Annual Report 2012 - Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region

BUILDING HOMES AND HOPE
“It was just a great experience
that we’ll never forget. I’ve grown
as a person and we’ve grown so
close as a family. Thank you for
sealing in the memories.”
Guadalupe Reynolds, Habitat for
Humanity Grand Traverse Region
Partner Family
2012 ANNUAL REPORT
CONTENTS
Thrivent Build 2011, Dennis Lutes, construction site
supervisor, leads the Deik Family Wall Raising Ceremony.
(In this photo are homeowners Dave and Stacie Deik,
as well as Thrivent and church members volunteering.)
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A MESSAGE FROM THE 2011-2012 BOARD
CHAIRMAN
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A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
6–7
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
8–9
A COMMITMENT TO GREEN BUILDING
10-11
OUR VISION FOR THE DEPOT NEIGHBORHOOD
12-13
WELCOME TO THE RESTORE
14–15
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
16-17
HABITATS IMPACT OF FAMILIES/CHILDREN
18–19
CONSTRUCTION MAP
20-21
MEET OUR VOLUNTEERS
22-23
HOW YOU CAN HELP
1129 Woodmere Ave. Suite F
Traverse City, MI 49686
Office Phone: (231) 941-4663
ReStore Phone: (231) 944-1182
www.habitatgtr.org
LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As 2011-2012 Board Chair for Habitat for Humanity-
is focusing on homes that are or have the
Grand Traverse Region I am so excited about the
capability to be net zero homes, which means
significant difference I see Habitat making in the
they can go off traditional power grids. Because
lives of families in Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and
of our energy efficient building standards, our
Leelanau counties.
Habitat homeowners don’t have the added worry
Helping Build Better Lives. What excites me the
most about working with Habitat is the influence
Dan Brady
Habitat-GTR Board Chair
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of huge utility bills for our Northern Michigan
winters.
our organization has on ending the poverty cycle.
Our Newest Development. Another important
We know that generational poverty has a much
part of our strategic plan involves obtaining and
better chance of ending once a family is able to
developing property near the Depot, at Eighth and
experience home ownership. I’m encouraged when
Woodmere Streets, for Habitat homes. As always
I read the studies about the effect a stable home
with a major project, there have been many hurdles
environment has on children. They perform better
to overcome to make this a reality. We are actively
in school, feel safer and are healthier. We also
fundraising to make this project possible. Please
know that children gain confidence by becoming
read more about our vision for the Depot
part of a community – something that doesn’t
neighborhood on pages 10 and 11 in this report
happen when their family moves regularly which
and then consider making an extra contribution
means they have to change schools and start over
to Habitat this year to help us raise the necessary
as the “new kid” in their class.
funds to make this project possible.
Building the Organization While Building Homes
In 2011 and 2012 Habitat for Humanity-Grand
for the Future. The board and staff put a strategic
Traverse Region was able to serve 5 families in
plan in place, hired a new executive director, a
our three county area. This year we hope to serve
new ReStore manager and built a prototype
an additional 7 families. We know that the real
energy efficient home that will serve as a model
difference we’ve been making in lives here for
for our future builds. As we move forward, Habitat
25 years is just the beginning.
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
I am pleased to share with you the Grand Traverse
Many of you know, a little over a year ago, our
Region, Habitat for Humanity’s 2011-12 Annual
affiliate partnered with HomeStretch in a concept
Report: Building Homes and Hope. Through
to provide affordable housing to families through
partnerships with hundreds of volunteers and
a planned community located at the Depot
donors, we are helping to connect communities,
property in Traverse City. This concept will soon
revitalize neighborhoods and empower families.
become a reality.
This is an exciting time for me to be joining the
As we find ourselves only months away from
Habitat team. The organization is celebrating its
breaking ground on the first Depot Neighborhood
25th year, has partnered with over 100 local
home in beautiful Traverse City, we are energized!
families to provide affordable housing, and is ready
Our commitment to our mission is stronger than
to embark upon our greatest collaborative effort
ever. Building sustainable housing, with a
to date – the Depot Neighborhood. I am entering
continued focus on green-building initiatives,
the Habitat doors during a transitional time that
will open the doors to serving local families in
will undoubtedly make a difference to many
new and innovative ways.
families and to our community as a whole.
We encourage you to learn more about affordable
Over the past few months, I have had the privilege
homeownership opportunities, to consider making
of seeing first-hand, how the quality of life for our
a donation or to volunteer on site to help make
partner families has been enhanced by Habitat
this landmark year a success.
programs. When I spoke to our homeowners, I
learned of the many ways your investment in them
has helped to improve their lives and brought hope
for a brighter future. Some are completing their
education, college or special training, while others
have fulfilled their dream of sending their children
to college. These are just a small sample of the
ways we, together, are “building homes and hope.”
I would be remiss not to acknowledge the
extraordinary commitment of our staff to our
mission and goals. I would also like to thank our
Wendy Irvin,
Executive Director
dedicated Board of Directors, volunteers,
corporate, community and faith-based partners
for their support over the years. You are the
reason that families in the Grand Traverse Region
are growing more hopeful every day.
