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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Volunteers from Quill helped with several community events in 2010-2011, including Special Olympics swim meets, assisting burn victims at Camp I Am Me, donating to students in need via Donors Choose, painting homes for homeless families, book drives for schools, running in the Bears Care Midtown 5K, fundraising for animal shelters, walking for cancer research, sorting donations for a food bank, providing gifts and donations for families in need during the holidays, and planned activities with residents at the historic Winchester House long-term care facility. They also organized drives to collect essential items for domestic violence shelters.
The document provides information about the services and programs of ACCESS, a nonprofit organization in Jackson County, Oregon that provides food, warmth and shelter to those in need. Some key details include:
- ACCESS distributed over 4.9 million pounds of food to over 52,000 people in the past year.
- The organization helps low-income individuals with energy assistance, housing support, and other services.
- Volunteers and community donations are crucial to ACCESS' ability to support the community.
ABOUT ACCESS
ACCESS provides food, warmth, shelter, and other essential services to Jackson County's low-income children, families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. As the Community Action Agency of Jackson County, Oregon, ACCESS has been helping residents break the cycle of poverty since 1976. Last year, 52,497 people received assistance from ACCESS's broad continuum of services, including obtaining safe, affordable housing, rental assistance, utility assistance, weatherization, free loaned durable medical equipment, and healthy food.
The document summarizes various programs and events from ACCESS, a nonprofit that provides food, warmth and shelter to those in need. It discusses upcoming events like the Mayors United event and Disc Jam, recaps recent events like the Stamp Out Hunger food drive, and highlights programs like housing assistance, cooking classes, and fresh produce from community gardens. It also profiles a local veteran who received rental assistance and a family who achieved homeownership after years working with ACCESS programs.
This document provides information about upcoming volunteer opportunities and events at Ebenezer, a faith-based nonprofit organization. It lists various volunteer roles needed for activities like horticultural therapy, life-long learning classes, assisting in the adult day program, and special events. It also highlights current volunteer needs and provides a volunteer spotlight profile.
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.
This document is the spring 2021 newsletter from ACCESS, an organization that provides food, warmth and shelter to those in need in Jackson County, Oregon. The newsletter provides updates on ACCESS' activities over the past year, including providing over 500 families with rental assistance and COVID relief, distributing thousands of emergency food boxes, assisting over 1,800 individuals with medical equipment, and sheltering over 500 fire survivors from the 2020 wildfires. It also introduces the new ACCESS Executive Director and thanks donors and community partners for their support in helping ACCESS achieve its mission.
The document summarizes various programs and initiatives of ACCESS, a nonprofit organization that provides food, warmth and shelter to those in need. It discusses a shoebox gift program that donated gifts to 2,200 seniors, the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, a fundraiser by Kaleidoscope Pizzeria that raised $15,000 for ACCESS, and a letter announcing the resignation of ACCESS' Executive Director. It also highlights several success stories of individuals helped by ACCESS programs.
- 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Volunteers from Quill helped with several community events in 2010-2011, including Special Olympics swim meets, assisting burn victims at Camp I Am Me, donating to students in need via Donors Choose, painting homes for homeless families, book drives for schools, running in the Bears Care Midtown 5K, fundraising for animal shelters, walking for cancer research, sorting donations for a food bank, providing gifts and donations for families in need during the holidays, and planned activities with residents at the historic Winchester House long-term care facility. They also organized drives to collect essential items for domestic violence shelters.
The document provides information about the services and programs of ACCESS, a nonprofit organization in Jackson County, Oregon that provides food, warmth and shelter to those in need. Some key details include:
- ACCESS distributed over 4.9 million pounds of food to over 52,000 people in the past year.
- The organization helps low-income individuals with energy assistance, housing support, and other services.
- Volunteers and community donations are crucial to ACCESS' ability to support the community.
