Summer 2013 - Holston Habitat for Humanity

P.O. Box 5265, Kingsport, TN 37663
Phone: 423-239-7689
Email: info@holstonhabitat.org
2013 Holston Habitat for Humanity Annual Picnic
Sunday, September 15
(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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In order to be eligible for door prizes, you must make reservations no later than Monday,
September 9.
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.
WHERE: Holston Habitat for Humanity ReStore
750 East Main Street
Kingsport, Tennessee
WHEN:
Saturday, July 13, 2013 ~ 10 am - 2 pm
Come join in the fun and spectacle as area artists share their talents in the
inaugural ReArt at the ReStore. The ReArtists will square off in the ReArt Arena
where they will have less than four hours to complete their works of ReArt using
only materials found at the ReStore.
Make sure to vote for your favorite work of
ReArt at the store during the event or during
regular store hours throughout Fun Fest week.
You may also cast your vote on the ReStore’s
facebook page.
Voting will end at noon on Saturday, July 20. The winner of the 2013 ReArt at
the ReStore People’s Choice Award will be announced Saturday, July 20 at
1 pm, live at the ReStore.
Meet Our New Homeowners
The Miller Family - Sheila
Miller is thrilled with her
new house at 791 Bacon
Branch Road in
Jonesborough. She and her
two grandchildren had been
living with relatives in a
100-year-old house which
was unsafe and in serious
disrepair.
“I am so happy to raise my grandchildren in a safer,
cleaner environment where we can be warm in winter and
cool in summer. The house has been blessed and the Lord
has been invited in,” says Sheila.
Sheila sends her thanks and love to the congregation of
Trinity Assembly of God and the Jonesborough
Community Volunteers who helped make her new home
possible. Her home was dedicated on March 30, 2013.
The Tarter Family The home of Tiffany
Tarter and her two
children was dedicated on
April 13, 2013 at 424
Wilma Street in
Kingsport. The house was
originally built in 2007
and renovated for the
Tarter family by the
Kingsport Regulars.
Tiffany learned about Habitat for Humanity through a
Habitat homeowner who encouraged her to apply. The
family’s former living conditions were overcrowded and
unstable. Tiffany was overwhelmed and could not wait to
have a place to call home.
She really enjoyed the hands-on experience she
received during the education and budgeting classes. “I
am blessed and grateful for this opportunity to start a new
journey as a homeowner with Holston Habitat for
Humanity,” says Tiffany.
The Absher Family Jennie Absher and her
children are excited to
move into their house this
month. Jennie has
overcome many obstacles
in her life, including
living in overcrowded
conditions at her previous
home, and feels very
blessed and thankful to be a part of the Habitat program.
Jennie is also thankful for all of the volunteers and
partner families she has met through the process. “God
blessed me with a house,” she says, “but I think it was
more of a blessing to come across good, loving, caring
people in the world.”
Jennie’s home was built by Kingsport Community
Volunteers and is located at 922 Fairview Avenue in
Kingsport. The dedication date has not been set at this
time, but be sure to check the website or our facebook
page for updates!
2013 Summer Projects
Jonesborough - A 3-bedroom house is under construction at 1125 Ridge
Court in partnership with the Banchetto family and Fairview United
Methodist Church.
Kingsport - A 3-bedroom house is being built at 2113 Ft. Robinson Drive
in partnership with the Willis family and Sunnyside Baptist Church.
To volunteer on any of our summer projects, please contact the Habitat
office at 423-239-7689.
Building Lots
Needed!
We are in need of
building lots in the
Johnson City area. Please
call the Habitat office if
you know of any lots
available for purchase or donation.
Introducing New Partner
Families
Lucretia Beattie and Christopher
Holtzclaw - Roan Mountain
Roxie Breeding and her children,
Destiny (8) and Piper (1) - Johnson City
Randy and Terry Stamey - Bristol, TN
ReStore News
Milburn Lane, with volunteers Shawnda Lane, Beverly Hatfield and “Shorty” Depew
The hard work of these volunteers helps keep the
entire ReStore operation running smoothly. “I would hate
to see what the backroom would look like if it weren't for
Shawnda, Bev, Shorty and the rest of the backroom
team,” says Milburn Lane, ReStore Manager.
ReStore Joins the Quilt Trail
The Holston Habitat for
Humanity ReStore is now the
newest member of the
Northeast Tennessee Quilt
Trail! Check out this beautiful
"log cabin" quilt panel in
person. It’s located on the West
facing wall of the store. The
quilt was designed by our very
own Faye Boushley.
