Interested
in having a Habitat home?
Click here for details.
Antrim County Habitat for Humanity will host an informational meeting in April 2009 for residents interested in learning the qualification needs and process of becoming a homeowner through the Habitat program. Watch this site for the official meeting date and location.
Antrim County Habitat for Humanity is saddened by the passing of Stan Barnett
Antrim County Habitat for Humanity is saddened by the passing of Stan Barnett. Stan was instrumental in bringing the mission of Habitat for Humanity to Antrim County. His smiling face and tireless energy will be missed as we continue the Habitat mission.
The following link will give you a brief snapshot of Stan’s life. Stan was so much more than these few words can express.
http://www.detroitnewspapers.com/deathnotices/viewnotice.cfm?id=207783
We are also saddened by the passing of Millard Fuller. His vision of hope continues throughout the world. It is dedicated, driven people that make true change in the world.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. (Margaret Mead)
GIVING
TO ANTRIM COUNTY HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY
Did you know that you can
give to Antrim County Habitat for Humanity
through the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation?
Antrim Habitat
set up a fund in 2000 to help fund land
purchases. A portion of that fund is an endowment fund. The remainder of that
fund is spendable. Both grow through donations, interest and investment income.
Gifts of any size from individuals, families, civic groups
and foundations are needed and welcome. They may be made in the form of cash,
stock, real estate, bequest or planned gifts.
Also, there is a special annuity program available through
the Foundation. Gifts through the foundation may have special tax advantages.
For example individuals and businesses making a gift to the endowment may use
Michigan's special (GTRCF) community foundation tax credit. The funds at GTRCF
are professionally managed in a pooled fund to produce long term growth.
For details on ways to give to Antrim Habitat through the
GTRCF contact Susan Sampson, Antrim Habitat Executive Director, at 264-0022 or:
Jeanne Snow, Executive Director Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation,
250 E. Front Street, Suite 310, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 935-4066
Individual Couple
Your
Gift
$200
$400
Less
tax
credit
(100)
(200)
Less
federal
deduction
(56)
(112)
Total
tax
savings
$156
$312
Donors
actual
cost
$44
$88
Based on a 28% Tax Bracket
The ReStore in Mancelona has been steadily increasing sales. Thank you for your donations and to the builders and suppliers who have made donation of their materials. These donations include windows, doors, flooring, tile, paint, furnaces, electrical and plumbing fixtures, cabinets and appliances. We get a wide variety of material so stop and see what you find! We are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!! We accept donations during business hours and have a truck for pickup of large items. Please call 231 587-9965 if you have questions for the ReStore. Store hours are Tuesday thru Friday—10 am – 5 pm. Saturday 10 am – 4 pm. We are planning to expand these hours to include Monday in the future.
The affiliate continues to maintain focus on our mission of serving the housing needs of low income families in Antrim County. Changes in the housing market and the economic times affect our ability to build new homes over the last couple years. We have served two families through ‘recycling’ of Habitat homes vacated by families leaving the Mancelona area. ACHFH currently has a home for sale on Roberts Road in Mancelona. If a buyer is not found by May we will select a new partner family for the home and carry the mortgage.
You must be the change you want to see in the world. (Mahatma Gandhi)
Thank you for visiting our website. God Bless you for your interest and support of the Habitat for Humanity mission. Bonnie Robbins, Executive Director
HIGH
SCHOOLS PARTNER WITH HABITAT
Central Lake Schools continue to support ACHFH through their building trades program by building storage sheds. The Elk Rapids Schools support us through their Food Services program during our annual Dinner Auction. This year’s dinner will be held May 22nd. Contact the office at 231 587-1498 for ticket information. A fundraising basketball game is being planned with the Mancelona Schools. This is in the preliminary stage and a date has not been set yet. The 9 & 10 news staff will be participating. If you are interested in helping with this or want to play please call Kevin Miller at the number listed above or thru email at kevinm_antrimhabitat@hotmail.com
Thank you to all the students, teachers, and support staff of our local schools for their efforts to help families in our county and around the world.
- The great aim of education is not knowledge but action. (Herbert Spencer)
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We have many opportunities for individuals and businesses to serve
with us. In every community, God seems to have placed people with skills
and experience, who are eager to help once a need is made known. Not just
carpenters, plumbers and electricians are needed, but people who have
organizational skills, who are bankers, Realtors, public speakers; those
who can interview, teach, type or telephone, can all find a place of
service. There is no age limit. Retired persons as well as students are
welcome to help. In addition, the prospective new owners are also expected
to give a certain number of hours of their own time to the building of
their own or other houses. For more information, please call Bonnie Robbins, Exec. Director at (231)587-1498.
Fill out and send in the volunteer survey form.
If you, or someone you know is in need of decent, affordable housing,
please call our office for more information about the process of applying
for Habitat home ownership.
Help us eliminate substandard housing in our community! It's quick,
easy and safe to support the house-building, hope-building work of Antrim
County HFH through Habitat for Humanity International's secure online donation
system. You can even send a gift card announcing your donation in
honor of a loved one or a special occasion. Be sure to include Antrim
County Habitat for Humanity as the local affiliate.
The Habitat for Humanity
International web site contains more information on Habitat's history,
mission, volunteer opportunities and contact information for other Habitat
affiliates around the world. |
The Lord
is God and he has made his light shine upon us. Give thanks to the Lord, for he
is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 118: 27, 29
