Winter 2017 Newsletter Vol XXII No. 1 OUR MISSION Seeking to put God’s love into action, Springfield/Eugene Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Office Phone: 541-741-1707 Fax: 541-741-6743 [email protected]Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00 ReStore Phone: 541-344-4809 Store Hours: Tues-Sat 10:00-6:00 Donation Hours: Tues-Sat 10:00-5:30 www.sehabitat.org 1210 Oak Patch Rd. Eugene, OR 97402 2017 Board of Directors Ryan Bishop, President Kristin Kyle, Vice President Jered Souder, Treasurer Helen Torres, Secretary Don Colgan Cory Dawson Tyler Harris Sonja Kissinger Alain Rebeyrol Sarah-Kate Sharkey also serving Walton to McKenzie Bridge, Goshen, Pleasant Hill, Marcola, Coburg, Dexter, Lowell, Jasper and Fall Creek FAMILY UPDATES Escalante Family Dedication Marks Habitat’s 55th Home Meyer Estates On January 21st, community members celebrated the completion of Habitat’s 55th local home. This three bedroom, one-and-a-half bath, Energy Star-rated house is adjacent to a park and close to community shopping centers. The Escalante family will purchase this home with an affordable Habitat mortgage. They are looking forward to not having to move repeatedly and for their twins, a boy and a girl, to finally have their own bedrooms. Volunteers, community members, Habitat supporters, and home sponsors rallied together to make this home possible. A huge thanks to Ephrem Compte, who sponsored this home in honor of Mr. Lee Fischer, and to our other home sponsors including Georgia-Pacific, the Oregon Association of Realtors HOME Foundation and the Eugene Association of Realtors. Our 10th and final home at the Meyer Estates development in Springfield is coming along quickly. Siding is going up and the addition of insulation and drywall are making the interior seem more like a home. This house, which is sponsored by the American Forest Resource Council, will be home to Nayeli and her daughter Alitza. Nayeli has put in over 230 “sweat equity” volunteer hours since partnering with Habitat’s Homeownership Program. She has completed courses in financial education, learned about lawn maintenance, and has participated on multiple Habitat build sites. CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Nayeli and her daughter are very excited to see their future home taking shape and they can’t wait to see how their finish choices, like flooring and countertops, will look in the completed home. Stay Tuned for a Dedication Date!
also serving Walton to McKenzie Bridge, Goshen, Pleasant Hill, Marcola, Coburg, Dexter, Lowell, Jasper and Fall Creek
FAMILY UPDATES
Escalante Family Dedication Marks Habitat’s 55th Home
Meyer Estates
On January 21st, community members celebrated the completion of Habitat’s 55th local home. This three bedroom, one-and-a-half bath, Energy Star-rated house is adjacent to a park and close to community shopping centers. The Escalante family will purchase this home with an affordable Habitat mortgage. They are looking forward to not having to move repeatedly and for their twins, a boy and a girl, to finally have their own bedrooms. Volunteers, community members, Habitat supporters, and home sponsors rallied together to make this home possible. A huge thanks to Ephrem Compte, who sponsored this home in honor of Mr. Lee Fischer, and to our other home sponsors including Georgia-Pacific, the Oregon Association of Realtors HOME Foundation and the Eugene Association of Realtors.
Our 10th and final home at the Meyer Estates development in Springfield is coming along quickly. Siding is going up and the addition of insulation and drywall are making the interior seem more like a home. This house, which is sponsored by the American Forest Resource Council, will be home to Nayeli and her daughter Alitza. Nayeli has put in over 230 “sweat equity” volunteer hours since partnering with Habitat’s Homeownership Program. She has completed courses in financial education, learned about lawn maintenance, and has participated on multiple Habitat build sites.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Nayeli and her daughter are very excited to see their future home taking shape and they can’t wait to see how their finish choices, like flooring and countertops, will look in the completed home.
Stay Tuned for a Dedication Date!
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Habitat is delighted to welcome Esther Pomeroy, our new Resource Development Director. She will be responsible for fundraising and will also be involved in communications and marketing. Esther comes to Habitat from Utah, where she worked for several years in Development, Marketing and Communications for the Health Sciences at the University of Utah. She has a BA in English from the University of Utah and an MA in Journalism from the University of Southern California. She is absolutely thrilled to be part of this wonderful organization!
