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Happenings at the Habitat ReStore

August 21, 2009 by admin | 1 comment

Things have been busy over the last several weeks at the Habitat ReStore. We had our first plant sale, celebrated one year of business, and added an intern.

Thanks to Donna Latham at Midtown Garden Market we had our first plant sale. Dona generously donated her end of season plants as she operates seasonally. You can see from the picture we were alive with plants thanks to Isaac’s green thumb and hard work.

We served up free hot dogs as part of our 1st year birthday party. We served over 100 dogs to customers on the anniversary of our grand opening Saturday August 15th. Thanks to Berry, Irene, and Annie for making it so much fun.

And last but not least we have added an impressive co-op student from Wilkes Community College. Ray Townsell comes to join our ranks for his final semester in the business program. I can’t wait to see what his skills and experience will add.

Habitat ReStore News

June 11, 2009 by admin | Permalink

New Week Day Hours To Serve You Better
Tuesday – Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm

The Habitat ReStore is building materials thrift store, open to the public, whose proceeds support Habitat’s mission of providing affordable housing.  The ReStore accepts donations of furniture, appliances, and buidling materials. 

In taking this time to let y’all know about our new store hours, we would also like to offer special thanks to Danny for all his hard work in helping to provide this unique way to support Habitat where you can shop, donate, or volunteer.

We couldn’t have done it without him.

Wilkes Habitat Thanks Magnet School Students & Staff

June 3, 2009 by Isaac | 1 comment

 magnet-students

Hello Habitat supporters. Wilkes Habitat for Humanity would like to thank the staff and students of the CTE Magnet School  for their wonderful work on the most recent Habitat home.  Construction Teacher Michael Johnson and his students did an excellent job on this years project.  The students completely framed, roofed, installed vinyl siding and hung the dry wall in this house.  They also did a great deal of the rough plumbing and electrical.

Approximately 15 students participated in the construction of  this years build.  The photos attached shows some of the students plus shots of the house being moved from it’s temporary construction site and being made ready to be moved to it’s permanent location.  The final move should be made in the next few weeks.

CTE Magnet School students-  YOU ARE THE BEST!!

Gary Newman
Construction Manager

Follow this link to the JP Article regarding these Students

Hello Construction Volunteers:

May 19, 2009 by Isaac | Permalink

We at Wilkes Habitat are very excited and anxious  to get back to the job site and working on our next house.  This Saturday (weather permitting)  we will doing site work which means we will be shoveling  dirt from the footers plus setting up the temporary water and power sources.  No special skills or tools are needed, just bring work gloves and a shovel if you have one.

Work will begin at 8:30 on Saturday, May 23rd. and depending on the turn out, we should be finished before noon.   For our new volunteers that need directions to Beaver Dam Lane – drive 268 east toward Elkin.  Take the first right past Knotville Volunteer Fire Department – first lot on right. 

Attached are a few pictures that show a little of the work that has already been completed at the job site. 

As always, thank you for your support .

Best Regards
Gary Newman
336-452-1563

Thanking Habitat Volunteers

April 22, 2009 by Isaac | 1 comment

volunteer_receptionOn Monday, April 20th, Wilkes Habitat for Humanity joined a large group of area organizations to celebrate all of the great work Wilkes County volunteers provide to our community. Held at the Stone Center, the event was hosted by the Volunteer Coalition and featured several speakers, a musical performance, and some great food. Wilkes Habitat had a good group of our staff & our volunteers attend the event. Thanks to these great folks, and of course, to all of those who were unable to attend as well.

Pictured from left-to-right: Isaac, Dave, Jack, Betty Jo, Gary, Irene, Annie, Phillip, Evan, Phyllis, Melissa (w/ Baby Clay), and Diane.

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