Habitat News

CW Floors Joins Forces with HFHSA

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New Community Effort Will Help Deserving Families in Bexar County

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WHAT:� �� One of San Antonio's oldest family-owned businesses and the San

Antonio affiliate of the world's most recognized non-profit homebuilder will unveil an important new partnership that will help nearly 60 low-income families realize the American dream of home ownership through Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio's Hand-Up Homes building program.

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WHEN:�� Friday, May 21

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WHERE:�� Habitat for Humanity's Palo Alto Subdivision

Current build site on Azul Street (map and directions attached to this advisory)

Give a day. Get a Disney day.

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio has teamed up with the HandsOn Network and Habitat affiliates all over the country to celebrate the good things people do for their communities through the "Give A Day. Get A Disney Day" program, which is available to volunteers all over the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

"Disney wants to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service to a participating organization in their communities and celebrate their good works," said HFHSA Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Arredondo. "We chose to participate in this wonderful program because we think our volunteers deserve so much. They are the heart of our organization."

Disney is offering individuals who volunteer for HFHSA one-day admission to a theme park at Disneyland� Resort or Walt Disney World� Resort, free.

"We are really excited about this chance to honor the volunteers who help us continue our mission of building simple, decent and affordable homes," Arredondo said.

Volunteers can go to www.disneyparks.com to sign up for a day of volunteer service. Once they've completed their day of service with us, they are given a voucher than can be redeemed for their one-day admission.
As the nation's largest volunteer network, HandsOn Network has 250 on-the-ground volunteer action centers across the country, powerful national partnerships with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, and connects volunteers to more than 70,000 nonprofit agencies that need their help.

For more information about signing up, go to www.disneyparks.com and click on the "get started" link.

Give a Day. Get a Disney Day flyer

Habitat Volunteers Give While On The Road

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

2/17/2010�-�TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.�--�When the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit isn't maintaining 25 F-15s to support the 2nd Fighter Squadron's flying operations, it is giving back to the local community.�

500 Home Depot Employees, Vendors to Join HFHSA

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Affordable Homes Maintain Strong Families, Thriving Neighborhoods and Sustainable Cities

WHAT: 500 volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation, The Home Depot Building Materials Department and their vendor partners, and organizers from Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio will work on 10 houses in the Palo Alto Subdivision.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 19, 2010

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Project Kick-Off
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Construction on houses

WHERE: Palo Alto Community

PROJECT DETAILS:
. The Home Depot Foundation volunteers will be working in a 48 acre Habitat neighborhood on the south west side of San Antonio named Palo Alto Community. Habitat of San Antonio started building in this neighborhood in 2005 -- by mid 2011 all 282 Habitat for Humanity homes in this community will be completed!
. In 2009, The Home Depot Foundation in partnership with Habitat for Humanity International expanded its Partners in Sustainable Building Program (PSB) and is providing $30 Million in funds over a five year period to build 5,000 homes that meet nationally recognized green building standards.
. Through The Home Depot Foundation Framing Hope Program, in 2009, 89 Habitat for Humanity affiliates received $4.55 million in donated product to build and preserve affordable, healthy homes for low-income families throughout the U.S.

About The Home Depot Foundation:
Created in 2002, The Home Depot Foundation supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating and preserving healthy, affordable homes as the cornerstone of sustainable communities. The Foundation's goal is for all families to have the opportunity to live in healthy, efficient homes they can afford over the long-term; to have access to safe, vibrant parks and greenspaces; and to receive the economic, social and environmental benefits of living in a sustainable community.

Since its formation, The Home Depot Foundation has granted $190 million to nonprofit organizations and supported the development of more than 95,000 homes, planted more than 1.2 million trees, and built or refurbished more than 1875 playgrounds, parks and greenspaces. For more information, visit www.homedepotfoundation.org and follow us on Twitter homedepotfdn.

About Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio:
Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is an ecumenical Christian, non-profit housing organization working in partnership with hard working families in need to build simple, decent, affordable homes. Homes built with volunteer labor are sold to partner families with a 20 year zero percent interest mortgage.

