Archive for February, 2012
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
As Spring rolls around, it is common to think about cleaning out your basement or garage. Well we have a solution for your slightly used or new construction materials! The ReStore Manager, Josh Vaughn, will be on KSDK Newschannel 5, Thursday, March 1st, during the noon broadcast to explain how the ReStore offers a low-cost alternative than traditional hardware stores, facilitates reuse and waste reduction by diverting construction materials from landfills, and provides financial support to Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis. So, when you begin your spring cleaning take a second look before you throw something in the trash and think about donating items to the ReStore. These items donated to the ReStore are tax deductible! So, keep in mind that piece of “trash” could be someone else’s treasure.
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
By volunteering, you will not only be supporting the marathon, but this is the first year that HFHSL is sponsoring our very own “TEAM HABITAT” to help bring awareness and funds for our mission of eliminating sub standard housing in St. Louis city and county! This opportunity is another way that you, too, can be part of that mission. This event takes place on April 15, 2012 and we need 5 volunteers to serve as Course Monitors. Each shift is 4-5 hours from about 6:00am til noon.
All volunteers please note these details:
- Must be 18 or over.
- You’ll be standing in intersections (not busy ones, think more side streets) and motioning to runners the correct direction, as well as helping to make sure traffic obeys the “closed down” street signs.
- Standing is required for the whole time.
- Each volunteer will be given a really bright and official GO! St. Louis t-shirt to wear.
If interested, please send your name, address, email, phone number, t-shirt size to beckie@habitatstl.org by Feb. 27.
We schedule on a first respond, first scheduled basis.
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Monday, February 20th, 2012
Lend a helping hand at our annual Trivia Night on Saturday, February 25, 2012! 12 volunteers are needed between 5:30pm til 11:00pm for selling raffle tickets, waiting tables, and bartending. This event is to be held at the IBEW Hall, 5850 Elizabeth Avenue, 63110. No need to dress up because this is a casual event. Volunteers may wear jeans, t-shirts, and comfortable shoes.
If interested, please send your name, phone number, and email to: pamela_kell@yahoo.com
We schedule on a first respond, first scheduled basis.
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Saturday, February 18th, 2012
Have you just recently bought a home or would you like to update your house? Well say no more! The St. Louis Builders Home & Garden Show is the largest quality consumer home show in North America and will be at the Edward Jones Dome from Thursday, February 23rd, through Saturday, February, 25th. This event is $10 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12, and free for children 5 or under. By attending this event you will have access to more than 500 companies for your home, yard, and garden.
But, the best part is the ReStore will be there to provide you with a current list of inventory, ways to update, or deconstruct your house! The Habitat for Humanity ReStore offers a lower-cost alternative to a traditional hardware store and facilitates reuse and waste reduction by diverting construction and household materials from landfills. So come and check out the St. Louis Builders Home & Garden Show or stop by the ReStore at 3763 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108 to find alternatives for your home improvement!
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Friday, February 17th, 2012
To honor all of our Presidents and our most famous volunteer, Former President Jimmy Carter, the Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis Administrative Offices, ReStore, and Build Site will be closed on Monday, February, 20th. All areas will reopen on Tuesday, February, 21st.
In the meantime, Don’t forget time is running out to purchase a regular or VIP table for our annual Trivia Night on Saturday, February, 25th! For more information on our Trivia Night visit our website and make sure to check out photos from our 2011 Trivia Night. Enjoy your President’s Day!
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Saturday, February 11th, 2012
The GO! St. Louis Read, Right, & Run Marathon® participants are keeping up the pace. Last Saturday, February 4th, the participants gathered together with Anika Porter at Fitness with Anika for over 2 hours! Anika began her program in 2007 and has continued to assist individuals in weight loss, personal training, corporate training, and group fitness classes. With the weather being a bit gloomy the GO! St. Louis Read, Right, & Run Marathon® participants enjoyed the indoor activities. These activities included stretching, running laps, lifting weights, punching bags, and basic fitness exercises!
