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Tuesday, October 24 | 6pm
House that Beer Built Fundraiser
Located at: Dragonmead Microbrewery, Warren
$5 donation for admission
Pre-Registered attendees will receive a door prize!
Halloween Costume Contest, Food Truck & a FeelGood Tap featuring
Erik the Red.
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Save the Date! Friday, November 3 | 6 - 11pm
Country Road Take Me Home
Andiamo, Warren
$125 per person
Includes plated dinner, premium bar, silent/live auction, and a classic country concert featuring
John Michael Montgomery &
Alan Turner and the Steel Horse Band!
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For sponsorship information, contact Briana Koehn at bkoehn@macombhabitat.org or call 586.263.1540 x119 for more information!
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Auction needs: Jewelry, sports memorabilia, event tickets, electronics, massages, nail salon services, restaurant gift cards, hotel/winery tours/restaurant gift cards in the Mackinac region, dinner in the Chicago region, "country" items (hunting/fishing gear, BBQ grill, tent, camping gear, kayak, etc.), things to do in Detroit, Red Wings apparel, Detroit Lions tickets to a game of donor's choice, family friendly/kid activities and experiences, wine racks, bottles of wine, lottery tickets
Do you have an item you can donate? All auction items are tax deductible. Fill out the auction donation form below, drop off donations at our Administrative Office inside the Baker College of Clinton Township (34950 Little Mack Ave, Clinton Township, MI 48035), or arrange for a pick up!
Deadline: Friday, October 13
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Blog: Macomb Habitat Red, White and Blue Through and Through!
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The pride of being an American runs deep at Macomb Habitat. If you are even just a bit informed, you can stand back and see it draping our affiliate. Here are a few of the ways this spirit and patriotism trickle through our mission...
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Helen Hicks
President & CEO
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Now accepting homeowner applications for widows/widowers of military
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Macomb County Habitat for Humanity is expanding its search for a past or present military soldier to also include widows and widowers of a military veteran. We have one home available in Clinton Township and hope to find a family in need of better housing.
The qualifications are as follows:
• Applicants must show a need for the home (paying >30% of income for rent, currently living with family, etc.) Applicants cannot currently own a home
• Willingness to complete program requirements (attend monthly family meetings, accumulate a $1,000 down payment). For military families, the service to our country is counted as their "sweat equity," and the required 250 hours per adult is waived
• Ability to pay – see chart on the right
• Workable credit (2 years after a bankruptcy, not delinquent in student loans or child support, satisfied liens or judgments)
For more information, questions or for a homeowner application, please contact Marnie Wettlaufer at 586-263-1540 x104 or email
mwettlaufer@macombhabitat.org
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A Brush With Kindness Applications open to homeowners previously served in the military
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Thanks to a recent grant provided by BAE Systems, we are able to re-open A Brush With Kindness applications, primarily an exterior repair program, for low-income Macomb County homeowners who previously served in the armed forces. Projects could include: handicap ramp installation, painting, trim work, porch/deck repairs, door/window replacement and more.
For more information, or to obtain an application, contact our Faith and Volunteer Relations Manager, Dave Tirsell at
dtirsell@macombhabitat.org or call 586.263.1540
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Beginning August 1 through the duration of 2017, Macomb County Habitat for Humanity is partnering with First Independent - Descamps Insurance Agency for
"Quotes for a Cause!" For each home & auto quote, or business owners policy quote, mention Quotes for a Cause, or Macomb County Habitat, and we will receive a $5 donation!
Call Jim Daniel, Joe Descamps or Dan Steele at 888-513-9361 to get your quote today!
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Trinity Lutheran, Clinton Twp
., has provided volunteers and funding for Macomb Habitat since 1994. The latest effort was in support of a Thrivent Builds Repairs project transforming the exterior of a home owned by veterans. We appreciate Dave Collins’ leadership and the time and energy of the other volunteers!
Get your church, religious group or organization involved with Macomb Habitat!
Contact our Faith and Volunteer Relations Manager, Dave Tirsell at
dtirsell@macombhabitat.org to discuss the opportunities we have available this build season!
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General Motors encourages employee groups to volunteer for a day with nonprofits, especially during GM Cares Week, the week nearest 9/11. Six GM teams helped with our rehab on Continental in Warren and in our Shelby Twp. ReStore – including GM PPO, GM Interior Services, GM Interior Services, GM Side Closures and GM Global Infrastructure teams.
