2013 Habitat for Humanity Annual Appeal

A message from retiring Executive Director Linda Morgan,

Twenty-four years – a generation. That’s how long good people like you have been building
affordable homes with me and Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity.
Since I started as a volunteer in 1991, the children of Habitat families have grown up, moved away, graduated from college, started raising children themselves. Habitat houses have been paid off, improved, recycled and – absolutely lived in and maintained for another generation.
I’ve been around long enough to watch Habitat go back to its beginnings – rehabbing another large, two story home on Independence Avenue in northeast Waterloo.

The first Habitat home was at 606 Independence for a family of 6. It was the only home completed in 1991.

 Our most recent Habitat home, #119 at 211 Independence - is on the same street and will be home to a family of 9.

I am so grateful to you and all our donors, contributors and volunteers. None of Habitat’s home building and
“hope building” could have happened without your support. And, I am so grateful to you for allowing me to be a part of this great Habitat mission of “building God’s kingdom in local and global communities.”
My appeal to you this year is an urgent one, whether you are a long time committed supporter as I am (and will continue to be in retirement), or a “newbie” to Habitat.
Habitat desperately needs your donation to continue to build homes with families and community partners.
God’s kingdom still needs a lot more affordable housing for hard-working, modest income families.
I’ve served Habitat as a volunteer, committee member, Board member and President, and since 2002, as Executive Director. I’ve also been a consistent donor. I intend to increase my donation this year. (I’m retiring, but I’m not going to stop building!)
Could you do the same? Could you give more this year?
Could your church or club take up a special Habitat offering this holiday season?
Could Habitat be part of your “holiday friend and family gifting” this year?
Could you give a large, year
end gift for your tax deduction?
Do you have an IRA that would serve you better as tax relief rather than as cash?
Could you donate now and sign up for a monthly donation with our Nuts & Bolts Club?
Please respond with your donation today. And please, accept my sincere thanks.
It’s been a good build – 24 years – and Habitat will keep on building, but only with your help.
Linda Morgan, Retiring Executive Director
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity

Here’s what’s happening right now...
3 homes under construction
4 “Drying in” more homes that will be our winter and early spring building projects
9 more homes already scheduled for 2014 and assigned families working consistently on their Sweat Equity hours
6 more families are in the pipeline for home assignments for 2015 Habitat home building
400+ new volunteers on 2014
Now more than ever. Help build it!

July News

Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend Introducing the Nuts & Bolts Club Members of the Nuts & Bolts Club provide us with a consistent and reliable source of funding that enables us to partner with more families.  Join today and be part of a special group of people investing each month to provide affordable housing for families right here in Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler County. Click here to sign up online or download the mail in form.  Call our office if you have any other questions at 235-9946. Dedication next week Thursday, July 18th, 4pm 1625 Wakonda Drive, Waterloo Please join us in welcoming the Wiebbecke family into their new home! Construction Here's what we're working on right now: 110 Freedom Lane, Waterloo 211 Independence Ave., Waterloo Upcoming Builds: 434 Florence, Waterloo 3 lots on Memory Lane, Waterloo Corner of Independence/Irving, Waterloo Hudson Home Repair For 2 weeks in June, crews helped to roof and paint an owner occupied home in Hudson (above before and after). Thank you to volunteer crews from St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Thrivent Financial, Community Church of Hudson, and Green Iowa AmeriCorps. Learn moreabout Habitat Home Repair that help home owners with exterior repairs.  See the large images in the Facebook album. Saturday volunteer crews needed: 4 to 10 people 8:30 to 3:00 No skills necessary; volunteers always work with a trained site supervisor. August 24 September 7 September 14 for more info or to sign up email Mandy Volunteer Spotlight Butch Stohr has been a Habitat volunteer since 2010 logging over 1500 hours!.  As a former electrician, Butch helps with electrical wiring as well as other construction tasks. Thank you, Butch for all you do!    If you or someone you know is remodeling, be sure and check our ReStore for a great selection of home improvement items and great prices.  Where else can you shop and help the community all at the same time?  Click here to see ReStore items available now.  Check back frequently as items change weekly. 2 Hickory Hardware Accents Solid Brass Storm Door Pull Handle Latches Lot of Electrical Supplies: Oulet Box Extensions & Covers, Power Outlets & More

Thanks Care-A-Vanners! 

RV Care-A-Vanners have been here for 2 weeks volunteering. This volunteer program is for anyone who travels in a recreational vehicle, wants to build Habitat houses and have fun doing it. Check out  KWWL and theWaterloo-Cedar Falls Courier interviews with this volunteer crew.

Thank you to our volunteers that provided lunch for our out of town guests: Jeanette Alton, Becky Adams, 1st Presbyterian Church, Glenda Wilson, Ardelle Brown, North Star and Central Christian Church.
   