MEET ESTHER POMEROY
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR
Millard Fuller, who founded Habitat for Humanity along with his wife Linda, proclaims in his 1994 book Theology of the Hammer that “with God, all things are possible, and that certainly includes a world without shacks and homeless people. Everybody made in the image of God, and that’s the whole crowd, ought to have a decent place to live and on terms they can afford to pay.” To this day, that belief permeates over 1,400 Habitat
affiliates in the United States and hundreds more throughout the world. With God’s help we know we can make a huge difference in providing affordable housing in our community, country, and beyond our borders. We can collaborate with others in new and creative ways to expand our efforts to replace those “shacks” with basic, affordable homes. We can find common ground when seemingly in a sea of differences. As we spring ever closer to beginning the first of what will eventually be 12 homes in Fischer Village, we work to stay focused on our mission, true to our underlying beliefs, and committed to getting the job done. With
God’s help, a growing team of fantastic volunteers, and an expanding donor base, Habitat individuals and families in the homeownership and home repair programs will see their hopes and dreams blossom and bear fruit. That reality brings joy to our hearts, feeds our faith, and revitalizes our spirits.
-Don Griffin, Executive Director
Millard & Linda Fuller
CARS FOR HOMES Habitat’s Cars for Homes program helps fund the construction of local homes, giving families a more secure future for generations to come. Help families build equity with your tax-deductible car donation today! Vehicles of many conditions are accepted through this program and car pickup is avaliable. Be sure to designate the proceeds to Springfield/Eugene Habitat. Get started on our website: www.sehabitat.org/cars-for-homes
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THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS & IN-KIND SUPPORTERS
June – December 2016 Supporters at $100 or MoreRichard Ahrens Barbara AlbertyViJay Altergott American Forest Resouce Council Frank & Dorothy AndersonLaura Anderson James & Patricia Anderson Miguel & Genoveva Armendariz Jim & Kim Arscott Odell & Vicki Atwood The Autzen FoundationBank of America Banner BankCharlotte & Richard Barnhart Constance Barr Mary & Joel Bartlett Patricia Bates- Wickman Jane BeeghlyBeergarden Helen Berg & Karen RamusMarti Sjurson Berger Timothy & Lesley Bergquist Marvin & Carol Berkman Roger & Robin Best Best PotsRyan Bishop Judy Boles Bernie & Virginia Bopp Bob & Merle Bottge Rosemary Brockman
Terry Brooks & Barry McKenzieRuth BuckleyJohn BurkeyAnn BurnsMichael & Lori Butler Holly Cabell Leonard & Janet Calvert Monte & David Campbell Nancy Young Carlson Brian CaugheyBeverly & Richard ChadburnChambers Family FoundationDonna Charko Charles Schwab Foundation Irene ChaseJoel & Gunny CherrytreeRonald & Gloria ChessChinook Properties Brenda & George Clarke Pam & Jay Clifton Lyle & Sally ClingmanStanley Collins & Jane Kitterman-CollinsVirginia Collins Ephrem Compte Alan & Isabella CorbinSusan & Don Costa Laurie Cracraft Jim & Joan Croteau Dianne CunninghamRobin Cushman & John Hazen
Victoria Daniels-Miller Debra DearinureLisa DeHaas J.A. Destefano-Elting Daniel Dietel & Kathleen JacksonDOW D.R. JohnsonLinda EismannElk Horn BreweryEmerald Empire Kiwanis Club Emerald ExcavatingThomas & Nancy English Jeff Estuesta Joella & John Ewing Nancy Eyster & Mindy Shank Philip & Dianne FergusonDavid & Ann Cahill Fidanque Mark & Gail Fischer Charles Fletcher Jr. Caroline Forell Forrest Paint Co.Cliff & Susanne Fountain Elena Fracchia Robert & Ruth Anne Fraley Robert & Laurie FreemanRobert & Virginia FreemanFreres Lumber Co. Randoll & Laura Friesen Robert Funk
