Homes, Communities, Hope + School |
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Did you know: According to a study from the University of Tennessee, children of homeowners are 25% more likely to finish high school and 116% more likely to graduate from college, compared with children of parents who don’t own their home.
As children go back to school this August, think about what the stability of a home does for their self-confidence, their focus, and their success-- and how you can help more children grow up to achieve their dreams.
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At Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity, the children of our future homeowners are already dreaming big. When asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” here’s what some of them had to say:
“I want to be a politician and run for President.” -Walter, 13
“I want to own a company and buy my mom a Lamborghini.” -Noah, 7
“A police officer.” -Marcellus, 6
“I want to be a travel nurse and help people in countries with conflict.” -Aisha, 15
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Chipotle in Cedar Rapids is holding a fundraiser for Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity!
When: Wednesday, August 17, 4PM-8PM
Where: 4444 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids
Use code RDL8TD8 when you order in person or online, or show the flyer linked below, and 33% of your order will be donated to Cedar Valley Habitat!
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Online orders must be pickup only, between 4PM-8PM. Delivery orders and gift cards do not qualify. |
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Thank you to the groups who volunteered in July: Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Parish, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, St. Pius X Catholic Church, Voss Distributing, and women build community volunteers!
Voss Distributing (top) panelized walls for an upcoming build. Realtors from Ruhl&Ruhl Homes (bottom) installed trim and completed finish work on a home in the Oakhill Jackson neighborhood. Thank you all for your service!
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Join us on Saturday, August 20 for a euchre tournament to raise funds for Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity!
This tournament will be at The Double Z Bar & Grill, at 629 Ellis Boulevard NW in Cedar Rapids.
Registration is at 10 AM, play begins at 11 AM. $50 for a 2-person team. Prizes for tournament winners, paddle wheel & bump cup raffles too!
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To learn more about playing in this event contact Stephanie Schumacher at 319.866.7032 or stephanie_schumacher@hillsbank.com |
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Doug has served on the Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity board of directors for a total of 6 years. He joined Habitat's leadership after attending a tour of local Habitat homes. "The tour was an eye opener," says Doug. "I knew it was an organization I wanted to get involved with."
Alongside his work on the board of directors, he has also volunteered in ReStore, and will continue to serve on the finance committee.
Doug says his favorite part of working with Habitat is seeing the success of partner families. "The dedications I have attended are great memories. Each one is special, seeing the families receiving keys to their opportunity to own a home."
Thank you Doug, for all your support!
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Women Build: September Class |
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Want to repurpose that old pallet or piece of furniture, but you’re not sure where to start? Come learn the art of demolition! This class will cover everything from fine disassembly to rough deconstruction. For safety when working with power tools, participants must be 18 years or older.
Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Weiss Home Improvement Warehouse
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Volunteer Spotlight: Nikki |
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Nikki has served on the Family Selection Committee since 2019. These volunteers review applications for homeownership based on their need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner.
"I like seeing the whole process: From the initial application, to the final move-in day with all the steps and hard work in between," says Nikki. "It really is truly amazing what hard work goes into helping a family with a "hand up"... into their dream of living in a house of their own."
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If you'd like to donate your time and talent by volunteering with Habitat, please contact Kelly Murphy at kelly.murphy@cvhabitat.org or 319.366.4485 ext. 104
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Alliant Energy to support Habitat homeowners |
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Alliant Energy has announced a plan to build a community solar garden in Cedar Rapids, which will allow the company's electric customers to benefit from solar power without installing solar panels on their own property. As part of this initiative, Alliant has pledged to donate up to $400,000 in solar blocks from the garden to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity homeowners. These solar blocks will provide monthly credits on Habitat homeowners' energy bills over the course of their Habitat mortgages. Thank you, Alliant Energy, for this wonderful gift to our families! |
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AmazonSmile is a great way to support the organizations you love at no additional cost. Set us as your organization of choice, and every time you shop at smile.amazon.com the AmazonSmile foundation will donate .5% of the purchase price to us! |
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Shop ReStore for dorm décor and find unique items to suit your style at less than
retail prices. Sales of these items help local families build or repair their homes with
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity.
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Follow ReStore on Facebook to see weekly posts of what's new, and more! |
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Recycle your idle vehicle through Cars For Homes to help Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity build homes in Linn & Benton counties! Call 877.277.4344 or go to habitat.org/carsforhomes to donate today! |
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Equal Housing Opportunity statement: We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
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