Donate a car to Cars for Homes™ and help build houses

Your vehicle donation can help a family build a home, and the hope of a better life! Car, truck, boat and RV donations help Habitat for Humanity build houses in partnership with families in need of decent, affordable shelter. Donate a car, truck, boat, RV or other vehicle to Cars for Homes™, Habitat for Humanity’s official car donation program, by calling 1-877-277-4344 toll free or online at www.carsforhomes.org

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Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm
Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm

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- Saginaw County 10-Year Plan
- Strategic plan
- Green guidelines

Freeland United Methodist Church - Eggroll Sales

Freeland United Methodist Church (204 E. Washington) is starting up their monthy eggroll sales. $10/dozen with all proceeds to benefit Saginaw Habitat for Humanity. Call 695-2101 to order yours. Be sure to order early, as they do sell out (for good reason). Cameron gives them two forks up!

Church phone 695-5602

We invite you to share some of your favorite stories and coincidences (God-incidences) by sending us an email we can post on our website’s “Inspiration” page.

One of my favorite God-incidences came via our ReStore. A man came into the ReStore, which is known for selling gently used and surplus building materials. He asked if we had any church doors. I asked, “What are church doors?” He replied, “You know, the really tall doors that people can walk through while carrying taller items.”

“Hmmm,” I said. “I don’t know that we get a lot of call for those. Let me find out if we have any.”

I asked our ReStore Manager if we had any ‘church doors’ and I was told that right at that moment our ReStore truck was out at Second Presbyterian Church–picking up church doors!

We have kept a journal of the many times we see needs are met before we even know we have them. We think you have stories like this too. Please send them to us at info@saginawhfh.org so we can post them. We can include your name, or keep it anonymous. Either way, we would like to hear from you.

Blessings to you and yours,

Cameron M. Brady
Development Manage

Saginaw Habitat for Humanity’s first ever Non-Event was held in October and we are
happy to report that we had a very favorable response from many donors who appreciated
having a night at home with their family but yet had an opportunity to support the
cause of affordable housing in Saginaw County. We thank everyone for caring about
our mission to provide simple, decent, affordable housing with God’s people in need.
We salute our generous sponsors of our Non-Event and thank them for their investment
in Saginaw County:

CORNERSTONE SPONSORSHIP
Chemical Bank

GOLD SPONSORSHIP
Flagstar Bank

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP
Saginaw County Medical Society (2)
Thrivent Financial
Stevens Van Lines
Frankenmuth Insurance
Moulthrop-Clift Insurance Agency

COPPER SPONSORSHIP
Billy’s Contracting, Inc.
Glastender
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority
Duro-Last Roofing
Zehnder and Associates
Amalgamated Credit Union
Gold on Hold
Knights of Columbus—Saginaw Council 4232 (2)
Independent Bank

STEEL SPONSORSHIP
Webster, Looby, and Baumgarten (2)
Craig and Joan Douglas
Saginaw Board of Realtors
Polar Construction and Development

A Saginaw Habitat for Humanity Volunteer To Do Some Inspirational Biking

We are developing a fundraiser with Bethany Morris. Beth is attempting to raise $4,000 to go on a bike trip next June-August, from N.H. to Vancouver (3,830 miles, 69 days plus 9 days building at Habitat sites). Listen to the interview to learn more. Plus, watch this space for more details as Beth's plan becomes a reality. You can also read more on Beth's webpage.

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Saginaw Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Orientation

Click here to fill out our volunteer application form on-line.
When your application is complete, please click the red “Submit by Email” button at the lower right corner of the form.

ReStore has a blog. The link is: http://saginawhfhrestore.blogspot.com/.
"Check out our new blog for our current inventory!"

Saginaw Habitat has joined the social media world! Keep track of us by becoming our friend or following us!

http://twitter.com/SaginawHabitat AND http://twitter.com/SaginawReStore

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Saginaw-Habitat-for-Humanity/86226832249?ref=ts AND ReStore http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Saginaw-ReStore/84715807887

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• Saginaw Habitat for Humanity, Credit Unions ready for first deconstruct, reconstruct
  
  
    By Terry Camp

  SAGINAW (WJRT) -- (10/12/09) -- Saginaw's Habitat for Humanity is beginning a new chapter as it continues to provide housing for families who need a little help. Watch and read abc12's coverage here.
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Earlier on WNEM TV5...
  