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
ASSETS
Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region, Statement of Financial Position, June 30, 2012 and 2011
2012
2011
$19,016
226,159
67,287
137,352
10,153
315,855
818
465,475
$124,627
244,358
9,558
132,672
5,186
160,314
1,424
578,125
$1,242,115
$1,256,264
Non-Current Assets
Mortgages receivable - net
Interest in assets held by foundation - restricted
$841,544
31,606
$834,611
35,282
Total non-current assets
$873,150
$869,893
$42,304
$54,401
$2,157,569
$2,180,558
56,088
4,000
28,454
8,458
$2,100
5,379
16,000
32,398
9,293
$97,000
$65,170
$10,628
(8,458)
$19,411
(9,293)
$2,170
$10,118
$99,170
$75,288
Current Assets
Cash and equivalents
Restricted cash and equivalents
Accounts receivable
Mortgages receivable
Prepaid expenses
Construction inventory
Restore inventory
Investments - restricted
Total current assets
Net Property and Equipment
Total Assets
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted - undesignated
Unrestricted - designated
Temporarily restricted
Permanently restricted
Total net assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
2012
2011
$1,308,159
27,000
691,634
31,606
$1,247,505
822,483
35,282
$2,058,399
$2,105,270
$2,157,569
$2,180,558
20%
ADMINISTR ATION
& FUNDR AISING
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Line of credit payable
Accounts payable
Tithe payable
Accrued expenses
Current portion of long-term debt
Total current liabilities
Long-Term Liabilities
Notes payable
Less: Current portion
Total long-term liabilities
Total Liabilities
80%
CONSTRUCTION
& PROGRAMS
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
2012
2011
Revenues, Gains and Other Support
Cash contributions
Events
ReStore gross sales
In-kind contributions
Sales of homes constucted
Sales of homes repurchased
Mortgage discount amortization
Investment income
Loss on retirement assets
Late charges
Change in interest assets held by foundation
$242,738
10,103
238,325
322,939
210,070
68,000
64,826
(3,438)
(18)
959
(1,151)
$267,456
11,295
258,591
94,746
395,000
61,319
118,246
(130)
979
4,828
$1,153,353
$1,212,330
EXPENSES
2012
2011
Program services
General program services
ReStore
$286,231
245,024
$246,274
179,188
Total program services
$531,255
$425,462
Supporting services
Management and general
Fundraising
$155,876
90,409
$93,838
51,763
Total supporting services
$246,285
$151,601
$1,200,224
$1,224,637
$(46,871)
$(12,307)
$2,058,399
$2,105,270
Total expenses
Total revenues, gains and other support
COST OF HOMES SOLD
Changes in Net Assets
Construction costs
Cost of repurchased homes
Loan discounts
$268,600
62,010
92,074
$566,541
81,033
Total cost of homes sold
$422,684
$647,574
Exit Realty Paramount, in tandem with Exit Realty, presented
a check for $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity GTR for
Depot Project Funding. From left to right: Mandy Martin,
Nancy Kiogima-Family Services Manager, Stephanie
Bagaloff-Director of Operations & Finance, Ryan McCoonProject Manager, and Dan Paulson-Board of Directors.
Net Assets - End of Year
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A COMMITMENT TO GREEN BUILDING –
RIGHT FOR OUR HOMEOWNERS, RIGHT FOR OUR COMMUNITY
For two years Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region has been
certified home – creating a high-performance green home,” says
focused on green – green building standards that is – making Habitat
Ryan McCoon, Project Manager at Habitat. “All of the homes we
one of the most energy efficient builders in town.
build are Energy Star 5 Plus certified. Building green homes benefits
“In just two years we’ve completed four NAHB National Green
Building Standard certified homes. To do that means that for each
home we’ve considered the environment in every aspect
of the building process: lot choice, siting the home, choosing
our community and homeowners in multiple ways. It’s both the right
thing to do and a great way to build for the future. Building energy
efficient homes helps our Habitat homeowners into the future by
minimizing their utility bills as much as possible.”
materials, doing the construction and planning for its maintenance
To create these energy efficient homes, Habitat builders construct
and operation. We’ve also built one USGBC LEED for Homes
homes that are 50 percent more energy efficient than what the
Michigan building code requires – and they do it affordably.
Critical to the whole process, McCoon says, is a focus on the outer
shell of the house, often called the thermal envelope. This is where
the inside conditioned air meets the outside environment, which in
Michigan can vary dramatically by the hour, day or week.
That well-insulated thermal envelope, when sealed properly, makes
it much harder for heat to escape, saving on heating costs.
But what does it take to build a home to this higher standard of
energy efficiency? Planning is key, McCoon says. “Green building
requires some non-traditional building approaches, but once you’ve
mastered those it becomes routine.
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Mother daughter team, along with safety coordinator, Angela Sayler,
helping install blue foam insulation during Women Build Week in May.
The picture shows the extra effort we used in installing double the
blue board for insulating to make the home more energy efficient.
