L-C Valley Habitat April e-newsletter!

Building affordable homes in

Nez Perce and Asotin Counties since 1991

April 2021

A Message from our Director...

Home is the Key is a Habitat for Humanity awareness campaign held in April. Our goal is to shine a spotlight on the need for decent, affordable shelter in our community and across our country. We hope that once you learn more about our work in helping families create strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter, you will want to get involved as a volunteer and/or donor.

In 2020, amid the COVID-19 global health crisis, unemployment and housing insecurity rates across the U.S. soaring during pandemic. Today, one in seven families pay half or more of their income on their rent or mortgage, often choosing between paying for housing or nutritious food, reliable transportation or healthcare needs. That is unacceptable. Your home shouldn’t cost you anywhere near half your paycheck. Home shouldn’t cost you your health or your children's education.

We hope you will consider supporting L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity during the month of April by making a $1, $5 or $20 donation at our Habitat store, by donating online, or text LCVHOME to 41444.

Deb Snyder, Executive Director

L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity

Congratulations to our dollhouse raffle winner...

Kelsie Jordan of Lewiston is this year's raffle winner.

New Habitat Programs...

Now Accepting Applications

Click the images above to find out more information or get applications for each program.

Construction Update- House #35

Now that the weather is cooperating, we added the asphalt emulsion around the foundation. This process provides a waterproof barrier on the outside to prevent water from penetrating the concrete.

Our next step will involve the installation of a drainage pipe and gravel around the perimeter of the house. These features combine to keep water out of the crawl space.

Thank You for your support...

Thank you Spot On Yogurt for supporting L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity by selecting us as the recipient for your monthly tip jar. We appreciate your partnership.

Volunteer Spotlight...

Irene Everett retired in 2017 after 42 years as a secretary, administrator, and office technician in the construction and oil & gas industries. Although a new transplant to the LC Valley, Irene’s family roots in this area go back more than 150 years.

Born into a military family, Irene was born in England, started school in Mississippi, moved to California in 3^rd grade and spent 52 years there before moving to Lewiston in 2018. She’s happy to be living closer to her 90- year old mother.

“I’ve stayed busy since retiring but I think I’m a born administrator. I’m so grateful to have found Habitat for Humanity and this wonderful opportunity.”

To celebrate our 30th anniversary, join the 30 for 30 challenge. Volunteer 30 hours in 2021 or donate $30 to L-C Valley and get a 30-year Anniversary lapel pin.

JUST TEXT LCVHFH30 to 41444

READ our COVID-19 Store Safety Procedures

Monthly Store Special:

Air Conditioners - 30% off
Lamps - 50 % off

Please visit the store for other "Manager Special" pricing, or watch our social media pages. Be sure to check back weekly for highlighted items in our "Win It Wednesday" posts to see

Thank You for your in-kind donations...

Thank you Western Floors for the in-kind donation of 3 pallets of tile. We appreciate your partnership.

Thomas Blimka is our newest team member at L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity. His favorite hobby is creating beautiful jewelry, from statement pieces to intricate and precisely cut gemstones. Having learned the art of intarsia, faceting, and silversmithing, he has been creating pieces over the past decade.

Tom lives in Clarkston with his wife of 32 years, Julia. He is a loving father to three grown children, Erik, Leisha, and Selina. Tom is friendly, funny, and hard working. You can usually find him telling stories and creating an atmosphere of laughter, or fully immersed in the task at hand.