  
  WNEM TV5 News Coverage

  Saginaw Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with the Mid-Michigan Chapter of Credit Unions is working on the affiliate’s first deconstruct-reconstruct project on at 1825 Lessur, Saginaw (click here for schedule). The house was donated to Habitat by the Saginaw County Land Bank Authority.

  Deconstruction of a garage and loft has already taken place at the site. Further deconstruction essentially took the house down to the floor and three exterior walls. The house is now being ‘reconstructed’ and enlarged using ‘green’ and energy–efficient resources.

  Credit Union spokesman for the project Greg Wischmeyer of Frankenmuth Credit Union said, “The Mid-Michigan Chapter of Credit Unions is very excited to be sponsoring such a perfect cause to demonstrate the Credit Union motto ‘People Helping People’.” Participating credit unions will be providing volunteers to work on the house three days a week, and will also hold additional fundraising efforts. The house is scheduled for completion in May 2010.

  “Saginaw Habitat for Humanity is grateful to be partnering with the Mid-Michigan Chapter of Credit Unions on our first ‘green’ deconstruct-reconstruct project. With the support of the credit unions, another deserving family will be able to purchase a decent affordable home.”

  Habitat’s partner family waiting list has grown to over 20 families.

  Further support comes from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority in the form of homebuyer down payment assistance, and generous individuals, foundations, churches, businesses and other local organizations. 

  
  
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• Thank You Anna Luis: 3rd Annual Anna Luis Salon & Day Spa Unlocking Hope fundraiser.
  
  They've done it again, Anna Luis has held another very successful fundraiser. We appreciate their continuing support. Thanks Anna Luis.
  
  
  

• HABITAT BLITZ 2009!
  
  

  Join us for our 12th multi-house blitz build: HABITAT BLITZ 2009! including our milestone 150th house!

  June 12 – July 3 (except Sundays)

  Houses #149 (map):

  2404 Moonglow. Future home of the Aeder family. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Lutheran Churches

  Houses #150 (map):

  2390 Moonglow. Future home of the Maldonado famiy. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Lutheran Churches

  House #151 (map):

  471 Stoker. Future home of the Santos family. Sponsored by Catholic Churches of Saginaw County and the Deacon Floyd and Viola Belmer Estate.

  House #152 (map):

  461 Stoker. Future home of the Burton family. Sponsored by Church Workers United, African-American Christian Unity, United Methodist Churches, SVSU Battle of the Valleys, the estate of Helen Hain and the Frank N. Andersen Foundation

  
  
  

• Meet your Neighbor: Laura Fox, Saginaw
  
  Read the Saginaw News interview with our long term volunteer Laura Fox.
  
  
  
  
• Saginaw County Habitat for Humanity Building Blitz starts today
  
  Read the Saginaw News article about the Blitz build.
  
  
  
• Saginaw Habitat for Humanity Building Blitz 2009 begins today in Carrollton and Saginaw Township
  
  See the Saginaw News slide show about the Blitz build.
  
  
  
  
• Habitat volunteer to receive Presidential Service Award from First Gentleman of Michigan
  

• Longtime Saginaw Habitat for Humanity volunteer Robert (Bob) DuCharme was selected to receive the President’s Call to Service Award to be presented by the First Gentleman of Michigan, Daniel G. Mulhern at a ceremony Monday June 22. The presentation will occur at 11:30 am at the site of House #152, 461 Stoker in Carrollton Township.  Mr. DuCharme is being honored for his lifetime of service. First Gentleman Mulhern is Chair of the Michigan Community Service Commission, the state agency charged with funding and supporting programs to encourage Michigan residents to volunteer. 
  
  
  To encourage and recognize outstanding volunteer service and inspire others to volunteer, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation created the President’s Volunteer Service Award. These Awards honor those Americans who have made serving a central part of their lives and show that when you help your neighbor, you are helping your nation.
  
  
  Awards are given to youth ages 14 and under who have completed 50 or more hours of volunteer service; to individuals 15 and older who have completed 100 or more hours; and to families or groups who have completed 200 or more hours. Lifetime achievement is recognized with a special President's Call to Service Award, which honors those who have provided more than 4,000 hours of service over the course of their lifetime.
  
  
  Saginaw Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Paul Warriner said,” Saginaw Habitat for Humanity depends upon the dedication of volunteers. Bob DuCharme is a dedicated servant-leader and the kind of individual that makes our communities healthy and prosperous. Our partner families and the affiliate are grateful that he has chosen us as one of the ways he fulfills his commitment to others. He is an example for all.”
  
