1) Habitat for Humanity of Utah County selected a new Executive Committee for the fiscal year at their Annual Meeting in July. The new members include the Chairperson, Past Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, and an At-Large Member. 2) Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA Member to help with its neighborhood revitalization programs for a one-year, full-time position with benefits. 3) Habitat will hold a Getting Ahead graduation ceremony on August 10th at 7pm for 7 future Habitat homeowners who completed the 12-15 week life planning and education program. Community members are invited to attend.

1. Aug-16
News
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF UTAH COUNTY SELECTS NEW
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Habitatfor Humanity ofUtahCountyselecteda new ExecutiveCommitteefor
this fiscal year at the affiliate’s Annual Meeting in July. The new members
include:
 Chairperson – Tara Riddle from Provo City
 Past Chairperson – Gary Jensen from Central Bank
 Vice Chairperson – Eric Bennett from The Barefoot Group
 Secretary - Jeanne Walker from AmericanWest Bank
 Treasurer – Chuck Irwin from Domo
 At Large Member – Kenny Seng from Kenny Seng Construction
We would like to thank our outgoing Executive Committee – Gary Jensen, Tara Riddle, Brad Simons, Jeanne
Walker, Adonica Limon, and Eric Bennett for their outstanding efforts over the past year.
HABITAT SEEKING AMERICORPS VISTA FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is looking for an AmeriCorps VISTA Member to help with its
neighborhood revitalization programs. The member will directly impact more families by strengthening and
expanding Habitat’s critical home repair and beautification programs, establishing a viable Mobile Tool
Library program, and creating a successful Provo Neighborhood Revitalization program. One year, fulltime
position. Monthly stipend, child care,andeducationawardavailable. Greatway togivebackandgain valuable
experience. Apply online at www.habitat.org/job/hfh-utah-county-vista-project-development. For more
information, contact Kena Mathews at (801) 344-8527 x 103 or kena@habitatuc.org.
HABITAT TO HOLD GETTING AHEAD GRADUATION
Seven future Habitat homeowners will graduate from Habitat’s Getting Ahead program at Wednesday, August
10, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the Orem Habitat office. All interested community members are invited to attend.
Refreshments will be served.
The Getting Ahead program is a step-by-step life planning and education program that includes facilitated
education, group support, and hands on experiences. Participants attend a weekly group session facilitated by
a trained facilitatorand follow a workbookwith variousmodules. Thegroupsessions last for 12-15weeks. The
overall goal of the program is to help area families work together to break the poverty cycle, find solutions to
community issues, and build bridges to a more stable and productive life. Habitat started the program locally
in 2008, graduating over 100 area residents from the program. Special thanks to Dave Harlow for facilitating
this important course.
Hammertime
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2. Aug-16
Making the Grade: 3 Tips to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
(From http://money.usnews.com/)
Plan ahead and scour for deals to avoid unnecessary splurges.
The lazy days ofsummer are slowly winding down. In the weeks ahead, many kids across the country will say farewell to
swim parties and play dates in exchange for school books and packed lunches.
The annual prep for back to school comes with a cost. According to the National Retail Federation, the average family
with children in grades K-12planned to spend$630.36 on electronics,apparel and otherschool needs in 2015 while total
spending was expected to reach $24.9 billion.
These expenses can put a financial strain on families, especially for the 60 percent of Americans living paycheck to
paycheck and thosestruggling to pay down debt.
However, there areseveral ways to make going back to school more affordableand as easy as 1-2-3.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Before you purchase anything for back to school, do your homework. Ifyour school provides a class supply list, start by
taking inventory ofwhat you already haveat home. Repurposeany pencils, crayons or folders that camehome at the end
of the school year. Check to see if lunch boxes, backpacks and water bottles are in good condition and can be reused this
year.
Once you determine what you need to buy, create a budget and stick to it. If you'll feel the financial pinch with back-to-
school shopping,consider making temporary trade-offs in other areas ofyour budget, like dining out.
The important thing to remember is that back-to-school planning is not a one-time financial event. At the start ofevery
calendar year, it's a great idea to include an education budget among your spending categories so you can plan and save.