“We do our planning up front with an extensive analysis,
also called energy modeling, to confirm that the home and
its systems will perform the way we want before we start
construction,” he adds. “Consultants for each home include
energy auditors, designers, mechanical contractors, electrical
contractors and suppliers. We establish performance goals
and put a plan in place to accomplish those goals.”
That brings excitement to each new home start, McCoon adds,
noting that new, cutting edge ideas are brought into each new
home plan as well as new, improved home building products.
The result? “Each house we’ve built in the last two years has
been improved because of using this approach,” McCoon says.
That’s led to one of Habitat’s most recent projects, a home on
Bass Lake Road near Traverse City, which McCoon describes
as the pinnacle of energy efficient building. In that home the
Habitat staff has reduced the heating load on the home low
Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region will continue its
enough to heat the home with a mini-split heat pump – no
energy efficient building projects as it develops The Depot
furnace at all.
Neighborhood at Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue in
“With the heat pump we can heat or cool and it’s not just
efficient, it’s also electric so it can be connected to a site
Traverse City. An overview of The Depot project is included
in this report.
renewable energy sources to power it,” McCoon says.
To learn more about green building techniques and how you
“Ultimately our goal is to build each Habitat home to a near
can help Habitat for Humanity build homes in Grand Traverse,
Net Zero Energy standard, which means the home produces
Kalkaska and Leelanau counties, please call the Habitat offices.
almost as much energy as it consumes.”
Our phone number is 231-941-4663.
Green Home
completed in June
2012 in collaboration
with Habitat for
Humanity-GTR and
Thrivent Financial
for Lutherans.
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CREATING THE DEPOT NEIGHBORHOOD
In April 2013 Habitat for Humanity – Grand Traverse Region, working
estimated at $250 initially but will fluctuate depending on
with Homestretch Housing Corporation, will break ground on a new
homeowner habits and energy prices. To make these homes even
neighborhood of homes that are both green and affordable. The
more energy efficient, Habitat for Humanity has set an additional
homes will be built on a one and a half acre parcel adjacent to the
fundraising goal to add solar photovoltaic systems (PV systems)
former train depot at the corner of Eighth Street and Woodmere
to each Habitat home.
Avenue. The neighborhood is the first of its kind in Michigan and
may be the first of its kind throughout the United States.
The proposed neighborhood includes a mix of townhomes, duplexes
and barrier-free homes. Each Habitat house will provide 1,000 to
Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region began building energy
1,200 square feet of living space with a one and a half stall garage.
efficient homes that meet the standards of the United States Green
In addition to providing low cost housing and energy efficient living,
Building Council three years ago. Habitat has completed six National
the location near the economic hub of Traverse City may provide
Green Standard homes and one LEED for Homes certified home in
owners more affordable transportation to employment.
those three years. Now Habitat and Homestretch are taking on the
challenge of building a completely green neighborhood. The Habitat
homes in this neighborhood will be net-zero, which means the homes
will produce almost as much energy as they consume.
Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region will invest
approximately $1.8 million over the life of the project. Habitat is
responsible for half of the $205,000 purchase price of the land,
money that has already been raised to cover those costs. Property
A prototype Habitat home for The Depot Neighborhood is complete.
infrastructure costs are expected to total $420,000, with Habitat
Features of the home, that add to its energy efficiency include:
responsible for $140,000. Habitat is currently fundraising to cover
• under slab foam insulation – R30 under the slab.
• an extremely tight envelope using closed cell insulation,
R43 in walls and R65 in the attic
• a mini-split heating unit with an energy recovery ventilator
• air sealing.
The energy modeling for these homes predict a Home Energy Rating
System (HERS) score in the high 20s to low 30s, making it in the top
1% of energy efficient homes being built in this area and in the top
5% in the State of Michigan. The average annual energy bill is
these costs. We are also working to raise the additional funds we’ll
need to build the homes, complete with PV systems. Your gift will
help us make this neighborhood a reality in the near future. When
you partner with us on this project for any amount – whether it’s $5
or $500,000 – your gift will be used both to help struggling families
achieve their goal of owning a home and to build homes that are
environmentally friendly. Your gift is needed and appreciated.
To donate please refer to page 22 and page 23 of this report or
visit our website at www.habitatgtr.org.
We’ll be posting regular updates on The Depot Neighborhood
online, so check back often.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Shoppers and donors to our ReStore play a vital role in helping
not be desirable for resale, but have value as scrap materials. Old
Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region raise funds that go
appliances and metal are in demand by recycling agencies and
directly into building energy-efficient homes.
even old toilets can be recycled into road grading materials.
This year, we began a focus on expanding the store’s appeal to
Your donations of reusable home improvement materials, furniture,
a broader audience. Traditionally the ReStore audience has had
appliances and household fixtures help stock the store. Resale of
a heavily male client base focused on purchasing building
those items – often at 50 percent or more off retail – helps fund the
materials. But building materials are only part of the donations
building of new Habitat homes.
that come to the ReStore. On any day a savvy resale shopper can
visit the restore for appliances, furniture and home accessories –
all at attractive prices.
For more information about the ReStore or on how to donate,
you can visit our website at www.habitatgtr.org/restore. We offer
pick-up for donations and delivery of larger ReStore purchases.