ABOUT ACCESS
ACCESS provides food, warmth, shelter, and other essential services to Jackson County's low-income children, families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. As the Community Action Agency of Jackson County, Oregon, ACCESS has been helping residents break the cycle of poverty since 1976. Last year, 52,497 people received assistance from ACCESS's broad continuum of services, including obtaining safe, affordable housing, rental assistance, utility assistance, weatherization, free loaned durable medical equipment, and healthy food.
The document summarizes various programs and events from ACCESS, a nonprofit that provides food, warmth and shelter to those in need. It discusses upcoming events like the Mayors United event and Disc Jam, recaps recent events like the Stamp Out Hunger food drive, and highlights programs like housing assistance, cooking classes, and fresh produce from community gardens. It also profiles a local veteran who received rental assistance and a family who achieved homeownership after years working with ACCESS programs.
This document provides information about upcoming volunteer opportunities and events at Ebenezer, a faith-based nonprofit organization. It lists various volunteer roles needed for activities like horticultural therapy, life-long learning classes, assisting in the adult day program, and special events. It also highlights current volunteer needs and provides a volunteer spotlight profile.
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.
This document is the spring 2021 newsletter from ACCESS, an organization that provides food, warmth and shelter to those in need in Jackson County, Oregon. The newsletter provides updates on ACCESS' activities over the past year, including providing over 500 families with rental assistance and COVID relief, distributing thousands of emergency food boxes, assisting over 1,800 individuals with medical equipment, and sheltering over 500 fire survivors from the 2020 wildfires. It also introduces the new ACCESS Executive Director and thanks donors and community partners for their support in helping ACCESS achieve its mission.
The document summarizes various programs and initiatives of ACCESS, a nonprofit organization that provides food, warmth and shelter to those in need. It discusses a shoebox gift program that donated gifts to 2,200 seniors, the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, a fundraiser by Kaleidoscope Pizzeria that raised $15,000 for ACCESS, and a letter announcing the resignation of ACCESS' Executive Director. It also highlights several success stories of individuals helped by ACCESS programs.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
One of the things we're particularly proud of is the spirit of giving that lives in each of our associates. It is that spirit that led us to create the Quill Soul Board. The Soul Board's mission is to create a sense of community and teamwork among our associates by encouraging participation in local community activities that support our 3 areas of focus:
– Breast cancer awareness, research and education
– Events/activities in local schools
– Giving back to surrounding communities
It is our goal to spotlight activities and charities in which our associates and departments are already involved, provide information on volunteer opportunities and make it easy for associates to engage in community activities. Here's what our employees have been doing:
The First Presbyterian Church has been a consistent volunteer group for Amarillo Habitat for Humanity, helping to build two of their last four homes in the past year. The church's Director of Urban Missions says they volunteer because they are a missional church that believes in making an impact in the community through sharing God's love in work and deeds. The church has a long history with Habitat beyond just volunteering, as Habitat used to house its headquarters at the church before moving to its own building. The Director of Missions appreciates that Habitat addresses the basic need of affordable, safe housing in a way that gives dignity to both volunteers and homeowners.
The document summarizes the minutes from a city council meeting in Bridgeport, Texas. It discusses filling a vacant council seat, thanking local organizations, and quarterly reports from the Downtown Manager, Parks & Recreation Department, and Library. The council also discussed a proposed contract with the Chamber of Commerce to manage programs funded by hotel occupancy taxes.
iServe is a community ministry of The Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, Missouri. Our members have committed to spend 10 percent or more of member contributions within our neighborhood. This presentation describes how we do that.
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.
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.
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.
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
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/.
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.
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. HammerTime
HABBITATFORHUMANITYOFUTAHCOUNTY
News
May 2014
FIRST LADY, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF UTAH
COUNTY AND LOWE’S TEAM UP FOR NATIONAL
WOMEN BUILD WEEK
More than 13,000 volunteers are expected to partner with 300 Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the
country to help build affordable housing in their local communities in recognition of National Women
Build Week, May 3-11. Now in its seventh year, National Women Build Week challenges women to de-
vote at least one day to the effort to eliminate poverty.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is participating in its seventh National Women Build Week event
and will be building with local women from May 3, 2014 through May 9, 2014. Women throughout the
community will be volunteering at the historic George Taylor, Jr home currently being restored and reno-
vated with the Blair family at 187 North 400 West, Provo. The cost for participation will be $25.00 and
includes t-shirt, door prizes, an invitation to the May 9th
culmination event and much more. Lowe’s is
sponsoring the local event.
