2015 Annual Newsletter and Holiday Appeal

Holiday Appeal
2015
Dear Friends of Broome County Habitat for Humanity:
Gifts are unwrapped in unexpected places! As the Executive Director of Habitat, I am a working mom. I have a middle school aged
daughter and am active in her extracurricular activities and our
school district. When volunteering for a program one afternoon,
encouraging kids to take part in an arts contest, I showed them a
photo from the previous year taken of workers on a construction site.
To my surprise a child exclaimed, “That’s a Habitat house!” There
was nothing to identify the photo as such, and she did not know what
my occupation was. I asked the obvious, “Yes it is! Does your family drive past it?” (It was our Willow Street project.) She responded,
“No. Habitat built my house. I would know those people anywhere!” That is how I met Miss
Colleen, the daughter of a Habitat family in Tioga County. The moment was of particular
emotion for me as Broome County Habitat had just made a huge step forward toward our future, having merged with Tioga County Habitat a few weeks prior. We have much work to
do, but hope to serve the community there as we have in Broome County since 1992. It hit me
quickly that this little girl was “mine”. Ours. She was the face of the
hard work and gifts of our neighbors in Tioga County, beaming a
smile that illuminates our shared mission and the responsibility for
the legacy they need for us to carry on. Her life was forever changed
by the people who rallied around her family to build a home. That
moment, for me, was the heart of our mission.
This fall we started our 28th home in Broome County on Floral Avenue in Johnson City. Our ribbon cutting and ground breaking celebration included a special visit from US Congress Representative
Richard Hannah and Rose Sotak, Town of Union Supervisor. We are
in the selection process for our next deserving partnership family.
You can help us! Tell a friend about our affordable homeownership
opportunities. Consider a gift of time, treasure or talent, supporting
families such as Colleen’s in creating a bright future for generations
to come. Watch our build process with weekly updates on Facebook.
Building on Floral Avenue in Johnson City has been made safer for our
incredible “Core Crew” volunteers with thanks to the Community
Foundation for South Central New York and a generous grant. With
their support, we were able to purchase items critical to our volunteer
safety program. Fall prevention equipment, including railings, harnesses, special ladders and scaffolding planks allow our volunteers to safely
work at second story levels and on roofs. Additionally, a smart TV was purchased to provide group
trainings for new volunteers on how to use new tools
and equipment. The rate of construction on our Floral Avenue house has been quick. Our teams’ ability
to work confidently is a major factor in that success.
The 2015 Board
President: Brian Murphy,
St.Vincent’s Blessed Sacrament
Vice President: Daniel Norton,
Associate of HH&K
Treasurer: Carl Speicher,
M & T Bank
Secretary: Dr. Nick Perrino,
Perrino Family Chiropractic
Past President: Maureen Wilson,
Pyramid Brokerage
Greg Chianis,
Chianis+Anderson
Fred G.Cosantino Jr.,
Morgan Stanley
Beverly Docteur,
CFO AVRE
John Farrell,
EXIT Realty Homeward Bound
Joan Kellam,
Union Presbyterian Church
Bruce Krizan,
Family and Children's Society
Diane Kubik,
Family and Children's Society
Catherine Maliwacki,
Partner, Davidson, Fox & Co.
Joel Patch,
Associate of HH&K
Jacqueline Thompson,
Broome Tioga BOCES
Thomas Ryan,
Iberdrola USA
James Wilson,
BU School of Management
Staff
Executive Director:
Amy Rae Winans
Administrative Manager:
Linda Sharpe
Events Coordinator
Dolores Wisdom
Homeowners and Volunteers
Diana Hayden
Volunteer Construction Managers
Joe Ciccarino and Jim Weidman
Volunteer Office Support Staff
Joan Mueller and Mary Ann Scott
The overwhelming support we have received this year has been humbling. Cold lemonade delivered to our workers by a
neighbor on a hot day holds the same importance as a donated roof by our friends at Erie Materials. A volunteer stopping
by to mow the lawn at our office helps keep costs down as much as a grant for new tools from the Gould Memorial Fund
at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. A group of Huron professionals working on the Day of Caring to frame walls carries the
same value in our mission as a volunteer tabling at the Oakdale Mall selling raffle tickets. An excited child building a gingerbread house for our holiday event means as much to us as the belief of the Hoyt Foundation that we can embark on an
engaging new partnership with Broome Tioga BOCES to have a student-built Habitat house. (Stay connected with us to
watch this sensational project develop!) The magnitude of what we can do together in our community is astounding.
