SEPTEMBER 2021
Habitat Happenings
How we're building a brighter future for local families!
The end of the summer heat and hurricane season can't get here soon enough! Read on for some "cool" updates and upcoming events!
CHFH Receives Coveted Facebook Grant
Charleston Habitat for Humanity (CHFH) was recently awarded Coastal Community Foundation's Facebook Grant for Sustaining Black Communities! CHFH will be partnering with The Liberty Hill Community Wide Reunion Committee, which is a progressive organization that evolved from the deep roots of the visionary founders of this historic black community.

Liberty Hill is North Charleston's oldest neighborhood and was founded in 1871 by Ishmael Grant, Aaron Middleton, William Lecque and Plenty Lecque. In celebrating their liberty as freedmen and landowners, they chose to name their acreage Liberty Hill. These men subdivided the land and sold lots to newly freed Blacks to form the Liberty Hill community. Since this historical land transaction, the Liberty Hill community of 400 homes has weathered many storms, yet remains determined to hold on to and be proud of its humble beginnings.
Utilizing Charleston Habitat's longstanding construction experience, we are working together to revitalize the important legacy of this historic Black community through an innovative “Safe At Home” repair program that will positively impact the health and well-being of Liberty Hill residents, specifically senior citizens and low-income families, through exterior home repairs.
These services will help vulnerable residents feel safer and more secure, increasing their overall quality of life and uplifting the spirit and image of the wider Liberty Hill community.

This program will kickoff later this year and volunteers will be invited to assist in the repairs. Be on the lookout for more information!
Oyster Roast - October 17th
Join us for a shuckin’ good time at Charleston Habitat’s 3rd Annual Oyster Roast!

The event will be held on Sunday, October 17th from 1pm-5pm at Founders Hall (1500 Old Towne Road, Charleston). Tickets for children ages 7-12 are $20. Tickets include all-you-can-eat oysters from Charleston Bay Gourmet, Home Team BBQ and 2 drink tickets (beer or soda). Live music by Two 3 Ways. All proceeds benefit Charleston Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide affordable housing to families in need in the Lowcountry.
 
General admission tickets are $40 thru 9/15, $50 after and $60 at the door. Children 6 and under are free with a paying adult. Tickets for children ages 7-12 are $20. NEW: This year we've added a FAMILY PACK of tickets, which includes 2 adults and 2 children (ages 7-12), for $100. That's a savings of $20!
 
Please contact Kristen Williams, Director of Development, for more information: Kristen@charlestonhabitat.org or (843) 203-4025.
Volunteer of the Month
Meet our September Volunteer of the Month - Conrad!

Conrad is a longtime ReStore volunteer and an expert donation-pricer and organizer! You can usually find him in the intake room on Tuesdays and Thursdays sorting through our many ReStore donations.

To anyone thinking about volunteering in the ReStore, Conrad says, "Just do it! It's such an amazing and rewarding experience."

Thank you so much for spending each week with us! Your dedication and hard work is so appreciated!
"My favorite part of volunteering is the people! The shoppers, staff and volunteers are all amazing to work with." - Conrad
FREE DONATION PICKUP
Doing some end of summer purging?! Remember to donate your new and gently used items to our ReStore at 731 Meeting Street! We offer free donation pickup if you're unable to drop off items. To schedule a pickup, please email Donations@charlestonhabitat.org with details about the items you'd like to donate, along with any photos you may have, and we'll take care of the rest!