POSTER for Catholic House 2011 at: 1383 Hull, Ypsilanti 48198

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Artwork created exclusively for Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley by local artist Kim Rhoney. www.kimrhoney.com
Strap on a tool belt and pick up a hammer with Habitat for Humanity!

Our Catholic community has been partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley since 1990. Building is a fun way to put your faith into action through service to others.

About the Project:

Located at 1383 Hull, in Ypsilanti, this previously foreclosed home is in the Nancy Park neighborhood where Habitat is concentrating their efforts!

Workdays
are Thurs: 9 am -4 pm and Fri/Sat: 8 am - 4 pm

What you need to know about volunteering:


Skill Requirements: No skills required. Habitat house leaders will teach you the skills you need to complete your assigned tasks.

Age Requirements: 18+ always welcome. 16-17 year olds with a parent/guardian. Call Maggie to discuss opportunities for younger volunteers.

What to wear:
Weather appropriate clothes, closed-toe and heel shoes, and no dangly jewelry.

What to bring:
Water and a sack lunch (unless instructed otherwise). Feel free to bring your own well-marked tools.

What to expect:
Each project day will offer a variety of tasks and opportunities to work within everyone’s comfort and skill level. Hard but rewarding work. A fun, team building day.
How to sign up: Call Maggie at 734.677.1558, ext 119, or register online at: h4h.volunteerhub.com

Other ways to get involved: Pray, bring lunch to the site, donate to the project.

Sign up to Volunteer Online:
h4h.volunteerhub.com

Parish Contact:
Scott Wright
734- 821-2121
swright@rc.net

Habitat Contact:
Maggie Porter
734.677.1558, ext. 119
mporter@h4h.org

Progress Report, December 10, 2010

Catholic House 2011
Progress Report, December 10, 2010

Financial Amount Pledged to Date: $14,500, $20,500 needed.
                Only 3 of the 13 Parishes have submitted pledge sheets to date
Gift In Kind committed: $0 (Last Time this accounted for approximately $7,000 of the budget)
Trades people need to talk to our construction manager by January 1, and have a written agreement with Habitat by January 15. The major trades (HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical) need to be completed between January 30 and March 5 while the house is open from the demolition work days.

Schedule:
      
      Prebuild day: January 28-29
            Kickoff: March 5
            Workdays: Thurs-Sat, with days assigned to Parishes
            Project Length: Two Months

Questions?:         Contact Maggie Porter, mporter@h4h.org, 734.677.1558, ext. 119