Not only did she show the children physical fitness techniques, she also explained on why it is important to stay active throughout your life. The children were also informed on how Anika became involved with fitness, how she created a career out of something she loved, and other careers that link to physical fitness. These amazing children from the JeffVanderLou area completed another task off of the Run list and cannot wait for the last big race on April 14th! Mark this date on your calendar because this is when the children will run their last 1.2 miles in Forest Park and celebrate their success!
There are more events within the GO! St. Louis Read, Right, & Run Marathon® program that are coming up so check back on our blog for more updates. To learn more about the GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon® Program and some of the ways our JVL children assisted the community by visiting our past posts.
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Friday, February 10th, 2012
With President’s Day around the corner, here at Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis we cannot forget our most famous volunteer, Former President Jimmy Carter. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are deeply committed to social justice and basic human rights. Together in 1984, they volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and became regular volunteers and advocates for eliminating substandard housing. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were effected by this volunteering experience and created the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project for Habitat for Humanity International. Every year since 1984, The Carter’s would donate a week of their time to build homes in different cities and different countries around the world. The Carter Work Project has provided housing solutions for families in 13 countries around the world, 18 states in the U.S. and the District of Columbia.
As you sit down and look at your schedule, see how you can contribute some of your time to the cause of eliminating substandard housing. By volunteering a day on the Build Site, a few hours in the ReStore, or by volunteering without the use of a hammer you are helping families afford a home of their own and helping children live in healthy and stable environment. So, please don’t hesitate. See what day you can volunteer and sign up online.
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Tuesdays are now available for anyone interested in becoming part of a weekday crew. This is a great way to meet other supporters and to help with the Habitat mission. Mark the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month on your calendar if you would like to join our Tuesday Crew at the HFHSL Warehouse. Our goal is to assemble at least 8 volunteers for organizing and tool repair. There is much work to be done in the warehouse which will go to support our on-site construction efforts!
Each 2nd and 4th TUESDAY the crew will meet 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the HFHSL Warehouse, 3763 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108.
To get more information or join the crew, please contact Beckie Fingland, Volunteer Services Administrator, at beckie@habitatstl.org or 314-371-0400.
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Saturday, February 4th, 2012
The ReStore will be at the Annual Builders Home & Garden Show again this year! Join us at the America’s Center and Edward Jones Dome in downtown St. Louis on February 23rd through 26th. This is great fundraising and outreach opportunity for the ReStore and we really need your help!
One volunteer is needed for each shift to assist us with setting up our booth and keeping it organized as well as interacting with interested individuals and assisting them in buying items from the booth. Volunteers should be outgoing and feel comfortable talking about Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis and the ReStore.
Please see the schedule below for more details. If you are interested please contact beckie@habitatstl.org with your name, email, phone and shift requests and I will get you scheduled. Thanks and we look forward to working with you.
- Thursday, February 23rd, 10am-4pm
- Thursday, February 23rd, 3pm-9pm
- Friday, February 24th, 10am-4pm
- Friday, February 24th, 3pm-9pm
- Saturday, February 25th, 10am-4pm
- Saturday, February 25th, 3pm-9pm
- Sunday, February 26th, 1:00pm-5pm
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Habitat is looking for two new team members! These positions are only available til Friday, February 10th, so please do not hesitate on sending in your cover letter and resume. Both are paid positions. Email submissions only. No phone calls, please. For more information, click on the job title and download the position description. Thank you for your interest in Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis and we hope to hear from you!
- Resource Associate-The purpose of the Resource Associate is to further the mission of Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis through efficient and effective data management of the donor and email communication databases. This position also offers support and administrative assistance to Resource Department staff.
- Volunteer Services Manager-The purpose of the Volunteer Services Manager is to further the mission of Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis by managing all aspects of the volunteer program, including long-term recruiting goals; leadership recruiting and scheduling; working with sponsor, individual, and group volunteers to provide the optimum volunteer experience.
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