Habitat News May 2013

Habitat-for-HumanityAnnouncing Valparaiso Duplex Build Project

We are pleased to announce that construction of our next home, a Duplex home in Valparaiso, is ready to start. The foundation is complete and the wall panels have been made. On Saturday May 18th, we will gather for a ground breaking ceremony, welcoming our new Partner Families to the start of construction of their homes.

Next we will raise the walls for both sides of the Duplex home and kick off the construction project.

How do I get there?

From Lincolnway and Morgan (Round the Clock) Go south on Morgan, road curves and crosses Railroad Track. Turn left on Courtney, Courtney to Cyrus. Address is 753 Cyrus.

Event Day

Saturday, May 18th 8:30 am start time 3:00 pm end time. Come early to register and have Coffee and snacks.

We will start with a groundbreaking ceremony and then start placing the wall panels in place. Lunch will be provided. All levels of skill are needed. We have the perfect job for you!

Thank You for volunteering and making a difference by creating affordable housing in our Community. We can't do it without you! So contact Danielle danielle@portercountyhabitat.org

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How to volunteer: please contact Danielle danielle@portercountyhabitat.org

www.portercountyhabitat.org

and submit your contact information. We will add you to our email list and advise when we have scheduled workdays and other opportunities. Forward this email to your friends and encourage them to sign up.

Thanks for volunteering to make a difference.

Volunteer Opportunities

Would you like to be involved with Habitat on a Committee? We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping in these ways:

  • Hospitality/Volunteer Coordination
  • Publicity
  • Leading a Work crew for a day
  • Fundraising

Come help us "make a difference" and volunteer. Contact us at: mail@portercountyhabitat.org or voicemail at 219-531-0359

"Power Up" your Donation Habitat Porter County has been awarded State of Indiana "NAP" credits again this year.

The Neighborhood Assistance Program Would you like to make a donation and see Habitat receive 4 times the amount of your net donation? Through the Indiana State Tax Credit and your Federal Tax credit, your donation of $250.00 can be turned into a $1000.00 donation for Habitat.

Here is how it works:

Personal Contribution $1000.00 State Tax Credit -$500.00 (NAP) Fed Tax Credit -$250.00 (25% Bracket)

Net Cost of Contribution $250.00

Deduction rates for corporations are enen greater! Please contact us at 219-531-0359 for more information and a State NAP Credit Form provides tax credits to you when you make a donation to Habitat.