Thanks for giving gifts to Broome County Habitat in all sizes and in ways both familiar and delightfully unexpected.
Peace and God’s blessings to you and yours on behalf of the entire Habitat family this Holiday Season,
Amy Winans,
Executive Director
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Recent Projects and Family Updates
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
From the Becker-Periera Family ~ 22 Jackson Ave Partnership Family
Dear Habitat for Humanity,
I would like to thank Amy and the entire Habitat team from the bottom of my family’s heart for all you
have done! Through this program I have met many awesome, genuine people who inspire me to be a
better man and father. Our children now have a yard to play in, their own rooms and separate bathrooms as well, which is great, especially for a dad of 3 girls and a wife. We have had a lot of struggles in
the last few years in many ways – health, finances and even sanity but every step of the way the Habitat
team has been supportive and believed in us. They helped my family and I achieve our dreams that we
only thought were just that…DREAMS! We could not have had this opportunity without the Habitat program and for that we are forever grateful. Thank you for giving us a chance and not only that but more
importantly, thank you for believing in us when no one else did. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK
YOU!
Sincerely with love, Joe, Erika and the entire Becker family!
234 Willow Street : Partnership with the Advel Family
In 2014 we broke ground on a home for the Advel Family at 234 Willow
Street in Johnson City on a lot where previously a blighted structure sat.
With the help of community development grants, that structure was torn
down and the lot was donated to Broome County Habitat so we can build
an affordable single family home and place the property back on the tax
roles. That home is near completion and now the Advels are working hard
to finish their program requirements to be able to purchase this home with
a zero interest mortgage loan.
24 Linden Street Partnership:
The Herman Family
NOW HOMEOWNERS!
632 Paden Street Partnership:
The Fann Family
NOW HOMEOWNERS!
Interested in faith-based opportunities
with Broome County Habitat?
Churches and other faith based organizations support Habitat for Humanity in a number of
ways, from volunteering to praying for the mission. Habitat invites people of all faiths to join the
cause. Habitat’s Interfaith projects benefit the entire community, and our crew loves to be fed by
church groups! How to get started? You can learn more about faith engagement opportunities
by contacting our office to organize sponsored builds or create events to match the ministry and
mission goals of your temple, mosque, church, or faith based organization.
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THE BROOME COUNTY HABITAT FACTS
(Now serving Tioga County!)
Broome County Habitat for Humanity seeks to build simple, decent, affordable homes
and create safe neighborhoods in partnership with families who are living in substandard housing.
Habitat for Humanity International’s Vision:
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Mission Statement
Seeking to put God’s love into action,
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Target group: The organization targets individuals and families in Broome County with income between
40 –60% of the local median family income.
How are Habitat families selected? Habitat families are selected on 3 criteria: need for housing, ability
to pay for the home, willingness to partner with Habitat.
Do Habitat families purchase the homes? Yes, with a 30-year, interest-free mortgage. After selection in
our program, our families contribute a minimum of 400 hours of “sweat equity”, working on their own
home and the homes of others.
How much does the average Habitat home cost? Approximately $80-90,000 to the homeowner. (Far
less than market value!) Construction costs vary project to project.
Who builds Habitat homes? Habitat homes are built almost entirely with volunteer labor from the local
community.
Where are the homes built? Habitat builds on donated land or renovates donated homes.
How is Habitat funded? Habitat is funded primarily by contributions from the local community including
individuals, businesses, banks, campus organizations, faith communities, and civic groups. It is also
funded through grant writing, donations of materials from local vendors, the sale of donated land, and
fundraisers. Habitat does not receive money from the United Way or Habitat for Humanity International.
Join us in building our new house on Floral Avenue in Johnson City!
Who will live on Floral Avenue?
Know a great candidate?
We are building away again in Johnson City and looking to select our next Partnership Family. Our family selection committee is hard at work moving amazing families through the last
stages of the selection process. Applications are being accepted
through the end of 2015. For information visit:
www.broomehabitat.org
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Thank You
Chianis + Anderson Architects (Adam Brown)
Saint Vincent’s Blessed Sacrament
Union Presbyterian Church
Erie Materials
The Community Foundation of SCNY
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
for your generous donations towards this build.
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Get your chance to win the
Gingerbread
Playhouse
(On display at UNOs)
Raffle to Benefit
A sweet time is had by all at the
Annual Habitat for Humanity
Gingerbread House
Building Competition!