To best prepareyouand yourwallet forthe academic year ahead,remember to budgetfor expenses beyond school supplies
like school lunches, supplies for special class projects, shoes(becausekids always seem to outgro wthem) and class photos.
BE AN A+ SHOPPER
Whether its tech gadgets, school supplies or clothes, it's important to shop smartly. Many big retailers are already
advertising back-to-school sales. Monitor your favorite retailer websites for special offers and discounts and take
advantageofloyalty rewardprograms. Check with your school to see ifit has disco unt programs with retailers.
When it comes to purchasing school supplies, get creative!Buy items like glue sticks and paper in bulk and split the cost
with other parents.Another easy way to save money is to buy generic versus name-brand items.
Don't forget yourpantry. Take advantage ofgood deals on food essentials like peanut butter, granola bars, and tuna and
crackers, whichare staples of many school lunches and make perfect after-school snacks.
DON'T DITCH CLOTHING DEALS
One of the most anticipated,but often expensive aspects ofgoing back to school is buying new clothes. To help curb your
spending, first identify the must-have items in your child's closet like jeans, comfortable shoes and a jacket for the cold
winter months. Ifyour budgetallows, expand thewardrobeand purchase additional items as needed.It's also a goodidea
to buy clothing that can be easily mixed and matched. A black cardigan, for example, looks great with jeans and a plain
T-shirt or overa dress. Consignment stores, clearanceracks and o nlineresalesites havea great selection ofname brands
at a fraction ofthe cost.
There are several options to save money on school uniforms, too. Many big retailers sell traditional navy blueand khaki
pants as well as solid colored polos.Uniform exchanges are also popular at many private schools. These exchanges are a
great way to buy gently used uniforms at an affordableprice.Ifyour school doesn't offer a uniform exchange, start oneof
your own with otherparents.
There are countless opportunities to take advantage ofback-to-school summer savings before the first bell rings.All it
takes is a little creativity, patience and a budget to help you get there.
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3. Aug-16
What’s Up This Month?
PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP
The Artanduaga family won this quarter’s Pride in Ownership
award for beautifying and maintaining their home at 1042 North
950 West, Provo. For their dedicated efforts, they received a
certificate and a gift card to a local home improvement store.
Teresa Rodriguez won the yearly Pride in Ownership drawing.
She received a $150.00 gift card to a local home improvement
store. Congratulations to both families!
SUMMER PARTNER FAMILY PARTY
Habitat’s Annual Summer Family Party will be Saturday, August 13th, from 2-5 PM at the Wayne Bartholomew Family
Park in Springville! Bring your swimsuit and fishing pole and enjoy an afternoon of water fun. Delicious treats will be
provided. RSVP to Jimmie at (801) 344-8527 or jimmiesmith@habitatuc.org.
OREM PLAYGROUNDGROUNDBREAKING
Orem City will be groundbreaking on the All Together Playground on August 6th at 9:00 a.m. at Orem City Center Park.
Habitat is excited to be involved in this wonderful community driven project.
WOMEN NEEDED
Attention local women! We are still looking for 10-15 more circles for our Women Build in home in Provo! Details at
http://www.habitatuc.org/circleOf100.htm.
CELEBRATE WITHUS
Help us celebrate our 25th birthday by checking out the 25 ways you can get involved with Habitat locally at
http://www.habitatuc.org/25WaysToDonate.htm!
HELP OUT WITHSMITH’S
Go grocery shopping and help provide safe and affordable housing for families in need in our community! Sign up for
Smith’s Community Rewards Program at http://www.smithscommunityrewards.com/, link your account/card with
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County (#48773) and then go shopping at your local Smith’s Grocery Store. Smith’s will
then provide a financial contribution to the local Habitat affiliate.
COME BE IN OUR PARADE
Do you loveparades? We need paradewalkersfor a numberofparades thatHabitat is participating in this summer. Next
up is Payson Parade. Contact LeAnn at (801) 368-2250 or leann@habitatuc.org for moreinformation.
HELP BUILD A PLAYGROUND
Help Habitat Build the All Together Playground in Orem in September! Details and volunteer sign up at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0548aba72ca4ff2-help.
