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Franklin County Habitat
submitted: Feb 1, 2011, 3:15 pm
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Combined Christian Choirs Thanksgiving Concert Attendees Donate $2,800.00+ To Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County
Washington (December 8, 2010) - - The Combined Christian Choirs Thanksgiving Concert held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on November 21, 2010 selected Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County (HHFC)as the non-profit recipient of the offering held during the concert.
Karen Dawson, former HHFC board member, shared with the concert attendees
how Habitat builds more than walls, its builds lives.
She talked about her experience while working with a partner family during the building of their home; on move-in day, the families, 6 year old boy, sat down on the stepping stone engraved with his name and wouldn't budge. She said, “He was afraid if he moved his new home might go away.”
She mentioned how a Habitat home with a 0 interest mortgage provides hard-working families safe, secure and stable housing. Children can't wait to bring friends home to play, their grades improve and the opportunity for college may become a reality. Instead of worrying about housing, families begin to consider employment training for themselves,
and have time to volunteer in their neighborhood organizations. Habitat homeowners become taxpaying neighbors who value their homes and their neighborhoods.
Because of Dawson's heartwarming story about the work of Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, the concert goers donated almost $2,900.00 to help Habitat continue it work to build more than walls.
Habitat for Humanity has built 10 homes in Franklin County. Offices are located in Union and Leandra Lewis is the executive director.
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Franklin County Habitat
submitted: Feb 1, 2011, 3:01 pm
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Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County Selects Executive Director
Washington ( December 8, 2010) - - After an extensive search, the Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County (HHFC) board of directors has named Leandra M. Lewis as the organization's first executive director.
“We are excited to welcome Leandra and have the chance to work together,” said HHFC President Thomas Enger. “In addition to her long-term experience with the business community and the non-profit world, she brings an extensive background in banking and development experience.”
Lewis previously served as the executive director for the Maricopa County Bar Association, Phoenix, Arizona and the statewide Arizona Clean & Beautiful and was the development director for Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior, Arizona. Her success in coalition-building, working with volunteers and fundraising impressed the search committee.
“We found she is a people person who welcomes the opportunity to work with the volunteer board to continue its mission of providing a safe, secure and a stable environment through a home for a partner family,” Enger added. “We expect HHFC will benefit from her leadership as we continue to increase the number of Habitat homes built in the county.”
Lewis expressed her enthusiasm for her new role. “During the interview process, I was impressed by the commitment of the volunteer board who with other volunteers and partner families have built 10 homes and their desire to improve the lives of hard-working families of Franklin County.”
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submitted: Apr 28, 2009, 8:54 pm
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Habitat Welcomes New Partner Family in St. Clair
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, Mo., is pleased to announce the selection of a partner family for the Habitat
house at 35 West Oak St., St. Clair, Mo. The dedication of this home
to its new inhabitants will be March 28, 2009, at 10 a.m. All are
invited, especially the family’s new neighbors, St. Clair community
members. Habitat is excited to extend the opportunity of affordable housing to a local family.
The Grable family—John and Tammie, daughter Keighlee and son Cody
Day—currently is in the process of accomplishing the terms of the
partnering agreement with Habitat. They will perform 300 hours of sweat equity to earn the opportunity to buy the home with a zero-interest mortgage.
John and Tammie say that the opportunity to be involved in this process
is “a very great blessing” that has “raised their spirit and outlook on
life.” They look forward to not only buying a home, but also raising
their children in a good environment. The Grables are excited to
spruce up their new home and become involved in the community—John
hopes to utilize his coaching skills to help shape youth development
through sports.
Keighlee and Cody also are “thrilled” and “thankful” for the new
housing opportunity. They are both involved with D.A.R.E., science and
athletic programs in the local schools. Cody is focusing on obtaining
athletic scholarships to attend college as he goes through high school;
he aspires to work in the construction industry. Keighlee is looking
forward to attending school and making friends in a permanent home,
without the worry of having to relocate. She’s especially excited
about their new yard, in which they will certainly see many happy
afternoons playing with their dog and new friends. She hopes to
someday become a medical doctor.
Habitat’s mission—helping, not simply giving—is
illustrated in the Grables’ new life opportunity. They have already
performed the majority of the sweat equity hours, and are looking
forward to help with the construction of future Habitat houses for other families. This core Habitat goal, to help families help themselves and others, is at work here in St. Clair and all over Franklin County.
The family and Habitat
are incredibly grateful for all the volunteer hours, donations, and the
support of the St. Clair community since 2006, which all has been
necessary for this housing opportunity. Both the Grables and Habitat look forward to showing how successful the concept of Habitat for Humanity can be.
Habitat Board of Directors President Jim Brown
notes, “This is a classic example of giving a family an opportunity to
better their lives. They are community-oriented, religious and are very
capable of applying themselves to take advantage of the opportunity
provided to them.”
All are encouraged to attend the March 28 dedication to meet the Grables and visit with Habitat volunteers.