TICKETS
$5 each or 5 / $20
Sponsored by Uno’s Chicago Grill, Vestal
Available at UNOs, the Habitat Office at 103 Adams Ave in
Endicott and Meier Supply.
Winner will be drawn on December 16th at 9AM.
Delivery provided within Broome County
by Dec. 23rd or after the holidays.
Thank you to our friends at
Meier Supply
for donating and building
the playhouse!
Our thanks to UNOs the judges and 2015
contestants. Join us next year!
What will you build?
Car donations are another way to support
the mission of Habitat for Humanity!
When you donate a car to Cars for Homes, you will
help your local Habitat for Humanity build and rehabilitate houses with families in
need of affordable housing. The process is quick and easy. What can you donate?
Cars * Trucks * Boats * RVs * Motorcycles
Construction and Farm equipment
Any other vehicle - running or not!
Why donate? Proceeds from the sale of your car help your local Habitat for Humanity build!
You may receive a tax deduction if you itemize. Recycling your car saves energy and natural resources.
Donations can be accomplished online call 239-4783 for more information on how to
DESIGNATE YOUR GIFT TO BROOME COUNTY HABITAT AND KEEP YOUR MONEY LOCAL.
Donate Deposit Cans
You can drop cans off at the following locations and indicate the money goes to
Broome County Habitat for Humanity
The Can Man, 24 Olive St. Johnson City
Roma's Distributors, 202 N. Nanticoke Ave. Endicott
MaineSource, 1018 Front Street Binghamton
Price Chopper, 10 Glenwood Ave. Binghamton
Price Chopper, 911 North St. Endicott
The Habitat for Humanity Office at 103 Adams Ave. Endicott
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WHAT A TEAM!
When you contact
the Habitat office
you will be greeted
by new voices and
faces. This summer
a new part time
team was formed.
Welcome Linda Sharpe as Administrative Manager, and Dolores Wisdom as our Events Coordinator. Diana Hayden has been with us a tad longer,
and is now handling homeowner accounts and volunteer scheduling. These ladies make a fabulous
addition to “Team Habitat”.
Thank you to the BOCES students who
helped a Habitat family grow… Literally!
The students donated plants
and worked alongside the
partner family to landscape
this home that they will
soon be able to purchase.
The students also provided
lunch to our Core Crew!
The family is excited to see what the spring will bring from
the efforts of the Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Crossgrove’s
Government class from BOCES Evertech Academy.
SIMPLE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING…
EVEN FOR THE EASTER BUNNY!
We are always excited about creative partnerships, but when the opportunity to
build a house for the Easter Bunny in Center Court of the Oakdale Mall popped up,
we HOPPED at the chance! Our “Core
Crew” popped on pink-eared hard hats
and went to work! When it was time for
Mr. Bunny to move on, the house was raffled off to benefit our local construction.
Our appreciation to Belknap Lumber for
their support of the project.
“Give Where You Live!”
Generous customers of the Owego
Valu Home Center donated $3,531 this
summer to support Broome Habitat,
now serving Tioga County. The store
encourages customers to “give where
they live”. Manager Eric Butterfield
and store team are pictured above,
awarding the check to Habitat.
We love CAN-struction!
Few memories from 2015 STACK up the way our involvement in the BLI Alumni Association’s CAN-struction event
for CHOW does! Broome Habitat’s tag line is, “Building
more than houses… “. When asked if our Construction
Leader Joe Ciccarino and Director Amy would help with
some of the structural support with Team IBM, we knew
we would carry that line into mission. It was an honor to
be a part of the build, as Joe and many of our Core Crew
volunteers are retired IBM employees, and IBM is a strong
supporter of our organization. Most importantly, as a result
of the event, thousands of cans of food were distributed to those who need it most. Just
“THINK” about the impact we have when we work together! To watch the CAN-struction
of the IBM Heritage Building, please visit: https://youtu.be/fHHySN7W8ZU (Photos: Left:
Joe and Amy from Habitat, pictured with Georgia Burbidge from IBM. Right: A youth
volunteer stacks cans and the finished building’s rear view.)
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The Exit Realty Homeward Bound 8th Annual Golf Outing
This annual event has raised critical funds for BC Habitat and has brought the total raised
since the 1st annual outing in 2008 to over
$30,000!
BC Habitat board members and friends had a great day!
Carl Speicher and Tom Ryan with golf partners are pictured on the left. At right, Dan Norton and Joel Patch relax in their cart before tee off. Below, Executive Director
Amy Winans and volunteers Christine Reid and Kellie
Amlin enjoy a break. It was a beautiful day on the course.
