Newsletter
Spring 2008
Home Builders Blitz 2008
Partnering with Adashun Jones / Signature Homes
May 31st to June 7th
Builders are changing the
Face of America! Building
will be moving fast here
in Fond du Lac during
the National Home Builders
Blitz of 2008. Building will
begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday,
May 31st and finish on Friday
afternoon on June 7th. The
goal = a completed house,
ready to move into for the
McCoy Family, at 479 S.
Military Road. Over 109
building professionals will
work 6 long days to
complete a 1050 square foot
house. Work days may be
up to 16 hours long the first
few days in the hectic
schedule. A total of 263
homes will be completed in
one week.
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From the Desk of the Executive Director
Kathy Strong-Twohig
The snow has finally melted-and that means it is
Building Season! Volunteers here at the Habitat for
Humanity office are amused by my reference to the
changing of the seasons as "Building Season and Non-
Building Season." This gauges in my book just how busy
I will expect to be along with the workings of the many
committees and the board of directors.
Mark your calendars and unpack those nailing aprons as
we begin the 2008 building season. Plans are underway
for two houses and Groundbreaking for the first will take
place on May 3rd for the Home Builders Blitz.
Our second house will be going up on the corner of 21st
and Ellis and Groundbreaking is scheduled for May 17th
from 11 a.m. to Noon. This house build will be a
traditional 18 to 21 week build and we are looking for
volunteers, Crew Leaders, Site Hosts and groups to take
on a build day of a Tuesday or Saturday.
Remember, you do not have to have experience, just
enthusiasm to get out and meet others who share your
passion to give back to the community.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING!
ReStore receives grant to purchase
delivery / donation pick up truck
The staff and Board of Habitat for Humanity of Fond
du Lac County wish to thank the Fond du Lac Area
Foundation for the grant received, and an added
donation from the Tool Box Ministry, which allowed us to
purchase a 15-foot box truck for use in our recently
opened ReStore. We are now able to pick up the
donations from both individuals and businesses
throughout our community and include the delivery of
items purchased in the ReStore.
The ReStore is open to the public on Thursday and
Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Drop off of donations are accepted during store
hours or by appointment by calling 920-921-6623.
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Volunteers - We need you!
If you have an hour or two per week to spare, we need your assistance.
Volunteer opportunities are awaiting you and help is needed in these areas:
- Office with data entry and phone calling.
- ReStore with merchandising, cleaning and fixing of donations, pick ups and light maintenance.
- Build site volunteers-learn to build a house or assist other
volunteers.
- Meal providers from May 31 to June 7 for lunch on the
Home Builder's Blitz house.
- Site cleaning and organizing from May 31 to June 7
from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Square Foot Campaign
If you would like to purchase a square foot of an upcoming house build, or purchase particular
items for a house, please fill out the form in the newsletter.
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Introducing our Builder Blitz Family
The McCoys
Hello! My name is Chris McCoy and I am very happy to announce that my family has been
chosen for the next Habitat House.
I am a single mom of an eight year old son, Collin. He has taught me how to enjoy life, no matter
how hard it gets. Collin is very excited to start building our house. He is fascinated with trucks
and can't wait for excavation to begin and see all the excitement!
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Board of Directors Member of Quarter
Steve Leaman
My name is Steve Leaman. I am the Treasurer and
co-chair of the ReStore Committee for Habitat for
Humanity of Fond du Lac County, Inc. I have been a
member of the Board of Directors since March 2007.
It has been a very exciting year for Habitat here in Fond
du Lac County and I am very happy to be a part of its
growth.
As far as myself, I am a graduate of the University of
Wisconsin - Madison and am currently the Bank
Manager for Associated Bank here in Fond du Lac. I
have been with Associated Bank for nearly ten years
and have been managing the Fond du Lac office for just
about three years now.
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Volunteer of the Quarter
Kay Conrad
A native of Indiana, I have lived in Fond du Lac for 36 years. I came to FDL to take a job as
head of the Reference Dept. at the FDL Public Library. I always enjoyed my job, even as it
changed tremendously through the years because of computers. I retired a year ago, and
have especially liked setting my own schedule when volunteering with HFH. The mission of
HFH has always appealed to me and I wanted to become involved. I am happy to use my
computer experience as a volunteer, but hope to work on construction also. FDL has been a
good place for me, and I am glad that I can start giving back to the community.
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Donate a vehicle to Cars for Homes™ and Help Build Houses
Your vehicle donation can help a family build a home, and the hope of a better life! Donate your Motorcycle,
Motor Scooter, ATV, Jet ski, Snowmobile, Car, Truck, Boat and RV to help Habitat for Humanity build houses in
partnership with families in need of decent, affordable shelter. To donate a vehicle to Cars for HomesT,
Habitat for Humanity's vehicle donation program, simply call Kathy at the Habitat For Humanity of Fond du Lac
County office at (920) 921-6623, or Bob at Pro Motor Sports by at 920-922-8521, or by calling Habitat for
Humanity International at 1-877-277-4344 toll free or online at www.carsforhomes.org. This also qualifies as a
tax-deductible donation for you as well.
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