Summer 2014 - Holston Habitat for Humanity

Summer 2014
P.O. Box 5265
Kingsport, TN 37663
Phone: 423-239-7689
Email: info@holstonhabitat.org
Webiste: www.holstonhabitat.org
From the Directors Desk
I can’t begin to describe how I feel about the opportunity
to be a part of the Holston Habitat for Humanity family. It
feels like home already. I moved here from Alabama in
early May and am staying with friends in Gray, until my
wife, Donna is able to finish up her job and join me at the
end of this month. Like me, she is so happy to come back to
the East Tennessee area after a 20 year sojourn. We lived
here for seven years in the late 80’s and early 90’s and have
dreamed of coming back to this area over the years.
Art Pearce, Executive Director
All of the volunteers, Board of Directors and staff have
made me feel welcome. I want to especially thank Laura Swanson for an excellent orientation
to this affiliate and for her quality leadership in the affiliate over the years. She has made it
very easy for me to transition into my new role. This affiliate has a tremendous history of accomplishment in service
to so many families over the years. I look forward to being a part of the team and continuing the mission of
eliminating sub-standard housing in our area.
I am so impressed with the quality and commitment of the core volunteers
associated with HHFH. I am confident that we can all engage new volunteers
in providing hope and homes for families in need in our area. I look forward to
meeting many more of you in person and would like to ask you to continue to
support the efforts of our affiliate in making homeownership dreams come true
for needy families in our area. As we often say, we provide a “hand up, not a
hand out.”
Thank you for your involvement with HHFH and your commitment to
making significant change happen in the lives of many families in the
Tri-Cities area. We often talk about the impact that Habitat makes in the family
partners lives, but I believe we are changed significantly as we invest our lives in others. We are servant-leaders as
we walk in the footsteps of the Carpenter from Nazareth.
2014 Holston Habitat for Humanity Annual Picnic
Sunday, September 7 (Rain or shine)
Warriors’ Path State Park, Kingsport (Shelter 5)
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Dinner at 6:00 p.m.)
Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and lawn chairs if desired.
Meat and drinks will be provided.
Come and help us celebrate!
Please make reservations by calling (423) 239-7689.
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***Important Notice***
In order to be eligible for door prizes, you must make reservations no later than Tuesday, September 2.
Reservations can be made for household members and up to 2 guests.
To allow time for set-up, please do not arrive at the picnic shelter earlier than 4:30 p.m.
Meet Our Newest Homeowners
The Campbell Family - Brandon
and Jennifer Campbell of 114 Rex
Road in Bristol, Tennessee had their
Habitat home dedicated on June 8,
2014. The Campbells heard about
our program through another
Habitat homeowner. “Life was
hard,” said Jennifer. “My kids
seemed to stay sick and we really
struggled with putting money into a
home that wasn’t ours.” So after
researching more about Habitat online, Brandon and
Jennifer decided that applying would be in the best
interest of themselves and their four children. “I think
living in a better home will boost our children’s selfesteem and education,” Jennifer said.
The Campbells would like to thank the Bristol
Community volunteers for all of their hard work.
Jennifer stated that, “Working with the volunteers was an
amazing experience because of all of their hard work,
effort and love that went into building our home.”
and excited to have our own home,” said Louise. “And
I’m also excited to have a garden so that I can plant
tomatoes.”
The Hurt/Coleman house dedication is scheduled for
June 15, 2014 at 1644 G Street in Kingsport. Thanks to
the Kingsport Community volunteers, the Kingsport
Regulars, Tennessee Housing Development Agency
and Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee for making this
build possible.
The Story Family - Lisa Story is no
stranger to Habitat. She applied for
the program years ago and was
accepted, but after getting married,
she decided that other families were
more deserving and she withdrew.
Life however, changed for Lisa and
she decided to apply again. Her
family’s home, located at 1806 W.
Lakeview Drive in Johnson City, is
scheduled to be dedicated on June 21,
2014. “My overall experience with
The Hurt/Coleman Family - Habitat has been amazing. When the roof trusses were
James Hurt & Louise
being put up, it finally hit me that this was going to be my
Coleman moved to the
home and not just a pile of bricks. What we were doing
Tri-Cities from Mississippi.
and what we were working towards was going to be for
Louise was born and raised in me,” said Lisa.