The ReStore also continues its focus on diverting useable items
If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to clean out your garage
from the landfill. Through its relationships with local recyclers
or basement and have building supplies or furniture to donate,
the ReStore has been able to generate cash from items that may
please give us a call at 231-944-1182.
(Left) Over 40 AmeriCorps Members came to Traverse City to help recycle, reuse and reorganize our ReStore. (Center and Right) Michigan Education Association volunteers help Revibe the ReStore.
REVIBE PROMOTES THE RESTORE
New ReStore manager Denine Dingeman recently joined Habitat for
Humanity after years of running her own shop, Charitable Resale.
Trained in fine arts and interior design, Dingeman has a long time
involvement with the non-profit community in Traverse City including
work with Down Syndrome Association of NW MI, ACT Grand
Traverse Area (formally VSA Arts) and the annual Gladhander
fundraising auction. She’s also got a talented eye for spotting
“diamonds in the rough.” Her Charitable Resale shop specialized in
reselling older furniture that Dingeman would refresh and repurpose.
“I love working for non-profit organizations,” Dingeman says. “I feel
like I’m fulfilling a need and a purpose. I’m fortunate and lucky to
have the opportunity to manage the ReStore.”
Creativity abounds when Denine Dingeman, manager of the ReStore,
and Habitat board member and master painter Dan Brady take to the
airwaves each week on UpNorthLive with a new edition of ReVibe.
ReVibe, which runs each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. on Channels 29 and
8, features Denine and Dan creating a project from used materials
available from the ReStore.
Recent segments included painting rugs, creative Christmas
decorating, using bi-fold doors for privacy screens for holiday guests
and creating a uniquely welcoming front door. There’s no end to the
great ideas that flow when Denine and Dan get together to create
great projects from donated items to the ReStore.
Looking for inspiration? You can view past segments of ReVibe by
visiting UpNorthLive.com and searching on ReVibe.
While she’s planning changes to the ReStore aimed at increasing
its visibility as a resale shop offering more than just construction
materials, Dingeman notes that she doesn’t want to change
everything.
“My goal is to generate awareness, expand our audience and produce
additional revenue from the ReStore to help fund Habitat’s mission
while continuing to serve our core audience,” she says.
Toward that end she’s working on expanding the store’s volunteer
base, rehabbing donations where she sees unique potential and
planning a series of Saturday classes on repurposing to appeal to
resale shoppers with a creative bent.
You can check out the Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Area
ReStore, located in the back of the Tru-fit Trouser building in Traverse
City. The ReStore is located facing Barlow Street.
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
FOUNDER $5,000 & ABOVE
JOURNEYMAN $250-$999
CORNERSTONE $100-$249
Two Seven Oh, Inc.
Biederman Foundation
Central United Methodist Church
The Presbyterian Church
Mahogany Foundation
The Oleson Foundation
Sandra Schlueter Memorial
Thompson Surgical Instruments
Traverse City Parrothead
Charitable
Grand Traverse Regional
Community Foundation
The Leelanau Schools & Glen
Lake High School Honor Society
Terry Denman
Marilyn & Joe Dressel
Pat Roebke
Marion Warbasse
Harry & Sally Eick
Academea Club
R.H. & S.M. Chaffin
K.L. & D.S. McDonald
Bill Marsh Auto
Dennis Ambo
Hugh & Betty Farber
Vernon & Patricia Korkus
Barbara & Dennis LeJeune
Eloise Lund
Donald and Sandra Mitchell
Suzanne Papke
John & Carol Peterson
Truman & Elizabeth Strong
Dave & Diane Taghon
John Wendells
Steven & Linda Young
Dennis & Carol Becker
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Wilma Blood
Gilbert & Anne Bogley
Boride Engineered Abrasives
Robert Brugger
Salvatore & Mary Castronovo
Church Women United
Cara & Michael Colburn
Barbara Collins
Consumers Energy
Linda Czajka
J. Michael & Patty DeAgostino
Debbie Dechow
Al & Annette Evans
Ron & Myrna Fite
George Karl Petritz Trust
Jim Gilbo
Edward Rutkowski
Margaret Hollyday
Gordon & Evelene Iacovoni
Ruth & Richard Johnson
William & Margaret Klein
Ruth Leonard
James Lindner
Machin Contracting
Martha & Donald May
Members Credit Union
Tom & Jan Meyer
William Milliken
Robert & Joyce Mims
Mrs. K. Mudgett
Bonnie Nescot
Bernadine Owens
Kim Polman
Mary Pratt
David & Beverly Rorabacher
Jeffrey & Teresa Simsa
Peter & Barbara Springsteen
Richard & Anne Tooley
Arthur & Beatrice Van Eck
Lois & Mary Verstraete
Lawrence Hill & J. Warbasse
Fernande Washburn
Elizabeth Weaver
West Front Primary Care
Jane Conrad
Robert & Jean Lefebvre
Richard Lowe
Bruce Byl
First Congregational Church
Grace Episcopal Church
Traverse Bay United Methodist
Church
West Bay Covenant Church
The Leelanau Task Force
Tom & Darlene Hackney
Home Builders Association
James Kuras
Donald & Gail Schultz
Alco Tec Wire
Charten Barrett
CARPENTER $2,500-$4,999
Janice & William Beckett
Central County United Way
Faith Reformed Church
Randy & Michelle Stuck Family
Foundation
Traverse Bay United Methodist
Church
Louis & mary Czubak
George & Patricia Daisy
Downtown Traverse City
Association
James & Kari Eichstadt
Nancy & Edward Fisher
CRAFTSMAN $1,000-$2,499
James Ganter
Dr. Ken Wyckoff
Christopher S. Wood Trust
First Christian Church
Wayne & Joan Sterenberg
Kalkaska Task Force
Stephan & Carol Karas
Maple City Lions Club
Max & Mary Wendell
Bike & Build Inc.
