Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County Tennessee

TIP OF THE HAT to Women Build Committee, Sponsors

Habitat for Humanity — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:10:18 +0000

For the past two months, the Habitat for Humanity Women Build Committee has been raising funds, organizing events and recruiting volunteers to support a home build starting in June. These 20 women have raised almost 50 percent of their $25,000 goal and continue to use their networks to bring new partners to Habitat for Humanity.

We like to thank Budweiser, Freedom Title Services, Clarksville Home Builders Association, Keller Williams Realty, F&M Bank, Robert Chaney, an anonymous home builder, and recently Fast Train Property Managementfor their $1,000 sponsorship.

Their support reflects their belief that affordable housing is worth the investment! On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to praise our Women Build Committee and sponsors for supporting our 20th year of service in Montgomery County and by making simple, decent and affordable housing a reality for a partner family. – Jennifer Kready

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012304230006

Habitat, Lowes offer Clarksville build clinics for women

Habitat for Humanity — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:09:34 +0000

CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County has launched Women Build 2012 with a series of free skills building clinics in partnership with Lowe’s at 2150 Lowe’s Drive.

The first two clincs have already been held, but they continue on Saturday, April 28, Saturday, May 5, and Thursday, May 10, according to a news release.

“We hosted 30 women at our April 14 Lowe’s skill building clinic, learning how to use power tools,” Jennifer Kready, Habitat executive director, said in the release.

The other clinics will focus on such things as drywall installation, siding and a refresher on power tools.

The clinics are designed “to ensure our volunteers will be comfortable on the construction site,” she said.

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012304220032

Find buried treasure at The ReStore

Habitat for Humanity — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:08:50 +0000

CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — There are thrifters… and then there are thrifters. Erica Wolfe and her daughter fall into the camp of serious thrifters. They find their treasures — which they transform into creative home decor projects — on the cheap at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 408 Madison St.

“I love that place,” said Wolfe. “I think it’s the best thing since peanut butter and jelly.”

The flea-market-like space is filled with thousands of objects, where the odd drawer pull, floor tile or sink is a hidden treasure simply waiting to be found at bargain basement prices.

The store is an arm of Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit Christian housing organization with a goal of eradicating homelessness and substandard housing. Through its sales of donated building materials, fixtures and appliances it funnels funds into Habitat for Humanity projects. By recycling such items, the Restore also saves a tons and tons of building materials from landing in the landfill.

It’s a win-win situation.

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012304220014

ReStore Green Thumb Festival celebrates Earth’s bounty

Habitat for Humanity — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:07:37 +0000

CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — Sustainability has become a major buzzword as the citizens of planet Earth continue to recognize its fragility — evidenced by today’s celebration of Earth Day. So when Habitat for Humanity ReStore began its Green Thumb Festival three years ago, it was an idea whose time had come.

This year the Green Thumb Festival, a free event that promotes everything from gardening to recycling, will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 408 Madison St. Set to the backdrop of music by Curious Bluegrass, the free festival includes area farmers who sell fresh produce, yard art sculpture and more for the garden. Members of the Montgomery County Master Gardeners Association will sell their home grown plants. There will also be a free giveaway of mulch and manure.

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012304220011

Women Build & Swirlz Fundraising Event

Habitat for Humanity — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:37:22 +0000

We are very pleased to announce Women Build and Swirlz Art Studio has teamed up to offer a fantastic event with a percentage of the proceeds going to benefit the Women Build. We would like to invite you and your friends to join us on May 20th at 2pm to learn how to paint this beautiful “Tulips for Tools” painting at Swirlz Art Studio.

www.swirlzart.com

April Newsletter: Building on Faith

Habitat for Humanity — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:57:59 +0000

Read our April newsletter

Women Build Sponsors Add to the Excitement

Habitat for Humanity — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:35:49 +0000

Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2012 fundraising efforts took off after the first donation from Budweiser.

Thank you our Sponsors for their generous contributions to Women Build 2012

Fast Train Property Management

Anonymous Home Builder

Robert Chaney

3rd Annual Green Thumb Festival – Saturday, May 5th!

tcg_admin — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:39:55 +0000

It’s coming up! May 5th is our 3rd annual Green Thumb Festival!

Mulch, manure and Master Gardeners….

Come join us on Saturday, May 5th from 8am to 3pm! We’re looking for volunteers!

Click here to go to the ReStore Facebook page to learn more.

Budweiser Donates to 2012 Women Build

tcg_admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:05:55 +0000

March 21, 2012 – Clarksville, TN – Budweiser of Clarksville has donated $1000 to the Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2012 in an effort to raise $30,000 in sponsorships to build a new home for a qualified low-income Habitat partner family.

Women Build is a women-led committee dedicated to developing resources to build the home. Women from Montgomery County are dedicating their time and experience to raise funds and resources in their community for the effort. City Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin is leading the campaign.

Click on the link below to read the entire article on ClarksvilleOnline.com

Clarksville, TN – Budweiser of Clarksville made a $1000 donation to Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2012

Three Homes for Three Families

tcg_admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:58:22 +0000

March 21, 2012 – Clarksville, TN– “The homes we are dedicating this month went to families who lost their previous homes due to weather,” Jennifer Kready, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, said.

Habitat For Humanity is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing ministry that selects Families based on their need for housing, their ability to repay a mortgage, and their willingness to work in partnership with Habitat.

The Rushing, Tucker, and Fuller Families received the keys to their new homes after a lengthy application process, board approval, 300-500 hours of sweat equity, plus homeowner and financial counseling.

Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan was on hand to help dedicate the Rushing’s new home had these words to say, “On behalf of the City of Clarksville we glad to welcome you as new homeowners to the city.”

All the families were moved by the outpouring from the community and felt truly blessed to be the recipients of such a giving spirit.

“This is a new beginning for all of us and especially our kids,” Lynn Rushing said.

For over twenty years Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County has helped struggling families reach the dream of home ownership and have built more than 75 homes in the county.

John Davis Reporting – jdavis@clarksvillenow.com

Click here to read the full article on ClarksvilleNow.com from February 26, 2012–

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.—Habitat for Humanity hosted three home dedications for three deserving families Sunday.