Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will hold a volunteer recognition event on February 7th to honor supporters and volunteers from the past two years. They will also hold a Women's Resources and Job Expo on February 5th to help local single mothers and others gain access to employment and resource information. The newsletter provides information on upcoming volunteer opportunities, home maintenance classes, and tips for snow removal and saving energy.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is participating in a one-day giving campaign called Love Give Utah County on March 22nd. They are also introducing new programs that provide grants and loans for critical home repairs to low-income homeowners and veterans. Habitat encourages volunteers and supporters to donate online that day. Habitat will be holding various events in March and provides opportunities to volunteer with construction, at the ReStore, and on committees. They offer tips on home maintenance, energy savings, and simple money saving strategies.
The document is the September newsletter from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. It announces that the UVU President will speak at Habitat's annual Day of Prayer event on September 21st. It also mentions that Habitat is selling tickets to a shopping event with proceeds going to Habitat, and that construction will begin on the Washburn Reams Estates housing development in late September/early October. It provides additional information on volunteer opportunities, home maintenance classes, and resources available through Habitat and partner organizations.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will hold its annual fundraising breakfast on April 12th, featuring a bestselling author. They will also open a new ReStore location in Spanish Fork at the end of April. Habitat will be holding homeowner application orientation meetings on April 16th, 17th, and 19th.
National Women Build Week is held each year leading up to Mother's Day to recognize the importance of affordable housing for families. Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is participating by having local women volunteer to work on a home being built for the Artanduaga family in Provo from May 4-10, 2013. Olympic gold medalist Noelle Pikus Pace will join the women volunteers to kick off the event. National Women Build Week aims to recruit, educate, and inspire women volunteers to help build affordable housing for families in need. Over 41,000 women nationwide have volunteered in previous National Women Build Weeks.
The document is a newsletter from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County celebrating their 21 years of success in providing affordable housing to families in need. Some of the key details include:
- Habitat for Humanity of Utah County has built or renovated 51 homes providing housing to 81 adults and 158 children since 1991.
- In addition to building homes, the organization operates a ReStore, tool lending library, and provides classes to help homeowners with maintenance.
- Upcoming events are announced like finishing work on a sponsored home, a ribbon cutting for a newly completed home, and a charity Christmas tree.
- The newsletter highlights the organization's continued efforts to build homes and empower families while engaging the community
- Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will hold its annual volunteer and community recognition event in April to honor partners and volunteers.
- They will cut the ribbons on their 54th and 55th homes built through partnerships with families in the community.
- The local Habitat ReStore locations will celebrate anniversaries with a sale to raise money for affordable housing.
THE AUDIO FOR THIS SHOW STARTS ON THE 2nd SLIDE.
This is a presentation by the owners of littleGrasse Foodworks in Canton, NY. It discusses the merits of re-thinking the residential zoning allowances in the town.
Not Far From The Tree is a Toronto-based organization that harvests and distributes urban fruit that would otherwise go to waste. Since starting in 2008, they have picked over 30,000 pounds of fruit with over 700 volunteers and donated it to 25 food banks and shelters. The organization has expanded over the years and now has a staff, hundreds of volunteers, and support from donors. It has brought together the community and provided fresh fruit to those in need.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is participating in a one-day giving campaign called Love Give Utah County on March 22nd. They are also introducing new programs that provide grants and loans for critical home repairs to low-income homeowners and veterans. Habitat encourages volunteers and supporters to donate online that day. Habitat will be holding various events in March and provides opportunities to volunteer with construction, at the ReStore, and on committees. They offer tips on home maintenance, energy savings, and simple money saving strategies.
The document is the September newsletter from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. It announces that the UVU President will speak at Habitat's annual Day of Prayer event on September 21st. It also mentions that Habitat is selling tickets to a shopping event with proceeds going to Habitat, and that construction will begin on the Washburn Reams Estates housing development in late September/early October. It provides additional information on volunteer opportunities, home maintenance classes, and resources available through Habitat and partner organizations.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will hold its annual fundraising breakfast on April 12th, featuring a bestselling author. They will also open a new ReStore location in Spanish Fork at the end of April. Habitat will be holding homeowner application orientation meetings on April 16th, 17th, and 19th.
National Women Build Week is held each year leading up to Mother's Day to recognize the importance of affordable housing for families. Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is participating by having local women volunteer to work on a home being built for the Artanduaga family in Provo from May 4-10, 2013. Olympic gold medalist Noelle Pikus Pace will join the women volunteers to kick off the event. National Women Build Week aims to recruit, educate, and inspire women volunteers to help build affordable housing for families in need. Over 41,000 women nationwide have volunteered in previous National Women Build Weeks.
The document is a newsletter from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County celebrating their 21 years of success in providing affordable housing to families in need. Some of the key details include:
- Habitat for Humanity of Utah County has built or renovated 51 homes providing housing to 81 adults and 158 children since 1991.
- In addition to building homes, the organization operates a ReStore, tool lending library, and provides classes to help homeowners with maintenance.
- Upcoming events are announced like finishing work on a sponsored home, a ribbon cutting for a newly completed home, and a charity Christmas tree.
- The newsletter highlights the organization's continued efforts to build homes and empower families while engaging the community
- Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will hold its annual volunteer and community recognition event in April to honor partners and volunteers.
- They will cut the ribbons on their 54th and 55th homes built through partnerships with families in the community.
- The local Habitat ReStore locations will celebrate anniversaries with a sale to raise money for affordable housing.
THE AUDIO FOR THIS SHOW STARTS ON THE 2nd SLIDE.
This is a presentation by the owners of littleGrasse Foodworks in Canton, NY. It discusses the merits of re-thinking the residential zoning allowances in the town.
Not Far From The Tree is a Toronto-based organization that harvests and distributes urban fruit that would otherwise go to waste. Since starting in 2008, they have picked over 30,000 pounds of fruit with over 700 volunteers and donated it to 25 food banks and shelters. The organization has expanded over the years and now has a staff, hundreds of volunteers, and support from donors. It has brought together the community and provided fresh fruit to those in need.
TTS Calabogie Mentorship Sessions_notes all sessionsREDB_East
Alternative Servicing
First Nation Settler Collaboration for Economic Development
Municipal-Volunteer Relationships
Newcomer Attraction and Settlements
SPONSOR PACKET:Rural Coalition National Rural GatheringRural Coalition
the sponsorship packet detailing sponsor categories and benefits for the 2011 Rural Coalition, National Rural Gathering in Shawnee, Oklahoma June 22-26,2011.
This document summarizes the work of an organization called GOONJ that carries out various community development projects in rural areas of India using urban waste as a resource. Some key points:
1) GOONJ collects discarded items from urban areas and transports them to rural communities for reuse through various programs like infrastructure development, sanitation activities, water projects, and supporting agriculture.
2) Over the past 2 years, GOONJ has carried out over 900 such development activities across 21 Indian states. The majority (44%) of projects focus on sanitation like building roads and drainage.