First Lady of Utah, Jeanette Herbert, will join Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers and other community
members to kick the week off on May 3rd
at 8:30 a.m. at the Provo site. A culmination event will be held
for participants to show off their work on May 9th with an open house from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Registration and further details can be found online at www.habitatuc.org/women-build-week or by
contacting LeAnn Hillam at (801) 368-2250 or
leann@habitatuc.org.
HABITAT UNVEILS MOBILE TOOL LIBRARY
As part of the affiliate’s Neighborhood Revitalization, Initia-
tive, Habitat for Humanity of Utah County unveiled its new
Provo City Mobile Tool Library last Saturday at the Maeser
Neighborhood Plant Your Heart Out Service Project in
downtown Provo.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County expanded its mission
three years ago to include neighborhood revitalization ac-
tivities including purchase rehabilitation and restoration
and critical home repair and beautification projects. Habi-
tat currently provides critical home repair, and beautification grants no-interest loans
to low-income homeowners, seniors and Veterans living in Utah County and works
with professional labor and volunteers to complete the needed repairs and projects.
The organization was also recently selected to administer Provo City’s Neighbor-
hood Revitalization Program and is working with local neighborhood leaders to en-
gage and train residents and assist with exterior painting, planting and other beauti-
fication activities.
The Provo Neighborhood Mobile Tool Library was made
possible by Community Development Block Grant Funding
(CDBG) from Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment (HUD) and lends out
specialized tools and landscaping equipment for general
cleanup and basic outdoor projects to community residents
living in Provo for free . The tool library will be available on
Saturday mornings and some evenings through the end of
September and can be transported to various Provo
neighborhood locations upon request.
To schedule the trailer or find out more, please contact
Laura at (801) 344-8527 or laura@habitatuc.org.
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What’s Up
Pride in Ownership – The Price Family was selected this past quar-
ter’s Pride in Ownership award winner for beautifying and maintaining
their home at 95 East 400 North in Orem. They received a home im-
provement gift card and certificate for their efforts.
Photo Blog! Check out Kristi Burton’s generous and very cool photo
project called Project Habitat!
http://www.kristiburtonphotography.com/2014/04/project-habitat/
http://www.kristiburtonphotography.com/2014/04/3-pretty-peas-pod-project-habitat/
Spring has sprung and it is time to get your homes and properties ready for summer! Check out all the great
deals on new and used building material, appliances and furniture at the local Habitat ReStores! Locations and
hours listed at www.habitatuc.org/restore.htm.
National Day of Prayer – The Utah Valley Ministerial Association will be sponsoring the annual National Day of
Prayer event on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the Loveland Auditorium at Heritage School in North
Provo. The inspirational evening will include beautiful music and insightful scripture and prayer. All interested
community members are encouraged to attend.
Running with Angels - The Habitat ReStore is sponsoring the 10th Annual Running with Angels 5K at Thanks-
giving Point on May 17th. Details and registration at www.runningwithangels.org.
Circles Initiative - The next Circle Initiative Training will begin on May 20th at the Provo Seventh Day Adventist
Church. The Utah Valley Circles Initiative works to help local families bridge out of poverty. Participants will re-
ceive a stipend and graduation gift. Dinner and child care provided. To find out more, reach out to Tisah Ockey
at Community Action at 801-691-5285.
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 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.
Vehicle donations to Habitat’s Cars for Homes are tax-deductible, and your local Habitat receives the proceeds
from its sale, directly helping to build homes in your community. Details at
http://www.habitatuc.org/habitat_car_donations.html.