GAFDonald Gall Dennis Galvan & Kirsten Haugen Ramon Galvan Cari Garrigus Gloria GehrmanJames Geocaris Georgia-Pacific Foundation Vernon Gleaves Victoria & Timonthy GrayDon Griffin & Pearl Rohrer Joseph & Susan Grigsby Habitat for Humanity of Oregon Bruce & Donna Haines Jim & Diane Hallstrom Betsy Halpern Monica & Brent Hample Susan Hanner Sarah Harnsongkram Michael Harrington Jack & Sarah Heacock Doris Helgerson Bonnie HirschChalmers HolteHome Builders Assoc of Lane CountyJesse HowesDebbie HrycykJohn & Karen Hudspeth Hunter DouglasImpact Assets
Byron & Helen Inman Marie Jackson Margie JamesFredrick & Virginia Jasmer David & Karen Jewett Johnson Holding Inc. Elene Jones Travis Joseph Cindi & Brian Kaneshige Gerald & Carolyn KeenerMichael & Nancy Keeton Joan Kelly May Ree Kennedy Edward & Artha King Rita & Emil Kly Donna Koechig Nina Korican Vivienne Kouba Sharon Kouba Pamela Krause Kristin Kyle Dan & Dian LaCoste Oliver & Beverly Lahr Scott Landgreen & Susan Degen Cynthia & Steve Lane Ron Larson Ted Ledgard Sylvia Lee Dennis & Judith Lees Ancil & Janice Leister Donald & Marion Leslie Phyllis Dee Lewis James Lewis
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Edward & Ann LichtensteinFrank & Amy LightGary & Carolyn Lineburg Sally Lockhart Lois Long John & Pat LorimerPhyllis & W.A. LundDiane Grace MasariePhillip MattoxElizabeth & Fredrick Maurer Robert & Barbara Maurer Matt McCarl Mary Merriman Alyce Mertz Messiah Lutheran Missionary League Walter & Nancy Meyer Ruth Miller Marjo Nijboer-Mitchell Tim Mitchell Ben Mondragon Michael Mooser Jonathan & Lisa Morgan Darien & Karen Morray Melody MorrellNeal Moore John Morse John Moseley Tim Nanchy Cindy Nelson Gary & Chris Noah Northwest Log Scalers Northwood Christian Church Ken O`Connell Madeleine Olmstead
Deborah Olson Oregon Women in Timber Matthew & Barbara Otonicar Pacific Electric Cindy Pahs Lori Palermo & Dave BrowJohn & Carolyn PapéJames & Lelia Paschall Ruth Anne Paul Chris Percival Barbara Perry & Robert Weiss John Pfanner Ann Philavanh Carol PlaiaGary & Jane PowellGary & Laura PowellM.E. PrenticePressure Point RoofingKathy Pyfer Mark & Nichol RauchRick RedderGerald ReicherPamela Renfro Karla Rice & Marie MatsenRandy Richichi Nikos Ridge Beverly Ringger & Howard CurtisCaralee Roberts Daren RobertsBrian & Meredith Robinson Desiree Robinson Tony Rodriguez Roseburg Forest ProductsKenneth Ross
David & T.J. RussellJanice Rutherford Faye Sadowsky Royce & Phyllis SaltzmanSanipac Virginia Saunders Schnneider Electric Dennis & Valerie Schuelke Charles Schull Quentin & Sally Schwartz Seneca SawmillShannon Seulement Jeanne Seward- Walberg Norma ShanabergerPaul ShangSarah-Kate SharkeyKathleen Shelley Greg & Marlen Shepherd Jeff Simas Trace Skopil Rodney & Becky Slade Bruce & Susan Warner SmithL.R. SmithlineSteven & Amelia SorsethJered Souder & Treva LewisMarilyn & Randall Sprick Springfield Lutheran Church Square Deal LumberMiriam St. Clair & Charles Guzis St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Virginia & William Starling J. Michael Starr John & Anita Stedman Verner Steigleder Carrie Steinbach Eric Sternbach Matthew & Nicole Stopher Jean StoverJudith StrinhamJohn Sugar Babs & Jim Sullivan Swanson GroupAmanda Switzer Dorothy Tainton Mary Jo Templeman Sue Thompson Timber Products CompanyHelen Torres Helen Towle Tracy TrainerTom & Shelley Turner United Way of Lane County US Bancorp FoundationRoy Van Horn Johanna Van Zee Sandra & Richard Vaughn Alicia Voorhees Raymond & Mary Wallace
Gerald & Veronika Walton Susan & Wayne Weidmann Debbie & Dennis Weirich Cynthia Wenks & Michal Young Barbara West Donna Wheeler & Cynthia HarrisonWhirlpool Douglas & Kathryn White Heather White White Water Wealth Management Wild Duck CafeAltabelle Wildish Sonia WildishWildish Land Co. Scott WilliamsWade Williams RaeJean Wilson Windermere Real Estate Saul Wold Gary Wolfe Shari Wood Robert & Mary Anne Woodell Patricia Wren John & Emilie York Yvonne Young W.T & Mary Zier