3) GOONJ's work empowers communities by turning waste into dignified resources and livelihood opportunities, with the goal
Habitat for Humanity Annual Report 2008Trisha Keehn
This 52-page report was produced and published under my direction. I was responsible for the theme conception (which highlighted the organization's 25th Anniversary), writing and designing of the report. A staff helped compile necessary information in the report. I worked with a print company to create a velvet and gloss cover to the finished product.
Habitat for Humanity Annual Report 2010Trisha Keehn
This 44-page report was produced and published under my direction. I was responsible for the theme conception, writing and designing of the report. A staff helped compile necessary information in the report. I worked with a print company to create a velvet and gloss cover to the finished product.
This document provides information about GOONJ, a nonprofit organization based in Delhi, India that works in 21 states on disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and community development. It was established in 1999 by Anshu Gupta and uses urban household donations and waste to support development projects in rural villages. GOONJ is considered a leading social enterprise in India that is pioneering in its approach of strengthening rural volunteerism to address local problems.
Anshu Gupta founded Goonj in 1998 with the goal of collecting and distributing reusable resources from urban India to rural communities in need. Starting with collecting 67 items of clothing from his own home, Goonj has expanded to a nationwide network that sends 3000-5000 kg of materials per month to help thousands. Goonj collects clothing, school supplies, and other reusable materials from donations and corporations. These items are then sorted and distributed to partner organizations working in rural areas, who distribute them to those in need. Goonj aims to bridge the gap between surplus resources in urban areas and basic needs in rural communities.
UC Berkeley Digital Marketing Boot Camp
Group 3
Project 1
We created an animal rights nonprofit with detail of its objectives, target audience, and competitors. Built a website to serve as a home base for all business and marketing efforts.
The document summarizes the Jero Gede Project, a collaboration between WOW Bali and the Batur Village in Bali, Indonesia. The project aims to (1) preserve the cultural identity and traditions of the local communities through sustainable culture-based tourism, and (2) improve the socio-economic wellbeing of the local people. Through a human-centered design process of knowledge sharing and prototyping workshops, the collaborators developed a plan to establish the WOW Global Banjar in Batur - a cultural tourism facility that promotes local culture and provides livelihood opportunities for the community. The project follows the Balinese philosophy of achieving happiness through harmony between people, nature, and God.
Goonj Organisation (NGO), Summer Internship Programme by AMIT KUMAR BALAAMIT KUMAR BALA
Following work is having the Technical and Management Details of the Works done during the Summer Internship at Goonj- Kolkata, West Bengal.
Also About what Goonj as an organisation helping the Indian Urban/Rural poors and deprived ones in different parts of the country.
Project Ideas on Global Service Areas of Lions Clubs International by Narsimh...lionnarsimharajumjf
This ideas will help all lion members to do service for Diabetes, Vision,Hunger, Cancer, Vision and Covid-19 areas. This will help them to do services according their resources available with them and help needy. Also given Low budget and High budget services can be done.
This 2-page brochure is part of an integrated, branding strategy to identify the organization's literature with similar publications and messaging. My goal was to create clean, simple lines and feature client testimonials that shared a similar thread with the audience.
The Eco Tourism Society of North East promotes sustainable tourism in North East India through various initiatives. It works to preserve the environment and local culture by organizing tree planting events. It also recognizes sustainable tourism efforts and raises awareness through educational excursions. The Society provides professional services like event management, photography tours, and training to develop the tourism industry. It works to develop community-based tourism at various locations and uses social media and its website to continuously promote tourism in North East India.
Habitat for Humanity Donation Brochure 2009Trisha Keehn
This 2-page brochure is part of an integrated, branding strategy to identify the organization's literature with similar publications and messaging. My goal was to create clean, simple lines and feature client testimonials that shared a similar thread with the audience.
The document is a newsletter from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County providing updates on upcoming volunteer opportunities and events in January 2016.
The main points covered are:
1) Students from BYU and UVU will volunteer at the Orem ReStore on MLK Day to honor Dr. King's life and work.
2) Habitat is working to raise awareness about radon during National Radon Action Month and is offering low-cost test kits at its ReStores in Orem and Spanish Fork.
3) The Habitat office in Orem will now be closed on Mondays.
4) Various volunteer opportunities are provided such as crew leaders and site hosts to help with construction
This document contains several news articles and announcements from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. It discusses the groundbreaking of a new home for Anna Woods and her sons in Springville. It also announces that six new families have been selected for the affordable housing program. Finally, it provides updates on leadership elections, an upcoming bike ride fundraiser, and a statewide AmeriCorps grant received by Habitat.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is participating in several upcoming events and campaigns to raise funds and awareness for their mission. This includes #GivingTuesday on December 1st, a Circle of 100 women's fundraising campaign to build a home for a widow, and selling items at the Provo Towne Centre during the holiday season. They are also seeking volunteers for various construction roles. In other news, the Brandon family won an award for home maintenance and Habitat broke ground on a new home in Spanish Fork. Solar panels were also installed on a home in Orem through a partnership with local solar companies.
TD Ameritrade is sponsoring and helping to build the fifth home with Habitat for Humanity of Utah County in Pleasant Grove. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on September 16th for the three bedroom, two bathroom home. Additionally, The Outlets at Traverse Mountain will host a shopping event on September 14th to raise money for local non-profits including Habitat for Humanity. Habitat is also seeking AmeriCorps members to serve as crew leaders and coordinators.
1) Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is introducing a new fundraising activity where birdhouses can be sponsored for $100 each to help support building a home for the Simpson family in Spanish Fork.
2) The Woods Family was recognized for their efforts in beautifying and maintaining their Habitat home with a home improvement gift card.
3) Habitat ReStores help build homes, community, and hope by selling donated items, and volunteers are needed for the ReStore and to serve on committees.
The document provides updates from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. It announces that the long-term construction manager, John Roberts, is retiring after almost 9 years of service. It also announces an upcoming indoor 5K race to benefit Habitat and mentions that students will be volunteering on Martin Luther King Day to help with construction projects and at Habitat ReStores. Additionally, it provides information about radon testing and mitigation efforts during National Radon Action Month and lists various volunteer opportunities, home maintenance classes, savings tips and strategies, and health tips.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is launching a fundraising campaign called Circle of 100 to raise $100,000 to build a home for a single mother and her children. This will be the affiliate's first Women Build home, where at least 75% of volunteers are female. They are asking 100 community women to donate $1,000 each. Additionally, Habitat will partner with Home Depot employees to renovate the home of a local veteran and his family. They have also started a Mobile Tool Library in partnership with Provo City to lend tools to residents for outdoor projects. Finally, the Habitat ReStores will now be closed on Mondays and open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is hosting several upcoming events in July, including "A Day at the Beach" on July 3rd-5th to promote Habitat and raise awareness. Cyclists will be visiting on June 17th to help renovate a home, and the annual meeting on July 22nd will celebrate the year's successes and introduce new strategic goals. Volunteer opportunities are available for construction work and other tasks.