Go Green with Habitat for Humanity! Recycle aluminum cans and scrap metal and help the organization pro-
vide safe and affordable housing in our community! Drop off locations listed at
www.habitatuc.org/donate/gogreen.html.
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 www.habitatucdeals.info. A
portion of your “fun” purchases will help Habitat further its housing 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 mem-
bers to test their homes for radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, causing an estimated
22,000 deaths of year in the United States. Habitat offers test kits at the Orem ReStore or online for just $6.00!
Learn more at www.habitatuc.org/radon_awareness.html.
Need tools for your upcoming spring projects? Stop by Habitat for Humanity of Utah County’s tool lending
library and “check out” needed tools and lawn care items for free. New tools have been added recently. The lend-
ing library, located inside the Habitat ReStore at 340 South Orem Blvd., Orem, is open Monday through Saturday
from 10-6. An application and proof of residency are required. Look online at www.habitatuc.org for more infor-
mation.
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3. Pinwheels for Prevention! -
Habitat for Humanity of Utah
County showed its commitment to
area children and its support of
the National Pinwheels for Pre-
vention Campaign by having a
pinwheel garden in the parking
strips at the Habitat ReStores in Orem and
Spanish Fork during the month of April. The
Pinwheels for Prevention is a month long cam-
paign to help bring awareness of child abuse
prevention across the nation.
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PHOTO GALLERY
National Service Recognized! - Salt Lake County Mayor, Ben
McAdams, recognized the Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Ser-
vice in April with a proclamation ceremony at the Salt Lake County
Complex. We appreciate our local mayors’ support of National Service
and appreciate all that our National Service members have done and
continue doing for our local Habitat affiliate. We are a better organiza-
tion and community because of their wonderful service efforts.
LOCAL HABITAT RESTORES TO CELEBRATE
BIRTHDAYS - The Habitat for Humanity of Utah
County’s ReStore Home Improvement Outlets in Orem
and Spanish Fork celebrated their seventh and first
birthdays respectively with a huge Earth Day sale this
past weekend.
Benefits of Homeownership
“Studies indicate that those that live in a family-
owned home are more likely to be psychologically
and emotionally well-adjusted than those that do
not. They are more successful in social interactions
and more likely to succeed academically and over-
all.”
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TIME TO PAINT! - The Habitat for Humanity ReStore collected
dumpsters full of useable paint at this year’s Utah County Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Day at the Provo Towne Centre. Donated paint will be mixed, put into five gallon
buckets, and sold in the local Habitat ReStores with proceeds going towards Habitat's local
affordable housing mission.
MAHALO! HABITAT CUTS RIBBON ON 54th HOME! Over
60 community members joined Habitat for Humanity of Utah
County as we cut the ribbon on our 54th Utah Valley home
this past month. The three bedroom home, located at 671
East 100 South in Pleasant Grove, was built in partnership
with Adonica Limon and her three sons and was sponsored
by and built with volunteer support from TD Ameritrade and
IM Flash Technologies.
GO GREEN! UVU AND HABITAT CUTS
RIBBON ON HOME! Habitat for Humanity of
Utah County joined UVU staff members,
neighbors and other community residents to
cut the ribbon on its 55th Utah Valley home
last week in Springville. The home, located
at 39 South 950 East, was
build was built in partnership
with Anna Woods and her two
sons and was sponsored by
and built with volunteer sup-
port from Utah Valley Univer-
sity, Wells Fargo and many
other community groups and
businesses. This was UVU’s
fifth sponsored Habitat home.
