Habitat for Humanity St. Louis News

Volunteers Needed for a ReStore Event Downtown!

Habitat for Humanity — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:30:43 +0000

The ReStore will be at the Annual Builders Home & Garden Show again this year! Join us at the America’s Center and Edward Jones Dome in downtown St. Louis on February 23rd through 26th. This is great fundraising and outreach opportunity for the ReStore and we really need your help!

One volunteer is needed for each shift to assist us with setting up our booth and keeping it organized as well as interacting with interested individuals and assisting them in buying items from the booth. Volunteers should be outgoing and feel comfortable talking about Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis and the ReStore.

Please see the schedule below for more details. If you are interested please contact beckie@habitatstl.org with your name, email, phone and shift requests and I will get you scheduled. Thanks and we look forward to working with you.

Thursday, February 23rd, 10am-4pm
Thursday, February 23rd, 3pm-9pm
Friday, February 24th, 10am-4pm
Friday, February 24th, 3pm-9pm
Saturday, February 25th, 10am-4pm
Saturday, February 25th, 3pm-9pm
Sunday, February 26th, 1:00pm-5pm

Habitat is hiring for two positions!

Habitat for Humanity — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:35:38 +0000

Habitat is looking for two new team members! These positions are only available til Friday, February 10th, so please do not hesitate on sending in your cover letter and resume. Both are paid positions. Email submissions only. No phone calls, please. For more information, click on the job title and download the position description. Thank you for your interest in Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis and we hope to hear from you!

Resource Associate-The purpose of the Resource Associate is to further the mission of Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis through efficient and effective data management of the donor and email communication databases. This position also offers support and administrative assistance to Resource Department staff.

Volunteer Services Manager-The purpose of the Volunteer Services Manager is to further the mission of Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis by managing all aspects of the volunteer program, including long-term recruiting goals; leadership recruiting and scheduling; working with sponsor, individual, and group volunteers to provide the optimum volunteer experience.

Become a Member of Team Habitat at GO! St. Louis!

Habitat for Humanity — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:15:32 +0000

Do you like to stay active by running? Are you interested in becoming a supporter of Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis through your hobby? Habitat is looking for supporters that would be interested in running the GO! St. Louis® Marathon, Half-Marathon, Marathon Relay, or 5K!

By being a participant through Habitat, you will receive a discounted entrance fee, access to Team Habitat’s exclusive training program, a Team Habitat t-shirt, invitation to a pre-race pasta party, chance to meet fellow Habitat supporters, and all fundraising will benefit the Habitat mission. If you decide to be a participant you are helping to eliminate substandard housing in the St. Louis area. For more information on becoming a participant contact Katie at Katie@habitatstl.org.

What It Means to Build Green!

Habitat for Humanity — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:45:31 +0000

Did you know the U.S. Treasury Building and Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis’ homes have something in common? All are LEED-certified by the U.S. Green Building Council! The U.S. Treasury Building was certified in December of 2011.

The LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Certification system promotes the design and construction of green homes and encourages the adoption of sustainable practices for longer lasting housing. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED-certified buildings are designed to:

Lower operating costs and increase asset value
Reduce waste sent to landfills
Conserve energy and water
Be healthier and safer for occupants
Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis began building homes to LEED standards in 2008. Currently, 51 of Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis homes are LEED-certified Platinum, one LEED-certified Gold, 30 are pending on Platinum certification, and 18 are under construction and being built to LEED-certified Platinum standards.

Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis decided to build homes that were the most energy efficient to benefit our partner families. By starting at the foundation and building energy efficient, sustainable housing, families are saving money with the help of lower utility bills. In addition, our homes have high indoor air quality, enabling our partner families to grow in a healthy living environment. By building homes to LEED standards, we are hoping to lead new homeowners on the track to be successful for many years. For more information on LEED building with Habitat for Humanity, visit our website.

Visit the ReStore at The St. Louis Auto Show.