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is distinguished as the first partner affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. To date they have built 648 affordable homes in the San Antonio community. Their less than 2% foreclosure rate proves the effectiveness of their self help program -- they provide a "hand up, not a hand out". To learn more, please visit www.habitatsa.org.

Ceremony Marks Completion of Four More Habitat Homes

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHAT: Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio's House Dedication Ceremony
Four San Antonio families will celebrate their completion of a required 300 hours of sweat equity and the completion of their new homes.

WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2009

WHERE: Palo Alto Community
Directions: Take IH-35 South (towards Laredo), take exit #149 and turn left at the stop light onto Hwy 16. Turn right on West Villaret Road (3rd stoplight), turn left on Palo Alto Road (at dead end), turn right on Aragon Drive. Turn right on Algo Dulce. There will be a stop sign at Maria Isabel St. Turn right to Coconino and follow the signs.

WHY: Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is a non-profit, ecumenical, Christian housing organization that builds houses in partnership with low-income families. Houses are sold to homebuyers on an interest-free, 20-year mortgage.

HFHSA partners with the families, volunteers and donors to make homeownership possible for families who could not otherwise afford it.

For more HFHSA information, see our website at�www.habitatsa.org and become our�fan on Facebook.

Habitat on Great Day SA

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio appeared on Great Day SA recently and discussed our need for Friday volunteers.

http://www.kens5.com/great-day-sa/Helping-Habitat-For-Humanity-83285972.html

FHLB Dallas and Broadway Bank Award HELP Grant to First-Time Homebuyer

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Broadway Bank awarded a $5,000 Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) grant to Margarita Garcia, a first-time homebuyer in San Antonio, Texas.

HFHSA Still In Need Of Weekday Volunteers

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SAN ANTONIO - Habitat for Humanity is getting ready for a big 2010, but is asking for some help to make dozens of houses, become a reality. Habitat is in urgent need of weekday volunteers to help complete the 10 homes already underway, and the five set to begin shortly.

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio to dedicate nine new homes

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio will dedicate the first new simple, decent and affordable homes of its 2009 build year at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 7.

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The homes were built by HFHSA, volunteers and various community organizations in partnership with 9 San Antonio families in need.

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"We are proud that at a time when the nation is struggling economically that we are still on track," said Dennis Bechhold, HFHSA President and CEO, speaking of the organizations goals for 2009.� "These families need our help more than ever. There aren't any other options for them to become homeowners, especially at a price that allows them to continue providing other basic necessities to their families."

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Families approved for the program purchase their homes on a 0-percent, 20-year mortgage.� Monthly mortgage payments run from $375-$425, Bechhold explained.

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"It would be very difficult to find a home to rent for less than this," he said.

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Families who are part of the Habitat program are required to put in 300 hours of "sweat equity," meaning they help build their own homes, as well as the homes of their neighbors, and they attend several hours of educational classes.

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HFHSA's building program is made possible through donated funds and volunteer labor. This dedication marks 587 homes built by the organization.� The organization plans to build 50 homes in 2009, including its 600^th home which will be completed in early May.

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Directions: Take IH-35 South (towards Laredo), exit #148A (this is a left exit to Highway 16). Turn right on West Villaret Road (3rd stoplight), turn left on Palo Alto Road (at dead end), turn right on Aragon Drive. Turn right on Algo Dulce. There will be a stop sign at Maria Isabel St.� Turn right to Coconino and follow the signs.

Volunteers Needed for June, July

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is currently seeking volunteers for the months of June and July.

"We still need many volunteers to help us complete homes that are already under construction," she said.

Volunteers are needed on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the months of June and July. There are currently several homes in various stages of construction, with more scheduled to begin very soon.

"Just give us a call," she said. "We need volunteers as early as this weekend."

Interested volunteers may call Arredondo at 210.223.5203 or visit http://www.habitatsa.org/volunteer.aspx for more information.

No experience is necessary. Volunteer orientations are held the first Tuesday of each month, but they are not mandatory.

"We need you now so please give us a call as soon as possible and sign up to volunteer," Arredondo said.