Students from the school’s
Concrete and Framing Lab
5. 55 GRAZIE! HABITAT HONORS SUPPORTERS AND VOLUNTEERS! Habi-
tat for Humanity of Utah County held its eighth annual volunteer and com-
munity recognition event in early April at The Manor at the Riverwoods in
North Provo. The Italian themed event, sponsored by Utah Trading Com-
pany and its members, included a delicious pasta dinner and accordion mu-
sic. Business partners, supporters, and community volunteers were hon-
ored for their outstanding service efforts and partnerships with the local
Habitat affiliate over the past year. Those honored included:
Builder of the Year: Utah Valley University Construction Technologies
Subcontractor of the Year: PowerHouse Electric
Committee Member of the Year: Eric Jorgensen
Board Member of the Year: Gary Jensen
Faith Partner of the Year: Oak Hills 4th
Ward
Corporate Partner of the Year: IM Flash Technologies
Community Supporter of the Year: Utah County
Volunteer of the Year: Merilee Bishop
Volunteer of the Year: Timothy Johnson
Habitat Recycle Partner of the Year: North Point Solid Waste
ReStore Volunteer of the Year: Oscar Barbosa
ReStore Donor of the Year: DCWV Inc.
ReStore Partner of the Year: Galaxie Lighting
Volunteer Group of the Year: US Synthetic
Employee of the Year: Craig Karren
Millard Fuller Award: Johnny McCoy
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MAY BUILD DAYS
Volunteers are currently being sought to help with
construction, renovation, critical home repair, and
beautification projects. Build days are now held
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Sign up online at www.habitatuc.org/volunteer.
Volunteer Opportunities MAY VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
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 Saturday, May 17, 2014. For information,
contact LeAnn at the number or email below.
Work at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore:
Set your own shift anytime the ReStore is open, Monday –
Saturday from 10-6
• Wear sturdy shoes and a light jacket
• Orem or Spanish Fork locations
• Assist with Habitat Recycling efforts.
• Participate in National Women Build Week – May 3rd
through May 9th.
Home Maintenance Classes
For more information, look online at
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.
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO SERVE ON
COMMITTEES
Volunteers are needed to serve on all of Habitat’s local
committees. Monthly meetings, limited time commitment,
no experience necessary, varying interests and skills.
Contact LeAnn at (801) 368-2250 or leann@habitatuc.org
for more information and meeting times.
Check out Habitat & Community Action’s Free Home Maintenance Course. The next class will be Wednesday,
May 28, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. The topics are: Landscaping and Lawn Care, Sprinkler System Maintenance.
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 May clinic sched-
ule 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 Uni-
versity Parkway in Orem. Look online for May clinic schedule at www.lowes.com.
At CENTRAL UTAH GARDENS – Registration is necessary. Look online for upcoming classes at
www.centralutahgardens.org/classes_events_concerts.aspx
Household Hint (thekitchn.com)
How to Clean Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
Materials You Need
Bar Keepers Friend
Scrubbing pad (a Dobie pad or non-abrasive sponge is ideal to minimize scratches)
Rubber gloves (optional, but recommended)
Water
Instructions
• Pour a very small amount of water into the pot, then add a few generous shakes of Bar Keepers Friend.
• Mix the water and powder together. (My mixture was more watery, but you can use less water for more of a
paste texture, too.)
• Using a sponge, spread the mixture up the sides and all around the pot.
• Now apply some vigorous elbow grease and scrub away at the stains! This could take you anywhere
from 5 - 10 minutes. Add more Bar Keepers Friend to your sponge for determined stains.
• Repeat for the outside of the pot.
• Rinse and dry!
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Home Maintenance Tips (www.howtodecorate.com)
Easy Home Makeover Ideas – Spring Edition
When the warm weather moves in, it’s a great time to spring forward with an easy home makeover.
Put away the heavy blankets and dark colors. Bring in breezy fabrics and lighten everything up. Go room to room
and see where you can make small updates – or big ones – to welcome in the new season. Here are just a few of
our favorite easy home makeover ideas:
Living Room
Begin where you and your family spend the most time: your living room. You’ll find a lot of small changes you can
make here, and it will set the tone for the rest of your house.
For a simple project that has a lot of impact, add a new slipcover to your couch in a lightweight fabric like twill or
linen. You can easily match your home’s overall style while choosing complementary colors that are sunnier and
lighter than what you had out during the colder months.