Cambria Suites
The Friendly Garden Club
Paul & Laura Jacobson
John & Mary Howard Foundation
National Kitchen & Bath
Association
Beatrice Quartel
John & Matilda Shumsky
Foundation
The Mead Foundation
Renie & Barry Cutler
Pam & Ryan Holmes
Huntington Bank
Pamela & Steve Doty-Nation
Gordon & Laura Gottfried
Grawn United Methodist Church
Hagerty Management, LLC
Ruth Hunter
Richard & Deborah Kosinski
Lois Lannin
Curt & Eileen Mikulski
Terry & Jean Paquet
R.M. Young & Company
Tracy & Judy Lee Ross
Larry & Sharon Tipton Andringa
Traverse Anesthesia Associates
Wal-Mart
Thomas & Janet Wessels
Dr. Adel & Susan Zakaria
Brad Harrison
Mike & Sue Hornby
APPRENTICE $1-$99
Erin Peters
Donald & Gail Schultz
Sally & John Ellinger
Bill & Truda Fagan
Ian & Heidi Jones
Dan Brady Painting and
Restoration
Beth Goebel
Sandra Weir
Jillian Christe
Patricia Cutler
Sean Cutler
Jon & Lisa Sluis
APPRENTICE $1-$99
Phyliss Gates
Clarence & Jean Heerema
Paul & Patrice Hart Kellerman
Michael & Marcy McCumby
Theresa Schaub
Leo & Linda Stallman
Margaret Thoms
William Wilson
Robert & Ellen MacKinnon
Keith & Mary Bunting
Betty J. Koons
David & Carolyn Mann
William & Dorothy Springer
Mar-Les Williams
J.L. Long
David & Sharon Stockford
Patricia Alonzi
Josephine Arrowood
Gay Budinger
John & Pam Depuy
Joan & Don Harriger
Judy & John Dalton
Jane & John Christian
Rosemary Cary
robert & Stephanie Carmichael
Charlotte Fornowski
Cindy Hosken
Patricia Kann
Anne & Laurence Krawczak
Fran Krebs
Mike & Kathleen Lubig
K.E. Marsh
Janet & Robert Marth
Charlene & Michael McGunn
Ellen McLean
Red and Mary Jo Meade
Leigh & Linda Payment
Linda Peppler
Carol & George Quarderer
Rita & Robert Quinn
Cynthia & Joseph Rosiek
Hope Skinner
Beryl Skrocki
Mary Smith
Theresa & Raymond Sullivan
Dennis and Mary Taghon
Shirley Tanguay
Cathy Hopkins
Michael & Marsha Knight
John Novak
Harold O'Brien
Sissy & Steve Perkins
Judy Sheffer
Lois & Theodore Swierad
Arlene Toth-Lindman
Howard Walker
Gary & Mary Ann Arvo
Roy & June Aydelotte
Gary & Janet Baillod
Carroll & Sandra Blair
William & Rosema Banish
Janet & Judy Bay
Joanne Beare
Robert & Eilleen Bentley
Patricia Bolint
John & Viola Brastrom
Clyde & Dawn Buchanan
Marvin & Marilyn Burdinie
Marilyn Burfiend
Jeanne Byron
Robert & Pamela Carter
Bill & Sandy Cartwright
John & Clarice Cartwright
Christ the King Catholic Church
John & Sondra Christensen
Community United Methodist
Church
Dan & Rhonda Cronin
CW Fischer Painting Specialists
Tom Cyr
Jerry & Eva Dennis
Leanne Desonia-Rey
George & Sally DeWeese
Jess & Michelle Douglas
Dale & Anna Ducommun
Dr. Arthur & Jacquelin Dundon
Glen & Marilyn Ekey
Sally & John Ellinger
Richared & Merideth Erickson
Denyse Everett
Walter Finkbeiner
Ramona Foster
Bernard & Pat Fowler
Robert Frears
Thomas & Karen Gartland
David & Cheryl Garvin
Margaret Kenneth Godin
Dick & Sylvia Graves
Ryan & Lisa Griebel
Bob & Doris Hardley
Dana Hoyle Maclellen
Thomas Stone
Gordon & Doris Johnson
Janet & Charles Johnson
Sharon & Leon Kaiser
Dexter Keller
Jeanie & Kenneth Knudsen
Lilly Lackey
John & Nancy Lanham
Richard and Sally Lewis
Lowe's Charitable Education
Foundation
Don & Helen Lundquist
Carl Madion
Dale & Susan Manthei
Martha M. Glaesmer Trust
Kathleen & Roger Matson
John & Sonja McGettrick
Jane & Bob Miller
Steven & Marian Mingus
Cindy & James Monroe
Ann Murphy
Roger & Stephanie Nelson
Carol & Jack L. Olson
Richard & Dorothy Olson
Nancy Ooley
Peter & Janet Ostrowski
John & Carol Peterson
George & Lillian Powell
Carolyn Priest
Delmar & Garry Priest
Alice Proctor
Richard & Clara Purvis
John Raz
Ann Rogers
Diane Rolinski
James & Judy Root
Judith & Charles Rutan
Diane Samarasingh
Kay Saxton
Liz Saylor
Charles & Andrea Scott
Mary Secontine
Peg & Stephen Siciliano
Margaret Slawson