Care-A-Vanners working at 110 Freedom, Waterloo  

Parkersburg Build
A Vacant lot on 3rd St has been donated to IHHFH to build a home.  If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a homeowner in Parkersburg,download an application from our website or call 235-9946.

Vacant lot, 3rd St, Parkersburg

Volunteer Spotlight

Green Iowa AmeriCorps is helping make Iowans more energy efficient through low impact home weatherization, energy education, and community outreach.  Their Cedar Falls crew has also been essential in helping Habitat for Humanity further it mission of eliminating substandard housing by volunteering regularly with the affiliate for last 5 years.  Thank you Green Iowa AmeriCorps for being a reliable and flexible volunteer crew.

Americorps Crew

July dedication

July 18th, 4pm

1625 Wakonda Drive, Waterloo

Wiebbecke Family

If you or someone you know is remodeling, be sure and check our ReStore for a great selection of home improvement items and great prices.  Where else can you shop and help the community all at the same time?  Click here to see ReStore items available now.  Check back frequently as items change weekly.

Exterior Steel Door Delta Lahara Tub & Shower Trim Package

2 Home Dedications! Please join us April 16th, 4pm 610 South View, Waterloo (Beck family) April 22nd, 4pm 922 Douglas Ave., Cedar Falls (Lawrence Family)

2013 Women Build Habitat’s Women Buildprogram empowers women to get actively involved with Habitat’s mission to help families in need of safe, decent and affordable housing.  May 10th (location TBD) 8:30am-3:30pm RSVP by April 30th Lowe's Women Build Clinic Safely Using Hand & Power Tools Thursday, April 25 from 6 to 7pm RSVP by  4/23 For more information email Mandy or call 235-9946

Collegiate Challenge Success! March was a busy month as we had college students spending their spring break with us. We'd like to thank all supporters: First United Methodist Church, Cedar Falls and St. Paul's United Methodist Church for hosting the students. Lunches provided by Our Saviours Lutheran, Bethel Presbyterian, Central Christian, North Star Comm. Services, Cedar Valley Comm. Support Services, Casey's General Stores, Tyson Foods, and Glenda Wilson. Thank you to Waterloo Black Hawks for providing hockey tickets. Thank you students from University of New Hampshire, SUNY Oswego, and Carleton College for making a difference in eliminating substandard housing.

Home Repair Roofing crews are needed in Hudson for Habitat Home Repair project June 17-22. Individuals and groups are welcome.  Please contact Mandywith questions or to sign up. We Need a Truck One of our current work trucks is on its last legs.  Want to donate your vehicle to us? We're looking for a 2008 or newer 3/4 ton pick-up truck with less than 50,000 miles.  Want to help the office with other items? Check out our wish list.

If you or someone you know is remodeling, be sure and check our ReStore for a great selection of home improvement items and great prices.  Where else can you shop and help the community all at the same time? Click here to see ReStore items available now.  Check back frequently as items change weekly.

Magickwoods Solid Surface w/White Integrated Sink Bathroom Vanity Counter Top

Moen T951 Double Handle Roman Tub Trim w/Metal Lever Handles

time!   Please come to our next home dedication for Tabitha and her 2 children. January 30th, 4pm 609 Iowa St., Cedar Falls 2013 Collegiate Challenge We are thrilled to announce a busy March 2013 with Habitat's Collegiate Challenge.  Each week for 3 weeks we will host students from the following schools: University of New Hamphire, SUNY Oswego, and Carleton College. We need help with lunches for these students.  If you would like to donate a lunch for 15 students, please call Mandy at 235-9946. Our own UNI Chapter will be traveling to Beaumont, TX during their spring break to help Habitat families in that city.	Building Beyond 100 For the last 22 years, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity has built or renovated 111 homes and helped families achieve the dream of home ownership.  With our momentum of building and renovating, we hope to complete 100 more homes in half that time.  We recognize our community of individuals, churches, corporations and foundations who have given their time and resources to where we are today. Thanks to you, Our 2012 annual fundraising campaign was a big success! You are part of a life-changing program in partnership with hundreds of modest income families and helping to make our local neighborhoods thrive. Thank you for your support! 2013 Spring Benefit Dinner & Auction Make plans to attend our annual Spring Benefit & Auction.  Click here to get more information.  And tell a friend! Construction Here's what we're working on right now 1515 Mitchell, Waterloo 922 Douglas, Cedar Falls 325 Lane, Waterloo Stay tuned for many more interesting construction projects coming this year. We are close to closing on 2 homes that will be rehab projects as well as eyeing some vacant lots for new construction.
If you or someone you know is remodeling, be sure and check our ReStore for a great selection of home improvement items and great prices.  Where else can you shop and help the community all at the same time?  Click here to see ReStore items available now.  Check back frequently as items change weekly. This week's featured items:
Shower Head 38-1/4" Mahogany Sonata Contemporary Bath Vanity Base - No Top Sink 3 wall tub