Habitat for Humanity — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:15:23 +0000

Are you headed to the St. Louis Auto Show this weekend? January 26th through January 29th, the St. Louis Auto Show is in town and the ReStore will be there to answer any of your questions. The ReStore will be located in EcoCity, where you can learn about the new way of energy for green automotive, how the ReStore helps divert 5,000 tons of materials from landfills through sales and recycling, and our Cars for Homes program! So if you plan on attending the St. Louis Auto Show, stop by EcoCity and say Hi to the ReStore!

If you won’t be able to see the ReStore at the St. Louis Auto Show, visit our website to find out how donations to the ReStore help us move towards a more green environment and get more information about our Cars for Homes Program. The Cars for Homes Program is a way for you to donate cars, trucks, boats, RVs, etc. and you will receive your tax deductible documentation. Donations for Cars for Homes do not have to be in working condition.

Become a Sponsor at HFHSL Annual Trivia Night!

Habitat for Humanity — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:15:10 +0000

The Habitat for Humanity Annual Trivia Night is around the corner and there are ways to can help! This year we have opened the option to become a Trivia Round Sponsor. What does this mean? For $100, your business or you personally can sponsor the full round. During your round, your name will be announced and your company/ name will be displayed on the Big Screen! This is a great way to show your support to Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis and to help eliminate substandard housing. To find out more information about the Annual Trivia Night or to sponsor a round call Kelley at 314-352-9051.

Spread the Word on Becoming a Habitat Homebuyer!

Habitat for Humanity — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:35:33 +0000

Are you curious on how the Habitat Homebuyer program works? Well check this out! Avis, our Family Selection and Support Manager, visited KPLR and explained how families are selected, how a partnership is formed, and how families continue to be successful through this program. To find out more about the process and How to become a Habitat Homebuyer watch this video or for more information visit our website on becoming a homebuyer.

How You Can Be An Angel!

Habitat for Humanity — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:15:56 +0000

Be an “ANGEL” ….a Habitat Office Angel that is! A few hours of your time will help things run smoothly and efficiently in our administrative office so we can better support our builds and future homebuyers! Help is needed for filing, data input, general organization of supplies and assisting at our monthly orientations. Typically volunteer times are during business hours and can be weekly, bi weekly, or for special projects only. Orientation helpers are needed either on Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings once a month. If interested, please contact Beckie at beckie@habitatstl.org for more details.

Habitat Happenings: How you can save time!

Habitat for Humanity — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:15:19 +0000

Feel as if you are missing opportunities at Habitat? Don’t have the time to search on the web? Let’s make it easier for you to stay connected!

We don’t want you to miss out on great Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, as well as Build Site and ReStore updates, so sign up for our bi-weekly eNewletter, Habitat Happenings! All the information you need sent to your email, saving you valuable time.

Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis loves your support and does not sell or trade your email address. We want to stay connected to you! For more information and to sign up for Habitat Happenings visit Keep In Touch!

Last Chance to RSVP for the Team Habitat Kick-off Meeting!

Habitat for Humanity — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:35:20 +0000

What is your New Years Resolution? Are you trying to hit a personal goal? Well here is your chance to reach your goal and give back to others. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis is participating in the GO! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend®, April 14-15, 2012. By joining Team Habitat, you will receive:

Discounted registration fee
Team Habitat’s EXCLUSIVE training program, run by personal trainer Anika Porter
A Team Habitat running shirt
Invitation to pre-race pasta party
Opportunity to connect with Habitat supporters and home buyers

Have a few questions before you are ready to commit?

Join us for the Team Habitat Kick-off Meeting Wednesday, January 18th at 6pm at Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis Administrative Offices. Meet a representative from GO! St. Louis®, your fellow runners, learn more about the Team Habitat training program from the official team trainer Anika Porter, get ideas for fundraising, and ask any burning questions. Please RSVP to Katie Harder, Development Manager, by Monday, January 16th at katie@habitatstl.org.

If you cannot make the meeting please contact Katie for more information on running for Team Habitat at katie@habitatstl.org or 314-678-4629.