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Construction Update For May 8th
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Simi Valley - Construction continues to move right along. We have completed the sheeting on both houses and are now waiting for the trusses to be delivered. There may be a temporary slow down in the coming weeks as we wait for multiple permit approvals. If you or your group is asked to reschedule their work date, please be understanding. Thanks again to all of you who have put in time to get us back on track!
Oxnard - A group of volunteers from the Oxnard branch of H & R Block cleaned up our lot to get it ready for the grading process. Many thanks to them for the great job that they did. The Mayor of Oxnard, Tom Holden will be on site Tuesday, May 13th at 1:00 PM to celebrate the continuing improvements in the La Colonia neighborhood.
Santa Paula - Our lot at 145 Ojai Street needs to be cleared of weeds, brush and debris. Any person or group who would like to help us with this project should contact Matt @ 805-485-6065, ext. 105.
Special Volunteer Recognition!!
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On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Staff here at Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County, we would like to recognize the efforts of Steve Shaw. Steve started volunteering with Habitat this past January, but already has put in over 125 hours at the Simi Valley worksite. Steve decided to change careers at the end of last year and is interested in becoming a licensed contractor. He volunteers at least three times per week and has become the newest member of the Wednesday Crew. His dedication and hard work have helped us out of some tough spots over the last few weeks. Thanks Again Steve for volunteering so much time with us!! We appreciate your help and support!!
Special Group Recognition!!
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank the groups of volunteers who come out and help us each week. This past week, we had volunteers from the following groups: State Farm Insurance, AGIA, CVIC, St. Maximillian Kobe Church, Advanced Motion Controls, County of Ventura, Ventura County Credit Union, Northrop Grumman, Dairy Farmers of America, Child Development Resources, Foothill High School, Temple Beth Torah, WAMU Agoura Hills Branch, Thousand Oaks High School and Rreef Management. We really value our relationships with these groups and are glad that we can work together to end substandard housing in Ventura County!
Fight Poverty Housing with eBay!!
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Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County and eBay have joined forces to bring you an innovative way to help fight poverty housing in Ventura County. Now you can sell an item on eBay and donate from 10% to 100% of the net proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity - or donate the item to us and we will sell it for a 100% deduction for you. Your donation is tax deductible and you will get that great feeling that comes from knowing that you have had a hand in the fight against poverty housing.
You are just a click away from making a difference. For more details about this great program, please contact Julie at julier@habitatventura.org
Due to theft, loss, or damage, we are always in need of new tools. We are going to post this tool "Wish List" of all the things we need but cannot afford to buy right now. If anyone would like to donate some of these tools, knows of someone who would like to donate some of these tools or is skilled at In-Kind Donations, we would really appreciate your help! Here is what we need for Simi Valley, Oxnard and Santa Paula:
- A skip loader with all the attachments - fork blades, backhoe, out riggers, loader bucket and a trailer to haul it.
- A Dewalt Chop Saw Stand, model DW723
- 10 inch BIG FOOT Skill Saw with a batard attachment
- Compressors (110V, not 220V), plus a 100 foot hose with couplings
- Drill Press - portable, not too big
- 2 Hardy Board Nippers with porth cable
- 2 Forestner 2 inch bits
- Leitz Tripod for a level
- 2 Sawzalls with blade assortment
Special Thanks to the Edison Crew!
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We would like to take this opportunity to give special thanks to the awesome Edison Crew that removed the infamous power pole from our worksite last week. Many thanks to Bryan Thompson, Robert Anderson, Jaime Ocegueda, Dan Forhan, Bill Noble and their Supervisor, Tony Martinelli for the great job they did in coming to our rescue. We can now move forward with getting the foundation poured on house # 1. SCE is our favorite utility company!!
Our Family Support team is in need of volunteer Family Partners who are bilingual to work with our current and future Habitat families. This team assists families through the construction phase and closing process to ensure a successful transition into homeownership. The family is educated on how to become self-sufficient and responsible homeowners, as well as informed about the requirements of owning a home with Habitat. Anyone wishing to joint the Family Support team please call Matt Gilling at 805-485-6065, ext. 105 or email him at mattg@habitatventura.org. Thanks in advance for your support!!
What is Habitat for Humanity's ReStore?
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The ReStore is currently looking for a full time Receiving Clerk. If you are interested, please see our job posting on our website under Learn About Us/Employment Opportunities.
We also need some dedicated volunteers who would like to help us in the ReStore on a regular basis. If you are interested, please call Ben @ 805-981-2268 for more information.
ReStore sells doors, windows, paint, flooring, plumbing fixtures & supplies, electrical fixtures & Supplies, tools, appliances, kitchen and bath cabinets and much more.
New merchandise arrives daily.
Donations to the ReStore are tax-deductible.
ReStore will pick up your donated materials.
Open to the Public Monday-Saturday.
ReStore always needs volunteers.
Supporting the ReStore supports Habitat for Humanity.
Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County
167 Lambert Street, Oxnard - Ca. 93036
Tel. 805-485-6065, Fax. 805-485-5795
info@habitatventura.org, www.habitatventura.org
Privacy Statement:
Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County will not lend, rent, sell or show your name & email address or any other personal information to any corporation or outside source.
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