Catholic House Update: Work Starts March 4!

The Catholic House project kick-off weekend is on March 4-5! (note: March 3 has been canceled)  So get ready to strap on a tool belt, pick up a hammer, and have fun volunteering! 

Contact: Maggie (734-677-1558 ext. 119) 

Individual Volunteering

The open/public days are now posted on Volunteer Hub. Please note: to make sure there are slots available for the Catholic community, I have reserved half of the slots on open days. You will need a join code (CATHOLICHOUSE) to access these slots.

                Volunteer Hub Instructions:

1. Go to http://h4h.volunteerhub.com

2. Click on "Event Groups" under the blue banner at the top

3. Click on "1383 Hull"

Note: Some days have been filled with a group from a parish (indicated in the summary) while others have slots reserved for both Catholic and public volunteers. Slots that are Reserved, not Filled, are STILL OPEN. These slots require a join code: CATHOLICHOUSE

4. Click on Sign-Up on the day you'd like to volunteer.

5. Create an account (including orientation and quiz), noting your Parish

7. Choose a day and location and click on that day's "Sign Up" button -  the join code is CATHOLICHOUSE

8. Don't forget to unregister if plans change.

9. Have fun volunteering!

Group Volunteering

Many work days have been assigned to individual parishes, especially early in the project, but there are many still open. Maggie will continue to try to fill these by approaching parishes individually, but please let her know ASAP if you would like to reserve a day before they are gone, otherwise, she will open them up to public groups.

Financial Update

We now have $30,640 towards our fund-raising goal.  That means only $4,359 to go for the full $35,000!
If you haven't pledged and you or your parish would like to make a donation, please contact Maggie: 734.677.1558, ext. 119

Kick-off Dates

Habitat for Humanity Catholic House Renovation at: 1383 Hull, Ypsilanti 48198.

We need six additional volunteers on Friday and Saturday, March 4th, 5th.  And, we will work on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays until the end of April.   No skills or tools required.  Must be 16 or older.  Workday from 8am to 4pm.  Please join us & in the next weeks you can learn how to: paint, drywall, lay flooring, install cabinets/shelving, hang siding, & landscape.  During Lent this renovation project will be completed by volunteers from each of the parishes in our Washtenaw County, region. 
Contact: Maggie (734-677-1558 ext. 119) 
Sign-up at: http://h4h.volunteerhub.com 
See photos of our Catholic Habitat House at:  http://catholic-habitat.blogspot.com/

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Please consider making a donation to help the Catholic Habitat for Humanity House in Washtenaw County.   Make Checks Payable To: Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley - CATHOLIC HOUSE, 170 Aprill Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48103; & MEMO: For "CATHOLIC HABITAT HOUSE". 

Demolition Weekend Round Up! January 28 & 29

Thank you to everyone who came out for this weekend's demolition work!

Friday morning started off strong, with volunteers spreading throughout the house with crowbars, sledge hammers and lots of muscle.

Chuck and Jane got to work in the upstairs loft - removing knotty-pine paneling that will be sold at our ReStore - providing more funding for affordable housing!

By the end of Saturday the ceiling was 3/4 of the way done and the flooring is coming up. (Picture before ceiling removal)

On the main floor, Ken worked vigilantly to remove trim and other problem areas.

While Don and Sean worked to open up the kitchen and carefully remove the cabinets, which are also being sold in our ReStore.

Looking good!

Trisha, Pam, and two college students from Holy Trinity Student Parish started smashing walls and ripping out 2x4s in the basement:

Saturday continued the work of opening up the home!

Unfortunately a camera was forgotten, so this iPhone shot has to suffice for all of the hard work that these great volunteers threw themselves into!

Thank you guys - see you at the kick-off!

Demolition Weekend Round Up!

Thank you to everyone who came out for this weekend's demolition work!

Friday morning started off strong, with volunteers spreading throughout the house with crowbars, sledge hammers and lots of muscle.

Your help is needed! Demolition days: Friday and Saturday., January 28 & 29

Your help is needed!
Habitat for Humanity Catholic House Renovation

Demolition days: Friday and Saturday., January 28 & 29
We need lots of volunteers to pick up a sledge hammer and help us get the home ready for construction to begin in March. Please join us and help with tearing out the old to make room for the new…. Contact: Maggie (734-677-1558 ext. 119)

Sign-up HERE at: http://h4h.volunteerhub.com

Catholic House Update and Upcoming Meeting - February 10

Thank you all for posting information about the Catholic House project and the demolition day on January 28 – 29^th! I've been getting lots of calls from volunteers, so I know you have been getting the word out! I've attached the flier and inserts if you didn't receive them or need more. Please continue to promote the day. I'll pass out information about the kick-off at the upcoming meeting. (see below)

I was out at a demolition site this weekend – and it is very gratifying and exciting work – so please consider coming out.

Funding Update:

We have $22,500 pledged on the project – we are making great progress getting to the $35,000 cost to renovate. We now only need $12,500 to make this a full sponsorship. If your congregation hasn't submitted a pledge, please do so as soon as possible!

Please plan to attend a very important meeting on February 10^th, at 7:30 pm, here at the Habitat office.

We'll be discussing:

Techniques to get your congregation excited about the project and recruit volunteers and lunch providers.

The scope of work for the project – and the draft build schedule.

We'll be assigning workdays to congregations. Please come prepared with a calendar and any specific dates you know that either your congregation is busy or a day they would especially like to meet. This is a crucial meeting so please send a representative from your congregation.

Please let me know if someone from your congregation can attend. Also feel free to invite a representative from a group in your congregation, such as the Knights of Columbus. We'd love to give them the opportunity to have a service day!

If no one from your congregation can attend, I would love to meet with someone from your parish. Please let me know ASAP to set up a time.

Thank you, and see you on the 3rd of February!

Maggie Porter

Faith Relations Associate

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley

170 Aprill Drive, Suite A, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Office: 734.677.1558 ext. 119; Fax: 734.677.1572; Restore: 734.822.1530

www.h4h.org

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

Click here to view & print our POSTER in PDF for your parish or favorite bulletin board.

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