The Blog

March 6, 2012

Benevolent Birthday

Athens Habitat would like to give a special thanks to local resident Noah! This year for his 7th Birthday, Noah decided to collect donations for Athens Habitat instead of receiving personal gifts. Noah was able to donate over $100 to our organization with the help of family and friends. We are very appreciative to have Read More

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February 19, 2012

Spencer and Mr. Green on the Wendell Show!

Spencer and Mr. Green were invited to be guests on The Wendell Show! Wendell Scott, student of the University of Georgia, is the host of the first daytime talk show ever in national collegiate history. Athens Habitat is honored to be the Wendell Show’s featured organization for the Month for February. Check out their talk Read More

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January 31, 2012

2012 Committee of 1,000 Celebration

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. The celebration was held as a Read More

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January 24, 2012

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. “I am very excited and am finding it hard to hold it together these days,” said Ms. Woods. “I am so grateful and thankful to Read More

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January 17, 2012

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. Stay tuned for updates about Ms. Brown’s new home! If you would like to volunteer to help with the construction of House #76 please contact our Public Outreach Director, Ashton, Read More

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December 2, 2011

ACC Downtown Parade of Lights!

Were you at the Parade of Lights last night? We had a great time! Thanks to everyone who came and helped out, we appreciate everything you do!

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November 29, 2011

Thank You to the 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. Athens Habitat thanks the Lions Club for their generosity and especially wanted to express gratitude to Read More

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November 15, 2011

Committee of 1,000 Celebration Coming Soon

Athens Habitat can build a new 3-bedroom home for $67,000… a daunting amount for one person to give. But, if 1,000 people came together and gave just $67, they could change a family’s life forever, right here in our community. Your donation DOES make a difference! Don’t forget to donate your $67 today to become Read More

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November 11, 2011

Happy Veterans Day

Today on 11/11/11 we stop to honor America’s Veterans and celebrate their contributions to our country. Few have given more to our nation that the brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. Whether it is during times of peace or in times of war, they have protected our freedom. On this Read More

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November 4, 2011

Join us for a Habitat filled Weekend!

Athens Area Habitat for Humanity is participating in many events this weekend and we want all of our supporters to know about it! The UGA Homecoming Parade Friday November 4th from 6-7 pm. We have partnered with UGA Habitat for Humanity to build a float for this years parade. We will be tossing t-shirts, water Read More

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October 27, 2011

Habitat supports Athens Homeless Shelter’s Harvest for the Homeless

Athens Area Habitat for Humanity is proud to support the Athens Homeless Shelter’s annual fundraiser Harvest for the Homeless. Harvest for the Homeless will take place at Hotel Indigo on November 10th from 6-10 pm. The event includes live music, a silent auction and the change to win gift certificates to 52 different Athens restaurants. Read More

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October 21, 2011

Students Build Greenhouse with Materials from the ReStore

This past month 3rd Grade Students from Rocky Branch Elementary School built a greenhouse with materials donated from the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Their teacher Ms. Babin wanted to teach students about growing and nurturing plants as well as the importance of giving back to the community. So far the students have started Read More

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October 19, 2011

October Sale Specials

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! We have everything from refurbished to custom made pieces all at amazingly discounted prices. To check out these spectacular deals you can either stop by the ReStore Read More

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October 17, 2011

4th Annual Jittery Joe’s Fall Classic Century

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! We saw it all this year…from human sock monkey in the dunk tank to the rider on the unicycle. Scarlet Stitch kept us Read More

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September 13, 2011

Athens Patch Front Page!

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!

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