Fall Newsletter

9/3/2020

Why the Scott Brothers Love Habitat!

This summer has been a busy one here at Genesee County Habitat for Humanity and it looks like this fall will be just as busy! We've adapted a bit due to the pandemic, but thanks to many of you and your generosity, the work goes on! We pivoted our financial counseling courses and workshops to virtual platforms, hired contractors for the work usually done by volunteers and the ReStore is open to the public with extra health precautions and social distancing in place.

We are committed to our community and to the idea that everyone deserves a decent place to live. For more about our work and why the Scott Brothers love Habitat for Humanity click HERE.

Thank You to Oliver T's

A big THANK YOU to our friends at Oliver T's who hold an ongoing book sale for us in their entryway! Donated books are sold for .50 cents for a paperback and 1.00 for a hardcover. All proceeds go towards supporting Genesee County Habitat for Humanity’s mission of providing decent, affodable housing opportunites to individuals and families right here in Genesee County. Stop in for a friendly smile and a good read! Thanks Oliver T's!

Faith Build

In spite of not being able to utilize volunteers, construction is continuing on our sites at 1214 University Ave and 315 Sylvan St in Flint (don't forget to drive by and honk for your support!) and will start soon on Denise St. and Renee St., both in Clio.

Coming Soon!

We used the pause in our Faith Build Program to get with our churches and revamp the program to meet our Faith Partners' needs. We are excited about the changes and about our new "Love Thy Neighbor" Challenge and online store. Details coming soon!

Special thanks to graphic artist Igor Macherkevich (mach64@comcast.net) for donating his time and talent to create our wonderful new "Love Thy Neighbor" logo for our upcoming "Love Thy Neighbor" Challenge and online store!

Financial Opportunity Center

Our Financial Opportunity Center didn't let the pandemic stand in the way of hosting the annual Show Me the Money Day on August 6th! Along with our partners, CEDAM and Consumers Energy, our financial counselors were able to provide financial, housing and COVID19 resources to participants, free of charge, in a fun interactive way!

For more information about the FOC and financial counseling services, please call (810) 766-9089 ext.209 or email habitatfoc@geneseehabitat.org.

Our new AmeriCorps member was a big help in making the event a success! Spencer joined the FOC in August as a LISC AmeriCorps Financial Counselor. He recently graduated from U of M, Flint with a degree in professional communications and will be serving through September. Thank you for your service, Spencer!

Birdies for Charity

There is still time to participate in the 2020 AllyChallenge, Birdies for Charity presented by Ally! Genesee County Habitat for Humanity will receive 100% of every donation
collected and Ally will donate an extra 10% bonus match for the first $300,000 donated! Thank you Ally! For more information or to donate please click on the button below. Donations accepted through October 30,2020.

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Your Donation's Impact

Thank you for supporting Habitat for Humanity as we bring together people from all backgrounds to build homes, communities and hope!

Homeownership Department

We also offer online Homebuyer Education for anyone in need of the certified program for first time homebuyers. Please visit our website or see the ad below for more info and a $24 coupon code!

Critical Home Repair Program

We are back on track to complete more than 50 projects by the end of the calendar year. About half of those are currently under contract and are scheduled to be completed in the next couple months, while we continue to send out jobs to bid.

Neighborhood Services

We have begun to execute neighborhood projects. It began slowly, but is gaining speed as products and services become more available. In the projects we have made headway on so far, the Ballenger Trust, Keep Genesee County Beautiful, Curbco, Miracle Midewest, and individuals in neighborhood groups have been monumental in our ongoing success. Thank you!

The ReStore - Open to the Public

Looking for a new decorating or renovating project? Check out the ReStore, we have just what you need. Mask up and come visit us on Tuesdays - Saturdays from 9 am - 5 pm.

T he ReStore is also accepting donations. You can drop off building or houshold items Tues.-Sat. from 9 am - 4 pm or if you have at least three large items to donate, placed outside or in a garage, we will come pick them up! For more details call (810)-321-5332. Thank you for supporting the ReStore!

Cars for Homes

Want to get rid an old RV or car? It doesn't have to run, it just needs inflated tires and we will pick it up! Call 1-877-277-4344 or click the button below for more information. Thank you for supporting Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, where we believe that everyone deserves a decent place to live.

Cars for Homes