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Humans of Habitat Mahoning Valley
Meet Corriander Ferenchak!
Similar to the
Humans of New York project,
Humans of Habitat Mahoning Valley
will feature stories of the homeowners, families, volunteers and staff that make the Habitat mission possible in the Valley. This month's Humans of Habitat Mahoning Valley story features ReStore Employee Corriander Ferenchak:
"What makes me smile? The short answer is helping people and my two beautiful daughters."
"I've had my own struggles through poverty and being a single mom. I wouldn't be where I am today if others hadn't helped me and believed in me. It gives me great joy from the deepest parts of my soul to return that help, support, and belief to others. I smile when I'm able to help people find the household ite
ms that they need and couldn't otherwise afford. I smile when I think about how that will help us build more houses so that we can work towards a world where everyone has a decent place to live. I smile because I know I'm part of something bigger that will help the greater good.
When I first walked into the office of Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley almost 3 years ago I looked around before my interview and said to myself, "I can see a future here. I believe in our mission and look forward to many years of bringing people together to build homes, communities, hope and of course smiles."
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Wonder Women Build 2017
Build like a girl!
Annually and nationwide, Habitat for Humanity - in partnership with Lowe's - hosts Women Build. This year, Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley has themed Women Build around the idea that every woman is a Wonder Woman!
No experience is necessary to participate on-site. Volunteers work under the guidance of construction professionals, and alongside other volunteers and future homeowners.
Of course, there are more ways to participate in Wonder Women Build than the construction site! Below is information about volunteering on the construction site as well as other events and activities. You can also
visit our website to learn more about Wonder Women Build and how you can be involved!
CONSTRUCTION
HFHMV will be building at three locations this year on
May 6, 10 and 13th at the following locations:
82 Erskine Avenue, Boardman, OH 44512
212 Willard Avenue NE, Warren, OH 44483
352 Woodbine Avenue, Struthers, OH 44471
To register
to volunteer,
please
visit our website
and follow the instructions provided.
If you have any questions about registering online, or would like more information about how to volunteer, please contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator at
TILING WORKSHOP
SIP & PAINT
For ONLY $40 per person, you will get:
- Your choice of a select draft beer or a glass of wine.
- Step-by-step painting instructions.
- Personalized artwork to take home (for yourself or gift to someone...hey, Mother's Day is coming up!).
- The reward of knowing your donation is going to help someone in need that lives in the Mahoning Valley.
Space is limited and the event will sell out. Registration is required! Register for the Sip & Paint on EventBrite!
SPONSORSHIP
To make Wonder Women Build a success, we need your help! This year, HFHMV would like to provide t-shirts, goodie bags, and lunches to all volunteers. If you are interested in being a sponsor by providing
a cash, material or lunch donation
, please contact the Resource Development Manager at [email protected] or
330-743-7244 x 303.
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Reverse Raffle
YCAR is raising money to build a house with Habitat!
As a fundraiser, YCAR (Youngstown Columbiana Association of Realtors) is having a Reverse Raffle on Thursday, April 27th at The Embassy (5030 Youngstown Poland Rd, Boardman, OH 44512). Cocktails begin at 6PM, dinner is at 7PM with the drawing to follow.
Tickets are $100 (Raffle Ticket & Dinner) and $50 if an additional dinner is needed.
$4,000 GRAND PRIZE (Only 150 tickets will be sold)!
The night will be fun and will include a chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, entertainment, side board and so much more!
Please email Kristina at resources@habitatmahoning.org for tickets or for more information about volunteering on the build site. This house will be built in Boardman in late Spring / early Summer 2017.
Please like the event on facebook to keep posted about what to expect! This is the second year for this event, last year YCAR raised almost $14,000!!!
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AmeriCorps Week
#AmeriCorpsWorks
AmeriCorps is a national service-based program and is part of the Corporation for National & Community Service.
It supports a wide range of local service programs
that engage thousands of Americans in intensive community service each year. Habitat for Humanity is one program that relies on its AmeriCorps members to build affordable, decent housing.
This year, HFHMV recognized its AmeriCorps members, Ruth Patton and Leah Sakacs, during AmeriCorps week, March 6-10th. Both will be continuing their service in the Valley through July, and we hope they will join us for another year! Learn more about Ruth and Leah by visiting the HFHMV website!
AmeriCorps programs do more than move communities forward; they serve their members by creating jobs and providing pathways to opportunity for young people entering the workforce. AmeriCorps places thousands of young adults into intensive service positions where they learn valuable work skills, earn money for education, and develop an appreciation for citizenship. If you are interested in engaging in your community and serving Habitat for Humanity, you can learn more at the national service website.
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40 Days of Lent Fundraiser
You can complete this fundraiser any month!
As Easter approaches, it is not too late to participate in the 40 Days of Lent Fundraiser! Your donation will help us build homes for deserving families in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties.
To Donate:
Download a copy of the Lent calendar to track your daily fundraising totals. After Easter, visit our website at
http://habitatmahoning.org/giving-cash
and make a general donation based on your Lent calendar total, or drop off your donation at our Struthers ReStore. You can also mail a check to: 480 Youngstown-Poland Rd, Struthers, OH 44471.
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Spring into creativity and stop by a ReStore to find your craft supplies!
If you haven't visited the HFHMV
Pinterest page, you are missing out! We have holiday pins of DIY crafts to meet all your
Easter needs - and our ReStores have all the materials you'll need! Here is a small preview of what you will find on the HFHMV
Pinterest page (click on the image captions to learn what you'll need to DIY):
HFHMV ReStore Locations & Hours
Habitat ReStore (Struthers)
480 Youngstown Poland Rd
Struthers, OH 44471
330-743-7244
Open: Wednesday-Saturday, 9am-4pm
1965 N. Ellsworth Ave.
Salem, OH 44460
330-337-4808
Open: Wednesday-Saturday, 9am-4pm
(*Thursdays open 9am-6pm)
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