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Wrapping up Women Build!
The
six weeks of Women Build 2018 concluded on May 19th and we cannot be
more grateful for all of the hard work of our participants. Over 350
women and men started with a flooring system and have hammered, sawed,
nailed, raised walls, added strapping, installed siding, windows,
and much more on our Harrison and Jackson County sites. These
amazing individuals and our sponsors have raised $120,534 to help cover
the costs of these homes.
Fundraising continues
until May 31st!! You can help us reach our goal of $200,000.
Donate to Women Build, or directly to one of our participants. Show them
your support and let's make their sweat and dedication on the jobsite
into a HOME!
Strong and stable homes
help build strong and stable communities.
These
pictures show the amazing progress made on our two Women Build
construction sites.
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Women
Build may have left the jobsite, but our work is not done.
You
may, or may not, know that many of our volunteers sign the boards in
our homes leaving messages to future Homeowners. You can
also do the same. Buy a Board and your message will be added to a board
in the home. Help us reach our goal to fully fund both houses we
are currently building and buy your board today.
What
will be your message?
Click here to donate and leave your message for strength, stability,
self-reliance and shelter.
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Here's an
easy way to help the women and men of Women Build meet their
fundraising goals and you get a Women Build shirt!
Your
purchase will be credited to the Team or Builder.
Don't delay...order today!
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Our ReStore can be reached by calling
228.678.9100 and is located at 8022 Hwy 49 Gulfport, MS. Hours are
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Habitat ReStores are known for being a treasure
hunter’s paradise. “Do a little digging,” as they say, “and you might
unearth a pot of gold.”
To that we plead guilty, but only in part. The
Gulfport ReStore certainly is full of amazing deals - with 50-75% off
retail prices storewide - but unlike your run-of-the-mill thrift store,
you don’t need a shovel to unbury them. Furniture is neatly staged with
home decor like lamps and rugs to complement each piece and help you
visualize your home transformation. Warranties for gently used
appliances start at one month, while shiny new ones are guaranteed for
a year to boost your kitchen confidence and your peace of mind. New
windows, doors, cabinets and floors arrive daily to supply your next
home improvement project.
“But Wes”, you sigh, “I want all those savings,
but I can’t come and shop every day.” Fair enough, dear friend, which
is why we offer ReStore ReFreshers! Follow us on Facebook
and Instagram to
see what’s new on the sales floor, and maybe a few of our shenanigans
too. Most of our items are donated (we pick up for free!) so you’ve got
to stay current for the best deals. Such as...
- Solid oak bunkbeds, dressers and desks
from Keesler Air Force Base - $20-$50 each
- Brand new gallery frames from 8x10 to
48x60 - all 40% off through the end of May
- Brand new arrivals of ceramic, mosaic,
and vinyl composite tile
- 10% off Green Sheen interior/exterior
paint through the end of May
- Brand new chrome and bronze vanity
lights to upgrade your bathroom... plus a handful of stunning
chandeliers!
Remember... every dollar you spend and every item
you donate helps Habitat provide strength and stability for local
families through shelter. ReStores are an essential part of Habitat’s
work in the community. Never has treasure hunting been so altruistic.
We hope you’ll be a Repeat visitor.
Sincerely,
Wes Griffin
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Homeownership
Interested
in becomeing a Habitat Homeowner? Find more information on our website.
One-On-One
Financial Coaching:
Free
financial coaching is offered to individuals, civic groups, churches,
organizations, employers/employees, etc. Call 228.678.9100 for more
information.
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Weatherization:
EnergyWise
is a program geared toward helping low-income Mississippi Power
customers reduce their energy costs by providing free weatherization
improvements for homes that do not meet current energy efficient
standards.
To
be eligible applicants must:
- Be
a Mississippi Power Customer
- Own
the home to be weatherized
- The
home must be your primary residence (homes constructed after 2000
ineligible)
- Meet
income requirements.
In
addition, a member of the household must meet one of the following
conditions:
- Be
65 years of age or older
- Receive
public or private disability payments
- Have
children in primary or secondary schools or younger
- Be
in a home with a high energy burden
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Register
today and attend our upcoming courses:
June 21, 2018 6:00 p.m.
Spending
Planning 101:
An interactive one-hour course designed to encourage participants to
take control of their money by examining their motivations, habits, and
attitudes surrounding their personal finances. The purpose of the
course is to assist participants in identifying and setting SMART
personal financial goals, developing realistic spending plans, and
choosing the tracking methods to best suit their family's lifestyle.
The course is fun, interactive, and informative. Participants should
bring or have access to a bank statement or spending trends for at
least 30 days as well as a list of income and recurring expenses.
July 17, 2018 6:00 p.m.