TTS Calabogie Mentorship Sessions_notes all sessionsREDB_East
Alternative Servicing
First Nation Settler Collaboration for Economic Development
Municipal-Volunteer Relationships
Newcomer Attraction and Settlements
SPONSOR PACKET:Rural Coalition National Rural GatheringRural Coalition
the sponsorship packet detailing sponsor categories and benefits for the 2011 Rural Coalition, National Rural Gathering in Shawnee, Oklahoma June 22-26,2011.
This document summarizes the work of an organization called GOONJ that carries out various community development projects in rural areas of India using urban waste as a resource. Some key points:
1) GOONJ collects discarded items from urban areas and transports them to rural communities for reuse through various programs like infrastructure development, sanitation activities, water projects, and supporting agriculture.
2) Over the past 2 years, GOONJ has carried out over 900 such development activities across 21 Indian states. The majority (44%) of projects focus on sanitation like building roads and drainage.
3) GOONJ's work empowers communities by turning waste into dignified resources and livelihood opportunities, with the goal
Habitat for Humanity Annual Report 2008Trisha Keehn
This 52-page report was produced and published under my direction. I was responsible for the theme conception (which highlighted the organization's 25th Anniversary), writing and designing of the report. A staff helped compile necessary information in the report. I worked with a print company to create a velvet and gloss cover to the finished product.
Habitat for Humanity Annual Report 2010Trisha Keehn
This 44-page report was produced and published under my direction. I was responsible for the theme conception, writing and designing of the report. A staff helped compile necessary information in the report. I worked with a print company to create a velvet and gloss cover to the finished product.
This document provides information about GOONJ, a nonprofit organization based in Delhi, India that works in 21 states on disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and community development. It was established in 1999 by Anshu Gupta and uses urban household donations and waste to support development projects in rural villages. GOONJ is considered a leading social enterprise in India that is pioneering in its approach of strengthening rural volunteerism to address local problems.
Anshu Gupta founded Goonj in 1998 with the goal of collecting and distributing reusable resources from urban India to rural communities in need. Starting with collecting 67 items of clothing from his own home, Goonj has expanded to a nationwide network that sends 3000-5000 kg of materials per month to help thousands. Goonj collects clothing, school supplies, and other reusable materials from donations and corporations. These items are then sorted and distributed to partner organizations working in rural areas, who distribute them to those in need. Goonj aims to bridge the gap between surplus resources in urban areas and basic needs in rural communities.
UC Berkeley Digital Marketing Boot Camp
Group 3
Project 1
We created an animal rights nonprofit with detail of its objectives, target audience, and competitors. Built a website to serve as a home base for all business and marketing efforts.
The document summarizes the Jero Gede Project, a collaboration between WOW Bali and the Batur Village in Bali, Indonesia. The project aims to (1) preserve the cultural identity and traditions of the local communities through sustainable culture-based tourism, and (2) improve the socio-economic wellbeing of the local people. Through a human-centered design process of knowledge sharing and prototyping workshops, the collaborators developed a plan to establish the WOW Global Banjar in Batur - a cultural tourism facility that promotes local culture and provides livelihood opportunities for the community. The project follows the Balinese philosophy of achieving happiness through harmony between people, nature, and God.
Goonj Organisation (NGO), Summer Internship Programme by AMIT KUMAR BALAAMIT KUMAR BALA
Following work is having the Technical and Management Details of the Works done during the Summer Internship at Goonj- Kolkata, West Bengal.
Also About what Goonj as an organisation helping the Indian Urban/Rural poors and deprived ones in different parts of the country.
Project Ideas on Global Service Areas of Lions Clubs International by Narsimh...lionnarsimharajumjf
This ideas will help all lion members to do service for Diabetes, Vision,Hunger, Cancer, Vision and Covid-19 areas. This will help them to do services according their resources available with them and help needy. Also given Low budget and High budget services can be done.
This 2-page brochure is part of an integrated, branding strategy to identify the organization's literature with similar publications and messaging. My goal was to create clean, simple lines and feature client testimonials that shared a similar thread with the audience.
The Eco Tourism Society of North East promotes sustainable tourism in North East India through various initiatives. It works to preserve the environment and local culture by organizing tree planting events. It also recognizes sustainable tourism efforts and raises awareness through educational excursions. The Society provides professional services like event management, photography tours, and training to develop the tourism industry. It works to develop community-based tourism at various locations and uses social media and its website to continuously promote tourism in North East India.
Habitat for Humanity Donation Brochure 2009Trisha Keehn
This 2-page brochure is part of an integrated, branding strategy to identify the organization's literature with similar publications and messaging. My goal was to create clean, simple lines and feature client testimonials that shared a similar thread with the audience.
The document is a newsletter from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County providing updates on upcoming volunteer opportunities and events in January 2016.
The main points covered are:
1) Students from BYU and UVU will volunteer at the Orem ReStore on MLK Day to honor Dr. King's life and work.
2) Habitat is working to raise awareness about radon during National Radon Action Month and is offering low-cost test kits at its ReStores in Orem and Spanish Fork.
3) The Habitat office in Orem will now be closed on Mondays.
4) Various volunteer opportunities are provided such as crew leaders and site hosts to help with construction
This document contains several news articles and announcements from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. It discusses the groundbreaking of a new home for Anna Woods and her sons in Springville. It also announces that six new families have been selected for the affordable housing program. Finally, it provides updates on leadership elections, an upcoming bike ride fundraiser, and a statewide AmeriCorps grant received by Habitat.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is participating in several upcoming events and campaigns to raise funds and awareness for their mission. This includes #GivingTuesday on December 1st, a Circle of 100 women's fundraising campaign to build a home for a widow, and selling items at the Provo Towne Centre during the holiday season. They are also seeking volunteers for various construction roles. In other news, the Brandon family won an award for home maintenance and Habitat broke ground on a new home in Spanish Fork. Solar panels were also installed on a home in Orem through a partnership with local solar companies.
TD Ameritrade is sponsoring and helping to build the fifth home with Habitat for Humanity of Utah County in Pleasant Grove. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on September 16th for the three bedroom, two bathroom home. Additionally, The Outlets at Traverse Mountain will host a shopping event on September 14th to raise money for local non-profits including Habitat for Humanity. Habitat is also seeking AmeriCorps members to serve as crew leaders and coordinators.
1) Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is introducing a new fundraising activity where birdhouses can be sponsored for $100 each to help support building a home for the Simpson family in Spanish Fork.
2) The Woods Family was recognized for their efforts in beautifying and maintaining their Habitat home with a home improvement gift card.
3) Habitat ReStores help build homes, community, and hope by selling donated items, and volunteers are needed for the ReStore and to serve on committees.
