Thank you to everyone who attended our annual committee of 1,000 celebration on Thursday January 26th. The event was held at the Georgian and there was lots of great food and music. Yelenia Casas, the daughter of Habitat homeowners also gave a touching speech about her family's Habitat experience.
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2012 Committee of 1,000 Celebration
Posted on Jan 31, 2012 | Tags: committee of 1, 000, celebration
House #74 Dedication
Posted on Jan 24, 2012 | Tags: house #74 dedication
On Friday January 20, 2012 Athens Habitat for Humanity held a dedication ceremony celebrating the completion of House #74 and the official key exchange to new homeowner, Marie Pickens Woods.
Congratulations to Shevonda Brown!
Posted on Jan 17, 2012 | Tags: House 76, future homeowner
Congratulations to Shevonda Brown! Shevonda Brown is the future homeowner of house #76! We are so excited to welcome Ms. Brown and her children into the Athens Habitat family.
ACC Downtown Parade of Lights!
Posted on Dec 02, 2011
Parade of Lights 2011
Thank You to the Athens Lions Club
Posted on Nov 29, 2011 | Tags: thanksgiving, athens lions club
This past week, the Athens Lions Club was so kind to think of one of Habitat's tenants on Thanksgiving. The local Lions Club chapter donated Thanksgiving dinner to Ms. Linda James a new resident at one of Habitat's apartments.t
Committee of 1,000 Celebration Coming Soon
Posted on Nov 15, 2011 | Tags: committee of 1, 000
Athens Area Habitat for Humanity's Committee of 1,000 celebration is coming in January. Don't forget to donate your $67 today in order to become a member of the Committee of 1,000.
Happy Veterans Day
Posted on Nov 11, 2011 | Tags: Veterans Day
On this Veterans Day, Athens Area Habitat for Humanity joins you in honoring those who have served our country. Thank you veterans for all that you have done so that we may live the America Dream.
Join us for a Habitat filled Weekend!
Posted on Nov 04, 2011 | Tags: weekend of fundraising fun
Athens Area Habitat for Humanity is participating in many events this weekend and we want all of our supports to know about it! Come join us this weekend at the UGA homecoming parade, the 2nd Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off, and the Athens Interiors Market for Habitat open house.
Habitat supports Athens Homeless Shelter's Harvest for the Homeless
Posted on Oct 27, 2011 | Tags: Athens, fundraiser, homeless
Athens Area Habitat for Humanity supports the Athens Homeless Shelter's annual fundraiser Harvest for the Homeless. The event at Hotel Indigo on November 10th at 6pm. Habitat wishes them the best in their fundraising efforts.
Students Build Greenhouse with Materials from the ReStore
Posted on Oct 21, 2011 | Tags: students, build, greenhouse
This past month 3rd Grade Students from Rocky Branch Elementary School built a greenhouse with materials donated from the Athens Area Habitat for Humaity ReStore.
October Sale Specials
Posted on Oct 19, 2011 | Tags: athens charity, habitat for humanity, athens restore
Good afternoon everyone! Fall is in the air and now is the time to check out the ReStore. We have a lot of new pieces in for October!
4th Annual Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century
Posted on Oct 17, 2011 | Tags: jittery joe's, athens area habitat for humanity, jittery joes fall classic century and fall festival, athens habitat
What a success! Special thanks to all of our supporters, volunteers, sponsors and riders for helping to make this year's Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century and Fall Festival another Athens Habitat success!
Athens Patch Front Page!
Posted on Sep 13, 2011 | Tags: athens patch, news, athens area habitat for humanity
Check out what Kandy Duke said about us! http://athens.patch.com/articles/costumes-make-exercising-fun You don't want to miss out on the costume fun!
What's up next?
Posted on Sep 09, 2011 | Tags: jittery joe's fall classic century and fall festival, events
We are busy, busy over here getting everything together for our 4th Annual Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century and Fall Festival. This event is perfect for the serious cyclist AND the leisure rider. We have food, fun and entertainment for all ages and we want you to be apart of it!
Spencer's on the Radio!
Posted on Sep 08, 2011 | Tags: spencer frye, athens area habitat for humanity, barbara dooley, am 1340, volunteer
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. Spencer talks with Barbara Dooley TOMORROW, September 9th at 8:45 am on AM 1340.
Closing Early on Friday, All day Saturday
Posted on Jul 21, 2011 | Tags: schedule
Habitat for Humanity will be closed after 1 p.m. Friday, July 22nd and all day Saturday, July 23rd. We will open again on Monday, July 25th. Thank you for your cooperation.
Carpenters Circle Home Dedications Block Party!
Posted on Jun 09, 2011 | Tags: home dedication, carpenter's circle, events
Join us Thursday, June 23rd from 4-6pm as we dedicate our first two homes in Carpenters Circle and hand over the keys. We'll have FREE food, live music, kids' games and a very special dedication!
Thank you, Bike & Build!
Posted on Jun 06, 2011 | Tags: bike and build, volunteers, build-day
A huge “Thank you!” to our new friends from Bike & Build who spent the day helping us paint our apartment buildings! They did a great job! We’d also like to thank Jittery Joe’s for generously donating coffee to get our volunteers going… and Rafferty’s for donating a delicious lunch to keep them going!
This Memorial Day..
Posted on May 27, 2011 | Tags: memorial day
"The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example." ~Benjamin Disraeli. We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and are grateful for their service.
Volunteers Needed On Saturday!
Posted on May 18, 2011 | Tags: volunteers, build-day, carpenter's circle
We have spots open for 5 volunteers this Saturday (May 21st, 9am - 3pm) at our Carpenter's Circle construction site. Email pr@athenshabitat.com for more details!