Mary & William Smith
Robert & Susan Sommerville
Diana & Richard Sosnowski
Albert & Helen Spaffford
Michael & Raelynn Stein
George Stenback
Mary & Gerald Stuber
Sweetwater Evening Garden Club
Stephen & Diana Tarsa
Cicily & Kurt Sanford
United Way of Northwest Michigan
Joy Wachner
Catherine & Bruce Werts
Williamsburg United Methodist
Church
Dr. James & Susan Woodburne
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Woodland
Gerald Woolfolk
John & Laura Wunsch
Mary Ann Macy
Willow & Jamul Al-Shummu
Jen Ascione
Virginia Coulter
Hattie Holmes
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Mel Kiogima II
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David & Gloria Morkin
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Mary Boyce
Elizabeth Calcutt
Warren & Sonja Cline
Nicholeen Frusti
Amanda Hilt
John Hunter
Katie Kniss
Chris Kolarik
Donnelle Napier
Teri Rogers
Jennie Therrien
Doreen Vandommele
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
FOUNDER $5,000 & ABOVE
JOURNEYMAN $250-$999
CORNERSTONE $100-$249
Martin & Olivia Lagina
Advent Lutheran Church
The Leelanau School & Glen Lake
High School Honor Society
Larry & Sharon Tipton Andringa
Oleson Foundation
Janice & William Beckett
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Thompson Surgical Instruments
Dan Brady
FHLB & Traverse City State Bank
Robert Brugger
Mary Ann Bush
Barbara Collins
Jane Conard
James & Darlene Cooper
George & Patricia Daisy
Al & Annette Evans
Hugh & Betty Farber
Ronald & Myrna Fite
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Ruth Hunter
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Carolyn Shah
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Ruth & D. Scott Walker
Lawrence & Jamie Warbasse III
Elizabeth Weaver
Catherine & Bruce Werts
Tim Westbay
Linda Czajka
Richard Lowe
Karen Mudgett
Amy & Eric Mueller
Women's Council of Traverse
Area Association of Realtors
Mike & Sue Hornby
Eileen Kamerick
Steven & Linda Young
Walter & Elaine Beardslee
Stephen & Janis Campbell
Rebecca Burns
Christ the King Catholic Church
Maris Mattis
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Kevin & Mauritia Kooi
Lois Lannin
Christine Lee
Tom & Jan Meyer
Carol & Gordon Niemi
Northern Michigan Spa Tour
Exit Realty
AzPac
Terry Denman
Teckla Dettmer
CARPENTER $2,500-$4,999
Downtown Traverse City
Association
Grand Traverse Regional
Community
First Christian Church
Mead Foundation
Jim Gilbo
Northern Michigan Chapter of
American Institute of Architects
Gordon & Laura Gottfried
The Presbyterian Church of
Traverse City
Judith Groleau
Traverse City Parrot Head
Charitable Foundation
Robert & Jane Holdeman
United Way of Northwest
Michigan
Randy & Michelle Stuck Family
Foundation
CRAFTSMAN $1,000-$2,499
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Pamela Doty-Nation & Stephen
Nation
The Friendly Garden Club
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Thomas & Darlene Hackney
Richard Kosinski & Deborah
J. Ochs
Rebecca & Thomas Ladley
Ann Lenhard
Richard & Sally Lewis
Maxwell Medals & Awards
Patricia Mead
National Kitchen & Bath
Associates
Christina Normile
Faith Reformed Church
Althea Petritz
John & Mary Howard
The Homestead
Paul & Laura Jacobson
Tracy & Judy Lee Ross
Christopher & Jerri Kindlinger
Traverse Area Association of
Realtons
Leelanau Task Force of Habitat
for Humanity-GTR
Traverse Bay United Methodist
Church
Michigan Land Title Institute
Suttons Bay Congregational
Church
Beatrice Quartel
Rotary Charities of Traverse City
The John & Matilda Shumsky
Foundation
Max & Mary Wendell
West Bay Covenant Church
Robert Young
Allen & Dianne Blair
Patricia Barrons
Please accept our deepest apologies and notify us immediately
if your name was omitted or categorized incorrectly.