The document provides updates from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. It announces that the long-term construction manager, John Roberts, is retiring after almost 9 years of service. It also announces an upcoming indoor 5K race to benefit Habitat and mentions that students will be volunteering on Martin Luther King Day to help with construction projects and at Habitat ReStores. Additionally, it provides information about radon testing and mitigation efforts during National Radon Action Month and lists various volunteer opportunities, home maintenance classes, savings tips and strategies, and health tips.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is launching a fundraising campaign called Circle of 100 to raise $100,000 to build a home for a single mother and her children. This will be the affiliate's first Women Build home, where at least 75% of volunteers are female. They are asking 100 community women to donate $1,000 each. Additionally, Habitat will partner with Home Depot employees to renovate the home of a local veteran and his family. They have also started a Mobile Tool Library in partnership with Provo City to lend tools to residents for outdoor projects. Finally, the Habitat ReStores will now be closed on Mondays and open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is hosting several upcoming events in July, including "A Day at the Beach" on July 3rd-5th to promote Habitat and raise awareness. Cyclists will be visiting on June 17th to help renovate a home, and the annual meeting on July 22nd will celebrate the year's successes and introduce new strategic goals. Volunteer opportunities are available for construction work and other tasks.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is building its first home in American Fork in early spring. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held in March. The Fairfield Inn & Suites in Orem is holding a fundraising event on February 18th where proceeds will be donated to Habitat. Habitat is still looking for women to donate $1,000 each to its Circle of 100 campaign to fund the construction of a home for a widow and her two children by a team of mostly female volunteers.
The document summarizes news and events from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. It announces that two ReStores will have a 50% off sale on October 4th and 6th to celebrate World Habitat Day. It also informs that orientations will be held for those interested in the affordable housing program. Finally, it announces that a groundbreaking ceremony for the second home of the Washburn Reams Estates Project in Orem will be held on October 13th.
The document summarizes upcoming events sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. It announces a No Snow Indoor 5K on January 26th to benefit Habitat's home building projects. It also mentions that students from BYU and UVU will help with neighborhood revitalization on Martin Luther King Day and that Habitat will provide radon test kits during National Radon Action Month in January. The document provides details on volunteer opportunities and home maintenance classes offered by Habitat.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is holding a summer blowout sale at their ReStore locations, with all items 50% off. They have also selected a new Executive Committee for the year. The organization helped build a home for the Fullmer family, who have four sons including one with medical needs, giving them a sense of community. Habitat is partnering to unveil a new community garden and several volunteer opportunities are available in August, including assisting with construction projects and working at the ReStore locations.
The document announces the 4th annual Tour de Habitat Lakes to Peaks Benefit Ride on June 9th, 2012 to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. It describes the three ride options - the Lakes Route (20 miles), the Peaks Route (60 miles and climbing three peaks), and the Family Ride. Registration costs and details are provided. Updates on Habitat events, volunteer opportunities, and home maintenance tips are also included.
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.
Cyclists from across the country will be arriving in Provo on July 21st to help Habitat for Humanity with neighborhood projects like installing fencing and painting homes. Habitat will also hold its annual meeting on July 15th and restart its "Getting Ahead" program in July to help families break the poverty cycle. Habitat will hold ribbon cuttings for the first two homes of its Washburn Reams Estates project in Orem in July.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is hosting several upcoming events in July, including "A Day at the Beach" from July 2-4 to promote local homeownership programs, and a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 2 for their 49th home. They will also hold their annual meeting on July 17 to celebrate another successful year and install new board officers.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County and partners TD Ameritrade and Utah Valley University will cut the ribbon on a new home built for Jose and Lissi Artanduaga and their three children. Habitat will also participate in several upcoming events, including a community event called "A Day at the Beach" and the celebration of a new community center in Provo. Habitat is seeking volunteers for construction and other activities in July.
National Women Build Week will take place from May 3-11, with over 13,000 volunteers expected to help build affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the country, including Habitat for Humanity of Utah County who will be building a home in Provo with Jeanette Herbert, the First Lady of Utah, kicking off their event. Habitat for Humanity of Utah County also unveiled a mobile tool library to lend tools and equipment to Provo residents for neighborhood revitalization projects. The document provides additional details on upcoming Habitat events and programs in Utah County.
Edge Homes is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Utah County to build a three bedroom home in Saratoga Springs as part of Habitat for Humanity's Home Builders Blitz 2014, which seeks to build or renovate nearly 260 homes across the nation with help from builders. Edge Homes donated the property and is gathering supplies and labor for the build. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on June 9th and a ribbon cutting on June 23rd. Habitat will also sponsor a Healthy Neighborhoods training for neighborhood leaders to improve their communities.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is holding its annual Tour de Habitat bike ride on June 8th with two route options to raise money for affordable housing. The 20 mile Lakes Route and 60 mile Peaks Route both start and end at Lakeside Park in Orem. Participants can register online or the day of the event for $30-35. The funds raised will support Habitat's home building and repair programs. Habitat also recently provided a $3,500 grant to repair the floors of a home for a family with disabilities. The article provides information on upcoming volunteer opportunities, Habitat programs and events.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is holding several upcoming events, including ticket sales for a shopping extravaganza on October 10th where 75% of proceeds will go to Habitat. The Utah Valley ReStores will celebrate World Habitat Day on October 9-10th with 50% off sales and prize drawings. Orientations will be held in October for those interested in Habitat's affordable housing program. Volunteers are needed to serve on committees and assist with construction projects. Recent volunteer events included a police picnic, summer party for homeowners, and youth helping to transform a subdivision.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is planning an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on November 20th and 21st to celebrate the restoration of the historic George Taylor Jr. home. They are also welcoming a new staff member, Ashley Burton, as the new Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator, and saying goodbye to Sara Benedict who is leaving her position after 20 years. The newsletter provides additional updates on Habitat projects and programs in Utah County.
This document provides updates from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. It announces that they will be breaking ground on their first home in American Fork on March 1st. It also announces their annual fundraising breakfast on March 8th where Gail Miller will speak. On March 23rd, they will hold their annual volunteer recognition dinner. Habitat will also participate in the Love Give Utah donation campaign on March 31st. They have also selected six new families for their homeownership program.
Eileen Reilly, a long-time Habitat for Humanity homeowner, recently paid off her 20-year mortgage, making her the first Utah County Habitat homeowner to do so. Habitat for Humanity of Utah County celebrated its 23rd anniversary of providing affordable housing to families in need. The organization has built or renovated 57 homes over the years, serving over 200 children and adults.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will celebrate its 24th anniversary with sales and discounts at its Orem and Spanish Fork ReStores. Nine graduates of Habitat's "Gettin Ahead" program will be honored at a graduation ceremony. The article provides details on Habitat's programs and events, including building homes, operating ReStores, sponsoring gift wrapping, and more. It encourages community support and offers tips on home maintenance and winter preparedness.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is renovating a historic home in Provo called the George Taylor Jr. home to turn it back into a single family residence while maintaining its historic significance. They plan to sell the home to a low-income family. Funding is still needed to complete the restoration project. The article also discusses Habitat's MVP program, Critical Home Repair Program successes, and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County holds annual prayer event and encourages community members to attend. The event will be held on October 6th at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo to pray for those in need of adequate shelter. On World Habitat Day (October 7th), Habitat will have sales at their ReStore locations in Orem and Spanish Fork to raise awareness about the need for decent, affordable housing worldwide. Locally, Habitat will also be launching a new website and various other events to mark World Habitat Day.
