Habitat Camrose 2015 AGM
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Posts about what’s new at Habitat Camrose including media releases.
Ground Breaking 2015
A Taste of Home Dinner Gala
Are you ready to treat your tastebuds?!
The Stockmen’s Wine Pairing evenings are already well known for their divine dishes and exquisitely paired wines.
Stockmen’s Chophouse is now partnering with Habitat for Humanity Camrose for ‘A Taste of Home’ Dinner Gala. Six gourmet courses & professional wine pairing, live entertainment and silent auction promises to be an amazing evening out.
Stockmen’s Chophouse owners Jennifer Routhier and Jesse Chambers
“Stockmen’s Chophouse is a supporter of local businesses and local organizations. Both Jesse and myself appreciate and admire the hard work and experiences that Habitat brings to families. There are a lot of people within arms length that need help and we think Habitat is one organization that works hard within the community at closing both social and economic gaps with families that might not get an opportunity like the one Habitat offers.
While getting to know Cody and Brenda we brainstormed and realized having a Gala Dinner could be a great way to promote Habitat to people that might not know a lot about the organization. It will be different from our other themed dinners as we have a few surprised up our sleeve, and some fun ‘additions’ for the night. But what will remain the same is the exceptional food and wine that will be served as well as all the laughs and great memories.” ~Jennifer~
Silent Auction Item donated by Signature Fine Cigars & Tobacco
Spa pampering of your choice donated by Cloud 9 Day Spas
$150 Gift certificate and their most coveted bath and body products donated by Bra Necessities
Tickets are $125/person and can be purchased at Stockmen’s Chophouse, 6404 – 48 Ave Camrose, 780.672.7872. A tax receipt will be issued for a portion of the ticket price. All proceeds are in support of Habitat Camrose.
Fringe Benefits donates a personal shopping experience.
Volunteering on the Habitat Build Site
Individuals, groups or businesses can all be involved in the Habitat build. It’s an exciting time to work alongside Partner Families building a future for a family and a better community in the process.
INDIVIDUALS
As an individual, volunteering on the build site is an excellent way to share the skills you already have or learn new ones and learn about the build process. If you have time to volunteer one day, one week, or multiple days, we welcome you! We especially encourage individuals who can volunteer on a consistent basis (ie. 2 hours every Monday afternoon, or a full day every Wednesday). Our timeline is reasonably flexible to fit yours to make it the easiest for everyone involved. If this sounds interesting to you and you’re excited to learn and share, we would love to hear from you!
ADOPT-A-DAY
Adopt-A-Day is a unique teambuilding opportunity for businesses or groups to participate in a project that builds a longlasting solution to poverty in our community. Teams will work hands-on building homes for hardworking local families while covering some of the costs for the day.
Work alongside the Partner Families
Your business, church group, or service club can strengthen bonds, share their knowledge, and learn new skills together while giving back to the community.
Adopt-A-Day is an investment in Habitat for Humanity, your team, and your community. Together we will empower deserving families to prepare for the future and pursue their dreams by giving them a ‘hand up’ into the safety and security of home ownership.
2010 Partner Family
For more information contact us at 780.679.0369 or info@habitatcamrose.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
New Year, New Beginnings
With the commencement of a new year, there have been new things happening at the ReStore.
To start with, the ReStore is excited to welcome a new manager, Peter Blais, who started with the organization in January. Peter and his wife Sandra hail from Ottawa and recently relocated to Camrose to be nearer their children who now live in western Canada. Peter brings to the table extensive experience in managing medium sized organizations as well as numerous years in sales. Peter appreciates meeting ReStore customers and friends so when you are in the store feel free to introduce yourself.
In January 2015 the ReStore welcomed new manager, Peter Blais.
“The first thing you may notice as you near the ReStore is the new signage. The new sign is substantially larger than the previous sign making our location much more visible.
When you walk in the store you will also notice some changes. More floor space is now dedicated to the display of furniture. You will find an abundant selection of chairs, couches, desks, dressers and related items. In addition we have added artificial plants to decorate the store which were generously donated by individuals from Camrose. We hope the new ambiance provides our shoppers with a more pleasant experience.
An interesting fact about our products is that 45% of our inventory is brand-new and generously donated to the ReStore from several retailers in the region.
I have enjoyed getting to know our dedicated staff and volunteers. The success that we experience in the ReStore wouldn’t be possible without their knowledge, skills and time.
Sales Associate Dwayne Wolgemuth
Dwayne is the face you will see if you have scheduled pickups for your donations or are looking for product in the store. His organization, navigation, strength, enthusiasm and product knowledge are a great asset. Dwayne is also the founder of the DIY Challenge that is now an annual event at the ReStore. See the Calendar of Events in this newsletter for more information on this event.
Sales Associate Ed Turner
If you’re looking to buy doors or windows, Ed is your go to person to help you with your needs. Ed has a good background in renovations and door fabrication. He has done a great job in organizing all our doors and windows in the cold storage warehouse so that shoppers can more easily find what they need.
