching back out to either approve or deny their request based on their item(s)
  • Working closely with our Sales Floor Supervisor and our pick-up truck drivers to create a schedule
  • Skills desired:
~Computer efficient (email, Excel, and Word)
~Ability to take messages and respond in a timely manner
~Ability to create schedules for donation drop-offs at the store
~Available 2-3 times a week or a few hours daily

  • Cashier (would need to be available on regular weekly basis)
  • Greeting customers as they enter the store
  • Answering questions about store items
  • Using POS system to complete transactions
  • Answering the store phone
  • Organizing the store

  • Warehouse Associate
  • Receives item donations at the back of the Habitat Store
  • Write tax receipts for donor
  • Process donations (cleaning, testing, etc.)
  • Move items to the sales floor
  • Assist customers by loading items into their vehicles
These items are in store as of 5/6/2021 and are available until sold.
We do not accept holds over the phone.
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