This document provides information about Habitat for Humanity of Utah County's involvement in National Women Build Week from May 2nd to May 15th. It announces that over 240 volunteers including blogger C. Jane Kendrick and Lowe's employees will help build two homes in Orem for families in need. It also lists upcoming volunteer opportunities and community events supported by Habitat for Humanity of Utah County.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is celebrating its 22nd anniversary on December 3, 2013. Since 1991, the local Habitat affiliate has completed 53 homes providing housing for 88 adults and 163 children. In recent years, the affiliate has increased production from one home per year to five to six homes per year. The affiliate also completes home renovations and repairs. It operates two ReStore locations and promotes recycling programs. The mission statement was recently updated to emphasize improving lives through building, renovating and repairing homes. The annual "It's a Wrap" gift-wrapping fundraiser at Provo Towne Centre is sponsored by Habitat from December 14 onwards.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is participating in Love Give Utah on March 20th, a one day giving campaign. They will promote the campaign through social media from March 1st-15th and hold a nonprofit fair on March 15th. Habitat will also honor volunteers and supporters at an event on March 26th.
The document provides updates from Habitat for Humanity of Utah County including:
1) The Orem and Spanish Fork ReStore locations will celebrate their 8th and 2nd birthdays respectively with a sale from April 23-25, 2015.
2) Western Metals of Orem will donate funds from metal recycling to Habitat from April 20th to May 2nd.
3) Habitat will collect useable paint from a household hazardous waste collection day on April 11th.
4) One World Solar and Progressive Power Solutions will install solar panels on new Habitat homes in Orem.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is partnering with DishOne and Chick-fil-A on January 3rd to conduct an awareness and fundraising campaign called "Building. Hope. Together." Volunteers will go door-to-door to raise awareness about Habitat's mission and solicit donations. On January 19th, students from BYU and UVU will honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by volunteering with Habitat projects. Throughout January, Habitat will provide radon testing kits and information to bring awareness to National Radon Action Month.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County selects new executive committee and thanks outgoing members. The document then provides updates on Habitat projects including: selecting a family for a women build home, encouraging donations of materials, vehicles and aluminum cans, and offering volunteer opportunities such as committee membership and construction assistance. Photos show recently completed homes and community volunteers helping with projects. Home maintenance tips and resources are also listed.
This document outlines plans to establish a tiny home village in Huntsville, Alabama to help address homelessness. The village will be run by the nonprofit Foundations for Tomorrow and will partner with other organizations to provide 30 tiny homes, community buildings, and access to services to help homeless individuals transition back into housing. Tiny homes cost significantly less than other housing options and can help reduce costs associated with homelessness. The village will be self-governed and provide residents a safe, legal place to live while they work to become self-sufficient.
The document summarizes information presented at the "Give Southside VA Virtual Forum" about various nonprofit organizations in the Southside Virginia region and how people can support their efforts. It introduces several local libraries, Rebuilding Together Petersburg which repairs homes for elderly residents, From the Heart which makes items for those in need, Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry which provides assistance, and ways to donate, volunteer, and share resources to make a difference in the community.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County's board attorney Don McCandless passed away unexpectedly. The organization will cut the ribbon on a new home for the Brandon family. Habitat is sponsoring a gift wrapping booth at Provo Towne Centre to raise proceeds for local families in need.
Participants can register for a poverty simulation experience from 4-6pm to understand what it's like to live in a low-income family trying to survive month-to-month, with entrance fee being a can of food. From 6-9pm in the Hall of Flags there will be community resource booths with no registration required, and from 7-8:15pm in Centre Stage there will guest speakers including the president of Utah County United Way, a United Way 211 demonstration, and leaders from the Governor's Office of Economic Development, also with no registration required.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County celebrated its 25th anniversary with a sale and giveaways. The local affiliate was founded in 1991 and has since built homes for hundreds of families in need. Volunteers are needed to help with the annual gift-wrapping fundraiser between December 17-24 to benefit a home being built for a single mother and her children. The document also provides information on various other Habitat events and volunteer opportunities.
World Habitat Day will be observed on October 3rd by Habitat for Humanity of Utah County through a sale at its ReStores in Orem and Spanish Fork on October 6th where selected items will be 50% off. Habitat will also offer a new leadership training series called Voice of Women for female Habitat homeowners starting on October 5th to provide leadership skills. Lastly, Habitat asks the community to join in recognizing the basic right of everyone to adequate shelter.
The document provides home maintenance tips for July, including using chalk to remove stains, control humidity, and deter pests. It also recommends cleaning dryer vents and changing air conditioning filters. Several news articles announce upcoming Habitat for Humanity events in Utah County, including a women's build project and annual meeting. The document concludes with fireworks safety tips and calls for Habitat volunteers and information on home maintenance classes.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is partnering with a local construction company to promote Habitat programs by participating in community parades over the summer. Habitat has also been overseeing Provo City's Neighborhood Revitalization Program and administering funding to support projects like painting, planting, and cleanups in eligible neighborhoods. Additionally, the document provides information on upcoming Habitat events, volunteer opportunities, home maintenance classes, and housing facts.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is holding its annual fundraising breakfast on March 8th from 8-9:30 AM at the Riverside Country Club in Provo. Gail Miller, owner of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies, will be the featured speaker. Attendees can RSVP by emailing or calling Habitat for Humanity of Utah County by March 8th.
An orientation meeting will be held on three different dates in October 2015 to provide information about qualifying and applying for a Habitat for Humanity home. The meetings will take place at the Community Action Services and Food Bank in Provo, Utah, and additional details can be found by calling (801) 344-8527 or visiting www.habitat.uc.org.
You and your family can have some fun while helping the local homeless population! Join Provo Mayor Curtis for a Night at the Rec Center on August 28th and support the new Utah County Housing First Fund. Details at http://provomayor.com/2015/08/11/mayors-night-at-the-rec-center/.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is holding an interfaith prayer service on September 21st at 5pm at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo to pray for those in need of shelter. The event will include music, prayer, scripture readings, and remarks by Utah Valley University President Matt Holland. Visitors can find more details at www.habitatuc.org or by calling 801-344-8527.
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1. News
HABITAT “TO SHOW LOVE” TO ITS COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS & VOLUNTEERS
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will be holding its seventh annual volunteer and community
recognition event on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the White Willow Reception Cen-
Feburary ter in Provo. The Valentine’s themed event, sponsored by Central Bank, will include delicious
sweets and savories. Business partners, supporters, and community volunteers will be honored for
2013 their outstanding service efforts with the local Habitat affiliate the past two years.