APPRENTICE $1-$99
Northwestern Michigan College
Old Mission Peninsula United
Methodist Church
Ruth Richards
Thomas Saunders
Mark & Janalee Sehi
Stephen & Robin Stratton
Dan Straubel
Elaine Sullivan
Victor Dotson
Amy & Eric Mueller
Richard Asiala
Cecily & Kurt Sanford
Bernadine Owens
Wilma Blood
APPRENTICE $1-$99
Raymond Bufkas
Paul & Patrice Kellerman
Keith & Renee Cook
Arlene Lindman
Richard Wyckoff
Theresa Brown
Clyde & Dawn E. Buchanan
Yudell Bush
Jean Cairnduff
Robert & Pamela Carter
Rev. Raymond Cotter
Lawrence & MaryKae Clayton
Richard Davis
Bill & Truda Fagan
Dawn Farley
Rev. Gary Hogue
Ramona Foster
David & Cheryl Garvin
Pastor Mary Brown
Lucille Harty
Gordon & Evelene Lacovoni
Theresa Jones
Robert Loizos
Rebecca & Homer Nye
Martha Glaesmer
Dr. Robert & Patricia Motter
Richard & Clara Purvis
Linda & Hugh Rea
Diane Samarasing
Mae Sansfacon
Sewall Sawyer
Ewald & Nadine M. Schimik
Hope Skinner
Linda Stephan
Three Sisters Foundation
Merilyn Ueno
Nancy & Jonathan Ulrich
Moothart
William Wilson
Wesley Wood
Tim Agnello
Karyn Hertel
Kathryn Meyer
Carolyn Priest
Jeanne Townsend
Sandy Weir
Carol Vernam
Dottie Landeau
Thomas & Diane Siebrasse
Pathfinder School
Rare Earth Hardwoods
Richard Rosie
Diane & Marvin Allen
Helen Anderson
Catherine Anneline
Bank of America United Way
Campaign
Pamela Behm
Wendy & Michael Buhr Dorman
Donald Burmeister
Shelly Campbell
Vera Sparks
John & Kristine B. Churchfield
Helen Reindeau
Joshua & Lynell Courtad
Christina Curtiss
Kellie Cutler
Trattoria Stella
Anita Douglass
Charles & Cathy Duncan McCall
Joe & Joy Gardner
Lavern Loveland
Grawn United Methodist Church
David & MaryKay Grewe
H&N Storage Facilities
Jean & Jeffrey Harris
Harriette Henrickson
Kathryn S. Holtfreter
HomeStretch
Kimberley Howser
Thomas Stone
Bryan Klumpp
Pat LaCanne
Larry LaCanne
Jerry Lackey
Pamela & David Larkin
Jason & Karen Larsons
Mandy Martin
Joshua & Andrea Mulder
Munson Healthcare
Robert Myers
Roger Myers
Arnold Taddia
John Patterson
Dave Pennington
Linda Poindexter
Mary Pratt
Gary Novak
William Rouse, Jr.
Herbert Sawin II
Pauline Smith
Kathleen Stratton
Max Strickland
Josephine Strobel
Thomas Stone
Susan Roggenbeck
Stella & Perry Vipond
James & Kathryn Fonte
Roger & Donna Wares
Roger & Judy Werly
Forest & Dorothy Wesseler
Richard & Carrie White
David & Roberta Williams
Virginia Wohlscheid
Andrew Melville & Beth Giegerich
Mary Ann Macy
CHRISTMAS AT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Little Ruby Rock sleeps soundly in the safety
of Santa’s arms.
Dominic Montoya loves the homemade quilt
that was given to him by the Fellowship
Quilters at his Home Dedication.
Jayden Burns loves quiet
reading time with his Daddy.
Xavian Rock plays with his brand new truck provided by Santa’s
helpers at Traverse Area Association of Realtors.
Santa’s helpers Colleen Mageau of Huntington Bank
and Karly Wentzloff of Coldwell Banker work with
Traverse Area Association of Realtor’s to make sure
all of our boys and girls go home with a present!
Mya Burns enjoy another Habitat for Humanity family function.
Mattea Rock shows off the Christmas ornament
she created while attending our annual
Habitat for Humanity homeowner Christmas party.
The Reynolds
family of
Kalkaska feel
so fortunate to
have been given
the opportunity
to build a home
of their own
through Habitat
for HumanityGrand Traverse
Region.
Santa Claus talks with all the little
children who attended our annual
Habitat for Humanity homeowner
Christmas party.
BUILDING HOMES, CHANGING LIVES
Building a house is different than building a home. A house is a
dwelling, a place to sleep and eat, but a home is where you live
and thrive. A home is where you relax and make memories. There
is no greater joy than a place to call home and Habitat has built
or rehabbed homes in partnership with nearly 100 families in the
Grand Traverse area since 1987.
