Volunteer News from Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County - August 2008

[Howard Hartman]

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County Maryland, Inc.  Volunteer E-News  August, 2008 In This Issue Construction Update Habitat ReStore Upcoming Events Internship Opportunity Volunteer Tips Construction Survey Quick Links Volunteer Now! HfH-MC Contact Us Greetings!  Thanks to all your hard work and dedication the BV2 homes are on schedule!  Soon it will be the homeowners looking out these windows instead of volunteers.  Our goal is to have the families in their homes before the end of November.  It will be a time filled with celebration for many.   Construction Volunteer Update   Since we are nearing the end of our construction schedule, there are limited onsite volunteer opportunties.  Be sure to check www.habitat-mc.volunteerhub.org for upcoming build information.    Construction opportunities are limited I encourage you to consider other ways to volunteer and support Habitat's efforts.  What about our ReStore?  Committe work perhaps?  Something else you want to try?  We're eager to get you engaged in new ways.   Oh, and one more thing to share with you all: DRYWALL IS COMPLETE!  Our Construction Manager Jeff is doing the happy dance for all of you!   Contact Molly Martin, Volunteer & Family Services Coordinator, for information about volunteer opportunities. molly..martin@habitat-mc.org (301) 990-0014 x 18 Habitat ReStore Opportunities   Volunteers can help at Habitat ReStore.  We have a variety of shifts available Monday through Saturday.  Volunteers assist customers, unload and sort donations, and more!    Outdoorsy, social, fun loving! Sound like you? If so, sign up today to help pass out flyers in front of local Montgomery County businesses. It's your opportunity to be interactive and spread the word about Habitat ReStore.   Contact Sandy Le for more information about both opportunities at sandy.le@habitat-mc.org or at (301) 990-0014 x 31.    Upcoming Events Habitat's Women Build Committee would also like to invite you to an upcoming happy hour and networking session.  Please join us Thursday, August 21st from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Divino Lounge in Bethesda.  RSVP to womenbuildmc@gmail.com and visit here for more information.    Women Build is not about excluding men, it is about including women.  If you would like, you are welcome to invite your significant other or male friends to this event.      Habitat is pleased to invite you to our 1st Annaul Affordable Housing Benefit Breakfast on November 7, 2008 at the Pooks Hill Marriott in Bethesda.  Habitat is recruiting sponsors and training table captains for this event which will showcase Habitat's work to provide simple, decent homes to very low income families in Montgomery County.   To attend or participate in Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County's 1st Annual Affordable Housing Benefit Breakfast as a sponsor or volunteer, contact Laura at (301) 990-0014 x 20, or email: laura.wills@habitat-mc.org. Internship Opportunity   Interested in working at the Habitat offices with some of our talented staff members?  The Development Department is looking for a Corporate and Foundation Relations Intern.  Responsibilities include assisting the Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager with donor management and research.  We would like a commitment of at least five hours per week in the coming months. Contact Shana Newman at (301) 990-0014 x 17 or shana.newman@habitat-mc.org Volunteer Tips!   Did you know you could deduct your volunteer related transportation expenses from your taxes?  Click here for more information about how to raise the reimbursable rate for volunteer mileage.   If you would like to contact your Congress or House Members and urge them to take action on this very important measure, please visit this Web site.   Construction Survey   Have you been to the site lately?  If you have please tell us about it by completing a short online survey.  Please click here to share your experience.   In Next Month's Issue...   ...you'll learn about the many new and wonderful staff and AmeriCorps members who have recently joined HfH-MC.  We can't wait for you to meet them!   That means we also need to bid farewell to some valued team members as they embark on new adventures.    Stay tuned! I'll borrow my parting words from Garrison Keeler of A Prarie Home Companion fame.  Please be sure to "be well, do good work and keep in touch."  From the Habitat staff and homeowners, thank you for all your hard work.  We wouldn't be here without you.   In Partnership, Molly   Save 35%** ReStore has an excellent selection of gently used appliances, cabinetry, windows, doors, fixtures, tile, plumbing supplies, residential and office furniture, and much more. Stop by, or visit the Virtual Showroom today!   Montgomery County ReStore is located right next door to our offices at 9100 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9am to 5pm Thursday 9am to 7pm Sunday Closed Offer Expires: September 20, 2008.  Coupon must be printed and presented in person.  **VALID ON ONE ITEM ONLY**

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