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.
Tallahassee Board of Realtors and Habitat for Humanity @ FSU Build
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.
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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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BBHH BOSTON BUT FUNDRAISER
Satisfy hungry fans at your Super Bowl XLVI get-together with a mouth-watering smoked Boston butt, ham or sausage while supporting Habitat for Humanity! To order your meat of choice for your football party or simply to enjoy with your family, please contact Lisa Gonzalez (lisacgonz@earthlink.net, (850-320-4850) or Shelby Augustyniak (shelbyaugust@hotmail.com, (850-509-1993) by February 1, 2012. The cost is $25.00 and pick-up will be at St. John's Episcopal Church from 1:30-4:30pm on February 4, 2012. (A portion of the cost goes to Habitat for Humanity's 2012 house builds.) Make your Super Bowl meal casual, easy and fun with this great Southern BBQ fundraiser!
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Congratulations to our 2011 Festival of Trees Winners:
Best Tree (Big): "La Belle France" by Jan Thomas and Debra Brienan
Best Tree (Medium): "Housewarming" by Carroll & Company
Best Tree (Small): "Beachcomber" by Marti Chumbler
Most Creative: "Upside Down, but Structurally Sound" by David H. Melvin Consulting Engineers
Best in Show: "Puttin' on the Ritz" by Sally Karioth and Gerald Ensley
People's Choice: "A Child's Fantasy" by the Harrell Sisters
Thank you to all our tree donors for all of your hard work, creativity and your generous support of the Habitat mission.
The 3rd Annual Festival of Trees kicked off November 17th with our Preview Reception at the Mary Brogan Museum Those who came enjoyed being among the first to view and purchase the unique artfully decorated holiday trees fashioned by community members and local businesses and churches. Each of the 62 trees is beautifully adorned and showcases amazing aesthetic creativity. It was a culturally enriching experience with tree themes such as Micah 6:8, Seminole Pride, Readers and Leaders and Christmas Couture, just to name a few. There was a Silent Auction with fantastic items won, including dog obedience training, spa massage treatments, a birthday party for ten at Happy Trails horse ranch to name a few. Musical Performances by local artists were performed by First Brass, Ceremonial Flutes and the Maharajah Flamenco Trio. In addition, hors d'oeuvres and beverages were delicious and plentiful. It was an an elegant and enchanting evening. Thank you to our sponsors and guests for making the event a success.
What a Beautiful way to start the holiday season!
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Proceeds benefit the mission of Big Bend Habitat for Humanity.
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2ND ANNUAL BASS TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 2011
IT WAS AN EXCITING EVENT...TOP PRIZE $1000, BIG BASS PRIZE $300 PLUS 2ND THRU 10TH PLACE PRIZES AWARDED
TOURNEY HEADQUARTERED AT INGRAM'S MARINA AND THE WHIPPOORWILL AND WAS SPONSORED BY TDS TELECOM
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2011 WINNERS:
ROB AND CARY LAWHON--19 LBS AND 12 OZ
CODY SPEARS AND KYLER HAST--5 LBS AND 14 OZS
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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.
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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.
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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Big Bend Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity housing provider. Our homes are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act. We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout Leon and Gadsden Counties. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
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