End of Year Habitat Newsletter

HABITAT HOMEFRONT

Monroe County Habitat's E-mail Newsletter

End of Year 2017

"For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people's concerns and love for each other." - Millard Fuller, Founder of Habitat for Humanity

A Groundbreaking Announcement for Habitat's Future

More Than Houses Breakfast Raises Funds and Hope

On November 9, Monroe County Habitat welcomed more than 500 supporters to the More Than Houses Breakfast. CEO Darryl Neher shared plans for proposed development of an piece of land on Bloomington's south side. According to Monroe County Commissioner Julie Thomas, "We see this as an opportunity for a true community partnership and the chance to create something innovative and bold." The event included moving testimonials about the need for affordable housing in Monroe County, and how Habitat home ownership is life changing for individuals and families for generations.

To learn more about Habitat's groundbreaking land plan and impact, check out the following links:

Habitat Land Plan Announcement

Herald Times Habitat Land Use Article

Impact of Habitat 2017

More Than Houses Breakfast in Pictures

A Community Blitz

Whirlpool/IU Kelley/Habitat Build 2017

For the 8th year, Indiana University, the Kelley School of Business and the Whirlpool Corporation joined forces to build a home. The blitz started from a simple foundation on the IU campus to a completed home in 10 days! As part of the dedication, the keys were presented to Irving Castaneda-Baltazar on the field before the IU/Michigan football game. Last, but not least, the house was moved from the IU campus to its final location. Thank you to the 400 volunteers, numerous businesses and the Bloomington community who showed their support of Habitat and our community!

Whirlpool/Kelley Blitz Build in Pictures

IU Student Voices from Whirlpool/Kelly Build Video

Moving the Whirlpool/Kelley House Video

Women Making a Difference

Thank You to 100+ Women Who Care

We are incredibly grateful to 100+ Women Who Care for supporting Habitat as the most recent recipient of their generous funding!

Big Relief from ReStore

Giving Hope and $5,000 for Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Thanks to the efforts of Habitat's ReStore team and our giving community, $5,000 was raised last month to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The funds will go towards massive recovery efforts in 22 Texas counties. In total, more than $12K was raised by ReStores in the state of Indiana. Thank you to all who supported, and for helping those in need beyond Monroe County!

Check out ReStore at the following links--shop and donate to help efforts like the Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort!

Habitat Restore Facebook Page

Habitat Restore of Monroe County

A Thirty-Three Year Habitat Commitment

The Carter's Habitat Story

Former President Jimmy Carter is known for his commitment to promote social justice and human rights. That support extends to Habitat for Humanity, where both President Carter and Mrs. Carter are active fundraisers and dedicated advocates for Habitat. Since 1984, the Carter Work Project has made positive strides to fight homelessness in the US and across the world. Click below to learn more about the Carter's history and commitment to Habitat:

A Q&A With Jimmy Carter

The Carter Work Project

The Carter's Beginnings With Habitat

The Humans of Habitat

Facebook Feature Shares Habitat's Family

Habitat has started a new feature on Facebook, "Humans of Habitat", where members of the Habitat family share their stories and why they support Habitat. The profiles include a mix of individuals--staff, volunteers, business persons, community leaders--who are committed to Habitat's mission of alleviating homelessness in Monroe County. Read their stories at the following link!

Humans of Habitat

Building Homes, Building Futures

Habitat Scholars Facebook Group

While Monroe County Habitat builds homes, they also help build a strong future for the children of Habitat homeowners. The new Habitat Scholars is a Facebook Group in coordination with Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, Indiana. The goal is to provide educational resources and share opportunities with Habitat students and parents. Click the link below:

Habitat Scholars Facebook Group

Thanks to our Sponsors!

Giving Time and More to Support the Hernandez and Lady Families

This fall we are building the future homes of the Lady, Hernandez and Ocampo González families. We are grateful to our current sponsors: Bloomington High School North, Evangelical Community Church, Indiana University's Campus Chapter, Sherwood Oaks Christian Church and Unitarian Universalist Church!

A Journey from Hardship to Habitat Home

The Hernandez Family

Life's challenges have been sometimes difficult for Soccoro Hernandez. Many years ago, she decided to travel back and forth from the U.S. to Mexico to financially support her family of five. More personal hardships came to Soccoro after she made roots in Bloomington. But this hard working mother has overcome obstacles by believing that "You get strong by caring about other people."

Since then, Soccoro began to rebuild her life, and applied for a Habitat home. She has diligently worked at ReStore earning her 250 sweat equity hours, participated in Habitat's homeownership classes, and is excited to receive the keys to her new home.

Learn more about the Hernandez family at the following link:

The Hernandez Family

GIVE, SAVE, SUPPORT...NOW!

Donate to Monroe County Habitat

Don't miss your opportunity to support Monroe County Habitat before the year ends. You'll enjoy the tax benefits, but more importantly, you'll support Monroe County Habitat's goal to provide affordable homes for qualifying families. Act now, and help make a difference!

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