THANK YOU EXIT REALTY HOMEWARD BOUND!
Join in the fun next September for the 9th annual golf outing to benefit
Broome County Habitat for Humanity!
Details TBA at www.golfwithexit.com
A HEAPING PORTION OF THANKS
for the community’s support of
Proceeds from Spring 2015 Restaurant
Week provided the kitchen for the
Willow Street house.
DID YOU KNOW?
Contact
Robert Farrell ~ 607-760-5001
Tom Reid ~ 917-660-2538
Interns provide energy and skills that build
our organization and help us keep staffing
costs down. Our 2015 Binghamton University student intern, Pascal Trappe, with
the Habitat Director at the Southern Tier
Builders and Home Remodeler's Show.
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Some Favorite Moments in 2015 with Broome County Habitat
Volunteers, Partnership Families, Community Leaders and Donors
What are your PLANS? Join us and see what you can build!
The Binghamton University Campus HFH Chapter
supports our shared efforts with their annual pancake
dinner, semi-annual orchid sales, annual Shack-aThon and regularly scheduled build days on sites.
Far right: Tim McGovern and friends from the Southern Tier Association of Home Inspectors
present Habitat with a gift following a class which helped train our Construction Managers.
Below: Some smiling faces of our “Core Crew” Members.
Left: Girls from Union Endicott
experience “A Day in the Life”,
shadowing our Director.
Right: Ed Quon and Anne
Schoonover support Habitat at
Lampy’s as “Guest Bartenders
for a Cause” while wearing
green hard hats on St. Patrick’s
Day.
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Thanks Raising the Roof 2015 Sponsors!
“Roof Raisers” $2,500
“Community Builders” $1,500
“Home Makers” $1,000
“Door Openers” $500
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“Raising the Roof” 2015
T h a n k s t o l o c a l b u s i n e s s e s a n d
s p o n s o r s , o u r e v e n t w a s a s u c c e s s !
P l e a s e c o n s i d e r t h e m w h e n
s h o p p i n g f o r g o o d s a n d s e r v i c e s
t h i s h o l i d a y s e a s o n !
Amy and Robert Winans
Amy Burgess
Ancient Order of Hibernians
AngelicGlow Soaps
Angeline's Flower and Gift Shop, Inc.
Angel's Closet LLC
Antoinette Jafri
Anyela's Vineyard
Applebees
Arrowhead Parable Christian Store
Aswad & Ingraham
Audio Classics, LTD
Baked Euphoria
Bakers Maple
Beverly Docteur
Binghamton Guitar Lessons
Binghamton Mets
Binghamton Philharmonic
Bob Carr 2.0 Printing & Mailing
Bonnie Hall
Brothers 2
Cacciatore's
Carol Sunderwirth
Casey's Resturant
Cathy and William McGowan
Centerfield Cards and Comics
Chianis & Anderson Architects, PLLC
Chrissy Rex
Chucksters
Chumsky & Collins CPA'S
Church of the Holy Family
Cider Mill Playhouse
Cinema Saver
Cold Stone Creamery
Comfort Inn & Suites
Corning Museum of Glass
Cortese Restaurant
Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP
Country Wagon Produce
Creative Beginnings
Daniel Louis Salon
Derrek Lee
Dick's Sporting Goods Open
Dodie Ainslie
Downtown Quarterback
Dutch Hollow Country Club
Ed and Sandy Hawk
Edwin and Brenda Gent
Endicott Florist
EPAC
Exit Realty Homeward Bound
Fabulous Finds
Face's Barber Shop
Fast Eddie's Cafe
Foland Lumber & Building Supply
Gail Cook
Garland Gallery
Gary Dyer Excavating & Tank Service, Inc
Gaslamp Gym
George Cummings
Gordon and Jacqueline Thompson
Greg Chianis
Hair It Is
Harley Davidson of the Southern Tier
Hessler Steps and Rails
Holiday Inn - Binghamton
Home Goods
J & S Wine & Liquor Shop
Jack Sherman Toyota
Java Joes Roasting Co.
Jim Rollo State Farm
Joan and Augie Mueller
Joe Koban
Joe VanKuren
John Hart Studios
Johnson City Liquors & Wine
Johnson Outdoors
Jonathan's
Jorie Ftorek
Kampai Japanese Steakhouse
Kradjian Enterprises
Laurie Marcello
Lesko Financial Services, Inc.
Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP
Life Fitness
Linda and Don Sharpe
Linda Yonchuk
Lupos
Mad Hatter Antiques
Maureen D. Wilson
Meier Supply Company, Inc.
Mid Lakes Navigation
Moe's
Moro's Kitchen
MOST Museum
Moxie Wood Fire Grill
National Baseball Hall of Fame
National Pipe & Plastics Inc.
Nick's Hair Design
Nirchis on the Avenue
North Fenton United Methodist Church
Northeast Classic Car Museum
Northgate Wine & Liquors
Number 5
NuWaka
Oaks Inn
Our Country Hearts
Paleontological Research Institute
Pantheon Restaurant
Parkway Wine and Spirits
Pat Hansen
Patricia and Gerard Lynch
Pavlik Photography
Perrino Family Chiropractic
Personal Fitness Services
Piccirilli, Slavik & Vincent Plumbing & Heating
Polar Shot Driving Range
Portable John Rentals
Precision Auto
PS Restaurant
Red Lobster
Remlik's Grille and Oyster Bar
Renee Lamando
Resciniti Cleaners
River Read Books
Roberson Museum and Science Center
Robert Cavanaugh
Robot City Games
Rockwell Museum
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ross Park Zoo
Salamida's
Sall-Stearns
Salt Sanctuary
Sciencenter
S.E.E.D Planning Group
Sentry Alarms LLC
Serafini Nissan-Volvo
Shelleys Meat
Shelly DeVita
Skaneateles Artisans
Skate Estate
South City Publik House
Southern Tier CrossFit
St Joseph's Church of Sanitaria Springs
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
St. James' Roman Catholic Church
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Sticks and Stones Gardens
Susan Stevens
Talbots
The Farmhouse Brewery
The Goat Boys
The Kitchen Store
The Memory Maker Project
The North Brewey
The Oakdale Mall
The Party Studio
The Sherwood Inn
The Spot Restaurant
Theresa and Jim Hetherington
Tioga Downs
Toms Coffee Cards and Gifts
Treasure Ice Cream & Cafe
Tri-Cities Opera
Union Presbyterian Church
Uno's Restaurant
Vieira & Associates
Wal-Mart Store #1835
Warehouse Carpet
Warners Gas
William H. Lane, Inc.
William Orband, Inc.
Woloszyn Paint
YMCA
Zona and Co. Grille
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The faces of our many
“builders”…
In loving memory
of David Marnicki,
Past Board President,
founding volunteer and friend.
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Do you have construction materials or
professional services to offer?
HAVE YOU HEARD?
In-kind donations help us to
keep costs down and engage
more volunteers in special
projects! Material donations
and professional services are
welcomed gifts.
How might your company lend a hand?
Do you have quality unused building materials?
Our thanks to Chianis Anderson Architects, Davidson, Fox
& Co., Attorney Fred Xlander, Attorney Gary Kline,
Plumber Dan Viviano and Tommy Reid of EXIT Realty for
extensive pro-bono support of our mission.
Now Serving Tioga County!
Broome Habitat has merged with
the Tioga Habitat affiliate and
we are looking for volunteers,
community partners and families who
live and work in Tioga County. We are
excited to expand our reach. Join us!
Congratulations Broome Leadership
Institute Class of 2015
Broome County Habitat is proud of Executive Director Amy Winans and
Board Member Joel Patch, as well as their fellow graduates in the BLI Class of 2015!
As part their class project, members worked on the
Willow Street House learning a few tricks of the trade.
Then, with the leadership and help of the Habitat for
Humanity Core Crew a partnership was formed with
CHOW to convert a garage bay into a new community
wellness center and food pantry.
Together we can do great things!
Ribbon Cutting Day at CHOW with
BLI Grads and Habitat Crew.
BLI Class of 2015 and Habitat
Working on Willow St. House and
at CHOW.
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Building more than houses...
Phone: 607.239.4783
Fax: 607.239.6859
E-mail: info@broomehabitat.com
www.broomehabitat.org
Please consider helping us create homes for the Holidays…
A Reminder… As a Habitat Supporter, you may be receiving multiple mailings, newsletters, reports and other solicitations
from International Habitat organizations, sister causes and special appeals. While these are important organizations and
causes, only donations to Broome County Habitat for Humanity (BCHFH) benefit families in Broome County. Donations to
Habitat for Humanity International do not fund projects locally. If you desire to keep your donation in your community, please donate directly to the Broome County Habitat affiliate. Questions? Please call us at 607-239-4783.
Broome County Habitat does not share our donor list with Habitat International or any other groups.
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