RESTORE DOORS OPEN TO EVERYONE
Did you know that the Habitat ReStores in Orem and Spanish Fork are open to everyone? These donation driven,home
improvement outlets are a great place to find inexpensive materials for your home and garden projects. Stop by today!
Details at http://www.habitatuc.org/restore.htm.
TEST YOUR HOME FOR RADON
Test kits are available at the Habitat ReStores in Orem and Spanish Fork for only $6.00 (includes lab fee). More
information about radon, look online at http://www.habitatuc.org/radon.htm.
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4. Aug-16
HAVE FUN WHILE SAVING MONEY
Check out Habitat’s FUNSAVER Site! Habitat for Humanity has partnered with VP Deals
to get all the latest bargains on local products/venues. Check out this week’s FUNSAVER
specials at http://www.habitatucdeals.info/. A portion of your “fun” purchases will help
Habitat further its housing mission in the community.
RECYCLE WITH HABITAT
Recycle Paint, Cars, Scrap Metal, and Aluminum Cans with Habitat and help a family in
need in our community! Details and drop offlocations at
http://www.habitatuc.org/recycle.htm.
Keeping Kids Safe as They Head Back to School
(From http://www.redcross.org/)
Summer vacation is drawing to a closeand pretty soon the bells will be ringing to mark a new school year. The American
Red Cross has steps that everyone can take to make the trip back to the classroom safer. Keeping children safe is the top
priority, especially for younger children and those heading to school for the first time. Parents should take the following
steps:
- Make sure the child knows their phone number, address, how to get in touch with their parents at work, how to get in
touch with another trusted adult and how to dial 9-1-1.
- Teach children not to talk to strangers or accept rides fromsomeonethey don’t know.
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
If children ridea bus to school, they should plan to get to theirbus stopearly and stand away from the curbwhile waiting
for the bus to arrive. Other safety steps for students include:
- Board the bus only after it has come to a complete stop and the driveror attendant has instructedyou to get o n.
- Only board yourbus and never an alternate one.
- Always stay in clear view ofthe bus driverand never walk behind the bus.
- Cross the street at the corner, obeying traffic signals and staying in the crosswalk.
- Never dart out into the street, or cross between parked cars.
WHAT DRIVERS SHOULD KNOW
Drivers should be aware that children are out walking or biking to school and slow down, especially in residential areas
and school zones. Motorists should know what the yellow and red bus signals mean. Y ellow flashing lights indicate the
bus is getting ready to stopand motorists should slowdown and be prepared to stop.Red flashing lights and an extended
stop sign indicate the bus is stopped and childrenare getting on or off. Drivers in both directions must stop theirvehicles
and wait until the lights go off, the stop sign is back in place and the bus is moving before they can startdriving again.
GET TO SCHOOL SAFELY
If children ride in a car to get to school, they should always wear a seat belt. Younger children should use car seats or
boosterseats until the lap-shoulder beltfits properly (typically for children ages 8-12 and over4’9”), and ride in the back
seat until they are at least13yearsold. Ifa teenager is going to drive to school,parents should mandatethat they useseat
belts. Drivers should not use their cell phone to text or make calls, and should avoid eating or drinking while driving.
Some students ride their bike to school.They should always wear a helmet and ride on the right in the same direction as
the traffic is going. When children are walking to school, they should only cross the street at an intersection, and use a
route along which the school has placed crossing guards. Parents should walk young children to school, along w ith
children taking new routesor attending new schools,at leastfor thefirst week to ensure they know how to get theresafely.
Arrange for the kids to walk to school with a friend or classmate.
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5. Aug-16
5 Quick and Easy Summertime Home Maintenance DIYs
(From http://www.quickenloans.com/)
Summer is one of my favorite seasons, but with it often comes time-consuming and back-breaking labor associated with
DIY home improvement.The costs ofgetting your house in ordercan also be a real downer.
This year, I’ve created a list of five easy and inexpensive home improvement projects you can do now, while the weather
is nice. Instead ofdreading these tasks, you can look forward to them as fun activities while increasing the value ofyour
home investment.
CLEAN THE FILTERS ANDVENTS
Maintaining clean vents in your entire home and many ofyour appliances can havea big impact on your home’s heating
and cooling costs.
