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Habitat is looking for Fall Interns

posted October 2010

Resource Development

Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona is currently seeking an individual to participate as an intern with the affiliate during the fall of 2010. We have one opening on our Resource Development Team. The Resource Development intern will work in conjunction with the Corporate and Faith Relations Managers to ensure delivery of excellent customer service for Habitat for Humanity home sponsors. For a full description of tasks and duties please select the fall internship below.

click here to view the fall internship job description

If you are interested in a Resource Development internship, please contact Resource Development by clicking here.

Volunteer Community Support

Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona would like to fill two internship position's in our Volunteer and Community Support Department. The internships will start the beginning immediately and go until the middle of December. The interns will work two days a week (Saturday and either Wednesday or Thursday). Positions are open at both our Phoenix and Peoria offices.

If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact Daniel Terrazas, Volunteer Support Manager at 602.262.8655 or send a email by clicking here.

In the Spotlight

posted October 2010

Home Sponsor

On Saturday September 25th, volunteers from the University of Phoenix began raising the walls of their sponsored home with Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona (HFHCAZ). This home is being built in Avondale in partnership with the Solano family. Michelle Solano is a single mother of three who has only dreamed of becoming a homeowner. She is thrilled to be able to provide a more secure and stable environment for her children.

Since 2007, University of Phoenix has partnered with HFHCAZ through the Home Sponsorship program. To date, the University of Phoenix has completed three homes for families in need. As a "Home Sweet Home" full home sponsor, University of Phoenix has provided financial resources to pay for the construction materials as well as volunteers to help build the homes.

In 2009 alone, over 400 University of Phoenix volunteers came together to build a simple, decent and affordable home in partnership with the Gahungu Family. HFHCAZ values the partnership with the University of Phoenix and thanks them for generously providing volunteer labor and financial support, which helps strengthen families and build communities.

Homes Sponsored by University of Phoenix:
2010-2011 Solano family Avondale
2009-2010 Gahungu-Faida family, Phoenix
2008-2009 Balbastro family, Chandler
2007-2008 Jemenez family, Guadalupe

In addition to home sponsorship, University of Phoenix was the Signature Sponsors for HFHCAZ 2009 Blueprints and Bluejeans event.

In-Kind Partner

posted October 2010

Fry's Food Stores has been a long time partner with Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona (HFHCAZ). Last year Fry's Food supported the mission of HFHCAZ throughout the year by providing support to the "Chip in for Humanity" Golf Classic, supplied hundreds of volunteers with food and beverages for the Net Zero five-day blitz build and when we were faced with the challenge of hydrating our volunteers and associates during the hot summer months, Fry's Food provided beverages to our ReStores and construction sites.

In addition, Fry's Foods donates items for each "Basket of Blessings" which is presented to every Haibitat family at the home dedication. The basket holds items which serve as symbols to wish the family well in their new home. The basket contains bread, so the family will never go hungry, flowers so the family will always know joy and happiness, and cider, so the family will always know prosperity. Last year, Forty-three baskets were presented to Habitat families.

Thank you Fry's Food Stores for your support and congratulations on your success as you celebrate 50 Years!

Habitat's New Kirby Development

posted October 2010

In September, Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona (HFHCAZ) started a new project in Peoria named Kirby. When completed, HFHCAZ will be able to serve six families with the support of its home sponsors. In addition to home sponsorships, HFHCAZ was able to acquire this land through a grant from the city of Peoria.

The house design for this project is a newer model for HFHCAZ. There will be three sets of duplexes; each two-story home will have a common wall – the garage. HFHCAZ is also utilizing this same model in the city of Glendale development called Palmaire Court.

Habitat is excited to be able to continue building in the City of Peoria and thanks them for their on-going support of its mission.

Make Your United Way Contribution to HFHCAZ

posted October 2010

Please consider designating Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona in your employer's United Way Campaign.

Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona's United Way designation code is 0095.

We appreciate your gift and your consideration.

HFHCAZ is Now an Approved Agency with Maricopa County Arizona Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

posted October 2010

The CFC allows employees of the federal govenment the opportunity to give financial support to organizations of their choice through payroll deduction or one-time cash or check donations.

If you are a Federal employee and would like to give to HFHCAZ, please contact your Human Resources Representative or visit www.maricopacfc.org. Our assigned agency designation code is 0095.

Cars for Homes

posted October 2010

Donate you car, truck, boat, RV and other vehicles to the Cars for Homes program. Your vehicle donation will be sold and the funds raised will be donated to your local affiliate to help build simple, decent homes for low-income families. Vehicle donations receive an acknowledgement letter for their donation that may be eligible for a tax deduction if you itemize. Vehicle, title and contact information is collected, and upon acceptance of the vehicle, arrangements are made for the vehicle, keys and title to be picked up.

For more information about Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes, call 1.877.277.HFHI (4344) or visit www.habitat.org/carsforhome.

ReStore

posted October 2010

If it's time to start sprucing up your home for the holidays, you may want to consider donating or shopping at your local Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

You don't know what a Habitat for Humanity ReStore is?

Habitat ReStores are discount home improvement centers where new and gently-used building materials, furniture and appliances are available at very low prices. Proceeds from the ReStores support Habitat's mission building an renovating affordable homes for families in need. Donations can be dropped off or you can call for a pick-up. Donations to the Habitat ReStores are tax deductible. There are three convenient locations; Peoria, Phoenix or Mesa. Hbitat will open its fourth ReStore in the Southwest Valley soon.

To schedule a pick up or to location hours click here

Peoria: 9133 N.W. Grand Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345
Phone: 623.776.2287

Phoenix: 115 E. Watkins St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602.258.4196

Mesa: 1135 S. Dobson Rd. Mesa, AZ 85202
Phone: 480.969.2143

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