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Meet our Volunteer of the Month!
Great Partner Retiring
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Dave Dion
, Community Engagement Specialist with Thrivent Financial, has announced that he will be retiring after 12 years with that organization. Over the last six years, Dave has coordinated the Thrivent Builds program in Macomb Co. and elsewhere in the region, mobilizing volunteers and funds for home builds and exterior repairs to owner occupied homes. He will remain in the area and now will have more time for his many other interests. He has been an innovator and advocate for us beyond the Thrivent partnership.
Thrivent Finanical is a Fortune 300, not-for-profit membership organization that helps Christians be wise with their money and live generously. They are the largest corporate partner for Habitat for Humanity. Since 2005 the impact has included over $226 million committed by Thrivent and Thrivent members to build or repair more than 4,800 homes in the U.S. and around the world, with more than 673,000 volunteers participating, and over 1,000 Thrivent Builds Worldwide trips sponsored. Local impact includes 50% funding for 21 homes in Macomb Co. (over $1.2 million), 15 home repair projects and the support through the Thrivent Choice program from many local members.
We thank Dave for his leadership and wish him well in the future.
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Volunteer activities return to Romeo as interior work will unfold all month, capped off by landscaping October 28
th. Watch for additional days for Brush with Kindness efforts, such as October 14
th work on a home owned by veterans in Mt. Clemens. Check out the Volunteer Hub for more details.
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We need your donations!
Our inventory is light on
cabinets,
appliances,
washers,
dryers and
windows. If you don't have a vehicle to drop off the items, we provide
FREE pick-up in Macomb County! Call 586.263.1540 to schedule your pick up today!
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Motown Soup in Shelby Township!
Looking for a great addition to your cupboard or some gifts for the holidays? Macomb Habitat has begun selling soups and other offerings from Motown Soup at our ReStore in Shelby Twp. The mixes are prepared in a commercial kitchen by volunteers at Trinity Lutheran Church in Utica. Large mixes serve 4-6 and small ones serve 2-3 people. We can add to what we offer as we discover what your favorites are. Your purchase helps support Macomb County Habitat families. In the past 12 years, Motown Soup has donated over $750,000 in profits to charities and nonprofits in our region, including grants to our organization.
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We have two ReStore locations in Macomb County open to the public!
Shelby Township ReStore:
46660 Van Dyke (south of 21 Mile)
Warren ReStore:
23211 Van Dyke (north of 9 Mile)
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 6pm; Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
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Select Macomb County Habitat for Humanity as your Nonprofit of Choice!
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Every item available for purchase on
www.amazon.com
is also available on AmazonSmile at the same price. You will see eligible products marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on their product detail pages.
To make Macomb County Habitat for Humanity your charity of choice, visit
smile.amazon.com
and log in to your Amazon account from your desktop or mobile device.
Hover your cursor over your account, and select "Your AmazonSmile" from the menu.
Select the option to "Change your Charity"
In the search bar, to pick your own charitable organization, type in "Macomb County Habitat for Humanity."
Select Macomb County Habitat for Humanity from the list.
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Every time you shop at Kroger, you can make a donation to Macomb County Habitat for Humanity and help the families we serve in the community to provide decent, affordable housing.
It's simple!
2. Create a profile
3. Click on Community Rewards
4. Select Macomb County Habitat for Humanity
Every time you shop at Kroger, and scan your Kroger Plus Card, they will donate a percentage of your purchase to Macomb County Habitat and our mission to bring families together by building homes, communities and hope!
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Thrivent Financial benefit members accrue “Thrivent Choice” dollars based on insurance premiums, contract values and Thrivent volunteer leadership, which can be directed to churches, schools and other nonprofits of the donor’s choice. Don’t miss this opportunity to recommend that Thrivent Financial provide outreach funding to Macomb County Habitat for Humanity! Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more. Or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt. Your donations will go directly to helping families in Macomb County.
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At Macomb County Habitat for Humanity, we are always accepting donations! Here are the top 5 items on our Wish List:
- Silent/Live auction items for our annual fall event
- Quotes for a Cause referrals when obtaining your insurance quote from First Independent-Descamps Insurance Agency
- Battery-operated tools for our construction department
- Four desktop computers for office use
- Gas Cards for our ReStore trucks
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