First and foremost are your air conditioning vents. You’ve probably heard many times that you need to change this filter
every three months, but do you actually do it? If you need motivation, an AC system running efficiently is much less
expensive than onerunning with a dirty filter. Infact, you’llbe ableto save money on yourelectric billthis summer.Make
sure that your ACvents are clean and free ofdust as well.
But don’t stop there. Have youeverpausedto think how many other filtersin yourhomeneed changing? What about the
vent on yourrefrigerator?Yes,the vent is in the back and is difficultto getto, but your refrigerator consumes more energy
than any other home appliance. It’s important to make sure the filter is clean and unobstructed every few months. The
same goes for the filter on your furnace as well.
SEAL ALL WINDOWS
Properly sealing all windows in yourhome can also saveyou money by making your home more energy-efficient.
Recently, I took a few minutes to check the seals around all ofmy windows in my home,and I was shockedat what I saw.
Some had openings in them of almost halfan inch!These are spaces which do nothing more than allow warm air out of
your houseduring the winter, and hot air into yourhouseduring the summer.
Invest in a few tubes ofsealant; the job for my entirehousetook less than one hour with a total cost ofless than $20.
REPLACE BLINDS
Replacing blinds in yourhomemay notdo much to saveyou money, but it is a cheap and easy way to improve the overall
“look” ofyourhome ifyou do it yourself.
I recently replaced the blinds in my home on two large bay windows and two bedroom windows, and it only cost me $7
for the both ofthem!The installation procedureis relatively easy, and the result is a much nicer feel to yourhome.
PAINT THE WALLS
Sprucing up any room in your home with a fresh coat ofpaint can make an old room feel brand new for less than $200.
However, don’t be tempted to skimp and buy the cheaper paint just to save a buck. The higher quality paint and supplies
will typically last longer and are thus worth the price.As an example, you can use a unique colorofpaint as the focus ofa
new bedroom interior design idea.
SHAMPOO CARPETS AND CLEAN FURNITURE
Ifthe only cleaningappliance yourcarpets have seen is a vacuum, thistip is for you. I recently rented a carpet shampooing
machine from my local hardware outlet for about $40, spent another $10 on the soap, and in a few hours, I had
shampooed all the carpets in my home.Fifty bucks later, my carpet lookedso fresh that a friend asked me ifI had bought
new carpets when he visited.
So, there youhave it –five home improvement projects that you caneasily do on yourown at a reasonableprice, and that
are sure to improve the overall appearanceofyourhome. Knock these outnow and you won’t have to dread the summer
work any longer.
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6. Aug-16
Photos
WELSH HONORED WITH OREM CITY FOUNDER’S AWARD
(Left) Former Habitat Board President and current Family Mentor, Stella Welsh, was honored on July
30th with Orem City's Founders Day Award. No one is more deserving than this incredible lady and
community leader. Congratulations!
THE POLICE-LESS PICNIC
(Right) Habitat hosted its third Police Picnic of
the season at the Provo Seventh-Day Adventist
Church in Provo on Wednesday, July 20th.
Neighborhood residents living near the Church
and Church members enjoyed delicious food
and each other’s company, learned about Habitat’s Neighborhood
Revitalization Programs, and toured the Provo Mobile Tool Library.
Sadly, no police were able to attend the event. Learn more at:
http://habitatuc.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-un-police-police-
picnic.html
HABITAT CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL YEAR AT ANNUAL MEETING
(Right) Habitat for Humanity of Utah County celebrated another successful year at its
Annual Meeting on Thursday,July 21st, at Magleby Construction in Lindon. In addition to
highlighting this year’s successes, the local Habitat affiliate also showed appreciation to
the ExecutiveCommitteeand installedits new ExecutiveTeam for the coming year. Learn
more at: http://habitatuc.blogspot.com/2016/07/habitat-celebrates-successful-year-
at.html
A PARADE FIESTA
(Left) Habitat families and Kenny Seng Construction
staff members promoted Habitat for Humanity at the
Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Parade. Parade walkers held
signs and handed out peppermint taffy and ReStore
coupons to large crowd.