Habitat
for Humanity has been building homes for over 30 years all over the
world, spreading a Christian-based mission of eliminating substandard
housing and homelessness by providing the opportunity of simple,
affordable housing to families in need.
For more information, visit Habitat's Web site at www.franklincountyhabitat.com or call (636) 583-1020.
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submitted: Apr 28, 2009, 8:53 pm
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Habitat/Thrivent Partnership to Break Ground for Two New Sullivan Homes
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, Mo.,
and Thrivent Builds will break ground for two new homes on Sunday,
April 19, at 2 p.m. The homes will be built on Bland Street, in
Sullivan. The community is invited to the event, which will mark the
beginning of a partnership between Habitat,
Thrivent Builds and two new partner families—Julie Bolin, and her sons,
Garrett Whitener and Andrew Baker; and Cristy Story, and her daughter,
Katie Bullock, and son, Sam Bullock.
Without the community’s help and support, it would be impossible to
complete one home, much less two. It is the organization’s sincere
hope that community members—individuals and businesses—will pitch in to
the cause (whether it’s hammering nails on a Saturday or donating
funds), and know the benefits of volunteerism as well as welcoming two
new families into the community.
Helping, not simply giving, is at the heart of Habitat's mission.
People interested in volunteering to further Habitat's mission of providing affordable housing to families in need are encouraged to call (636) 583-1020, visit www.franklincountyhabitat.com or e-mail info@franklincountyhabitat.com
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These homes mark the ninth and tenth homes that the Franklin County chapter will undertake, build and dedicate to area families.
Today, more than ever, the importance of good, quality, affordable housing is at the forefront of the American dream. Habitat is committed to helping families achieve that dream through hard work and knowledge about the homebuying process.
Habitat for Humanity has been building homes
for over 30 years all over the world, spreading a Christian-based
mission of eliminating substandard housing and homelessness by
providing the opportunity of simple, affordable housing to families in
need.
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County became a part of this global effort in 2003 when the first house was built in St. Clair. Habitat's
aim is to not only provide those in need with simple, affordable
housing, but also to give families the opportunity to grow and thrive
in safe, permanent housing. Volunteers--from those with building
experience to those with vastly different talents, from young to
old--always are needed to make sure this goal turns into reality for as
many families in Franklin County as possible.
For more information, visit Habitat's Web site at www.franklincountyhabitat.com or call (636) 583-1020.
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Press Release
submitted: Sep 19, 2007, 10:49 pm
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY DEVELOPING STRATEGIC PLAN
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County has approved a new strategic plan. After several consecutive months of focused effort, the affiliate is anxious to build the organization and enlarge on its service to Franklin County. After more than 6 years of operating in Franklin County, the affiliate is taking a new look at how to best address the needs of families in substandard living conditions in the service area and explore alternative means of securing resources that would be necessary to support a more diverse and expanded role in the area. The Habit at for Humanity ministry is the same as that of the umbrella organization, Habitat for Humanity International – to eradicate substandard living conditions with the help of volunteers, contributions and other qualified sources of appropriate funds such as grants. However, the local affiliate does not receive financial, volunteer or construction support from Habitat International.
The objective of the strategic plan is to improve our fit with the county and be more effective at achieving our mission. During plan development, affiliate was careful to align the goals and objectives with those of Habitat International, with the needs in Franklin County, with the resources of the service area, and the capability of the staff to implement the plan. The plan calls for greater quality relationships with partner families, new approaches to acquiring property, securing alternative sources of funds, partnering with more agencies and sponsors, investigating alternative ways of addressing housing needs, marketing our ministry for greater understanding, and new focus on the community support. In order to accomplish the initiatives in the plan, there will be some modification of the organizational structure, the operational processes and staffing.
While many initiatives have already begun, the formal implementation of the plan will begin with the April meeting of the Board of Directors. We anticipate completion of the plan in the next few months with formal adoption by the board of directors. Expanded roles beyond those of the past five years will not only require more financial resources but equally important, more volunteers in administrative and coordination positions. The affiliate is currently recruiting individuals with expertise in areas of financial management, marketing, construction management, and social welfare. Retired professionals are usually a great fit with organizational needs but others that are able to commit a few hours per week would also be very helpful.
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County is very grateful to Mr. Don Bertram, the Coordinator of the Business, Industry, and Community Education Department of East Central College. Don served as facilitator for the plan development and was instrumental in designing the approach, presenting information in a way to elicit cooperation and input from a diverse group, and producing a consensus result. His time and talent are much appreciated.
HH as well as the partner families are deeply grateful to the many individuals and organizations that have helped build homes in four different communities over the past several years. It has proven to be very rewarding experience for the recipients as well as the volunteers and donors. We look forward to building more houses and helping more families throughout the county and encourage all that have time and talent to get in touch and find a way to help us out.
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Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County
submitted: Aug 15, 2007, 10:43 pm
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Thank You!
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County would like to thank all those who made our first house possible:
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