Update on Habitat for Humanity for December of 1999
Local Bend Area HFH news:
Bend Area Habitat for Humanity is in the final phases of completing the final Full Moon Drive Triplex, which is the last of the construction at this site. HFH is trying to finish the triplex so that the families are able to move in before Christmas. The dedication date of the final triplex has not yet been decided but will probably occur within the month of December.
The annual Christmas party will be held on December 17th. This is a celebration put together for the HFH families and volunteers.
HFH is in the initial construction phases of their new office building at 1860 NE 4th Street; they expect the foundation to be finished soon and hope to have the office completed by February or March.
Seven lots have been purchased on Harriman Road in Bend for 2000 construction projects. The goal of Bend Area HFH is to build five homes a year (including their new office for the year 2000). Recently, HFH has been looking into possibly building a strawbale home.
December 22-23, HFH will be gift wrapping at Barnes and Noble. Donations only.
The Restore is always looking for volunteers; if interested, give HFH a call (385-5387). Recently, they have made a partnership with Mt. View High School for student volunteers.
HFH has received through Oregon Community Foundation a grant of $4000. $3000 was made available by the Robert W. Chandler Fund and $1000 by the Ward Family Fund. This is a much appreciated donation.
HFH would also like to recognize Z-Net and the youth group from the Unitarian Church who helped landscape and install bike racks at Full Moon Drive. Their help was much appreciated!
Local Redmond HFH news:
Redmond HFH will be involved with many Christmas bizaars. Many of the bizaars will be held at local churches and information on dates, times and locations can be found in the Spokesman newspaper. Look under the section titled "What’s Happening."
The triplex project is almost completed. The papers are ready to be signed, which will probably happen in approximately two weeks. After that, HFH will host a dedication ceremony; the date is still to be decided.
The site and design work is being done for the plans of the Billy James single family home. This house will be built on a lot located on 21st Street in Redmond.
An antique 1947 CJ2 Willy's Jeep has been dedicated to HFH. Sealed bids are being taken, the starting price is $4250. Bids will be taken until December 31st and opened on January 4th.
Redmond HFH’s web page is up and running at http://www.redmondhabitat.org. Go check it out!
Local Jefferson County HFH news:
Jefferson County HFH Metolius home, that is being built for a family of seven, was just wired for electricity and will be sheet rocked sometime before February. If interested in volunteering, please call Fritz Marvel at 475-6650. The address of the house is 503 9th Street, Metolius.
HFH hopes to break ground on their fifth house in March of 2000.
Habitat For Humanity International’s Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program gave a $20,000 grant to Jefferson County’s HFH. They will be using this money to purchase two lots of land.
Local Sisters HFH news:
Tithing Builds Homes Abroad:
"The tithe is a cornerstone of the Habitat Affiliate Covenant, which expects each affiliate to give at least 10 percent of its undesignated income to help build houses in other parts of the world.
Tithing, a scripturally based Christian principle, is simply a means of sharing the blessings which have graced our lives. So far this year Sisters Habitat has tithed $15,635, helping to build nearly 6 homes in Central America.
Sisters Habitat tithe is currently designated to help build homes in partnership with families whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Mitch in fall 1998.
Sisters Habitat has tithed more than $45,000 since 1991, providing housing for nearly 30 families." Article taken from "Heart & Hammer" Issue for the Fall of 1999 by Sisters HFH.
US Bank Awards All Oregon Affiliates:
"Habitat for Humanity of Oregon was organized for the sole purpose of obtaining large corporate donations to assist local affiliates with fundraising. Recently, US Bank awarded $175,000 to the State Organization.
These funds will be distributed to all 31 Habitat affiliates in the state of Oregon. Distribution of the funds will be determined by the number of building permits obtained in 1999. Sisters Habitat will receive approximately $2,700 for each of the three homes built this year." Article taken from "Heart & Hammer" Issue for the Fall of 1999 by Sisters HFH.
Sisters Habitat for Humanity received a $20,000 challenge grant from the Ford Family Foundation in Roseburg which they will go towards their building project for 2000. This project will be building a duplex.
The challenge is to raise $20,000 to match the $20,000 given. This is a prerequisite. Sisters HFH will be seeking donated building materials and cash. If you are interested in contributing, please call Charlene at 541-549-1193.
Also, in December, the Sisters HFH Thrift Store will be helping low income kids buy Christmas gifts for their families. Gift wrapping and hot chocolate will be provided for the kids during their time shopping.
Fred J. Becker, Architect
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