In addition, you can quickly update the look and feel of the room with new accent pillows. Switch out heavy or dark
pillows for a selection in varying sizes with vibrant colors and lighter fabrics. Another option is to replace just the
covers of your pillows; if you’re the crafty type, you can make them yourself with minimal effort—many of these
types of projects don’t even require sewing.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, get ready for spring by doing a thorough cleaning of all countertops and appliances. Next, go through
your pantry, setting aside items that your family doesn’t need so that you can donate them while discarding any-
thing that has expired. Then reorganize what’s left so that it’s more accessible and visible, and make a list of what
needs to be replaced the next time you go grocery shopping.
Dining Room
In the dining room, change out a heavy draped tablecloth for one in a lighter weight and color. Sweep or vacuum
the entire room and dust all knickknacks and windowsills. You may also want to swap out dark-toned dishware or
placemats for a set in springtime shades.
Closets
The new season also provides a great opportunity to reevaluate your wardrobe. Pull out your heavy clothing and
store it in decorative baskets or http://www.howtodecorate.com. Sort through and donate or discard anything you
haven’t worn and don’t plan to wear again. And bring all of your spring and summer clothes – your linens and cot-
tons, shorts and sundresses – to the front of your closet so that you have easy access to them every time you open
the door.
The rest of the house
Changing out a rug or two can be a great seasonal update for any room of your house. Put any heavy, dark-colored
wool rugs in storage. Choose a replacement rug that is the right size for the room , and consider one with a natural
weave in a neutral shade or a geometric design. The color and texture of your new rug will brighten up the entire
room – and will feel great on bare feet. Reversible rugs can give you even more versatility.
Because the days are longer, take down curtains that kept the heat and light in for the winter and replace them with
free-flowing fabrics in pastels or neutral tones that let the air and light move. If you want to give the room an entirely
fresh new look, change out the curtain rods as well, bringing in lighter colors and designs.
Bring a bit of nature indoors by introducing spring plants to your décor throughout the house. Group a few small
plants together on a bookshelf or on top of a mantel—or choose one large plant as a centerpiece for your table.
Pick flowerpots or planters that work well with the rest of your accessories, and place them where your plants can
receive the right amount of light. If you’re already thinking ahead to the summertime and lazy days spent at the
beach, accent your displays with pieces of sea glass or large shells.
Finally, change out any framed photos or artwork that you have around the house. If you have children’s
drawings hanging up, request new pieces from your budding artists. If you have pictures of friends and
family, give them an update with more current snapshots. Mix in some spring and summertime scenes.
For inspiration, clip ideas for your next springtime vacation – an itinerary, plane tickets, or just a picture of
where you’d love to go. These new images will help you shake off the winter blues and get ready to enjoy
some well-deserved sunshine.
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Savings Strategies
Savings Tips
(www.moneyallocator.com)
Memorial Day Savings Tip #1
Check the tire pressure in your car tires to make sure they are all equally inflated to the proper amount. Fill your
tank pre-weekend before the gas prices make their way even higher, using your discount card when filing up (i.e.
Costco, Sam’s Club, etc.) Turn on that cruise control, you will save yourself the possibility of a ticket, but the con-
sistent speed decreases the quick acceleration thus saving you valuable gas dollars. Finally, turn off the air condi-
tioner and enjoy the fresh air outside.
Memorial Day Savings Tip #2
Pack picnic lunches and snacks for the family instead of running through the drive thorough windows. This not
only will be easier on your pocket but everyone will feel more energized and refreshed after eating healthier on
Memorial Day. Try packing sandwiches on wholegrain bread or muffins, fresh fruit, sliced veggies and dip. For
dessert freeze individual yogurts and top them off with granola, fruit, or nuts. Stock up on a variety of beverages
for the cooler.
Memorial Day Savings Tip #3
In planning for your Memorial weekend either away or in your own back yard limit credit card purchases to only
those companies who offer cash back incentives on your purchases.
(The Simple Dollar)
Use the Peak-End Rule
The “peak-end” rule is a tactic that can not only maximize the value you get out of your vacations, but it can maxi-
mize what you get out of almost anything in life. It pops up again and again in everyday life, from the plotting of
movies and television shows to how meals are served at restaurants.