HABITAT TO SPONSOR SECOND ANNUAL WOMEN’S RESOURCES AND JOB EXPO
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is working with various community agencies and Utah Valley
University (UVU) to hold the second Annual Women’s Resources and Job Expo on Tuesday, Feb-
ruary 5, 2013, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the UVU Sorenson Student Center Ballroom. The Expo
was started to help local single mothers and others to gain access to employer and resource infor-
mation. There will be a wide range of local employers and community organizations on hand to pro-
vide information and take applications. There will also be workshops, sponsored by Wells Fargo, on
HABBITAT FOR HUMANITY OF UTAH COUNTY
Money Management, etc. All interested community members are invited to attend. Refreshments
will be served. Further information can be found at http://www.uvu.edu/turningpoint/pdf/jobexpo.pdf.
HABBITAT FOR HUMANITY OF UTAH COUNTY
Hammer Time
What’s Up
• The Habitat ReStore in Orem just recently received a donation of high end office furniture
including lateral filing cabinets, credenzas, metal cabinets with shelves, wire trash cans, small
tables, TV and monitor brackets and more! Check the new items out at 340 South Orem Blvd.,
Orem today from 10-6!
• Love is in the Air! Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will be having a Valentine’s Party on
Monday, February 11, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Provo Seventh Day Adventist Church. Habitat
homeowners and partner families will be decorating cookies and making crafts at the party.
• Pick your Passion! Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is joining forcing with other local
non-profits to promote a one-day giving and awareness campaign called Love Give Utah
(County) in late March. The campaign is part of a statewide initiative sponsored by the Com-
munity Foundation. Watch out for further details and plan to give a couple bucks or more to
Habitat on March 22nd!
• There are many benefits to donating a car: protecting natural resources by recycling end-of-
life cars into new steel, saving gas by getting old gas-guzzlers off the roads and helping build
more homes locally with the funds raised from your vehicle donation! Find out more at
www.habitatuc.org/habitat_car_donations.html.
• Are you having a Big Super Bowl Party? Donate all your aluminum cans to Habitat and help
us “make a first down” for families in need in our community! Details and drop off locations at
www.habitatuc.org/donate/gogreen.html.
• A small way to make a big difference! Join Habitat's FAM Club and help us serve more fami-
lies in our community! Only $5.00 per month. Join today at www.habitatuc.org/FAM_Club.html.
• Check out Habitat’s VP Deals Site! Habitat for Humanity has partnered with VP Deals to get
all the latest bargains on local products/venues. Check out this week’s specials at
www.habitatucdeals.info. A portion of your “deal” purchases will help Habitat further its hous-
ing mission in the community.
• Have you tested your home for radon yet? – Habitat is working with the Utah Cancer Action
Network, Utah County Health Department, and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality
to encourage community members to test their homes for radon. We offer radon test kits at the
ReStore or online for just $6.00! Learn more at www.habitatuc.org/radon_awareness.html.
• Need Tools for all those Winter Projects? Stop by Habitat for Humanity of Utah County’s
tool lending library and “check out” needed tools and lawn care items for free. The lending li-
brary, located inside the Habitat ReStore at 340 South Orem Blvd., Orem, is open Monday
1 through Saturday from 10-6. An application and proof of residency are required. Look online at
www.habitatuc.org for more information.
2. 2 • Save Money for Home Repairs and Maintenance – A new home maintenance fund has been established to
help Habitat homeowners save for future home repairs and maintenance. Homeowners now can pay a little
extra ($10.00 or more) with their monthly mortgage payment. The extra amount will be saved in an escrow like
account and can be accessed for home repairs and maintenance. To sign up or for more information, contact
Kena at (801) 344-8527 or kena@habitatuc.org.
Photo Gallery
A "DAY ON" IN THE COLD! Students from Brigham Young
University and Utah Valley University spent their "day off" and
braved very cold temperatures to honor the life and work of
Dr. Martin Luther King on Martin Luther King Day by volun-
teering their time at the South Franklin Community Center in
Provo. The student volunteers worked with Habitat for Hu-
manity of Utah County staff to wrap the exterior of the build-
ing and get it ready for siding.
Out of the Fog and Into the Halls! Utah Valley
University (UVU) teamed up with Habitat for Hu-
manity of Utah County to sponsor the Sixth An-
nual “No Snow” Indoor 5K last Saturday, January
26th. Over 130 community members (adults and
kids alike) ran or walked the 3.1 miles indoors
through UVU’s interconnected hallways. Some
runners even hit the stairs for a great workout.
Following the 5K, participants enjoyed a pancake
and oatmeal breakfast and door prizes. Proceeds
will benefit the UVU/Habitat for Humanity home
currently being built in Provo with the Artanduaga
family.
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3. 3 3 Feburuary Build Days
Volunteers are currently being sought to help with construction, renovation, revitalization, and landscaping pro-
jects. Build days are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Volunteers are needed espe-
cially during weekdays at the South Franklin Community Center and the Artanduaga home in Provo. Sign
up online at www.habitatuc.org/volunteer.
FEBURUARY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
• Work in the ReStore Monday through Man Booths –
Saturday from 10-6
• Women’s Resources and Job Expo February 5th
• Assist with Habitat Recycling efforts.
• Utah Valley Convention Center Home Expo February 8th and
9th
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO SERVE ON
COMMITTEES • Utah Valley Home and Garden Show February 22nd and 23rd
Volunteers are needed to serve on all of
Habitat’s local committees. Monthly meet- CREW LEADERS AND SITE HOSTS NEEDED TO HELP
ings, limited time commitment, no experi- GUIDE CONSTRUCTION
ence necessary, varying interests and skills. Volunteers with construction experience or those wanting to im-
Look online at prove their construction skills are being sought to participate in
www.habitatuc.org/volunteer/committees.ht the affiliate's Crew Leader and Site Host Programs. Orientations
ml for more information and meeting times. are monthly. The next orientation will be on February 9, 2012 at
9:30 a.m. at the Habitat office in Orem. For information, contact
For more information, look online at LeAnn at the number or email below.
www.habitatuc.org or contact LeAnn at
(801) 368-2250 or leann@habitatuc.org. You can also sign up online at www.habitat.org/volunteer.
Home Maintenance Classes
• Check out Habitat & Community Action’s Free Home Maintenance Course. The next class will be Wednes-
day, February 27, 2012. The topic is: Basic Plumbing Repairs. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at
the Habitat office at 340 South Orem Blvd., Orem.
• At HOME DEPOT – Registration is necessary. Call store or register online. Look online for the February clinic
schedule at www.homedepot.com.
• At LOWE'S - you 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 February clinic schedule at www.lowes.com.
Home Maintenance Tips (themoneypit.com)
Snow Removal Tips and Tools
Before the next snow hits, it is a good time to get out your snow removal tools to be sure you're set for the next
snow storm. But what kind of tools will you need to dig out? That depends on how prepared for snow removal you
want to be. Here are some snow removal tips to help you remove the snow the easy way.
Shovel Selection: Snow shovels today are light years ahead of the oversized aluminum spatulas we grew up
with. Now you can choose plastic or metal shovels, big or small, and decide if you want the edge of your shovel to
be scalpel sharp or as dull as a butter knife. There are even shovels with a bent handle designed to make it eas-
ier on those of us with bad backs. Since all shovels do the job, let your own judgment guide you.