Our friendly cashiers Vicki, Daisy, Pansy, Angie and Carole are always there with a friendly smile and willing to assist shoppers.
Volunteers Shirley, Susan, Pansy, (Brenda), June, Angie & Daisy
Volunteer, Vicki, with a Japan exchange student.
Carole helps out on the till and organizing product on the floor
Our crew of Herman, Ken, Mike, Bob, Paul and Dave are amazing at doing the repairs of electrical appliances, engines and just about anything which needs some TLC.
Working in the back to fix items that come in as donations.
Most furniture is pre-owned and is reconditioned where possible by our dedicated volunteers. Dorothy & June generously contributes their time to make sure the products we put on the floor are clean and in good order.
Dorothy does a lot of the cleaning of products that come into the ReStore.
June sorts and organizes to help make the store look as good as it does.
Unloading donated product at the ReStore
And it takes a lot of muscle to load and unload all the various donations. Thanks to Neil, Ben, Jim, Doug, Ray, Zack and Dennis we are able to efficiently move furniture and other products to and from the store.
Without our volunteers, ReStore would not be able to operate at the level that it does.
Our Volunteers are the greatest!!!!!”
Peter Blais – ReStore Manager
Habitat Camrose – Calendar of Events (January – March 2015)
New Year – Annual DIY Challenge
- Challenge yourself to make the best DIY project with items refurbished from the ReStore
- Dates for the Challenge TBA
Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 – HOPE BUILDERS RECEPTION
- A semi-formal evening in appreciation of our generous donors.
February – Valentines SWEETHEART Sale
- Watch our website and facebook page for details on this upcoming Annual Sale.
Saturday, March 14, 2015 – A Taste of Home Dinner Gala
Hosted by Stockmen’s Chophouse
- Six Courses and Wine Pairing with live entertainment.
- Cocktails at 6pm/Dinner at 7pm $125 per ticket
- All proceeds in support of Habitat for Humanity Camrose.
- For tickets contact Stockmen’s Chophouse (6404 – 48 Ave) or Habitat Camrose (5007 – 46 St).
March – Ground Breaking
- Meet the 2015 Partner Families and celebrate the start of a new construction season, building the 27th and 28th Habitat homes for two local, hardworking families.
- Stay tuned for exact dates.
Habitat Camrose – Calendar of Events – (Nov 2014 – Jan 2015)
- All Year Long! – STUDENT DISCOUNT
Students show us your current Student ID Card and receive 10% off items at the ReStore year-round!
- Nov 1 – Dec 1 – QUILT RAFFLE
One of our volunteers, Susan Paterson, is using her passion for quilting and embroidery for raising money for Habitat Camrose. With the finishing work donated from Ardele Kerr (Quilting from the Heart), Susan handcrafted a one-of-a-kind quilt and is raffling it off with full proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity Camrose, helping local families.
You can buy tickets at the following locations downtown: Habitat ReStore; Crafty Crafters; Wisemen’s Way; Treasures; and the Sewing Centre. The quilt is displayed and you can also buy tickets at Quilting from the Heart.
Read more about the quilt here: quilt raffle poster 2014
Quilt Raffle draw date is Dec 1, 2014 @ 5:00pm.
- Nov 22 – 29 – ReSTORE PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE
Watch our website and Facebook page for details to come.
- Nov 29, Dec 6, 13 KIDS CHRISTMAS CRAFTS at Habitat Camrose ReStore 5007 – 46 St Camrose
Use stuff from the ReStore and make something for your mom/dad/grandparents…
There will be a different craft each week. All craft items supplied.
Cost: Family Events by donation.
All kids and families welcome!
Call the ReStore for information 780.672.4484
Saturday, Nov 29th 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
Build a Gingerbread House MASTERPIECE!
~Hosted by student volunteers from Augustana~
Saturday, Dec 6 2:00 – 4:00
Hot Plates – practical, resourceful, and made with love!
~Hosted by ReStore~
Saturday, Dec 13 2:00 – 4:00
Chalkboard Creations
~hosted by Marmie’s Empty Nest~
read about Marmie’s Empty Nest
- Saturday, Dec 13, 2014 – HABITAT CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Annual Christmas party for our wonderful Habitat volunteers
Everyone who has dedicated time and talents to Habitat Camrose is invited.
RSVP’s required.
Phone us at 780.672.4484 or 780.679.0369, or visit us at the ReStore for more info.
- Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 – HOPE BUILDERS RECEPTION
A semi-formal evening in appreciation of our generous donors.
- February – Valentines SWEETHEART Sale
Watch our webiste and facebook page for details on this upcoming Annual Sale.
Habitat Camrose – Calendar of Events (Aug – Oct 2014)
- All Year Long – STUDENT DISCOUNT
Students show us your current Student ID Card and receive 10% off items at the ReStore year round!
- August 30 – Sept 6, 2014 – GRAND RE-OPENING SALE
You are invited to the ReStore Warehouse GRAND RE-OPENING Sale!
ReStore associates and volunteers have been working hard behind the scenes, literally, cleaning up and reorganizing the yard and warehouse. Now it’s time to show it off!