Financial
Recovery:
Designed to bring hope to families struggling to recover from a
financial setback, this course will equip participants with proactive,
practical strategies for getting back on their feet. The objective is
to help participants visualize a brighter future and realize that their
current financial difficulties don't have to be permanent.
August 2, 2018 6:00 p.m.
Financial
Foundations:
Designed as an interactive course that addresses attendee's emotional
relationship with money and calls them to take immediate action to
improve their financial futures. The course will highlight the
importance of building savings, developing a spending plan, and
reducing debt. Attendees will have access to free one on one coaching
for encouragement and support in applying each of the foundations.
Registration for each course is
free, however, registration is required by calling
228.678.9100, or by email.
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A BIG shout out to our entire Construction
Department and our AmeriCorps members for all of their work on Women
Build. In previous years we had one build going and this year we had
two! We appreciate all members of the construction team those on the
jobsite and in the office. We are grateful for each of you!
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To all our sponsors, we thank you for your support.
Together we build, strength, stability, self-reliance and
shelter.
BUILD SPONSORS
Huntington Ingalls
Industries * Navigator Credit Union * Scarlet Pearl
EVENT SPONSOR
Boomtown Casino/Hollywood
Casino, Gulf Coast * Chancellor Inc
CORPORATE TEAM
SPONSORS
AGJ Systems &
Networks, Inc. * Babers * Bancorp South * Beau Rivage * Chemours *
Chevron Products Company, Pascagoula Refinery * Coast Electric
Power * Community Bank * The Dermatology Clinic - Dr. Angela
Wingfield * First Federal Savings & Loan * Garden Park
Medical Center * Hematology Oncology Partners * IP Casino Resort Spa
* Regions Bank * Roy Anderson Corporation * RPM Pizza, LLC
HOPE SPONSORS
Charles Busby *
ClearWater Solutions * Stein LTC *
HAMMER SPONSORS
AGJ Systems & Networks,
Inc. * Acosta Veterinary Hospital & Four Paws Bed and Biscuit *
Bacot McCarty Foundation * Hardy & Associates/Architect, PLLC *
Keesler Federal Credit Union * Machado Patano PLLC * Mallette
Brothers Construction * Mississippi Power Company * Rotary Club of
Pass Christian MS * Seymour Engineering * Singing River Hospital
Auxiliary
NAIL SPONSORS
Coastal Insurance *
Jackson County Board of Supervisors * Lemon Mohler Insurance * Nancy
Kuehn * Nancy Stone Group * Palazzo & Company, LLC * The Peoples
Bank * Waste Pro
BEVERAGE SPONSOR
Allen Beverages, Inc.
SNACK SPONSOR
Corso, Inc.
BREAKFAST MEETING
SPONSOR
Singing River Health
System
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We
are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Job
Site Supervisor for Habitat for Humanity of the MS Gulf Coast
Resumes
accepted by email to jobs@hfhmgc.org or mail to 2214 – 34th Street, Gulfport, MS
39501. Cover letter along with three business and three personal
references with contact information should be included. Applications
will be considered on a rolling basis. The position will be open until
filled.
Primary
Role: Under the supervision of the Construction Director, the Job Site
Supervisor is responsible for managing construction on new or
rehabilitated homes to meet the construction schedule, participating in
construction activities as required and overseeing the labor force
consisting of staff, sub-contractors, AmeriCorps, NCCC, Habitat family
partners and volunteers.
ReStore Donations Manager for ReStore
Be
the catalyst for a growing set of nonprofit businesses along the
Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coasts, all supporting Habitat for
Humanity! This Full-Time position can be based in either state and will
involve some regional travel.
Summary:
Gulf
Coast residents donate their unwanted furniture, appliances and
building supplies to the Habitat ReStore for lots of reasons: to keep
usable materials out of the landfill, to support Habitat’s home
building and repair work in the community, and to provide affordable
home improvement resources for their neighbors. But, all ReStore donors
have one thing in common… Someone told them the “What, How and Why” of
donating to ReStore!
The
ReStore Donations Manager (RDM) must be a dynamic individual with the
drive to achieve and energy to match. He or she will be responsible for
a quality corporate donation process from start to finish: lead
development, donor solicitation, scheduling and acquisition,
acknowledgment and relationship management. The RDM will fill the
primary business development role for two existing ReStores located in
Gulfport, MS, and Summerdale, AL, as well as a soon-to-be
ReStore in Daphne, AL. These growing communities are experiencing
a great deal of building and remodeling – and ReStores are flexible
enough to “transform” with each unique opportunity – so the sky is the
limit on our region’s donation capacity!
Position will be
open until filled. Applications will be considered on a rolling
basis. To apply, send resume with cover letter and 3
professional references to wgriffin@hfhmgc.org.
For
the complete description of requirements and experience for both
positions, go to our website.
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2214 34th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501
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