Kingsport and decided to
Lisa also had a great time working with all of the
move back four years ago.
volunteers and was very grateful to be matched with
Their living conditions did not General Shale, Inc. for her build. We would also like to
meet the family’s needs and after hearing about Habitat
thank Regions Bank, Ferguson Enterprises, Atmos
from a friend, they decided to apply. “We are so blessed Energy, along with the Johnson City Community
Habitat Night at the Ball Park
We are excited to announce Habitat night at
Cardinal Park in Johnson City on Sunday, June
29, 2014. Volunteers, donors, partner families
and other Habitat supporters are invited to
attend!
Come to the ball park early and tailgate with
the Habitat crew! In conjunction with the
tailgate and game, we will be hosting a “stuff”
drive for the Holston Habitat for Humanity
ReStore. Spectators are invited to bring
household items, furniture, building materials
and other items to be donated. The ReStore
truck, staff and volunteers will be available to
help collect your donations.
Contact the Habitat office at 423-239-7689 to
reserve your complimentary tickets. Tickets will be available through Friday, June 20, while supplies last. Tickets
must be picked up in person at the Holston Habitat for Humanity office located at 100 Greenwood Lane in Kingsport.
ReStore Location: 750 East Main Street, Kingsport ~ Hours: Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Holston Habitat for
Humanity tithes 10% of
donations and ReStore
proceeds to finance homes overseas through
Habitat for Humanity International. Almost
$630,000 has been contributed to overseas
building since 1987, funding the construction
of homes for 236 families.
Be sure to
come by the
Holston Habitat
for Humanity
booth at the
Appalachian Fair
August 18 - 23!
Introducing Our New
Partner Families
Holston Habitat would like thank Bob Brown
for his vital role as a volunteer for so many
years! He most recently served on the Family
Support Committee, but as of this year has
decided to retire. His list of accomplishments
include:
• Serving four terms on the Board from 1999
– 2012
• Being Chair of Family Support Committee
for 7 years
• Conducting and assisting with Homeowner
Education Classes for 15 years
• Working with almost 170 families in
Homeowner Education since 1999 and
conducting numerous home visits to
counsel families over the years.
We wish you the best in your retirement Bob!
Tabby Johnson and her children
MiKaylia (12), Jesse (11),
Conner (8), Jazmynn (6), Marlie
(4) and Unyque (1) - Kingsport
Angela Johnson & Daphne
Hardin, Rickie Lumpkins and
Kenneth & Mary Jane Lawson children Troy (16), Andrew (14), Blountville
Savannah (11) and D’Angelo (7)
Nelson & Carolyn Ross - Kingsport
Kingsport
The Habitat Office will be
closed the following days:
Friday, July 4 - Independence Day
Wednesday, July 23 - Friday, July 25
Tennessee State Conference
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day
Staff
Art Pearce…...…………..Executive Director
Steve Clark…...………….…….Construction
Milburn Lane………………………..ReStore
Alanna Leonberg…………...Family Services
Terry Davy……………….………..Accounts
Mandy Penz.….………………………Office
Burt & Jane Boyd……Disbursing Treasurers
Board of Directors
Sally Lee..…………………….……President
Terry Caldwell…………………...VP/Bristol
John Clark……………….....VP/Elizabethton
Mike Lacy………….……...VP/Johnson City
Carol Pitts…..………….……..VP/Kingsport
Martha Milner……………………..Secretary
Mark Matson………………………Treasurer
John Boaz…………………………...Director
Mary Anne Gibson…………………Director
Rebecca Henderson………………...Director
Tamara Honaker……………………Director
Jerry Johnson……………………….Director
Carol McCarthy…………………….Director
Bob Wallen…………………………Director
Bob Winstead……………………….Director
Please vote for Holston Habitat for Humanity
in First Tennessee Foundation’s 150 Days of
Giving contest. Winning non-profits will
receive $5,000. Votes may be cast daily, from
each of your devices (computer, tablet, phone,
etc.) on the 150 Days of Giving website at
www.150daysofgiving.com. Winners will be
selected daily based upon the cumulative number of votes. Show your
support for our ministry by visiting the website, searching for Holston
Habitat for Humanity and voting for us daily!
Did you know that your
vehicle donation will help
Habitat for Humanity
build homes in
partnership with families
in your community?
When you donate a car,
boat, RV, motorcycle or
other vehicle to Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program, you
will help your local Habitat for Humanity build and rehabilitate houses
with families in need of affordable shelter. Since the program’s inception
more than $16 million has been raised for the construction of homes
across the country. Sound simple? Well it is! Donate online at
carsforhomes.org or with a toll-free phone call to 1-877-277-4344 today!
Holston Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 5265
Kingsport, TN 37663
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