WESTERN METALS HOLDS FUNDRAISER
FOR HABITAT
(Right) Western Metals presented a $1,500 check to Habitat’s ReStore Director, Rick McBride, in
July. The local metal recycling company recently sponsored a fundraiser at its Provo location to
raise money for Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing mission. Learn more at:
http://habitatuc.blogspot.com/2016/07/a-parade-fiesta.html
CYCLISTS ARRIVE IN UTAHCOUNTY TO
HELP HABITAT
(Left) Cyclists from all around the country arrivedin Provo on July 15th to
help Habitat for Humanity ofUtah County with some local construction
projects. The 31 young adults arepart ofthe national Bike & Build program
and are riding their bikes across the country to raise funding and awareness
to end poverty housing. This marks the seventh year Bike & Build has
helped Habitat build in Utah County. The dedicated volunteers helped to
frame a Habitat home in American Fork and put up siding and install
roofing drip edge on Habitat’s Women Build home in Provo on July 16th. Learn more at:
http://habitatuc.blogspot.com/2016/07/cyclists-come-into-utah-county-again-to.html
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7. Aug-16
Staying Healthy in the Back-To-School Season
From (http://www.healthywomen.org/)
After a long summer break,it's time for the kids to head back to school and focus on classes, sports and other after-school
activities.But as you get adjustedto the first month ofschool,it's a good idea to take a couple ofprecautionary measures
to set them up for a safe, healthy year. Here are the topfive back-to-school health tips to consider.
GET VACCINATED
Y ou, yourpartnerand yourchildren should all getvaccinated as early as possiblein the school year. Many schoolsrequire
certain vaccinations before children can enroll. Talk to your children's health care provider and your doctor to find out
which ones are recommended, and consider getting the flu vaccine, too. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months ofage and older.
SET BEDTIMES
It's essential for kids (andadults!) to get a healthy amountofsleep eachnight to stay focused throughout theday. Although
sleep requirements vary somewhat among individuals, most adults need about eight hours of sleep each night, and
children and adolescents typically need more than eight hours. To get your kids ready to wake up earlier for school,
consider making their bedtimes a little earlier each night for a week or two before school starts. Sticking to a routine is
important too, so don’t let weekends become late-night free-for-alls.
TEACH GOOD HYGINE HABITS
With so many people around, germs are bound to be lurking in classrooms. To help your kids avoid getting sick (and
prevent them from bringing germs home), it's important to show them how to protect themselves. Teach them to wash
their hands after using the restroom and beforegoing to lunch oreatinga snack. It may be smart to provideyourchildren
with on-the-go hand sanitizer to use when washing their hands isn't convenient. Y ou should also instruct them not to
share food or drinks with other kids.
STOCK UP ON HEALTHY FOODS
It might be easy to pack your kids'lunches with premade snacks, but a healthy diet is ofthe utmost importance, and junk
foods don't fit into the equation. Make it easier for yourselfby stocking up on healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole-
grain bread and lean protein like turkey. Take a few minutes during the weekend to cut up fruits and vegetables and
prepare things like tuna salad or hard-boiled eggs for convenience in the mornings, and buy plenty of containers for
nutritious dinnerleftovers. Consider getting a small ice pack and an insulated lunch bag to allow more variety.
MANAGE STRESS
Back-to-school season is stressful for kids and parents alike, but too much stress can lead to a variety of health issues,
like insomnia and sluggish immune systems. Help manage stress by talking to your children about anything that's
bothering them, and take care not to overload anyone's schedule, including your own. Schoolwork and after -school
activities are important, but it's also essential to take time to relax, play and spend time as a family.
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“Education is not filling a
pail but the lighting of a fire.”
~ William Butler Yeats
“The whole purpose of education is
to turn mirrors into windows.”
~ Sydney J. Harris

8. Aug-16
Help Out
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO SERVE ON COMMITTEES
Volunteers are needed to serve on all of Habitat’s local committees. Monthly or quarterly meetings, limited time
commitment, no experiencenecessary, varying interestsand skills needed. For moreinformation, contact LeAnn Hillam
at (801) 368-2250 or leann@habitatuc.org.
