Spring Appeal Results
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NEW ART SHOW, Home Blessing, Planting Day & Happiness Effect Video
July 2023 Newsletter
Spring Appeal Results
You Did It!
Our Spring Appeal final total is $50,251 – HOORAY!
You truly are the key to growing our community! Your generous contributions will help finish 16 homes for 16 local families. We are so grateful!
Interested in supporting Habitat EJC? Construction is ongoing at Landes North as well as other sites, so it’s always a good time to champion Habitat. See the many ways to get involved through donations of time and treasure – simply click on the Support and Volunteers tabs in the website menu above.
Donor Spotlight
Habitat for Humanity donors like Todd Hutton are the key to our success. A transplant from Oregon, Todd discovered the charming town of Port Townsend and completed his own home in 2005. After deciding to make East Jefferson County his full-time home in 2016, Todd began volunteering at Habitat EJC construction sites and was soon recruited to the Truck Guys team, where he joined other volunteers in carrying out pickups of items like sofa beds for five years.
During his first year with Habitat EJC, Todd had a humorous encounter during a pickup in Port Ludlow with a woman in her mid-80s, who suggested that the organization should recruit younger volunteers. Todd playfully chimed in, proudly claiming to be the youngest at 70.
Todd takes immense pride in being a member of the remarkable Truck Guys team, which has comprised of volunteers from backgrounds spanning aerospace, medicine, and education over the years. While Todd is the sole remaining truck volunteer due to the challenges of the pandemic, sponsoring a new home on Landes, alongside two sponsorship partners, under The Truck Guys banner brings him immeasurable pleasure. The trio is especially pleased to be paying tribute to all the truck volunteers who have selflessly dedicated their time over the years. Beyond volunteer and sponsorship work, Todd is also a member of Habitat EJC’s board, which has only amplified his dedication to the cause.
Reflecting on his experience, Todd highlights attending home dedications as the most impactful aspect of his involvement. Witnessing dreams come true for individuals and families fills him with a deep sense of fulfillment. In his eyes, these houses represent far more than mere dwellings. They embody stability, opportunities, and hope.
To learn more about sponsoring a Habitat Home, please contact Maria Drury, Director of Engagement, at 360.316.1344 (mobile) or via email (engagement@habitatejc.org).
Summer 2023 Art Show
Please join us in the Habitat EJC Store for this summer’s Art Show, featuring over 140 works of art as well as many collectibles. In addition to wall art, we will be displaying the work of contemporary photographers, antique photography, wood carvings, antique books and much more. We have highlighted a few of the featured pieces in a catalog to give you an idea of the breadth of styles we will be presenting. With almost two years spent aggregating special art and collectibles – this collection has something for everyone! Click here to learn more, view and download the event flyer and catalog.
Construction Progress Report
Landes North Homes are nearing completion! We will be painting, cleaning up and landscaping to bring our efforts to an end and provide the beginnings for new families there. And woodwork continues on Cliff Street this month with the completion of siding, and exterior painting, but we may split time between that location and a new site on Eddy Street where we hope to begin framing soon.
The Habitat Construction Team continues to seek volunteers.
The Habitat Happiness Effect
- Connect With Others: Unleash the joy of meeting new people and strengthen your ties to the community. Volunteer with us and expand your support network, connecting with like-minded individuals who share common interests, neighborhood resources, and exciting activities.
- Boost Your Well-Being: Nurture your mind and body through the act of giving. Volunteering acts as a powerful antidote to stress, anxiety, and depression. Stay active, enhance your self-confidence, and experience the positive effects of regular social interactions.
- Propel Your Career: Seize the opportunity to advance your professional journey. As a volunteer, you’ll develop essential leadership skills and traits, such as communication and management, that can boost your career prospects and open new doors of opportunity.
- Find Fulfillment and Fun: Break free from the ordinary and infuse your life with excitement and fulfillment. Engaging in meaningful volunteer work offers an energizing escape from the everyday routine. Embrace the renewal of creativity and motivation that spills over into both your personal and professional endeavors.
- Strengthen Communities: Be a catalyst for positive change. By volunteering, you naturally foster social networks that uplift low-income and under-resourced areas within your community. Your efforts create a ripple effect, inspiring others to lend a helping hand to their neighbors.
See the new Value of Volunteering video from Habitat for Humanity here.
Community Events
Community Planting Day
Interested in gardening, landscaping, & planting? Lend your talent or come out and learn from the best on August 12th.
Volunteers are the key to getting families into affordable, decent homes. No experience is necessary! Volunteers receive a 30-minute orientation at the Habitat office, followed by on-the-job training at the construction site.
Join Us at the Habitat EJC Store!
Calling all organization enthusiasts and pricing aficionados!
Change lives by volunteering at the Habitat for Humanity Store! If you want to be part of the fun, we have a range of opportunities to get involved. If you have a knack for organization and an eye for pricing, we’d love to have you help us with organizing and pricing donations. Join our Pick Up Crew and be a part of the team that picks up valuable donations, spreading joy and gratitude along the way. Are you a master of creating delightful surprises? Join us in creating grab bags filled with small, fun items that will make shoppers shout with glee!
It’s time to make a meaningful impact by volunteering at the Habitat EJC Store or as part of the Pick Up Crew.
Sign up below for your next adventure with Habitat!
Home Blessing Ceremony
Please come out to Kim’s blessing ceremony on August 9th and help fill her new house with prayers and well wishes!
The ceremony will be on Wednesday, August 9th, at 1 pm and is open to everyone to attend.
The Habitat Homeowner Services Committee will be providing refreshments.
Thank You!
As we mark the 25th year of unlocking affordable and safe housing in our community, we are immensely grateful for the support of the donors and volunteers like you. Thank you for being a driving force to build our community.
Seize the moment and make the most of this summer. Whether you bring along friends, lend your skills at a summer build or the Habitat Store, your time, talent, and treasure will make a remarkable difference.
Together We Grow Community – by turning dreams into reality, one home at a time.
Get in Touch
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If you have questions, please reach out using the phone and email address at the bottom of this page.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon!
