December 11, 2019

Three House Blessings!

We get to celebrate so many milestones with our Habitat partner families. There is no bigger milestone than the day we welcome a family home. We are thrilled that on Saturday, Dec 14 we welcome THREE families into their new homes. Thanks to the many community partners, sponsors, and volunteers who made it possible. Please join us at any or all!

9:00 a.m. 705 S Evans, Blm We bless the new home of Joanie Dennis and her giant schnauzer Oliver, Joanie's constant companion and support dog. Many thanks to Thrivent Financial, First Presbyterian, Wesley United Methodist, Calvary United Methodist, First UMC of Normal, and St John's Lutheran for their sponsorship of the "Faith House". We had volunteers from a dozen other local churches and the McLean County Interfaith Alliance.

11:00 a.m. 1107 N Morris, Blm Sansanee Pattapongwat and her son, Gawyn are welcomed into the home that will now belong to them and was built in honor of our affiliate's founding members. Thank you First Allied Securities and Drake Zimmerman & Jan Elfline for sponsoring the "Founders House" in recognition of their vision 34 years ago that McLean County could - and should - provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for our neighbors.

1:00 p.m. 1628 Iowa, Blm We're welcoming home Lilia Sotelo, Javier Alvarez-Vargas, and their 4 children: Javier Jr, Yareli, Diana, and Emily. Thanks to the amazing Women Build team who built, guided the rest of us, and helped fund this house. Thanks also to Mary Bennett Henrichs for sponsoring the first annual Garden Party to raise funding for this house.

During this holiday season, think Bloomington ReStore! It's a great place to find unique gifts, an extra chair or two for company, and loads of household essentials. If you're looking at downsizing some of your stuff, think Bloomington ReStore, too! You can even call 309-454-6047 for a pickup, if your treasures are too big, heavy, or numerous to drop off. Shop and drop off at 1402 W Washington, Blm. Check back often - items fly out of there and the inventory changes every day.

Visit Our Website Make A Donation

Volunteer With Us Apply For A Home

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