The idea behind the “peak-end” rule is that when you think back to a past event, you generally have the strongest
recollections and feelings about two elements of that event: the “peak” and the “end.”
The “peak” is usually the moment where you had the strongest response (either positive or negative) to whatever
is happening. For example, you might remember a trip where the “peak” was visiting a national park you’d always
dreamed about.
The “end” is how you felt about how the trip concluded. For example, you might remember dinner on the final night
of the trip or something else that occurred on your vacation.
Here’s an example. For me, the “peak” of our honeymoon in the United Kingdom was the afternoon we spent visit-
ing Parliament and Westminster Abbey on foot. The “end” of our honeymoon was the final night, where we stayed
in what amounted to a bed and breakfast far away from the city center.
When I think of the trip, those are the first two things I think about, and they’re the strongest memories. They’re
both happy memories, too, so they fill the trip with a very positive sentiment when I look back.
So, how can you apply this idea to frugal travel planning?
The first – and most obvious – part is to simply carefully manage the “peak” and the “end” of your trip. Have
one day that’s a home run – full of the experiences you’re sure you’re going to love. Save one or two wonderful
things for the very end of the trip – a meal at a great restaurant, perhaps, or a final sight to see on your way home.
As your memories fade, those two events will be the ones you recall the best.
Then, fill the rest of the trip with low-cost activities. Visit free things to fill other days. Go about them at a slow
pace so serendipity will strike.
It might occur that one of those ordinary days ends up being the “peak” – but if that happens, that’s a
good thing. It means your vacation must have been an incredible one.
In our recent travels, we’ve mostly avoided higher-priced areas except to fulfill the “peak-end” rule. On our
Seattle trip just last summer, our “peak” was the day spent in the city center with our kids – they still
speak of going up to the top of the Space Needle and the various other things we did that day. Our “end”
was my sister-in-law’s wedding. Those are the two things we recall the most from that trip – and most of
the rest of the vacation was spent very frugally.
Use this concept when planning your travel and you will save money.
9. 99 BE GOOD TO YOUR HEALTH
(Select Health Total Fitness)
5 Tips to Prevent Falls
At Home: Bring on the Light
• Make sure every room has a light you can
turn on by using a wall switch as you enter.
• Install grab bars on bathroom walls besides
tubs, showers, and toilets.
• Keep a flashlight with fresh batteries near
your bed.
And Away: Watch Your Step
• Check curb heights before crossing streets.
Even a cutaway curb could cause a stum-
ble.
• In public buildings, walk slowly on slippery
marble. Stay on plastic or carpet runners
whenever possible – step carefully over the
edges.
BE GOOD TO YOUR HEALTH
(SelectHealth Total Fitness)
Get Fit Ten Minutes at a Time
Getting in shape doesn’t require a big investment in
time – especially if you break activities into ten-minute
blocks spread throughout your day. Before you know it,
you’re on your way to feeling better, having more en-
ergy, and maintaining your health.
About those ten minutes
To achieve and maintain all-around fitness, you will
need to engage in four basic activity:
Aerobic or endurance – Brisk walking, cycling and
swimming are good choices. You’ll need at least 150
minutes of moderately intense activities a week.
Strengthening – Lifting weights or stretching resis-
tance bands are two options. Aim to do at least one set
(8 to 12 repetitions) of strengthening exercises on two
or more days a week. Work all major muscle groups.
Balance – Standing from a seated position and walking
backwards are two examples to increase your balance.
Try to do these activities at least three days per week.
Flexibility – Move through some stretches when your
muscles are warmed up.
Doing more than the minimum amounts can bring even
more health benefits. Start slowly and build gradually.
One final tip for staying on the path to a healthier life:
Choose activities you enjoy. That way, you’ll be moti-
vated to keep them up – you might even look forward to
your exercise breaks.