The ReStore backroom processing team comes
together to keep things separated. There’s a lot going
on in the backroom of the ReStore. This is where we
receive donations and where the backroom processing
team kicks into action. “It’s amazing the quantity and
quality of donations we receive,” says volunteer Shawnda REMINDER: The ReStore accepts VISA and
Lane.
MasterCard with a minimum $10 purchase.
There are several questions to consider when sorting
Milburn’s Journal: Check out
donations. Is the item ready for resale? Does it need
this 1956 Lane Cedar Chest.
cleaning or repair? Does it go to the main store or to
This piece was part of four
Builder’s Alley? Some unique items are held for research
truckloads of antique
to discover their value, while other items can be sent for
furnishings donated one
immediate pricing. The rest of the items are organized
Saturday afternoon. Be sure and
into various categories: books, electronics, fabrics,
visit the store to see all of these
furniture, toys, etc. In addition, in order to have good
displays for upcoming holidays, seasonal items are
pieces before they are gone.
separated and stored until the appropriate time of year.
ReStore Location: 750 East Main Street, Kingsport ~ Hours: Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Special Thanks to:
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The Bank of America
Foundation for a grant
to upgrade the computers,
software and phones at the
Holston Habitat for
Humanity office.
Ted’s Supply for a large donation of industrial supplies,
steel racks, office furniture and equipment to our ReStore.
Just Store-It! of Kingsport and Johnson City for
donating contributions from their community yard sales.
Mike Penz for the new design and layout of Habitat’s
website, www.holstonhabitat.org.
Kingsport Area Safety Council for donating ten fire
extinguishers and fifty smoke detectors. That’s enough
fire safety equipment for ten Holston Habitat houses!
Be sure to check out our new website for current
updates on what is happening within our
organization! www.holstonhabitat.org
Needed: Summer Yard
Award Nominations
The Summer Yard Award prize has been increased to
a $50 gift certificate from a home improvement
store. If you would like to nominate a Habitat house
for the Summer Yard Award, please contact the
Habitat office at 423-239-7689 by Friday, July 26.
Volunteer Needed!
We are in need of a
volunteer to be on our Site
Selection Committee for
the Elizabethton area.
Duties include looking for
vacant properties that may
be suitable for a Habitat
house and evaluating
properties that are referred to us.
2013 Staff & Board of Directors
Money Smart Workshop Series
Staff
Laura Swanson…………..Executive Director
Steve Clark…...………….…….Construction
Alanna Leonberg…………...Family Services
Terry Davy……………….………..Accounts
Mandy Penz.….…………Office Coordinator
Burt Boyd……….…….Disbursing Treasurer
Milburn Lane……………..ReStore Manager
Holston Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Bank
of America to offer FREE financial literacy
workshops! FDIC’s Money Smart Curriculum is
designed to help families build financial knowledge,
security, and confidence!
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Charge It Right - How To Make A Credit Card Work For You
Saturday, June 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Loan To Own - Know What You’re Borrowing
Before You Buy
Saturday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m.
All classes will be held at the Habitat office.
Sweat equity will be offered to families in attendance!
The Habitat Office and the
Habitat ReStore will be
closed:
Thursday, July 4
Independence Day
Monday, September 2
Labor Day
The Habitat Office will close
Thursday, July 18 at Noon and
all day Friday, July 19 for
the Tennessee State Conference.
Be sure to come by the Holston
Habitat for Humanity booth at the
Appalachian Fair August 19 - 24.
Holston Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 5265
Kingsport, TN 37663
Board of Directors
Carol Pitts…………………….……President
Sally Lee…………………….President Elect
John Clark……………….....VP/Elizabethton
Keith Goulder………….……..VP/Kingsport
Mike Lacy………….……...VP/Johnson City
Peggy Littleton…………………...VP/Bristol
Charlie Miller….Secretary/VP Jonesborough
Mark Matson………………………Treasurer
JoAnn Cox………………………….Director
Johanna Gillispie…………………...Director
Jerry Johnson……………………….Director
Terry Caldwell……………………...Director
Lanelle Crockett…………………….Director
Mary Anne Gibson…………………Director
Hal Johnson………………………...Director
Ron Oliver………………………….Director
Phyllis Thompson…………………..Director
Bob Winstead……………………….Director
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