"Please come out and help us. We have families counting on their homes finishing on time. They have been working so hard," Arredondo said.

Trinity Students Serve San Antonio Community During Day-Long Volunteer Effort

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

More than 100 Trinity students pitched in and volunteered their time on Saturday, March 27, during the University's annual San Antonio Volunteer Effort (SAVE), an event that provides local agencies with a variety of critical services.

Their day of service included Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio.

Agreement To Continue Affordable Housing Partnership Reached

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ATLANTA and SAN ANTONIO (July 4, 2008) - Habitat for Humanity International and Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio have reached an agreement to continue working together in their efforts to make affordable housing possible. Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio has signed the U.S. Affiliation Agreement and will remain a valued affiliate.

"We are pleased that Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio will continue its work in Bexar County as part of the worldwide organization," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. "As Habitat's first affiliate, Habitat San Antonio is a leader in providing housing in partnership with low-income families."

The signing of the U.S. Affiliation Agreement resolves a lawsuit filed by Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio regarding use of the "Habitat for Humanity" name. As part of the settlement, Habitat for Humanity International retains all rights to the organization's name and identifiers. Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio has been recognized as an affiliate in good standing and will retain its status as an independent organization.
Although there are no current plans to amend the U.S. Affiliation Agreement, the San Antonio affiliate would be exempt from any changes made to the U.S. Affiliation Agreement for a period of three years. Habitat for Humanity International and Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio have also worked out a pre-established transition agreement in the event that the affiliate decides to pursue its work under a different name in the future.

"We are pleased to have reached an agreement which allows us to resolve our differences, retain our independence, and protect our assets" said Rene Diaz, Chairman of the Board of Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio. "We look forward to continuing our association with Habitat for Humanity International."

About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 250,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.

About Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is a non-profit, ecumenical, Christian housing organization that builds simple, decent and affordable homes with low-income families through partnerships with the community. We sell the homes to our first-time homebuyers with a zero percent interest, 20-25 year mortgage.

We are the first affiliate of Habitat for Humanity and have been serving San Antonio since 1976. To date we have built 556 homes in partnership with families in need in San Antonio.

5/9/2009 - House Dedication

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Date:� Saturday, May 9, 2009
Time:� 10:00 a.m.
Location:� Palo Alto Community

Public Invited; See map for directions to site;� once there, follow signs.

Palo Alto Map.pdf

First 2009 Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication Saturday

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHAT: Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio's House Dedication Ceremony

9 more families in need are served by the housing organization; the dedication marks 587 homes built by HFHSA.

WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2009

WHERE: Palo Alto Community
Directions: Take IH-35 South (towards Laredo), exit #148A (this is a left exit to Highway 16). Turn right on West Villaret Road (3rd stoplight), turn left on Palo Alto Road (at dead end), turn right on Aragon Drive. Turn right on Algo Dulce. There will be a stop sign at Maria Isabel St. Turn right to Coconino and follow the signs.

WHY: Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is a non-profit, ecumenical, Christian housing organization that builds houses with low-income families. We sell the houses to our homebuyers with an interest-free, 20-25 year mortgage.

HFHSA partners with the families, volunteers and sponsors to make homeownership possible for families who could not otherwise afford it.

Seven Families to Participate in Dedication Ceremony

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHAT: Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio's House Dedication Ceremony
Seven San Antonio families will culminate a required 300 hours of sweat equity with long- awaited event.

WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009

WHERE: Palo Alto Community

Directions: Take IH-35 South (towards Laredo), take exit #149 and turn left at the stop light onto Hwy 16. Turn right on West Villaret Road (3rd stoplight), turn left on Palo Alto Road (at dead end), turn right on Aragon Drive. Turn right on Algo Dulce. There will be a stop sign at Maria Isabel St. Turn right to Coconino and follow the signs.

WHY: Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is a non-profit, ecumenical, Christian housing organization that builds houses in partnership with low-income families. Houses are sold to homebuyers on an interest-free, 20-year mortgage.

HFHSA partners with the families, volunteers and donors to make homeownership possible for families who could not otherwise afford it.