The Festival of Trees has three goals:
- To develop support and appreciation of Big Bend Habitat through a community wide holiday event.
- To promote community volunteerism in support of Big Bend Habitat.
- To provide revenue to support the Big Bend Habitat for Humanity program
Dear Friend of Habitat:
From November 19th through November 21st, 50 beautifully decorated trees and a host of events, activities and attractions will transform the Tallahassee Leon Civic Center into an exciting holiday extravaganza to delight the holiday crowds.
The Second Annual Big Bend Habitat for Humanity Festival of Trees will be a holiday gift to our community and our signature fundraiser for the year. At Habitat for Humanity, our mission is to eliminate substandard housing by partnering with hardworking families in need.
We've been building houses with our family partners since 1982, an effort that has allowed 161families to achieve their dream of homeowners. Our family partners commit hundreds of hours in sweat equity toward building their own homes in order to become eligible to purchase their high quality homes at an affordable price.
They must also be financially able to qualify for Habitat's thirty-year, zero-interest mortgage. This would not be possible without the help of supporters like you who believe in our proven model of "a hand up, not a hand out. "
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to be an important part of the Big Bend Habitat for Humanity Festival of Trees by supporting this worthwhile cause. By becoming involved with the Festival of Trees, you will join a team of business partners, community leaders, and caring citizens who are dedicated to the well being of families in our area.
We have several levels of sponsorship opportunities, the benefits of which are detailed in the enclosed sponsorship package. Please take a moment to review this information and consider your support for this event. You can select the level of participation that best meets your needs, and be secure in the knowledge that your sponsorship fee will be used to help Big Bend Habitat for Humanity achieve our vision for a community that includes a safe, comfortable home for every Ifamily. The sponsorship package is also available on our website at: www.bigbendhabitat.org.
The Festival of Trees may only come once a year, but the magic of your generosity will continue to sparkle in the living legacy of our Habitat families. Thank you in advance for your willingness to make a difference in our community by supporting the efforts of Big Bend Habitat for Humanity.
For more information regarding sponsoring the Festival of Trees, please contact Tyler Turkle at 850- 574-2288.
Sincerely,
Tyler Turkle
Executive DirectorCraig Varn
President, Board of Directors, 2009-2010
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1. When is the 2010 Festival of Trees?
The Festival of Trees is a three-day celebration that opens with the “Opening Night Preview Reception" on Friday, November 19th and continues through Sunday, November 21st. The Festival will include a Silent Auction of the beautifully decorated trees along in addition to other items that will make wonderful holiday gifts. All special events held during the festival will be held at the Leon County Civic Center.
The Festival is free and open to the public November 19– 21, 2010 during the times listed below:
Friday, November 19th from 6pm – 9pm
Saturday, November 20th from 10 am – 9pm
Sunday, November 21st from 12pm – 6pm
2. Where does the money go that is raised during the Festival of Trees?
All proceeds from the Festival of Trees will help support Big Bend Habitat for Humanity’s mission of providing affordable housing for hardworking families in our community.
Proceeds
Proceeds from the Festival of Trees will help support Big Bend Habitat for Humanity’s mission of providing affordable housing for hardworking families in our community.
Our mission: Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization. We are dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Our ministry was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent place to live in dignity and safety