CREW LEADERS AND SITE HOSTS NEEDED TO HELP GUIDE CONSTRUCTION
Volunteers with construction experience or those wanting to improve their construction skills are being sought to
participate in the affiliate's Crew Leader and Site Host Programs. Orientations are monthly. The next orientation will be
on at the Habitat office in Orem on August 13, 2016. For information, contact LeAnn at the number or email below.
For more information, look online at www.habitatuc.org or contact LeAnn at (801) 368-2250 or leann@habitatuc.org.
Y ou can also sign up online at http://www.habitatuc.org/volunteer.htm.
Learn
HOME MAINTENANCE CLASSES
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Check out Habitat & Community Action’s Free Home Maintenance Course. The next class will be Thursday, August 25,
2016, at 6:30 p.m. The topics are Landscaping, Lawn Care, and Sprinkler System Maintenance. Classes begin at
6:30 p.m. and are held at the Habitat office at 340 South Orem Blvd., Orem.
HOME DEPOT
Registration is necessary. Call store or register online. Look online for the August clinic schedules at
http://homedepot.com/.
LOWE'S
Y ou must sign up for How-To Clinics by calling 229-1485 or stopping by their store at 140 West University Parkway in
Orem. Look online for August clinic schedules at http://www.lowes.com/.
CENTRAL UTAH GARDENS
Check out their upcoming classes at http://www.centralutahgardens.org/classes_events_concerts.aspx?type=classes.
HOME BUYER EDUCATION
Community Action Services offers Home Buyer Education Classes on a monthly basis. Classes in August will be held
August 3rd and 4th from 6:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. and August 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To register, pleasecall (801)
691-5200 or go onlineto http://www.communityactionuc.org/.
Housing Fact
WHY WE BUILD
We build becauseHabitat stories don’t end when our partner familiesbecome homeowners. Arguably, that’s where they
begin.
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9. Aug-16
Making the Grade: 3 Tips to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
(From http://money.usnews.com/)
Plan ahead and scour for deals to avoid unnecessary splurges.
The lazy days ofsummer are slowly winding down. In the weeks ahead, many kids across the country will say farewell to
swim parties and play dates in exchange for school books and packed lunches.
The annual prep for back to school comes with a cost. According to the National Retail Federation, the average family
with children in grades K-12planned to spend$630.36 on electronics,apparel and otherschool needs in 2015 while total
spending was expected to reach $24.9 billion.
These expenses can put a financial strain on families, especially for the 60 percent of Americans living paycheck to
paycheck and thosestruggling to pay down debt.
However, there areseveral ways to make going back to school more affordableand as easy as 1 -2-3.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Before you purchase anything for back to school, do your homewo rk. Ifyour school provides a class supply list, start by
taking inventory ofwhat you already haveat home. Repurposeany pencils, crayons or folders that camehome at the end
of the school year. Check to see if lunch boxes, backpacks and water bottles are in good condition and can be reused this
year.
Once you determine what you need to buy, create a budget and stick to it. If you'll feel the financial pinch with back-to-
school shopping,consider making temporary trade-offs in other areas ofyour budget, like dining out.
The important thing to remember is that back-to-school planning is not a one-time financial event. At the start ofevery
calendar year, it's a great idea to include an education budget among your spending categories so you can plan and save.
To best prepareyouand yourwallet forthe academic year ahead,remember to budgetfor expenses beyond school supplies
like school lunches, supplies for special class projects, shoes(becausekids always seem to outgrowthem) and class photos.
BE AN A+ SHOPPER
Whether its tech gadgets, school supplies or clothes, it's important to shop smartly. Many big retailers are already
advertising back-to-school sales. Monitor your favorite retailer websites for special offers and discounts and take
advantageofloyalty rewardprograms. Check with your school to see ifit has discount programs with retailers.
When it comes to purchasing school supplies, get creative!Buy items like glue sticks and paper in bulk and split the cost
with other parents.Another easy way to save money is to buy generic versus name-brand items.
Don't forget yourpantry. Take advantage ofgood deals on food essentials like peanut butter, granola bars, and tuna and
crackers, whichare staples ofmany school lunches and make perfect after-school snacks.
