HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (H4H) UPDATE APRIL 2011

First off I have an address correction for the build site.  The address is:

18451 Patterson Lane, Huntington Beach

H4H address

It’s the open lot on the west side just off Ellis.  With this address GPS units won’t be fooled anymore.

As of April 5 construction has not yet begun, but is scheduled to start this month.

“FAITH Builds Day”

In April I’m placing a request for a “FAITH Builds Day” assignment.  This will be a Saturday.

This “Build Day” Saturday is the day all of us get together and actually go to the site and perform whatever building tasks their site engineers have scheduled (you must be 18 or older).  Since this is being done in advance I have no way of knowing what tasks we might be called on to perform, however we will be put to good use.

I expect our build day will be sometime in June or July 2011, and we are not limited to only one.  Once our build day(s) request is processed we’ll be given an actual date or dates which I will publish as it becomes available.

To place the “Build Day” request I need to know approximately how many volunteers we are.  This allows H4H to schedule enough, yet not too many volunteers on any particular day.  Please respond via email ASAP to greggleonard@verizon.net and communicate your desire to participate in our “FAITH Builds Day”. Remember you must be 18 or older to volunteer on site.

Opportunities to volunteer exist that do not require wielding a hammer, paint brush or nail gun, i.e.: “Lunch Brigade”.  We are looking for a dedicated volunteer to head up this important department.  As we all know an ARMY of volunteers runs in its stomach.

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

Younger volunteers are welcome and encouraged to participate in offsite activities.  Jack Schlinsog jackschlinsog@gmail.com is coordinating our youth volunteers.

Thank you for your desire to serve your neighbor in this special way, and remember to specify what type of volunteer you are:  Hammer n Saw, Youth or Lunch Brigade.  You may be a volunteer in more than one area if you choose.

Gregg Leonard

Hammer n Saw liaison