As we move into the holiday season we ask you to reflect on the joys of being “home for the holidays”. Please consider what you can do to support the vital need to provide more families in our community with a decent and affordable place to live. The crisis of unaffordable housing is a challenge, but we are not helpless. Together, we can give another family the independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their children.
This holiday season,
youcan help more families build strength, stability and independence with a decent and affordable home. We urge you to get involved, be it
volunteering,
shopping at the ReStore, or providing a
generous holiday donation today!
Affordable Housing CitySpeak: Thursday, Nov. 7th
Next week our Executive Director, Karen Rockwell, will be participating in
The Corvallis Advocate CitySpeak series on affordable housing. This panel will discuss barriers to affordable housing in our community, and how we work on solutions to help some of our most vulnerable residents find stable housing. If you are interested in learning more about local housing issues, don't miss this event!
When: Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 pm
Where: Benton County-Corvallis Library
Free event admission
The Woodlands
In the next few weeks we will start listing our volunteer openings on our
VolunteerHub site. We're excited to start the first home and get this development rolling. Keep track of progress by liking us on
Facebook!
The Woodlands project is located at the corner of 9th and Quail Glenn in Philomath. Stop by and take a look!
ReStore Volunteering
The ReStore needs your helping hands! We have weekly volunteer shifts that we are looking to fill in hardware, donation receiving, the workshop with upcycling projects, and more!
For more information please contact Jessica Spencer, Volunteer and Training Manager; jessica@bentonhabitat.org, 541-752-3354 Ext 316.
We will be opening up the homeowner selection process for the next round of the Woodlands homes in Philomath. In the next few weeks we will be holding orientation meetings for interested applicants:
Philomath Community Library, Tuesday, November 12th at 3:30pm and 4:30pm
BHFH ReStore, Saturday, November 16th (come by anytime between 10am-2pm to learn about both programs)
Benton County Public Library, Thursday, December 12th at 5pm and 6pm
If you are unable to make one of the above orientations, you can schedule a 1:1 meeting with our Homeowner Services Manager, Tabitha Ciulla at tabitha@bentonhabitat.org.
Upcoming Groups!
This month we are excited to work with the following groups:
AAA of Oregon
Samaritan Health
OSU National Honor Society of Leadership and Success
Peace Lutheran Church Youth Group
Youth Volunteer Corps
If you'd like to sign-up to volunteer individually, visit our VolunteerHub page . Looking to schedule your group? Contact Jessica at Jessica@bentonhabitat.org, 541-752-3354 ext 316.
Did you know...
Benton Habitat for Humanity received the Benton Community Foundation's inaugural Outstanding Innovative Project or Program award! Learn more here: www.bcfgives.org/awards/
This month Severn Thomas State Farm is teaming up with us to raise money and awareness. Refer a friend or request a new business insurance quote with Severn and they will donate $10! Don't need a quote? Leave a Google review for Severn Thomas State Farm and they will donate $10!
How can you get involved in solving our housing crisis? Along with volunteering, donating to affordable housing initiatives through Benton Habitat is a perfect place to start. Visit our website to learn about different ways to support our mission.
Benton Habitat for Humanity | 541-752-3354 | bentonhabitat.org