  
  In addition to his construction-site service, Bob regularly leads a group of volunteers at Freeland United Methodist Church who make and sell eggrolls to support Habitat for Humanity and also serves as Tittabawassee Township Clerk, and HealthSource Saginaw board of trustee Chairman.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• ABC12 HFH Deconstruction Coverage
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Habitat Deconstruction
  
  Read about it in the New York Times
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Habitat goes Green!
  
  
  
  
  
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• "Saginaw Habitat for Humanity has tithed to Papua New Guinea HfH since our founding in 1987. Please click on the link for pictures and news from PNG."
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• Another Habitat success story
  
  

  Sitting in the pleasant and inviting atmosphere of Zada Bailey’s home the pride she has in her home is clearly evident.  When talking with Zada about her Habitat house, the question was asked, “So are you glad you made the decision to apply for a house?”  “Glad?  I asked God for it!” she replied.  “I had wanted a house and had been looking for a long time but every avenue I went down I didn’t qualify for a variety of reasons; income wasn’t good enough, etc.  I prayed to God to let me have my own house before I turned 50 years old.”
  
  

  “My prayers were answered when Habitat accepted my application when I was 49 years old.  The opportunity presented itself and I took it.  I’ve never been sorry.  I always knew it would be up to me to maintain my house and take care of it and that is what I’ve been doing.  It didn’t have to be grand or a mansion, just a roof over my head that I can say is mine.”

  
  Zada graduated from Arthur Hill High School and has been a special ed assistant for the transportation department with the Saginaw Public Schools for 24 years.  She has a daughter and three granddaughters.  She is raising two of those granddaughters, Makeisha and Whitney, and they are both currently attending Delta College.  Makeisha is studying physical therapy and Whitney is considering secondary education.
  
  Zada moved into her new Habitat home in 1998.  “Having my own home with our own yard and a bedroom for each of the girls was truly a blessing for our family.” Zada’s father always told her, “You make one step and God will make two for you.”  Zada says, “He sure will.”
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Saginaw Habitat for Humanity Announces the
  Home Repair and Neighborhood Improvement Program
  Saginaw Habitat for Humanity will operate a home repair program as part of its affordable housing program. The HRP will give approved County homeowners the opportunity to obtain low cost repairs to their home, with low cost financing, so that their current home becomes (remains) a decent and affordable place to live.. More...
  
  
  

• Donate a car to Habitat’s Cars for Homes™ vehicle donation program
  Your car donation can help a family in your community build a house and the hope of a better life!

  Car donations to Habitat’s Cars for Homes™ program help Saginaw Habitat for Humanity build houses in partnership with families in need of decent, affordable shelter within your community.

  It is quick and easy to donate a car, truck, boat, RV, motorcycle, construction equipment or other automobile, and your vehicle donation may be eligible for tax deduction purposes if you itemize. (Consult the IRS or your tax adviser for details.)

  Donate cars to Habitat’s official vehicle donation program
  Call Cars for Homes™ at (877) 277-HFHI (4344) toll free or process your car, boat, RV donation online now!

  http://www.habitat.org/carsforhomes/

  
  

• <- click here On-line donation is a great way to donate to Habitat for Humanity. We receive the money with no transaction fees and you can donate with full confidence in the security of the transaction. Your on-line donations are handled by the professionals at Habitat for Humanity International. Be sure to click the orange Designate Your Gift button on the left side and type in the zip code 48602
  
  
  
  
  

• Saginaw County 10-Year Plan:The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) asked each county/community in Michigan with a CoC (Continuum of Care) to write a 10-Year Plan to END homelessness. This is a departure from the typical agency mindset to manage homelessness. There is a national movement toward Housing First, which says get a person into housing first, and THEN they will be more open to the offer of supportive services. It has always been my goal to have the service providers improve their discharge planning to include what happens AFTER they leave each shelter/transitional housing program. I have always thought we needed to get people ready for PERMANENT Housing (like Habitat, for instance)... and this plan will ensure that anyone requesting HUD or MSHDA money from now on will have to conform to the 10YP (including the concept of Housing First). You will be reading and hearing about this more in the next few months and years, and we want everyone to become familiar with the plan’s Goals & Objectives. –Cameron Brady

  . Read the plan here...(851KB)
  
  
  
• ReDistribution Program
  Items collected are distributed to the homeless and near-homeless in Saginaw County to help make houses into homes. Read the flyer or go to the ReStore page to learn more.