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Sussex County Habitat Annual Family Picnic
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The Annual Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Family
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New ReStore Location in Lewes
On Rt 9 - Just 3 Miles West of Rt 1
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Picnic was held at our new property in Lewes on Sunday, October 30. Attendees got a sneak peek at what will become our second ReStore location when it opens in
January 2017!
The event was generously catered by
Arena's Cafe
who provided delicious chili with all the fixings and yummy apple fritters. The property was decorated in a fall harvest theme with pumpkins, mums, hay bales, and scarecrows which were also largely donated by
Wharton's Garden Center
in Rehoboth Beach.
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| Terry High Most Valuable Builder Women Build Leader |
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After lunch, our Volunteer Programs Manager,
Barbara Ward
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Kevin Gilmore
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"Volunteers are the lifeblood of Habitat. Without them, we just cannot do all that we do." said Executive Director, Kevin Gilmore. "That's why it's so important to say thank you and we appreciate your service."
In recognition of Bob Hesaltine's 90th birthday and his more
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Bob Hesaltine - Lifetime
Achievement Appreciation
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han two decades of demonstrated sustained dedication and accomplishment as a volunteer that has advanced the mission of SCHFH and HFHI, Kevin read a Board Resolution establishing the "Bob Hesaltine Christian Service Award." The award will be bestowed on future volunteers or benefactors who demonstrate exemplary support for the mission and ministry of SCHFH.
Special recognition and gifts of appreciation were also given to our most recent SCHFH homeowners and to the following individuals and teams:
Bill Schab - Outstanding Volunteer Service - Property Acquisitions and Sales
John Lokken - Outstanding Volunteer Service - Financial Leadership
Roxanne Nelson - Outstanding Volunteer Service - Family Services - Homeowners
Anna Dittel - Outstanding Volunteer Service - Family Services - Partner Families
Barbara Steele - Outstanding Volunteer Service - Development Office Events
Jeanine O'Donnell - Outstanding Volunteer Service - Development Office Events
Eileen Stec - Outstanding Volunteer Service - Main Office
Cindy Rust - Outstanding Volunteer Service - ReStore
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| Sparkles - Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Service Winners 2016 |
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John Kalendek - Outstanding Volunteer Service - ReStore
Jack Hillbeck - Outstanding Volunteer Leadership - ReStore
Jim O'Day - Outstanding Volunteer Service - Construction "Newbie" of the Year
John Weisel - Outstanding Volunteer Service - Construction "Newbie" of the Year
Terry High - Outstanding Volunteer Service - Construction - Most Valuable Builder of the Year
Bob Hestaltine - Outstanding Volunteer Service - Construction - Lifetime Achievement
Salvation Army Sparkle Team - Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Service Award 2016
St. Philip's Hospitality Team - Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Service Award 2016
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SCHFH ReStore's Jamie McNatt, Stephanie Raffer, Jeff DiBella
, Bob Roche, Rich Stec,
John Kalendek, Cindy Rust, and June Cole
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To see more pictures from the picnic please visit:
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Congratulations to our partner, She'Don.
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She'Don and Her Boys
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We recently dedicated her new Habitat home in Ingram Village in Ellendale! Many Habitat staff members, AmeriCorps service members, volunteers, and our friends from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Gallo Realty were there to celebrate with She'Don and her family. The boys graciously helped mom receive a ceremonial gold key, a homeowner's prayer, and Bible in accordance with our long-standing Habitat tradition. We wish them many years of health and happiness together in their new home!
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We recently held four - count 'em four - project blessings
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South Lee Avenue at Ingram Village in Ellendale. When a partner family has been admitted to the program they are eventually matched with a home site. Before or shortly after we begin the project, we gather with the family and their friends and ask a pastor to bless the project and pray for safety and wisdom for all involved as the project progresses.
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Adan and Mariela |
Adan and Mariela
currently reside in Millsboro with their
five
children:
three boys ages 11, 3, and just 2 months,
and two
girls ages 10 and 1. Adan works as a landscaper
in
Millville and Mariela is a full-time mom.
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Ashley
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Deacon Sherri Snead of
New Dimensions Ministries of Salisbury was on hand to bless both Ashley and Shalonda's future home sites.
Ashley is a certified traffic flagger living in Bridgeville. She has two boys ages 7 and 6.