August 30 – September 6, 2014 25% off storewide
Looking forward to seeing you at the ReStore!
- Sunday, Aug 31, 2014
We’ll be visiting you!
Habitat Camrose is partnering with U of A Augustana for the orientation of this year’s new students into the community of Camrose. As a community initiative, students will be knocking on doors to share information about the work that Habitat for Humanity does in Camrose and the difference your donation can make to help a hard working family in need break the cycle of poverty through home-ownership.
- Thursday, September 4, 2014 – COMMUNITY REGISTRATION NIGHT
Want more info on how you can be a part of the work that Habitat Camrose does in the Camrose community? Habitat will be at the 8th Annual Community Registration night
Thursday, Sept 4, 2014 6:30 – 9:00pm Camrose Field House (4516 – 54 St)
Click here for more info.
- Saturday, September 27, 2014 – BUILDING HOPE FUNDRAISER
We’re looking for you! A fun and engaging way to raise funds to build Habitat Homes in Camrose. Enter a team to build grain bin bottoms to help hardworking families in need. No construction experience necessary.
Follow this link for more information on the event and how to enter
Grab a hammer and join in!
- Saturday, October 4, 2014 – ReStore VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BBQ
Thank you to all the invaluable men and women that volunteer their time to make the ReStore the success that it is. We are hosting an Appreciation BBQ for you! Watch our website and Facebook page for all the details to come.
2nd Annual BUILDING HOPE Fundraiser
Building Hope is an annual fundraiser for Habitat Camrose. It is a fun and engaging way to raise funds to build homes for hardworking families in need. The event replicates a little bit of what Habitat does: building together as a community for a common cause.
For the 2nd Annual BUILDING HOPE Fundraiser we have partnered with UFA and CCHS to help build hope for even more Camrose families. On Saturday, Sept 27, 2014, teams of four will compete to build the best grain bin bottom and raise the most money for Habitat Camrose.
UFA provides the building materials, we provide the labour. The more volunteers we have the more we can raise.
FCC Volunteers work together to build a bin bottom.
Instead of running or walking, with Habitat for Humanity you come out and swing a hammer. Here’s how it works:
- Register a team of four by September 19th by contacting Habitat at 780-679-0369.
- Individuals on your team then collect pledges to raise money for Habitat. Each team must raise $1000 total to participate.
- Sept 27th, 9:30 a.m. we gather at UFA to build bin bottoms.
- Teams compete against other teams to build the best bin bottom and have the most team spirit, while having raised the most amount of money for Habitat.
By registering a team, you’ll be helping Habitat Camrose provide affordable housing options for Camrose families that might otherwise not be able to purchase their own home. Individuals can come together to make a team, and it’s also a great corporate team building event to get staff out of the office and bond by working together to give back to the community.
Don’t have any construction experience? No problem! All materials and tools will be provided and there will be supervisors to help guide you and your team along.
Come out and be a Hope Builder! We look forward to hearing from you.
A finished product!
2014 Habitat Home Dedication
The Home Dedication ceremony, Thursday, July 24, 2014 was a day of celebration, not only for two hardworking families, but for the Camrose community as well. With the help of many hands the 25th and 26th Habitat homes were completed and the house keys were officially handed over to the two Partner Families.
MLA Wetaskiwin-Camrose, Verlyn Olson, presents Tyson & Mackenzie Carroll the keys to their new home.
Camrose Mayor, Norm Mayer, presenting Ken & Courtney Dzus the keys to their new Habitat home.
Members of the community, volunteers, business partners, contractors, and government officials were all in attendance for the celebration event. Thank you to the Honorable Verlyn Olson, MLA Wetaskiwin-Camrose, for presenting the keys to the Carroll family and to Camrose Mayor, Norm Mayer, for presenting to the Dzus family, as well as saying a few words.
People from all walks of life in Camrose participate in one form or another in the building of the Habitat homes. Whether it be through fundraising and donations, board and committee positions, hands-on work at the build site (no experience necessary), or through donating and shopping at the ReStore, it all plays a part of Habitat’s success in the community. And all are invited to the Home Dedication each year!
Habitat volunteers, Daisy Leduc and June Reimer, attend the 2014 Home Dedication
Volunteers from BMO Camrose, who helped on the build during BMO’s corporate Build Day this summer, at the 2014 Home Dedication.
The Home Dedication is a chance for everyone who took part in the building process to come together, network, and celebrate. It is also a great opportunity for those who are interested in volunteering in the future to come out and meet people and see the end result.
Click here for an interview with one of the partner families.
We congratulate the 25th and 26th Partner Families and the community who helped change their lives. With an estimated 700 households in Camrose that are caught in the cylce of poverty (this adds up to an average of one family on every block) Camrose continues to be an inspiringly supportive force behind Habitat for Humanity in recognizing a problem and motivating change. Home ownership provides a step out of poverty and a better future for families, through increased stability, safety, and opportunity. Habitat’s Affordable Home Ownership program truly builds hope through building homes.
Thank you Camrose!
The 2014 Habitat Home. Sold!
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