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HABITAT HAPPENINGS
Thanks to our wonderful donors, our year-end Annual Campaign was a huge success, raising over $56,800! With our generous Match Sponsors, the combined total is more than $106,800! A huge shout-out to the Eugene Association of Realtors and the Springfield Board of Realtors, who each supported a $5,000 Oregon Association of Realtors HOME Foundation grant to Habitat, for a total of $10,000. The Chambers Family Foundation gave a grant of $15,000 for a Hope Loop home. Supporters for our upcoming Fischer Village development in Springfield include Pacific Continental Bank, which presented a check for $1,500, and Banner Bank, which granted $2,500. Central Lutheran Foundation, the Autzen Foundation, and Bank of America each granted $5,000. Our largest development yet, Fischer Village will be life-changing for 12 families needing a safe, decent place to call home.
Join us on Tuesday, April 25th, from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Eugene Hilton as we raise funds for an entire house in an hour. We are excited to announce our special guest speaker, Dr. Nancy Golden, who served as Springfield’s Superintendent of Schools and Oregon’s Chief Education Officer. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her speak about the life-changing impact a Habitat home has on children in our community. Attendance is free but by reservation only. To RSVP please contact Esther Pomeroy at [email protected] or 541-741-1707.
JOIN US FOR THE MARCH HOME SHOW! Join Habitat at the Lane County Home & Garden Show from March 9th-12th. The Home Show is a great opportunity to be an advocate for Habitat, to promote the ReStore, and to talk with community members about how they can get involved –whether it be through volunteering or as a partner in one of our programs.
Contact Amanda Adams, Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] or (541)741-1701 for info on how you can volunteer at the Habitat booth.
Save The Date: April 25 The Results Are In!
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTVolunteers On Wheels
OREGON CHARITABLE TAX CHECK OFF
Volunteers On Wheels is a mobile convoy of nonprofit volunteers who travel the country in brightly painted school buses, volunteering for nonprofits along the way. Their volunteering consists of a wide variety of local programs, including homeless outreach, senior/disabled care, animal welfare, environmental protection, and more. They provide a unique way for tourists and travelers to give back to the communities they visit – it’s a win-win! In recent months they have been volunteering with us, their first work with a Habitat affiliate. Their nonprofit’s values are strongly aligned with many of Habitat’s core values, including community development, senior/disabled care, and housing assistance. It has been a wonderful partnership and a tremendous benefit to Habitat’s recent work. Thank you Volunteers On Wheels!
Donating through the charitable tax check off program is easy and it helps support safe, affordable housing in our community! Follow the steps below to support Habitat for Humanity with your refund.
Step 1: Download the Oregon Income Tax Form Schedule OR-Donate from Oregon.gov. Step 2: Fill in your donation amount on line 17. Step 3: Print and attach to your Oregon Income Tax Forms. Step 4: Spread the word. Ask your friends and family to choose Habitat on their tax returns!
What Your Donation Buys: - $25 provides a gallon of paint to beautify and weatherize a Habitat home. - $50 buys a sturdy and secure front door. - $100 builds one square foot of a house. - $500 keeps a family warm by installing a home heating system. - $1000 frames a child’s bedroom.
