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Thank you to our newest In-Kind partner, Capital Region YMCA for assisting our homeowners with attaining their "sweat equity" hours.
Congratulations Valencia Davis and Family!
Habitat's newest homeowner, Valencia Davis, participated in the dedication of her new home on Friday the 13th. In addition to becoming a new homeowner, Valencia was the recipient of the Warrick Dunn Charities "Home for the Holidays". The WDC"Home for the Holidays" program provides down-payment assistance and furnishes the home of the single-parent homeowner. We are thankful to all of our contributors to this home, including the Sponsors who donated their time and moneys to make the build possible:
The Tallahassee Board of Realtors and the Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter at FSU
See WCTV article here.
See WCTV report here.
1st Annual Chili Cook-off for 2013 Lenten/Episcopal/Rotary Build
Was a great success! Thank you to all who came out in support of Big Bend Habitat for Humanity and the Lenten/Episcopal/Rotary Build April 21st. Thank you to our Board members Nancy Hough, Lisa Gonzalez and Shelby Augustyniak for all their hard work in making the event such a great success.
2012 Chili Cook-off Grand Prize Winner--Nancye Rubin (left)
To View Pictures of 1st Annual Cook-off click photo above.
CHARLES GEE & BIG BEND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Thank you, Charles and Co. for an awesome bike ride!!
80 MILES FOR HABITAT BIRTHDAY BIKE RIDE
APRIL 28TH 2012, 9:00 AM
ST. MARKS BIKE AND HIKING TRAIL, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
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TALLAHASSEE, Florida (April 28th, 2012) – Charles Gee is an area resident celebrating his 80th birthday in a fun and beneficial way. He grew up locally in Attapulgus and Climax, Georgia and graduated from Bainbridge High School. He is a retired Eastern Airline Captain and Air Force pilot and will be biking 80 miles to celebrate his 80-year milestone and raising awareness and seeking donations on behalf of Big Bend Habitat for Humanity.
Charles began his 80-mile journey Saturday, April 28th, 9:00 am at the St. Marks Bike and Hiking Trail near Capital Circle SE and Woodville Highway. He rode the St. Marks Trail five times (back and forth) for a total of eighty miles in celebration of his continued good health at 80 years old and in order to raise awareness and money for a Habitat for Humanity Gadsden County build.
Thank you, Charles, family members and friends for your support and encouragement. Donations can be made on the Big Bend Habitat for Humanity website, click here to donate (specify Charles Birthday Bike Ride).
Welcome...
Grand Valley State University
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (March 4-10, 2012) -- Student volunteers from Grand Valley State University (Allendale, Michigan) traveled to Tallahassee for their spring break to build with Big Bend Habitat for Humanity. The students are participants of Collegiate Challenge, a nationwide Habitat program that provides year-round opportunities for youth to use their vacations to help build simple, decent and affordable homes.
Grand Valley students helped build the home of future Habitat homeowner, Valencia Davis in the Mabry Oaks neighborhood through Saturday, March 10th. They also worked on the landscaping of two additional houses in the neighborhood. A welcome dinner kicked off their arrival Sunday, March 4th, 4:30 pm, at the FSU Reservation.
This spring break marks the 23rd anniversary of the Collegiate Challenge program, and more than 12,000 students will travel to 200 locations across the United States to build houses through the program. Throughout its 23-year history, more than 166,000 students have participated in Collegiate Challenge raising awareness and contributions in support of Habitat’s mission.
Big Bend Habitat for Humanity is a local non-profit ecumenical Christian ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness in Leon and Gadsden Counties.
WITH YOUR HELP, BIG BEND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS NOW IN CONSTRUCTION ON OUR
168TH HOUSE
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE HELPED MAKE THE DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP A REALITY FOR FAMILIES IN NEED OF SAFE, DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOMES IN LEON AND GADSDEN COUNTIES.
CALLING ALL CHILLI CHEFS FOR A GREAT CAUSE AND GREAT FOOD
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OUR CURRENT BUILDS:
Tallahassee Board of Realtors and Habitat for Humanity @ FSU Build
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House sponsors, TBR and HFH@FSU, began construction on the new home of Valencia Davis and Family on Saturday, January 14th. Volunteers from both organizations have come together to work in partnership with BBHH and the partner family to help build a way to a better and brighter future for the Davis family.
View Tallahassee Democrat article
2011 FAITH BUILD
In partnership with homeowner, Cheryl Jackson
The Faith Build home is being sponsored by several areal Presbyterian, Methodist and Catholic churches, including: Christ Presbyterian, Covenant Presbyterian, Faith Presbyterian, Fellowship Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, Lafayette Presbyterian, Wildwood Presbyterian, John Wesley United Methodist, Killearn Lakes United Methodist, St. Paul's United Methodist, Trinity United Methodist, Blessed Sacrament Catholic and Good Shepherd Catholic.
Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers who are working hard to make the dream of home ownership a reality for Cheryl.
View Build Site and Dedication Photos
The Faith Build dedication took place this past Saturday, March 17th for homeowner Cheryl Jackson. Family and friends of Cheryl, Build sponsors, BBHH Board members and staff, Build volunteers and even new neighbors came out in support of Habitat's newest homeowner.
RECENTLY COMPLETED BUILD
HOPPING GREEN & SAMS P.A. BUILD
In partnership with homeowner, Betty Kendrick and Family
Future Habitat homeowner, Betty Kendrick, in partnership with Hopping Green & Sams P.A. began building on the Kendrick family's new home September 17th. Hopping Green & Sams P.A. has provided sponsorship for the build and has been out each Saturday since the groundbreaking ceremony on the 17th to work hand-in-hand with Betty and her family to build their new home. The home is located in the Mabry Oaks Neighborhood and is the 4th Habitat house to be built in the community this year.
The dedication of the new home tookplace Friday, January 13th at 5:30 pm.
Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers who are working hard to make the dream of home ownership a reality for the Kendrick family.
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