Habitat Happenings - Summer 2011


Back row: (L-R) Mario Diaz, John Loyacono, David Snodgrass, Oscar Lanza, Jean Bell, Brian Mormile, Bernard Hampton, Gonzalo de Quesada and Gene Schaefer.Front row: (L-R) Becky Abella, Tanya Masi and Marianne Maduro
Bank of America Sponsors Collegiate Challenge
Forgoing traditional spring breakactivities, more than 700 students from colleges and universities from throughout the United States and Canada volunteered to participate in Miami Habitat’s Collegiate Challenge 2011. Read More
Young Professionals Making a Difference in Miami’s Urban Core
On a Saturday afternoon in June, under the warm South Florida skies, a group of socially conscious young professionals channeled their inner 4th graders and competed in a spirited game of kickball at Miami’s Biscayne Park. A few weeks earlier, instead of shorts and T-shirts, the same crowd donned their finest business attire for a ‘Build Your Network’ membership drive at FADO Irish Pub. Although the two events were of a completely different nature, the intention of both was the same: to help support the mission of Miami Habitat. Read More
Miami Habitat Board Selects New Chairperson
On June 20th, the Board of Directors of Miami Habitat unanimously selected Ms. Arlenna Williams as the new Chairperson for the Board of Directors of the organization. Williams has served on the Board of Miami Habitat for four years, the last two as a member of the organization’s Executive Committee. A native of Miami, Williams is Assistant Vice President of Operations for Baptist Hospital of Miami, a part of Baptist Health South Florida, where she has worked since 1980. “I am honored and humbled to lead the board during this exciting time at Miami Habitat. The organization has grown tremendously and is making a meaningful impact in our community,” said Williams. Read More
Miami Habitat 2011-12 Board of Directors	Message from the Chief Executive Officer
Arlenna Williams Chairperson J. Hayes Worley, Jr. First Vice-Chairman Scott D. Rembold Second Vice-Chairman Jeff Springer Treasurer Manny De Zarraga Secretary Sister Linda M. Bevilacqua Rod L. Castan Directors Larry Ames Dennis Calhoun James Dockerty Jack Downey Ford Gibson Gary M. Hamilton Jose Hevia Ed Jones Paul Jones Sharon Joseph (HYP) Ann Moran Ann E. Pope Jerry Proctor Terence Waldron Jim Wilhelm	The English poet Alexander Pope once famously wrote “Hope springs eternal.” Although he wrote those words in the early 1800’s, the sentiment remains true as ever in modern times. Hope is what drives Habitat in everything we do. Our families hope to provide their children with a safe and comfortable place to call their own. It is their hope, with every hour worked and drop of sweat perspired, to give their families the opportunities they never had. Read More
	Habitat and Lowe’s Team up for National Women Build Week
	As part of Habitat for Humanity’s National Women Build Week, more than 80 women worked on eight Liberty City homes on May 7th. The effort of Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program is underwritten by Lowe’s, which has awarded $1.3 million to more than 250 Habitat affiliates throughout the country. More than 10,000 female volunteers participated in builds nationwide. Locally, Lowe’s provided a training clinic as well as financial assistance to the effort. Read More
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	Putting Faith Into Action
	In his book “The Theology of the Hammer,” Habitat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller stated that regardless of our theological differences, we can all agree on the Biblical imperative to serve. Nowhere was this more evident than on June 25th at Habitat’s Faith Day, which featured more than 100 volunteers from 16 Miami-Dade churches, who all put their faith into action by lending a hand to God’s people in need. Read More
	Building Houses, Building Community
	Miami Habitat’s Blitz Build 2011, Blitz Off Broadway, featured the construction of ten homes on three blocks off of NW 18th Avenue, also known as Broadway. These ten new homes complemented a handful of other Habitat homes that had been built in the area. As you drive through Liberty City, you can see and feel the impact Habitat families are having on the community. Read More
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A Habitat Hero	A Journey’s End: Mortgage Payoff Day!
On any given Thursday, you can find Christy Jones volunteering at the Miami Habitat office. A dedicated volunteer since 1995, Jones has donated countless hours, which makes her a true Habitat Hero in our book! Read More	Anyone who has ever attended a dedication ceremony with Habitat for Humanity can attest to what a joyous and emotional occasion it is. Dedication day is the culmination of a long (and challenging) process which begins with a partner family filling out an application and months later receiving the keys to their new home and a new life. Dedications are a celebration of hard work, of hope, of family and, most importantly, of the power and sheer love of God. They are truly special days. Read More
	Asante Samuel Trades in His Helmet for a Hard Hat
	On Saturday, May 21, Philadelphia Eagles ProBowl cornerback and two time Super Bowl champion Asante Samuel traded in his helmet and cleats for a hard hat and hammer. Samuel, a native South Floridian, is founder of the Bring it Home Single Moms Foundation. The foundation’s vision is to provide low-income single mothers with affordable homeownership opportunities. Read More

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Habitat Happenings - Summer 2011