2nd Annual Habitat 5K Race to Build
On Saturday, March 20, Habitat will hold its Second Annual 5K Race to Build at Pleasant Grove Farm. All proceeds from the race will go towards Habitat's second Earthcraft-constructed (Green Built) house in Fluvanna County. Race starts at 8:30 am. Registration forms will be accepted race day, however pre-registration is recommended.
For more information on the race and what it means to build green, click here.
For a printer friendly version of the race registration form, click here.
Thanks to our sponsors:
Hancock, Engel & Associates. A financial advisory
practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Dedication and Groundbreaking Held For Habitat Homes
On November 15, Fluvanna County Habitat held both a dedication ceremony for its recently completed home, and a groundbreaking ceremony next door for the next home to be built. These are the first and second homes in Habitat's rural subdivision, High Mountain Acres. For the full story, click here.
In Troubled Economy, Habitat Looks To Other Sources For Funding
Due to the downturn in the economy, Fluvanna Habitat has had to find new sources for funding in order to keep building new homes in the county. Fortunately, Habitat has received several grants within the past year that will allow construction to continue. To find out more, click here.
Habitat Seeks “Covenant” Relationships with Local
Churches
Chances are, there are already a number of people in your congregation who already support or have a strong interest
in Habitat for Humanity. Becoming a “
Fluvanna Board Adopts Strategic Plan
The Fluvanna County Habitat Board of Directors recently adopted a strategic plan for the 2009-2012 fiscal years. The plan includes Habitat's Mission Statement and Vision. If you would like to read the plan, click here.
Fluvanna County Habitat Has Gone Green!
All new Habitat Homes will now be built with an Earthcraft Certification. For more details, click here.
You can now “link”
your Food Lion MVP card to Fluvanna County Habitat for Humanity, When you do, Food Lion will make a donation to Habitat every time you
shop. Donations are based on the grocery purchase total and do not affect regular MVP discounts.
It costs you nothing to sign up, but each time you shop you will be helping Habitat to fulfill their goal of eliminating substandard housing in Fluvanna County.
For more info and how to join, click here.
"Cars For Homes" Program
Do you have an old vehicle in your driveway that you would like to donate to a worthy cause? If so, please consider Habitat for Humanity's "Cars for Homes" Program. This program benefits the community from where the car is donated, with 70 to 80 percent of sales proceeds going directly back to the local affiliate. Habitat accepts almost any vehicle, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and boats. For a more detailed description of this program and contact information, click here.