Shovel Safety: No matter how modern your shovel is, shoveling is hard work! To be safe, keep these snow re-
moval tips in mind:
• Shovel right after the storm. The longer you wait, the heavier snow gets. Wet snow can weigh 20 lbs per
shovel-full, or more, and one wrong turn of the shovel can throw your back out for good.
• Pace yourself. If you haven't been training for the next Ironman competition, take it easy! For most people,
snow shoveling is an exhaustive aerobic activity you're not used to. Work slowly and take plenty of breaks
when snow shoveling to keep your heart rate down.
• When shoveling, keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back.
• Carry the snow to the place where you want to dump it from the shovel. Throwing the snow can twist your
3 back, putting you out of commission for days.
4. Sidewalk Salt: Once the snow is shoveled, you need salt to melt ice that forms on walkways or steps. Choosing
4 the right sidewalk salt is important. Traditional rock salt is extremely corrosive and can seriously harm concrete,
leaving it pitted and worn.
A better choice is to use calcium chloride, a less corrosive product that melts through the ice, but doesn't harm
your sidewalk or your floors when it's dragged into your house. Before winter sets in, pick up a bag of calcium chlo-
ride, mix in some sand, and keep it in an old trash can or bucket near your front door. This way, it's easy to just
reach in and sprinkle sidewalk salt on your steps and walkway whenever you need it.
Snow Blowers: What if you want to be really ready for "the big one"? Snow blowers are a large investment but
there's nothing more beautiful than seeing one of these babies grind through a two foot pile of wet snow and send
it 30 feet south faster than you can say "old man winter."
Snow blowers run from $1,000 on up. With those prices, be sure you know what you're buying. Remember, it's
more about the type of surface you're clearing than the type of snow or even amount of snow. For a step-by-step
buying guide on how to choose the right snow blower for you, visit www.snowblowersdirect.com. Light duty "single
phase" snow blowers should be used only on flat surfaces. You can't use them on a gravel driveway for example,
because the auger comes in direct contact with the ground. For more snow or a bigger area, you'll need to bring in
the heavy artillery. Two phase snow blowers are the most expensive, but two phase snow blowers are strong
enough to cut through frozen snow that's days old.
Remember the Boy Scout motto: always be prepared, at least when it comes to snow removal! Dust off your snow
shovel, be the first on your block to buy sidewalk salt, and then just sit back, relax, and let it snow.
HOUSEHOLD HINT (www.hints-n-tips.com)
Carpet Stains - Use dishwashing liquid and peroxide. The stains actually just disappear. Be careful on
dark carpets because peroxide can have a bleaching effect.
Make Your House a Healthy Home & More Environmentally-Friendly
Too! (EPA)
Reuse items such as old computers, clothing, and appliances by repair-
ing tem, donating tem to charity, or selling them to reduce landfill use.
Save Energy (www.we-energies.com)
Fans
• Use fans with your air conditioner. Fans help reduce energy costs by circulating the cool air from your air
conditioner. This allows you to raise the temperature and still be comfortable. Use oscillating fans for greater
circulation.
• Use ceiling fans for air circulation. In hot weather, set the ceiling fan direction to blow air down. The air mov-
ing across your skin creates a cooling effect, allowing you to raise the temperature on your thermostat and
still feel cool. In cold weather, set the fan to blow toward the ceiling. This pushes warm air away from the
ceiling and evenly distributes heat in the room.
• Use a whole-house fan. These fans are mounted in the attic and ventilate your entire home. Be sure to open
some windows before turning on a whole-house fan. A qualified heating contractor can help you determine if
you need a whole house fan.
• Maintain your fan. Keep your fan in good working order. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for
care and maintenance. This helps control the operating costs
SAVING TIP (The Simple Dollar)
Plan your meals around your grocery store’s flyer. Instead of just planning your meals based on a
cookbook or whatever you can dream up, plan all your meals around what’s on sale in your grocery
store’s flyer. Look at the biggest sales, then plan meals based on those ingredients and what you
have on hand, and you’ll find yourself with a much smaller food bill than you’re used to.
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5. 5 SAVE STRATEGIES (www.americasaves.org)
Saving at Tax Time
Tax Time is a great time to kick start or grow your savings for the future! U.S. Savings Bonds are one safe and
easy way to do it.
There are a lot of great reasons to buy U.S. Savings Bonds at tax time.
• You do not need a lot to get started — start with as little as $50. Use just part of your tax refund to start saving.
• It is simple at tax time. Just select the amount you want saved from your income tax refund and you’ll receive
your bond in the mail.
• Earn interest. Your money starts growing immediately.
• Bonds are safe. Bonds will never lose value and they are backed by the U.S. Government.
• No fees. There are no fees to buy or cash in your bond.
• Money for the future. You help your loved ones live their dreams when you buy bonds.
• Gift savings to your loved ones. Bonds can be purchased in someone else’s name – so you can help jumpstart
the savings and dreams of the people you care about.
What are tax time bonds?
Tax Time Savings Bonds are Series I U.S. Savings Bonds. Issued and guaranteed by
the U.S. Treasury Department, Tax Time Savings Bonds can be purchased directly on
your tax form. You can cash in your bond after one year at most banks or credit unions,
but the longer your keep it the more it will grow in value. Your bond will earn interest for
up to 30 years. If you cash your bond within 5 years, you’ll lose the last three months of
interest.
The current interest rate on Series I Savings Bonds is 2.2% through April 30, 2013, and
will adjust for inflation every six months. Bonds offer competitive returns in comparison
with other savings vehicles.*
Growth on your bonds is guaranteed! Bonds make saving safe, simple and secure.
RESOURCES
Have your taxes prepared for free! VITA is United Way of Utah County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance pro-
gram. Anyone in Utah, Summit or Wasatch Counties with an income of $51,000 or below may be eligible to have
their taxes prepared and filed for free by trained volunteers. Local volunteers are IRS certified and look for specific
tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit. Volunteers help participants receive the best refund possible. United
Way of Utah County’s VITA program is a part of a coalition with other nationwide financial institutions, nonprofit
and government agencies and the “Earn It! Keep It! Save It!” program. Appointments are necessary and fill up
quickly, please schedule as early as possible. Starting January 17 through April 15, dial 2-1-1 to make an appoint-
ment or to find out more information about VITA. Tax preparation sites are throughout Utah County.
Community Action Services offers Home Buyer Education Classes on a monthly basis. Classes in February will
be held February 6 and 7, 2013 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. or February 23, 2013 from 9:00-4:00 p.m. To register, please
call (801) 691-5200 or go online to www.communityactionuc.org.
Are you concerned about your financial future? Do you lack skills to get ahead in the workplace? People Help-
ing People’s Utah County Employment Program can help you reach your full potential at work and in life. And best
of all . . . It’s FREE! Open to all low-income women! Call 1.855.303.5300 (toll free) today for more information.
BENEFITS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP
Affordable Housing can REDUCE OVERCROWDING and other sources of
housing-related stress that lead to poor educational outcomes by allowing
families to afford decent-quality homes of their own.
