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Construction Schedule November 8 thru December 17

habitatwashpa — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:51:45 +0000

Listed below is the planned schedule for Construction. The home on Arch St. is located in the city of Washington. Vine St. is our newest home and is located in Canonsburg. The relocation site for the ReStore is 1001 E. Maiden in the city of Washington.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER FOR A PARTICULAR DATE AND LOCATION. A limited number of Volunteers will be assigned to each site to ensure individual instruction and participation. All persons under the age of 18 must receive clearance to participate in an active “build”. Please call Linda Ferrell at 724-222-4340 x202 or email at lferrell@habiatawashpa.org to register. We cannot build affordable housing without the dedication and hard work of our Volunteers. Thank You !

	247 Vine St. 15317	1181 Arch St. 15301
Nov. 8-12	Decking	Framing
Nov. 15-19	Decking	Framing
Nov. 22-26	Interior trim	Framing
Nov. 29-Dec. 3	Interior trim / painting	Roofing
Dec. 6-10	Flooring	Roofing
Dec. 13-17	Inspections	Inspections

Habitat ReStore – Grand Opening Planned for June 11, 2011

habitatwashpa — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:49:18 +0000

We are very pleased to announce that the relocated ReStore, at 1001 E. Maiden St. (the old FoodLand grocery store), will celebrate a Grand Opening on June 11, 2001. The Maiden St. building provides bright and spacious area for displaying the items offered for sale.

Adequate and free parking is available. The site is easily reached. We have hundreds of new items to offer for sale. It is a win / win location for customers, donors of resalable goods and for Habitat Families. In addition, we have recovered tons of items that would have been relegated to trash dumps.

We are now training new Volunteers to assist customers in the new location. We invite you to apply to become a new Habitat ReStore Volunteer. If you would like to discuss Volunteer opportunities, call Linda Ferrell at 724-224340 x202.

Do you have household items you can donate for resale in our new building: serviceable, useable appliances, furniture, construction materials, etc. ? Please call Jared Kephart at 724-503-4416.

And please visit us at the new location ! You will be amazed at the transformation !

The present location at 54 W. Wheeling will close on Friday, May 27th at noon.

ReStore Grand Opening June 11, 2001

habitatwashpa — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:54:56 +0000

We are pleased to announce that the new location for the Habitat ReStore will be 1001 E. Maiden St., Washington (the old FoodLand grocery store), near Washington City Park. The phone number: 724-503-4416

The ReStore location at 54 W. Wheeling will close at noon on Friday, May 27th.

The Maiden Street building will provide adequate and free parking, easy visability and access from the highway, bright and spacious display spaces inside the building for merchandise. Stop by and see all the new items we have for sale.

We anticipate increased customer traffic and will need additional Volunteer assistance. If you would like to Volunteer, please call Linda Ferrell at 724-222-4340 x 202′

If you have items to donate for resale in our new building, please call Jared Kephart at 724-503-4416.

Please stop by and visit the new ReStore. You will be amazed !

Volunteer Construction Dates

habitatwashpa — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:57:19 +0000

Saturday is the most popular Construction day of the week for Group and Individuals. It is necessary for groups to register for a particular Saturday by calling the Volunteer Manager at 724-222-4340 x202 or email at: lferrell@habitatwashpa.org. Individual Volunteers are welcome to join the group any Saturday but must contact Habitat to confirm the site for a particular date. Week-day construction work is also available for groups and individuals but must be scheduled through the Volunteer office.

You are invited to work with us. We appreciate your support and welcome any questions or comments.

Crew Leaders are a MUST

habitatwashpa — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:45:28 +0000

We are excited to be building two new homes and preparing the facility at 1001 Maiden to become the new location for the Habitat ReStore. In order to have 2 or 3 crews of Volunteers working at the same time (mostly Saturdays), we need experienced and qualified Volunteers to take the lead at the construction site as CREW LEADER.

Reporting to our Staff Construction Manager, Crew Leaders understand the work to be accomplished and oversee the work of an assigned group of Volunteers. Safety consciousness, assisting experienced and unexperienced Volunteers at the construction site and a friendly attitude are the mix of traits that we need.

CAN YOU HELP ? Please contact the Volunteer Manager or the Construction Manager for more information at 724-222-4340 x202 or email lferrell@habitatwashpa.org

Siemens Industry, Inc. lends hands at Arch Street

habitatwashpa — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:07:36 +0000

Employees of Siemens Industry, Inc. of Bridgeville spent a day helping to finish the roof and interior framing as well as exterior insulation. Working tirelessly in 90 degree temperatures, the Siemens Gang accomplished all work planned for that day and maintained a spirit of fun and dedication to the task at hand.

We are delighted with the progress made and thank each Siemens employee for their hard work.

Advantage Sales and Marketing / Pepsico offers help

habitatwashpa — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:27:13 +0000

On August 10th, eight members of the Advantage Sales and Marketing / Pepsico sales force helped to erect the supports for the roof at Arch Street. A ferociously hot day did not deter the determination and camaraderie of this group. We are very grateful for their help and hope that although this is the first time for the group to Volunteer at Habitat, it will not be the last time we have an opportunity to work with them.

Thanks, New Friends !

Crown Castle Volunteers are Awesome !

habitatwashpa — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:00:18 +0000

We are honored and thrilled with the dedicated efforts from employees at Crown Castle, Southpointe, who Volunteered at the Arch Street home and at the new site for the ReStore during the month of July and ending with a group on August 5th.

The hard work and willing attitude from 61 Crown Castle employees helped frame the new ReStore building and frame and erect the outside walls of the Arch Street home.

Take a bow, Crown Castle ! You have given us a tremendous boost !

Email Scam – don’t fall for it !

habitatwashpa — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:51:26 +0000

We have been alerted by an email recipient that a message entitled, “Part Time Job”, offering fund raising employment by Habitat International, is in the email pipeline. I verified with Habitat International that this is a bogus solicitation.

Please do not be fooled by this email. It is not legitimate and certainly does not reflect the integrity or principles of Habitat for Humanity.

CARS FOR HOMES

habitatwashpa — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:28:54 +0000

Donate your CAR to help Habitat for Humanity build affordable HOMES

Car donations can help a family in your community build a house and the hope of a better life.

By donating a car to Habitat’s Cars for HomesTM vehicle donation program, you help Washington County Habitat for Humanity build houses in partnership with families in need of a hand up, not a hand out. It is quick and easy to donate cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles, construction equipment orother vehicles – running or not ! Plus, you may be eligible for atax deduction if you itemize. (Consult the IRS or your tax advisor for details. )

To donate a car, truck, boat or RV to Cars for HomesTM , – Habitat’s official car donation program – call 877-277-HFHI (4344) toll free or go online to www.carsforhomes.org.

Your donation of a vehicle is greatly appreciated !