Here is a look back at the number of Habitat homes built since 2009
and the number of homes Habitat plans to build in the next year
ahead. We are committed to building all of our homes, including
rehabs to high-energy-efficient standards. You can help us reach
that goal by donating to or volunteering with Habitat-GTR. Learn
more or donate online at www.habitatgtr.org.
KEY
2012 – 2013 (PROJECTED) CONSTRUTION
2009 – 2012 CONSTRUCTION
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MEET OUR VOLUNTEERS
DTE Energy Employees volunteer in our ReStore
Project Manager, Ryan McCoon describes the energy
efficient efforts involved conducted at the Wall Raising
Ceremony for the Thrivent Financial for Lutheran's Build.
Volunteer Jake Newell helps Guadalupe Reynolds nail
her first nail into what became her family's shed in
November 2011.
“I like volunteering with Habitat because it helps people
who want to help themselves. It's not a hand out, but a
hand up...”
– Jake Newell (Emporia, KS Habitat for Humanity
Care-A-Vanner/volunteer)
Celebrating National Women Build Week
this past May 2012, with a group of women
volunteering at the Bass Lake 'green' build.
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Rebecca Kinnee and Terrie
Ramage, Becca K. Digital Arts
Regular volunteers Bruce Wilson, Bob Blackmer,
and Dave Atwater work as a team to install the
flooring throughout the home.
"I've been interested in woodwork and building things
since I was five years old (I got an electric scroll saw for
Christmas). While I didn't pursue building as a profession,
now that I am retired I can combine my passion for
woodworking with my desire to give back to the community."
– Dave Atwater, Interlochen, MI volunteer
Gonzalez Family being presented quilts at their
Home Dedication in September 2011. Fellowship Quilters
creates hand-made designs for every member
of the family for every home dedication.
“My build involved the remodeling of an existing home. It was also
a women’s build. Over 40 women came in and took walls down,
took the flooring out and the siding off. We started April 30 and I
was able to move in in October. This home is extremely energy
efficient. With the insulation it doesn’t leak that much air in the
winter. Now my bills are smaller than the cost of heating the mobile
home where we used to live. We’re going to live here forever.”
– Rosie Gonzales
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GREAT WAYS TO DONATE TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region appreciates and makes
We can also make good use of materials in our building projects and
good use of gifts in kind. Here is a list of some of the items needed
in our ReStore. If you have other items you’d like to donate to the
by our organization. If you have items to donate please call the
ReStore please contact the ReStore at (231) 944-1182. Here are some
Habitat office at (231) 941-4663.
of the items we’re seeking:
We can always use more tools. The list below outlines the items that
• Kitchen cabinets
are most needed by Habitat for our building projects. Please
• Flooring
contact the Habitat office to discuss what you have.
• 4', 6' & 8' fiberglass ladders
• Hammers, drills and bits
• Durable folding metal saw horses
• A heavy duty pickup truck (3/4 ton 4x4)
• Tool trailer
• Heavy duty dump truck
• Hand-held 16" concrete saw
• Light fixtures/electrical materials
• Doors/windows
• Siding
• Shingles
• Landscape materials
• Faucets/plumbing materials
• Vanities
• Hardware
• Walk behind concrete saw
• Rototiller
• Tape measures
• Utility knives
Habitat provides the foundation of hope and healing for families
in need. With your donation to Habitat for Humanity, GTR you can
be the cornerstone of that foundation and help us provide homes
to those who need them most.
• Welder
• Pencils
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(Top photo) Our cabinet go-to-guy,
volunteer Tom Keith installing the cabinets
with help from Dennis Lutes, Construction
Site Supervisor and volunteer Jake Newell.
Habitat is able to build homes for our clients thanks to the
generosity of many trades people who give freely of their time,
talent and expertise to help lead our volunteer teams through
the building process. We’re always looking for great volunteers
to help us with our projects, including:
• Licensed electricians, plumbers & HVAC technicians
• Excavators
• Roofers
• Drywall installers
• Carpet and flooring installers
And finally, in order to reach our community development goals,
we encourage the donation of any type of land or property,
including vacant lots or land and warehouse property.
(Bottom photo) Our most valuable tools...
Rich Anderson, Dave Atwater, and Bruce Wilson
volunteers working onsite during the framing
stage of the home.
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PERMIT #107
1129 Woodmere Ave. Suite F
Traverse City, MI 49686
Office Phone: (231) 941-4663
ReStore Phone: (231) 944-1182
www.habitatgtr.org
Board of Directors – 2011-2012
Dan Brady, Chairman
Bill Fagan, Vice Chair
Kristi Abbey, Treasurer
Sally Ellinger, Secretary
Barb Arleth
Dan Baldwin
Thom Darga
Jennifer Jones
Stephen Karas
Chris Kindlinger
Rev. Dale Ostema
Dan Paulson
Tracy Payne
Richard Wyckoff
Staff
Wendy Irvin, Executive Director
Stephanie Bagaloff, Director of Operations and Finance
Donna Castor, ReStore Cashier
Denine Dingeman, ReStore Manager
Nancy Kiogima, Family Services Manager
Dennis Lutes, Construction Manager
Ryan McCoon, Project Manager
Angela Sayler, Volunteer and Event Coordinator