MARCH 2008
New Mesa ReStore Opening
Habitat for Humanity, Valley of the Sun opened our second home improvement ReStore at 1135 S. Dobson Rd., Suite 104 in Mesa. There was a great turnout at our Grand Opening on February 23, 2008. Customers enjoyed music, food and great bargains on household goods and building supplies.
Habitat receives donations of new and gently used building supplies and household goods from individuals and companies. The items are then sold at the ReStore at a fraction of the price. Proceeds from the sale of items are used to build additional Habitat homes throughout the Valley. Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so all donations are tax deductible. To schedule a pick-up, please call (602)268-4266.
The ReStore is open Monday thru Saturday from
8 a.m - 5 p.m. If you are looking to remodel your home or just add a few items, check out the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. " We’re redefining home improvement."
For more information call (602) 268-9022 or visit www.habitataz.org
1135 S. Dobson Rd., Suite 104
Mesa, AZ 85202 (Next to CVS/Pharmacy)
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Blitz Build 2008
Employees of Discount Tire Company swang hammers from dawn to dusk to build two homes for low-income working families in Guadalupe the week of March 3, 2008. Funded by Discount Tire Company and the Bruce T. Halle Foundation the two homes were built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Valley of the Sun and the Mori and Morales Familes.
"Building one home is a big project but building two homes in a week shows the community involvement and commitment of Discount Tire Company and the Bruce T. Halle Foundation," said Missie D'Aunoy, Chief Development Officer. "These homes will make a difference for the families and for the town of Guadalupe."
Kaitlyn Mulhollan Awarded Scholarship
Kaitlyn Mulhollan, a longtime Valley of the Sun volunteer, was recently recognized as one of the top youth volunteers in Arizona by the 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. The nationwide program honors young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism, and Kaitlyn was selected as Arizona's State Honoree at the high school level.
Kaitlyn, a senior in high school, was nominated for the award by Corona del Sol High School in Tempe. As a State Honoree, Kaitlyn will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. this May. In Washington, D.C., Kaitlyn will join State Honorees from across the country for several days of recognition events. Ten of those honorees will be named National Honorees, and will be recognized as the top youth volunteers in the country.
With her father, Paige Mulhollan, Kaitlyn has volunteered with Valley of the Sun for many years and helped to build ten houses for needy families. For the past three years, Kaitlyn has served as a team leader, instructing volunteers on site and leading them in construction tasks. Kaitlyn is active both on and off the build site, by swinging a hammer and spreading the word about the mission of Habitat for Humanity.
"Kaitlyn is a very dedicated, hard-working young lady who has embraced the mission of Habitat and who took on the responsibilities of a team leader at an early age" said Roger Schwierjohn, President/CEO of Habitat for Humanity, Valley of the Sun. "In spite of work at a job on Friday nights Kaitlyn still gets up early on Saturday mornings to join her father and help build Habitat homes."
Congratulations to Kaitlyn!
Habitat Happenings
Groundbreakings
March 29
The Valenzuela Family |
Raise the Roof/Realty Executives/Nouveau Riche/First National Bank of Arizona |
Glendale |
Time TBD |
March 30
The Jauregui Family |
GMAC |
Apache Junction |
Time TBD |
Dedications
March 15
The Black Family |
LGBT Community |
Apache Junction |
10:30 a.m. |
Construction Times
Please make note of the following times to arrive on site when you are building with us:
- House Leaders: 6:45 AM
- Team Leaders: 7:00 AM
- All other volunteers: 7:30 AM
Our summer hours are coming up! On April 19, 2008 all Habitat construction start times will move forward by an hour. Stay posted for e-mail updates about the switch!
Upcoming Events
Blueprints & Bluejeans: Saturday, March 29, 2008
E-mail Debbie Ellis at dellis@habitataz.org for more information.
9th Annual Take A Swing For Humanity Golf Tournament: Thursday, May 8, 2008
E-mail Debbie Ellis at dellis@habitataz.org for more information.
Holiday Closures
Habitat for Humanity Valley of the Sun offices, build sites and ReStores will be closed in observation of the Easter holiday.
Friday, March 21, 2008 - Saturday, March 22, 2008
