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Habitat
Headlines
The
Quarterly Newsletter of
Habitat
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Building
Simple, Decent & Affordable Homes for Our Island Neighbors - Summer 2005
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Habitat Headlines Editor/Designer: Dick Mezger Contributing Writer: Bud Macy HFH of BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ron DiOrio*, President Al DeVito*, Treasurer Miki Badnek Tom Burke Toby Codding
Peter
Costas Andre Mallegol Ben Moore Rick Reinhardsen David Wessling Alan Wilson* *member of the Executive Committee **on leave of absence COMMITTEE CHAIRS Executive: Ron DiOrio Building:
Toby Codding Development & Communications: Mark Rasmussen Faith Relations: Family Partnership: Miki Badnek Family Selection: Nominating & Board Development: Site Selection: Jack Ross & Alan Volunteer: Roberts STAFF Julie Willett, Executive Director Naina Williams, Director of Development Habitat for Humanity of Post Office Box 1093 Vineyard Phone/Fax: 508.696.4646 E-mail: Web site: www.habitatmv.org |
Al Schackman, Monica Miller, Leif Iverson & Emma Lee Iversen Building
a house is in the top 5 of
life stressors that one can experience Here is a group of people called Habitat for Humanity who voluntarily experience this stress on a regular basis, not for themselves, but for others. For people who cannot do it for themselves. Habitat people put themselves on the front lines of the housing crisis and do their best to confront the difficulties that arise through every project. I think they do pretty darn well. We are all Brothers and Sisters in this world. When we take the time and effort to see into each other’s hearts, to reach out, to see humanity as a whole rather than divided by skin color, religious affiliations, economic status, gender or orientation, it results in the willingness and determination to make a difference. Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard is making a difference. It has long been a life goal of mine to be able to really SEE people, see into their hearts to feel what they need and to give it to them. Not material things, but a word, a gesture that makes that person feel understood and loved for who they really are, not their superficial persona, but their true essence. In receiving the opportunity to build or renovate a Habitat house I feel seen, I feel valued for whom I am and for my contribution to the community and to the world. As a Habitat recipient, it is going to take me a really long time to show you all how grateful I am and how much of a difference you have made for my family. It is going to take years and years. Written by Monica Miller, Groundbreaking at Twin Oaks, |
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WHAT’S
GOING ON IN THE WORLD OF HABITAT FUNDRAISING?
What a
whirlwind of a year 2005 is proving to be! Our first event planned was
the House Walk which was scheduled
for the Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend,
On the right are buyers looking over the
items at the Silent Auction in May. |
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Signing a shingle at the
Family Fun Day
Lots of
activities were enjoyed by the entire family. |
classes! It would have been so
well attended and we anticipated making close to $15,000, as this event has
been very lucrative in the past! Out of all the 365 days in the year,
our event was scheduled for the very day when a MAJOR Nor’easter hit the
Vineyard. Violent waves cascaded over the ocean walls directly on the
path where the Walk was to have taken place from Oak Bluffs to
Edgartown! Between the severe winds and squalls of rain, the event was
literally a washout! And while we had advertised the event as taking
place “Rain or Shine”, we never mentioned anything about Nor’easter or
Shine! So as you can surmise, this event was a non-event, yet many
still donated in spite of the weather.
Would you like to make a difference in your community?
If you are looking for a way to gain a greater sense of purpose and a
way to give back to the community in which you reside or visit, why not
consider getting involved with Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard? Our work is done with the generosity of
spirit from individuals like yourself.
We are looking for volunteers, professional and novice, to assist in our
current build. Just give us a call and
we will definitely have a way for you to get involved: 508.696.4646.
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WHAT’S NEXT?
While all of us
at Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard greatly appreciate the support
of your efforts, know that your generosity is most directly felt by the
families for whom your contributions provide housing! Thank you for all you do
and we hope to see you at the dance performance on the 18th of August! › › › Who we are . . . Habitat for
Humanity of › › › Habitat Sponsors: All of our intended House Walk participants
and donors, Art Auction artists who generously donated their work and to
those who attended, Bank of Martha’s Vineyard, Brickstone Excavation, Carroll
& Vincent Real Estate, Craftworks, Dragonfly Gallery, Electronic Security
Systems, Estrella Concrete, Farm Neck Foundation, F.E. Leslie Druggist,
Harborside Realty, Hart Company, H.N. Hinckley & Sons, Hot Tin Roof,
Hy-Line Cruises, International Business Machines (IBM), Island Affordable
Housing Fund, Island Housing Trust, Island Insurance, Lambert Insurance
Agency, McDonough and Co., Midnight Farm, Martha’s Vineyard Construction Co.,
Martha’s Vineyard Co-operative Bank, Martha’s Vineyard Gazette, Martha’s
Vineyard Shipyard, Morgan Stanley, Nancy’s Nutrition, Our Anonymous Donors,
Permanent Endowment Fund, Rotary Club, Sandpiper Realty, Sparkle Window
Cleaning, Neal Sullivan Design Build, West
Chop Club. |
TWIN OAKS COMES BACK All our fundraising efforts lead to our premier
event ~ the building of our next house, “Twin Oaks” for the Miller/Schackman
family, located in Oak Bluffs near the four-way stop at Barnes and Airport
Roads. Below is a portion of the house
being demolished (this is Habitat’s first renovation), followed by a
rendering of the house as it will be transformed.
Words from the children of
the Twin Oaks home. YOUR OWN HOUSE If you have your own house You don’t have to move
out, There isn’t all kinds of
junk in the closets that isn’t yours, And you can paint the
walls whatever color you want to. You can do whatever you
want in your room, Like put stickers
everywhere and put posters up. In the yard you could make
a basketball court Or get a trampoline. By Leif Iversen, Age 11 Living, existing,
breathing, A place to be yourself And call home. No more moving out every
summer; Your room is your room. No more having to see Your mother stressing out About how many boxes we
need, Or what goes where. Because of our own house Summer is a time to Sleep in our own beds, And sun bathe in our
backyard. It is a time to just enjoy
the sun. By Emma Lee Iversen, Age
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THE DANCE THEATER OF
Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard is proud to
present “Lorraine Graves and Friends”, featuring principal dancers from the
Dance Theater of Harlem for an evening of choreographic excellence on
Thursday, August 18 at 7:30 pm. Lorraine Graves has performed all
over the world with Dance Theater of Harlem and, for one
performance only, is bringing some of the dancers from this legendary company
to the beautiful
Tickets for this event are available at Above Ground
Records, Alley's General Store, Bunch of Grapes, Craftworks, and Our
Market or by calling the Habitat Office at 508.696.4646.
$40 per ticket in advance, $45 at the door
$75
per ticket for premier seating in advance, $80 at the door
$30
per ticket for seniors and students in advance, $35 at the door
This event has been sponsored primarily Morgan Stanley
and with support from an anonymous donor.