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1 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Volume 4, Issue 2 February 2016 Habitat for Humanity of North Augusta Wants You Our Vision A world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity of North Augusta has started building House No. 17 which is expected to be completed before year end. We are now accepting applicants, who qualify, for consideration for House No. 18 which is planned for If you know of any interested applicants, they should get their application completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications for Habitat Homes are reviewed and evaluated on the basis of a family s need for adequate shelter; the ability of the family to pay its mortgage payments; and the willingness of the family to Our Mission Statement Seeking to put God s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. If you are interested in being considered as a potential HFHNA House Number 18 Partner, you may complete an application online at Call (803) for an application Continued on page 2 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E 1 Wanted 2 Construction Update Who we are Sponsor / Major Donor Listing Valued Donors / Lunch Providers Happy Valentine s Day Newsletter 1

2 partner with Habitat for Humanity, by investing sweat equity in the building of their own and other Habitat houses, and in related volunteer work. To qualify, candidates must have lived or worked in the North Augusta community for the past 12 months and must satisfy the following requirements: Homeowner Eligibility Requirements Applicants must have a gross annual household income based on HUD guidelines. $11, to $22, for a family of 2 1 Construction Update As reported in last month s newsletter, the foundation and foundation wall have been completed and all necessary equipment has now been delivered to the site. Mike Bone, Construction Chair, has reported that we will now be back on schedule, if the weather continues to cooperate. We plan to have our first volunteer crew on location on Saturday, February 6. The final prep of the foundation was completed on January 30 as pictured below. The first load of building materials is scheduled for deliver on February 1, $12, to $25, for a family of 3 $13, to $27, for a family of 4 $15, to $30, for a family of 5 $16, to $32, for a family of 6 $17, to $34, for a family of 7 $18, to $36, for a family of 8 Applicants must have rented for the past 6-12 months At least one adult applicant in your family must have legal permanent residency or citizenship in the United States at the time of the application. Applicants must have steady income, fair credit and a minimal level of debt. Applicants and their family must be willing and able to perform sweat equity (amount of hours depends on the family size and could be as high as 500 hours.) Applicants must have not owned or coowned a home in the last 3 years. Newsletter 2

3 Support Habitat for Humanity By supporting Habitat for Humanity-North Augusta, you will have helped by making a significant difference in the lives of Habitat families, not only in your community, but also around the world. On behalf of these individuals, we sincerely thank you for your contribution. HFHNA is an all-volunteer organization. All housing projects are completed with the help of community volunteers and donor contribution of construction supplies and other needed goods and services. Habitat for Humanity North Augusta Board of Directors: If you would like to become a Habitat for Humanity of North Augusta Sponsor, please contact Don Evans for more information: Habitat for Humanity North Augusta Don Evans, Development Director P.O. Box 8121 North Augusta, SC Phone: Web Site: Click here for more information on donating Tom Ellers President OPEN POSITION Vice-President Harry Lutz Treasurer Michelle Randrup Secretary Gene Carline Chm, Community Relations Mike Deger Committee Member Kathie Malarkey Chm, Family Selection Marlene Fernandes Chm, Family Support Mike Bone Chm, Construction Committee John Carr Construction Committee Ben Hills Construction Foreman Rick Berry Chm, Site Selection Comm. Paul O Connell Committee Member Don Evans Development Director Erin Hosmer Committee Member Dan Webb Chm Volunteers Pat Barfuss Lunch Cmte Jessica Schaupp Committee Member Wayne Moore At Large HFHNA is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry that builds for people in need regardless of race or religion and we welcome Volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds. Upcoming Events Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 March 1, 2015 Newsletter 3

4 SPONSORS Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC Mark and Lori Rogers Ron Kaiser Plumbers & Steamfitters Union of CSRA - Local 150 Newsletter 4

5 DONORS Belk Benjamin Hills Construction Beverly Grading and Clearing Bridgestone Dan and Anne Binz Donald H. White Law Firm Dr. Wayne R. Yost First Citizens Bank Fort Gordon Spouses and Civilian Club Grace Methodist Church Groves Nursery Jeanna and Andrew Dingle Jim Hinton Judy Barnes Women on Mission of First FBCNA Kathie Malarkey Keith Woods Mary Jo Mathis Mike Deger Mike Pereyo Moore and Assoc. Engineering Mr. George Wills North Augusta Evening Lions Club North Augusta Forward Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Paul and Sue O'Connell Plumbers & Steamfitters Union of CSRA - Local 150 Publix Ralph Robinson Randy Gore RNM, LLC/Georgia-Lina Precast Schneider Electric/Square D Sertoma Club of North Augusta Sno-Cap Drive-In South Carolina Electric and Gas SRP Federal Credit Union The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Valspar Whirlpool Corporation Yale HFHNA LUNCH PROVIDERS B&J Buffet Marco Pizza Ryan s Steak House BBQ BARN Maurice s BBQ Sno-Cap Drive In Casa de Pizza Monterrey Mexican restaurant Subway Chick-Fil-A Papa John s Wife Saver Church of the Most Holy Trinity Pizza Hut Zaxby s A HFHNA publication Gene Carline, Editor Newsletter 5