"Buying a Habitat home will start me on the path to homeownership. I will be able to start a homestyle lifestyle for my children."
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Shalonda
is a Certified Nursing Assistant. She and her
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11 year old
daughter currently reside in Dagsboro.
"My daughter and I are quite comical. We love to laugh and are people persons. Our Habitat home will make me more responsible. I will feel like an adult again and it will give my daughter her own space."
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| Heather and Her Children |
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Rev. Gary Ross of
Midway Assembly of God blessed the future home site for Heather and her children.
Heather resides in Rehoboth and works at a local hotel.
She has three children: a nephew who is 10 a, a niece who is 7, and a daughter who is 8 months.
"Buying a Habitat home will give the kids a real home of their own and enable them to live in a normal family atmosphere."
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We recently held two signing ceremonies at our main offices in Georgetown. During a signing ceremony we outline our expectations for the relationship between our affiliate and the new partner family. Executive Director,
Kevin Gilmore, introduces the staff to the new partners and encourages ongoing communication throughout the program. We celebrate this all important first step in the process because we understand what it means for these families as they start the path to home ownership.
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April and Steven have two children, a son age 9 and a daughter age 15. They currently reside in Lewes. April works in a home improvement store and Steve works at a local pizzeria.
DeYonda has three children: two boys and a girl. Her sons are ages 14 and 7. Her daughter is 12. DeYonda is a Product Handler for a company in Federalsburg, MD. She and her children currently reside in Bridgeville, DE.
Please welcome them to the program when you meet them.
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Thank You to All Our Great Donors and Volunteer Groups
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Jefferson, Urian, Doane, & Sterner (JUDS)
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Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and Gallo Realty
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Gallo Volunteers Nailed It! |
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| Mr & Mrs Gallo: Painting or Spelunking? |
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| Gallo Gives Foundation Check Presentation |
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| Thanks also to Nadege Dorleans and DE, MD, and VA Transitions' Young Adult Group for coming out to Delmar to build with us. We really appreciate your day of service. |
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AmeriCorps Celebrates Make A Difference Day 2016
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AmeriCorps Delaware service members make a difference in our communities everyday. However, they still took the opportunity to celebrate Make a Difference Day.
Corps members across Delaware painted, did clean up projects, landscaped, collected food and
clothing donations, and
cared for
the homeless.
Sara Clendaniel spent the day working
with service dogs in training, Panda and Neptune, for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI).
Heather Barony
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Bradley Gilmore
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Sharon Feltwater
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Traci de Wolfe
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Susan Ullman
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Brenda Clarke
spent the day at Sussex County Habitat's ReStore thanking our customers for making a difference in the lives of our partner families with their donations and purchases.
Brittni Sullivan
joined our partners, Sheree DeShields and
Susan Jones
, our construction regulars, and
other volunteers on a build site in Delmar to Make a Difference there.
What can you do to Make a Difference today?
#AmeriCorpsGetsItDone #MakeADifferenceDay2016
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunites
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AmeriCorps service members and Habitat volunteers recently completed a minor home repair in Millsboro. Corps member Sara Clendaniel helped volunteers
tear out an old floor and lay a nice new one for a Sussex County Homeowner!
#DidYouKnow that Sussex County Habitat does home repairs? If you are a homeowner in Sussex County and would like to see if you qualify for our major or minor repairs programs, please call the Repair Program Coordinator at
302-855-1153 x207 or visit:
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Michael A. Somer, our new
Construction Site Supervisor, retired in 2013 as Project Manager in School Construction. Then he relocated to Lewes with his wife, Mary. Most of his career had been in education helping to contribute to student success. After three years of puttering around, he decided it was time to get back in the saddle.
"The chance to join Sussex Habitat in September 2016 as a part-time construction site supervisor was a great opportunity and I look forward to contributing to the success of our community."
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Habitat Career Opportunities
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Would you or someone you know be a great addition to the Habitat team? Applications are now being accepted for the positions of
Construction Site Supervisor and
Family Services Manager
with Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. See the job descriptions for more details:
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To volunteer with Sussex County Habitat call:
We welcome
all
- individuals and groups - to build with us at anytime: This is what our founder, Millard Fuller, called the Theology of the Hammer.
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SCHFH is a Proud Member of the AmeriCorps National Service Network
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