RESOURCES
Community Action Services offers Home Buyer
Education Classes on a monthly basis. Classes in
April will be held May 7 and 8, 2014 from 6:00-9:00
p.m. and May 24, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To register, please call (801) 691-5200 or go online
to www.communityactionuc.org.
Comcast Internet Essentials offers fast home
internet service for only $9.95 per month. To sign
up – call 1-855-8-INTERNET or visit internetessen-
tials.com.
The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great
name and the inheritance of a great example. ~~~~
————Benjamin Disraeli
10. 1010
Louise Jorgensen
Lowe’s
Lowry Doors
Manoel Abreu
Mark Williams and the Manor at the Riverwoods
Matt Chambers
Mayor Mike Daniels
McCoy’s Flooring and Cabinets
Melissa McNalley
Michael Sotuyo & Design
Michelle Taylor
Mountain Land Supply Company
Mountain West Plumbing
NetScout
Outlets at Traverse Mountain
Peterson Supply
PowerHouse Electric
Provo City Council
Provo Redevelopment Agency
Rachel Whipple
Rebecca Loveland
Response Marketing
RJ Lewis Inc.
Robert Miller
Robert Tonks
Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Roofers Supply
Shaffer Homes
Stewart Gardner
Summer Valente and Staff
Sunroc
TD Ameritrade
The Ohana Grill
Todd Moulton – Raymond James Financial
TRI Architecture
Utah Trading Co.
Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce
Utah Valley University
UVU Habitat for Humanity Chapter
UVU Men’s Basketball Team
UVU Volunteer and Service Learning Center
Valpak
Venture Plumbing
Carpets America
Wells Fargo Bank
Adam Fergusen and friends
Adobe
Adonica Limon and Family
Advanced Window Products
Aire Serv
Alan Curtis
America First Credit Union
Amy Baum
Ancestry.com
Anna Woods and Family
Annie Hillam
Ashton Foundation
BYU Habitat for Humanity Chapter
BYU Society of Women Engineers
Cascade Shadows
Case Excavation
CentryLink
Chris and Teya Wiltsie
ClydeCo
Cort Trejo-BYU Construction Management
DeLlamas Construction
Desi Jolley
Devin Patrick
Dynamic Structures
Erika Eddington
Ferguson Supply
Frank Johnson
Galaxie Lighting
Gardner Foundations
Gary Jensen
GE Capital
Glass Images
Goodman
Grant Sumsion
Hansen Insulation
Hyrum Knapp and Custom Catering
IM Flash Technologies
JP Chase
K-9 Construction
Keith Lewis
Kevin Driggs
Kim Childs Construction
Kristi Burton
Lansing Building Supplies
LKL Associates
Lo Nestman
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Thank YouTD Ameritrade, IM Flash Technologies
Utah Valley University, Utah Trading Co.
Wells Fargo Bank
11. Site Selection May 1, 2014 Noon Office
National Day of Prayer May 1, 2014 7:00 p.m. Heritage School
Women Build Kickoff May 3, 2014 8:30 a.m. 187 N 400 W Provo
National Women Build Week May 3-9 8:30-4:30 187 N 400 W Provo
Development Services May 8, 2014 Noon Office
Executive May 9, 2014 7:30 a.m. Office
Women Build Culmination May 9, 2014 5:00-7:00 p.m. 187 N 400 W Provo
NRI May 12, 2014 2:30 p.m. Office
Building May 13, 2014 2:00 p.m. Central Bank
Crew Leader Training May 17, 2014 9:00 a.m. Office
and Site Host Training
Memorial Day May 26, 2014 ReStore and Office Closed
Home Maintenance May 28, 2014 6:30 p.m. Office
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1—Site Selec-
tion
—National Day
of Prayer
2 3—Women
Build Kickoff
4 5 6 7 8—
Development
Services
9—Executive
—Women
Build Culmina-
tion
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11
Mothers
Day
12—NRI 13—Building 14 15 16 17—Crew
Leader and
Site Host
Training
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26—
Memorial Day
27 28—Home
Maintenance
29 30 31
Of Utah County
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National Women Build Week