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6. 6 BE CAREFUL! (members.houselogic.com)
9 Easy Mistakes Home Owners Make on Their Taxes
Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the
score on each home tax deduction and credit.
Sin #1: Deducting the wrong year for property taxes The IRS has a tool you can use to help figure out what
you owe.
You take a tax deduction for property taxes in the year
you (or the holder of your escrow account) actually paid Sin #6: Failing to track home-related expenses
them. Some taxing authorities work a year behind —
If the IRS comes a-knockin’, don’t be scrambling to
that is, you’re not billed for 2013 property taxes until
compile your records. Many people forget to track
2014. But that’s irrelevant to the feds.
home office and home maintenance and repair ex-
penses, says Meighan. File away documents as you
Enter on your federal forms whatever amount you actu-
go. For example, save each manufacturer's certification
ally paid in 2013, no matter what the date is on your tax
statement for energy tax credits and lender or govern-
bill. Dave Hampton, CPA, tax manager at the Cincinnati
ment statements to confirm property taxes paid.
accounting firm of Burke & Schindler, has seen home
owners confuse payments for different years and claim Sin #7: Forgetting to keep track of capital gains
the incorrect amount.
If you sold your main home last year, don’t forget to pay
Sin #2: Confusing escrow amount for actual taxes capital gains taxes on any profit. You can exclude
paid $250,000 (or $500,000 if you’re a married couple) of
any profits from taxes. So if you bought a home for
If your lender escrows funds to pay your property taxes,
$100,000 and sold it for $400,000, your capital gains
don’t just deduct the amount escrowed, says Bob
are $300,000. If you’re single, you owe taxes on
Meighan, CPA and vice president at TurboTax in San
$50,000 of gains. However, there are minimum time
Diego. The regular amount you pay into your escrow
limits for holding property to take advantage of the ex-
account each month to cover property taxes is probably
clusions, and other details. Consult IRS Publication
a little more or a little less than your property tax bill.
523.
Your lender will adjust the amount every year or so to
realign the two. Sin #8: Filing incorrectly for energy tax credits
If you made any eligible improvements in 2012 -- or will
For example, your tax bill might be $1,200, but your
in 2013 -- such as installing energy-efficient windows
lender may have collected $1,100 or $1,300 in escrow
and doors, you may be able to take a 10% tax credit
over the year. Deduct only $1,200. Your lender will send
(up to $500). But keep in mind, it's a lifetime credit. If
you an official statement listing the actual taxes paid.
you claimed the credit in any recent years, you're done.
Use that. Don’t just add up 12 months of escrow prop-
Fill out Form 5695.
erty tax payments.
Part II of the form, which covers systems eligible for a
Sin #3: Deducting points paid to refinance
larger tax credit through 2016, such as geothermal heat
Deduct points you paid your lender to secure your mort- pumps, can be incredibly complex and involves cross-
gage in full for the year you bought your home. How- checking with half a dozen other IRS forms. Read the
ever, when you refinance, says Meighan, you must de- instructions carefully.
duct points over the life of your new loan. If you paid
Sin #9: Claiming too much for the mortgage inter-
$2,000 in points to refinance into a 15-year mortgage,
your tax deduction is $133 per year. est tax deduction
You can deduct mortgage interest only up to $1 million
Sin #4: Misjudging the home office tax deduction
of mortgage debt, says Meighan. If you have $1.2 mil-
This deduction may not be as good as it seems. It's lion in mortgage debt, for example, deduct only the
complicated, often doesn’t amount to much of a deduc- mortgage interest attributable to the first $1 million.
tion, has to be recaptured if you turn a profit when you
sell your home, and can pique the IRS’s interest in your
return. Hampton’s advice: Claim it only if it’s worth those
drawbacks. If so, here's what to know about what you
can write off.
“You've gotta dance like there's
Sin #5: Failing to repay the first-time home buyer tax
credit nobody watching,
If you used the original home buyer tax credit in 2008, Love like you'll never be hurt,
you must repay 1/15th of the credit over 15 years. If you
used the tax credit in 2009, 2010, or 2011 and then sold
Sing like there's nobody listening,
your house or stopped using it as your primary resi- And live like it's heaven on earth.”
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dence, within 36 months of the purchase date, you also ― William W. Purkey
have to pay back the credit.
7. BE GOOD TO YOUR HEALTH (Intermountain Health Care/Select Health)
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Choosing foods wisely: the 6 nutritional building blocks
Change your eating habits – block by block, day by day. Small gradual changes in your life have a much bitter
impact then a short term diet.
• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
• Eat more whole grains.
• Choose unsaturated fats and oils.
• Choose heart-healthy proteins (fish, beans, soy, and nuts)
• Select low-fat dairy products.
Limit sodium (salt), sugar, and alcohol.
Alexis Palmer and Staff Johnny McCoy
Andrea Jensen Jordan Jensen
Brandon Jeppson Karin Jessen
BYU Habitat Chapter Mark Hillam
BYU Volunteer and Service Learning Center Oak Hills 4th Ward
Christine Keyser Randy Christiansen
Utah Valley Circles Initiative Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity
Cory Jensen Utah Cancer Action Network
CRSA Utah County Health Department
Dan Gonzalez Utah County Sheriff’s Office Work Diversion
David Harlow Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Discovery Academy Utah Heritage Foundation
Dr. Kevin Smith Utah Valley University
East Bay 2nd Ward UVU Accounting 2020
Elizabeth Bradley-Wilson UVU Construction Management
Freedom 1st Ward UVU Service Council
Gary Jensen UVU Volunteer and Service Learning Center
IM Flash Technologies YSA 63rd Ward
Jamba Juice
THANK YOU
Utah Valley University, UVU Volunteer and
Service Learning Center, Utah Cancer Action Network
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3 4 5— 6 7— Site 8 9—Site
Development Selection Host/Crew
Service Leader Train-
Volunteer and
Community Rec- ing
ognition Night
10 11—NRI 12— 13 14 15— 16
Committee Building Com- Executive
mittee Committee
Family Valen-
tine’s Party
17 18— 19 20—Board 21— 22 23
President’s Meeting Finance Com-
Day mittee
24 25— 26 27—Home 28
ReStore Com- Maintenance
mittee
NRI Committee Board Meeting
Development Service February 11
February 5 February 20
3:00 p.m., Office 7:00 a.m., Office
Noon, Office
Family Valentine’s Party Finance Committee
Site Selection February 11 February 21
February 7 7:00 p.m., Provo SDA 8:00 a.m., Office
Noon, Office
Building Committee ReStore Committee
Volunteer and Community February 12 February 25
Recognition Night 2:00 p.m., Central Bank Noon, Office
February 7
6:30 p.m. at White Willow
Executive Committee Home Maintenance
February 15 February 27
Site Host/Crew Leader
7:30 a.m., Office 6:30 p.m., Office
Training
February 9
9:30 a.m., Office President’s Day
8 February 18
Office and ReStore Closed