September 4, 2024 | Vol. 38

We are so excited to share that the Habitat Clallam Veterans Build (Ketchum Cottages) is officially in full swing! Due to that, this issue of our newsletter is dedicated to all the different ways you can participate in helping create safety and security for veterans in our community through shelter.

Building Futures and Homes: How Habitat Clallam’s Build Class Transforms Lives and Reinforces Our Commitment to ‘Building What We Believe’.

Habitat Clallam's Build Class has been a beacon of success and community empowerment for over 5 years. This transformative program has not only provided valuable skills to local residents, but has also helped cultivate a new generation of tradespeople. Graduates of the Build Class have gone on to shine in the trades industry, bringing their expertise and enthusiasm to various construction projects. Others have taken the knowledge they gained to enhance and maintain their own homes.

Under the expert guidance of Construction Manager Joe (20+ years of experience) and his dedicated team members, Ben and Aidan, participants receive hands-on training and mentorship that bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application. Joe, Ben, and Aidan’s commitment to teaching and supervising ensures that each participant gains the confidence and skill set necessary to succeed.

This program was developed in partnership with Angeles Millwork/Hartnagel Building Supply (Lumber Traders, Inc.) masters of all things related to building and community on the Olympic Peninsula. ♥

Sign-A-Stud in our PA Store

Support our Ketchum Cottages Veteran Homeowners with a message of LOVE and HOPE. These heartfelt notes become a part of the structure, permanently etching your wish for a home filled with happiness; where wonderful memories will be made.

Studs are available to receive your uplifting words in our Port Angeles Store @ 728 E. Front St. during normal business hours. Your $5 donation will also go toward building homes for local families.

Head in soon to make sure your

message of hope is included in our Veterans' cottages.

ATTENTION Spouses and Children of Veterans

You can now apply for a home at Ketchum Veterans Cottages.

Our application period has re-opened and the opportunity is now extended to spouses* and children of Veterans.

Get your application now and return it completed by Friday, September 13, 2024.

Questions? Reach out to michellep@habitatclallam.org or see the attached flyer for more.

*Current spouses and widows/widowers.

Help A Local Veteran and Their Family

Feel Safe and Secure

You can support Habitat Clallam in many ways—not just by swinging a hammer! When you donate, you help build much-needed shelter and security for families in our community.

Every Donation Makes A Difference and the best way is to give monthly through our Carpenter's Club. Your impact is spread across the entire year, strengthening our programs.

It doesn't take much.

Did you know that with just a $10/month Carpenter Club donation, in a year you can help provide:

• 10 cartons of nails, screws, and other hardware pieces
• Multiple gallons of paint
• Stabilizing grab bars (helping to prevent injury from falls, for less sure-footed homeowners)

And...

• If you double your donation to just $20/ month, you can purchase a new energy-saving window, helping to keep a family warm and their utility bills reasonable.

Donate now and be sure to check the box next to: YES! I'd like to make my donation a Carpenter's Club recurring gift.

Together, let's build a better future for our brave veterans and other families.

In Other Store News...

Don't forget our Monthly Sale Days for Seniors and Veterans!