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also serving Walton to McKenzie Bridge, Goshen, Pleasant Hill, Marcola, Coburg, Dexter, Lowell, Jasper and Fall Creak Summer 2016 Newsletter FAMILY UPDATES Vol. XXI No. 2 Martinez Family Home Dedication April 17th was an exciting day for the OUR MISSION Escalante family, as we broke ground on their future home on Royal Avenue in Seeking to put God’s love Eugene. Our 55th house marks the first local into action, home to be sponsored almost entirely by an Habitat for Humanity individual donor –in memory of his dear brings people together friend, Mr. Lee Fischer, a lifelong housing to build homes, advocate! communities, and hope. The donor blessed the home and wished the family well on their journey to Office Hours homeownership. The Escalante family is so Mon.-Fri. 9:00-4:00 grateful to their home sponsors, including Ephrem Compte, the Oregon Association of Phone: 541-741-1707 Realtors HOME Foundation with support Fax: 541-741-6743 from the Eugene Association of Realtors, Email: Seneca Sawmill Company, and Forrest Paint. [email protected] Luvert Family Home Dedication Website: www.sehabitat.org ReStore In February, we celebrated the Phone: 541-344-4809 dedication of the Martinez family home and Habitat’s first Interfaith Build –a Store Hours: landmark collaboration between four Tues.-Sat. 10:00-6:00 local congregations and other community Donation Hours: partners. Brenda and Andres Martinez Tues.-Sat. 10:00-5:30 spoke of their gratitude for the interfaith effort that built their home and extended a huge thank you to the home sponsors: First On June 18, Kenya Luvert and her 2016 Board of Directors Congregational Church, Central Lutheran daughter, Jeyla, gathered with Habitat Ryan Bishop, President Church, Central Presbyterian Church, supporters and family to celebrate the Helen Torres, Vice President Temple Beth Israel, and Pacific Continental completion of their home. This home Jered Souder, Treasurer Bank. Additional support was provided by dedication marks a huge accomplishment Cory Dawson, Secretary Seneca Sawmill Company. for Kenya. While completing her 315 sweat equity hours, she was busy working, being a Escalante Family Groundbreaking single mom, and earning a Master’s Degree Don Colgan in Social Work! She received her degree one Zack Fuchs week before getting the keys to her new Mary Merriman home. Congratulations, Kenya! Cindy Pahs We are deeply grateful to sponsors Ninkasi Alain Rebeyrol Brewing Co., Chambers Construction, Sarah-Kate Sharkey Chambers Family Foundation, the Oregon Association of Realtors with support from the Springfield Board of Realtors, and First Congregational Church for making this home possible. Summer 2016 HABITATIONS 2 FAMILY UPDATES (continued) AFRC Partners with Habitat to Build a Home for the Navarrete Bravo Family June 25 was the kick-off for the construct the home, strengthen the construction of a house for Nayeli neighborhood, and build a better Navarrete Bravo and her daughter, community. Alitza, who joined local community members, volunteers and sponsors to A predecessor organization begin building her future home –the to AFRC, the Northwest Forestry final lot in the Meyer Estates community Association, partnered with Habitat for in Springfield! Humanity 22 years ago to build a home in Eugene. The couple who purchased The American Forest Resource that home raised their family there Council (AFRC) is generously and recently paid off their mortgage. sponsoring this home in an effort to AFRC wants to revive this community demonstrate community goodwill and partnership by building Nayeli’s home the benefits of using wood products. and hopes to collaborate with other Generous gifts from many forestry Habitat affiliates in the future. industry members will be used to Meet the Richer Family Habitat welcomes our newest partner family, the Richer family! Ann and her 14-year old son, Gilbert, were accepted into the program in February and have since been working hard on their sweat equity hours helping at Habitat events, attending educational classes, and working on the build site. Ann is a substitute teacher in the Eugene 4J and Springfield School Districts and is also an Educational Assistant. Living in sub-standard housing conditions for the last 4 years, Ann longed for a home of her own. A volunteer recommended she apply to Habitat. Ann has done many home improvement projects on her rental house, so she is well- prepared for the Habitat program. Welcome to Ann and Donate your vehicle to Cars for Homes. Your recycled car will Gilbert! build a decent and affordable place to call home. Be sure to designate the proceeds to Springfield/Eugene Habitat for Humanity. Summer 2016 HABITATIONS 3 FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR The equity of for-profit and nonprofit for Humanity International, said, “Every organizations in the U.S., ranking them donation and helping hand Habitat has Habitat on three key factors: familiarity, quality received over the years made it possible Brand and consideration. for us to help millions of homeowners worldwide create a place to call home for As a loyal For 26 