DON'T DITCH CLOTHING DEALS
One of the most anticipated,but often expensive aspects ofgoing back to school is buying new clothes. To help curb your
spending, first identify the must-have items in your child's closet like jeans, comfortable shoes and a jacket for the cold
winter months. Ifyour budgetallows, expand thewardrobeand purchase additional items as needed.It's also a goodidea
to buy clothing that can be easily mixed and matched. A black cardigan, for example, looks great with jeans and a plain
T-shirt or overa dress. Consignment stores, clearanceracks and onlineresalesites havea great selection ofname brands
at a fraction ofthe cost.
There are several options to save money on school uniforms, too. Many big retailers sell traditional navy blueand khaki
pants as well as solid colored polos.Uniform exchanges are also popular at many private schools. These exchanges are a
great way to buy gently used uniforms at an affordableprice.Ifyour school doesn't offe r a uniform exchange, start oneof
your own with otherparents.
There are countless opportunities to take advantage of back-to-school summer savings before the first bell rings. All it
takes is a little creativity, patience and a budget to help you get there.
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10. Aug-16
Resources
FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED
Habitat families who are struggling to put food on the table can contact Kena at the Habitat office. She can provide
emergency food vouchers for families to receive short term food boxes fromCommunity Action. Call her at (801) 344 -
8527 x 103 for further details.
IMPROVE YOURSELF
The Center for Personal and Career Development/Turning Point is a community and university resource for individuals
wanting to improve on a personal, educational, and/or professional level. The Center is dedicated to a quality support
services which increase the emotional, social, and economic well-being ofall participants. Participants can access
numerous services to help complete educational goals, build personal relationships,mastercommunication skills, learn
job-seeking strategies,explorecareeroptions, and enter school or the workforce. For more information,look onlineat
turningpoint@uvu.edu or call (801) 863-7580.
EARN MORE
Are you tired ofjust getting by? Are you stuck in a dead-end job or lacking the skills to get a better position? Y ou can
learn to earn more! People Helping People’s Employment Program can help you reachyou full potential at work and in
life! And best ofall . . . it’s FREE. Our Employment Program is currently accepting new clients! Call (801) 437 -4415 or
855-303-5300 or stop by any Wednesday night at 6 p.m. at the Boy Scout Building at 7 48 North 1340 West, Orem,
Utah.
Toolbox of Hope: Our Sponsors
Aug-16 Pg. 10
Adobe
Adonica Limon
Bike & Build SC2SC
Brad & Linda Walton
Brad Simons
Brian Hayes
Chris Redgrave
Chuck Irwin
EDGE Homes
Eric Bennett
Eric Dowdle
Gary Jensen
Gordon & Claudia Case
IM Flash
Jeanne Walker
Jenelle Coberly-Hands ofHumilitude
Josh DeGering
Karen Hamilton-Hammers &Heels
Kif Augustine-The A-Lot
Landmark Catering
Magleby Construction
Merilee Bishop
Natalie Mitchell &Family
Provo Seventh Day AdventistChurch
Sarah Bateman
Tara Riddle
TD Ameritrade
The Gatehouse
Tom & Faye Parker
Western Metals
Zions Bank

11. Aug-16
Events
August Calendar
Sunday Monday T uesday Wednesday T hursday Friday Saturday
1 2
Building
2:00 PM
CentralBank
Riv erside
Branch
NationalNight
Out Against
Crime
6:00 PM
North Park
3
Getting Ahead
7 :00 PM
Orem Habitat
Office
4 5 6
All Together
Play ground
Groundbreaking
9:00 AM
Orem City
Center Park
7 8 9
Dev elopment
Services
Noon
Orem Habitat
Office
1 0
Neighborhood
Rev italization
4:00 PM
Getting Ahead
Graduation
7 :00 PM
Orem Habitat
Office
1 1
Executive
Committee
4:00 PM
Orem Habitat
Office
1 2 1 3
Crew and Site
Host Training
Orem Habitat
Office
14 1 5 1 6 1 7
Police Picnic
6:00 PM
TBD
1 8
ReStore
7 :30 AM
Orem Habitat
Office
1 9 20
21 22 23 24 25
Home
Maintenance
6:30 PM
Orem Habitat
Office
26 27
28 29 30 31
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