years, Springfield/Eugene themselves and their families.” supporter of Habitat for Humanity has partnered S/E Habitat, with families in Eugene and Springfield We appreciate that recognition of our you can be proud! We are excited to to build strength, stability and self- Habitat brand often helps open doors, announce that Habitat for Humanity has reliance through shelter. Through creating opportunities for donors and been named “Brand of the Year” in the our home construction and repair volunteers to foster hope that safe and social services nonprofit category based programs, 225 individuals have gained affordable shelter can be a reality for all on the 2016 Harris Poll EquiTrend® access to decent, affordable housing. God’s people. Equity Score. For the second year, the global nonprofit has been recognized for I hope you, along with thousands We know that the strength of the its strength in brand equity. of Habitat volunteers and donors brand is the result of everyone –every from our area who have supported us donation, every helping hand, every day, In addition, Habitat for Humanity with their time, talent, and financial every home. Thank you for changing earned the distinction of being named resources, will be uplifted and lives, creating community, and building the “Most Loved” and “Most strengthened by this recognition. Our hope here in Springfield and Eugene! Trusted” brand in its category this year. local efforts contribute to a world-wide The Harris Poll EquiTrend Study is an effort to eliminate poverty housing. As - Don Griffin,Executive Director annual survey that measures the brand Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat MEET AMANDA ADAMS INTRODUCING STEVE PROSSER Habitat is delighted to welcome Amanda Adams, our Steve Prosser joined the Habitat team in May as Site new Family Services & Volunteer Coordinator. She is Supervisor for our A Brush With Kindness home repair responsible for family selection, partner family support, program. After owning a general contracting company for and volunteer recruitment. Amanda has experience with 35 years, Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. volunteer management, program development, and As the new site supervisor, he will oversee the assessment, marketing and communications. After receiving her B.S. planning, and repair of all our ABWK projects. He will work in Human Development & Family Science from OSU, she alongside homeowners and volunteers to ensure safe, timely spent two years serving with AmeriCorps as a Volunteer repairs –allowing local seniors, veterans, and people with Engagement Specialist at the Habitat Portland/Metro East disabilities to maintain their home affordably. affiliate. She has been excitedly putting her experience to Welcome to Habitat, Steve! work here in Eugene since late March! Summer 2016 HABITATIONS 4 CONTRIBUTORS, DONATORS, AND IN-KIND SUPPORTERS August 28, 2015 to June 7, 2016 The Board of Directors would like to thank the following donors, in-kind contributors, and grantors for their generous support of S/E Habitat for Humanity! We strive to recognize all our donors. If your name has been omitted, please let us know. Mardi M. Abbott Timothy & Lesley Monte & David Ronnel Curry Messiah Lutheran Hadeel Abuhmaid Bergquist Campbell Robin Cushman & John Missionary League Amanda Adams Carol Berkman & Shandy Carroll Hazen Naomi & Earl Fellows Ruth Adams Marvin Berkman, Paul & Marcia Caruso Rick Dancer Fidelity Brokerage Richard Ahrens M.D. Clint Case Victoria Daniels-Miller Services, LLC Robert & Alice Alban Roger & Robin Best Donna Cash Kathie Daugherty First Congregational Barbara Alberty, Alberty Dennis L. & Bonnie E. Central Lutheran Peter J. & Penelope J.S. Church Asset Management Betts Foundation Daugherty Mark & Gail Fischer ViJay Altergott Rae Lynn Biggerstaff Kenneth & Barbara Jayson Davis Cynthia Fitzgerald Jonah Alves Ryan Bishop Cerotsky Alisa Dean Charles Fletcher Jr. Ross Anderle Bliss Unlimited, LLC Chambers Family Dr. Philip Dean & Dr. Marilyn & L.B. Flick Frank & Dorothy Judy Boles Foundation Linda Church Vicki Flynn Anderson Nancy Bolin Donna Charko Anthony D. & Colleen Donna Fogelstrom James & Patricia Namihira Bolton H. Ronald & Gloria C. Dechiara Brad P. & Phyllis A. Anderson Jeannine Bonebrake Chess Cynthia M. Decker Fortier Laura Anderson Sheila & David Bong Karen J. Church Clay DeForge Cliff & Susanne Lynn Daniels & George Howard Bonnett & Citizens Bank Lisa DeHaas Fountain Anderson Judith Horstmann Josh Clark Stacy DeHart Kellie Fox Dennis & Mary Arendt Bernie W. & Virginia C. Kim Gibson Clark Diane & Richard Del Robert A. & Ruth Anne Miguel & Genoveva Bopp Richard & Connie Jo Guercio Fraley Armendariz Dianna Bordewick Clark Richard Desroches Paula Friedrich Jim Arscott Kenneth & Mary Brenda & George Dick & Joan Doering Randol & Laura Friesen Odell & Vicki L. Bostick Clarke Jeffrey Dore Lynn Frohnmayer Atwood Nancy Bray Barbara R. Clifgard David Dougherty Robert Funk Cara Axtell Forrest Brinkman Pam & Jay Clifton Patricia Doveri Donald Gall Rick Axtell Rosemary Brockmann Lyle & Sally Clingman Carolyn H. Dozois Ruben Garcia Avon Lee Babb William Brommelsiek Callan T.