Want to Know How You Can Support Hawaii Habitat?

• Sponsor a legacy tree for yourself or as a gift or memorial, and $20 goes directly to us! http://hawaiihabitatforhumanity.wordpress.com/legacy-trees-for-habitat/

• Make an in-kind donation! We are currently looking for: Frequent flyer miles, gift cards for office supplies, and sponsorships to attend conferences/workshop

• Have a little extra cash? Write us a check! Monetary donations of any amount are ALWAYS welcomed and appreciated. Want to spread out your donation throughout the year? We happily take monthly/quarterly/semi-annual pledges.

• Earn money for us just by searching the web. No strings attached! Just visit http://www.goodsearch.com/ and enter “Hawaii Habitat for Humanity” as your charity of choice.

• Volunteer with one of our affiliates! http://hawaiihabitatforhumanity.wordpress.com/how-does-habitat-work/find-your-habitat-affiliate/

• Federal employee? Have your donation to us auto-deducted from your paycheck! We are part of this year’s Combined Federal Campaign! (CFC Code: 13950)

• Become our “Friend” on Facebook and help spread the word! http://www.facebook.com/hawaii.habitat

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Hawaii Habitat Newsletter – Q2 Q3 2011 Newsletter

Tee Off With Habitat for Humanity!

Looking for a good excuse to play a few rounds? Habitat for Humanity Maui will be holding their annual golf tournament at the Old Blue Golf Course at Wailea on Saturday, October 15th.  Entry cost is $175 per player or $700 for a team of four. Register before October 1^st and cost is $162.50 per player/$650 per team! All proceeds from the yearly event will directly support Habitat for Humanity Maui’s efforts to eliminate homelessness on the island of Maui through homeownership.

Can’t attend but would like to support the event? Habitat – Maui is looking for event sponsors and donations and gifts of all sizes to add to the tournament’s Winner’s Packages as well as for the live and silent auctions. Any and all items will be considered.  Many different types of items have been received, from cash to local artwork to complete design packages, so think outside the box and give what you can.

Besides the great feeling and charitable tax deduction, you will also get traffic to your business and website and increased positive visibility by being listed on event flyers and banners, and Habitat Maui’s website. The sooner you donate, the sooner you’re added, and the more impressions you’ll receive!  Remember all monies collected for this event and by Habitat for Humanity Maui stay on Maui.

Event Sponsorship Information:

Big Kahuna Sponsor: $5,000

Ali’I Sponsor: $3,200

Tee Sponsorships Information:

$1500 per hole

• You will receive a prominent sign on the T-box with your name or your company’s name
• Your company can have a representative on hand to give out company goodies & information or have goodies put in the gift bag given to each player
• An exclusive invitation to the Tommy Bahamas exclusive pre-tournament pupu/wine/beer party Friday October 14^th 5:00-6:30 pm
• Lunch during play courtesy of Tommy Bahamas
• Dinner for 4 with drinks at your VIP table at Mulligan’s on the Blue including auction and entertainment
• 1 gift bag with lots of goodies

Please join us and be generous in your contributions to this very worthy cause. Check outwww.habitat-maui.org or call Development Director Melissa Mauliola at 242-1140 or Golf Tournament Chairperson Charlene Schulenburg at 874-0321 char@alohaaku.com.

Your Donations to Hawaii Habitat Will Be Matched in September!

Donate to Hawaii Habitat for Humanity at any Foodland, Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms Store during the month of September, and Foodland and Western Union Foundation will MATCH all donations!

To Donate:

1. Show your Maika’i Card at the checkout counter of any Foodland, Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms stores

2. Use our code # 78578 and donate up to $249 per person

 

 

Come to one of Honolulu Habitat’s September Information Sessions!

Volunteers and homeowner families build a home in partnership with Honolulu Habitat for Humanity.

Are you interested in finding out more about how to be considered for a partnership with Honolulu Habitat for Humanity? Please attend one of the upcoming information sessions.

• Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 11:00 AM to 12 noon at Waimanalo Public Library, 41-320 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo
• Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 pmat Kahuku Public Library, 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku.
• Saturday, September 17. 2011 from 11:00 AM to 12 noonat Papakolea Community Center, 2150 Tantalus Dr, Honolulu.
• Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 12 noon at Waimanalo Public Library, 41-320 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo

Please visit www.honoluluhabitat.org or call the Honolulu Habitat for Humanity office at 538-7070 for more information.

Habitat for Humantiy Maui to Hold 10th Annual Golf Extravaganza

On Saturday, October 15th, Habitat for Humanity Maui will be holding their annual Golf Tournament at the Old Blue Golf Course at Wailea.  Entry cost is $175 per player or $700 for a team of four. Register before October 1^st and cost is $162.50 per player/$650 per team! All proceeds from the yearly event will directly support Habitat for Humanity Maui’s efforts to eliminate homelessness on the island of Maui through homeownership. 

Can’t attend but would like to support the event? Habitat – Maui is looking for event sponsors and donations and gifts of all sizes to add to the tournament’s Winner’s Packages as well as for the live and silent auctions. Any and all items will be considered.  Many different types of items have been received, from cash to local artwork to complete design packages, so think outside the box and give what you can.

Besides the great feeling and charitable tax deduction, you will also get traffic to your business and website and increased positive visibility by being listed on event flyers and banners, and Habitat Maui’s website. The sooner you donate, the sooner you’re added, and the more impressions you’ll receive!  Remember all monies collected for this event and by Habitat for Humanity Maui stay on Maui.

Event Sponsorship Information:

Big Kahuna Sponsor: $5,000

Ali’I Sponsor: $3,200

Tee Sponsorships Information:

$1500 per hole

• You will receive a prominent sign on the T-box with your name or your company’s name
• Your company can have a representative on hand to give out company goodies & information or have goodies put in the gift bag given to each player
• An exclusive invitation to the Tommy Bahamas exclusive pre-tournament pupu/wine/beer party Friday October 14^th 5:00-6:30 pm
• Lunch during play courtesy of Tommy Bahamas
• Dinner for 4 with drinks at your VIP table at Mulligan’s on the Blue including auction and entertainment
• 1 gift bag with lots of goodies

 Please join us and be generous in your contributions to this very worthy cause. Check out www.habitat-maui.org or call Development Director Melissa Mauliola at 242-1140 or Golf Tournament Chairperson Charlene Schulenburg at 874-0321 char@alohaaku.com.

Hilo Habitat Annual Walk-a-Thon Comes to Keaukaha

Participants in last year's Walk-a-Thon

Hale Aloha O Hilo Habitat for Humanity’s Annual 5K Walk-a-thon is coming to Keaukaha Saturday, August 20, 2011!

Come see what Hilo Habitat brings to your community. Walk 5K through a neighborhood where volunteers have helped four families build Habitat homes.  The walk will be part of a Keaukaha Community Ho’olaule’a lasting all day.  Don’t forget to bring your family, friends, and neighbors.

And $75.00 worth of pledges collected gets your choice of a Baseball Cap or Tee shirt!

Visit Hilo Habitat’s website to sign up. http://www.hilohabitat.org/

Honolulu Habitat to Hold 8th Annual Build-a-Thon

Volunteers hard at work during Honolulu Habitat's 2010 Build-a-Thon

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity will be holding their 8th Annual Build-a-Thon this Thursday August 11th  through Saturday August 13th. The Build-a-Thon is a public awareness and fund raising event on behalf of Honolulu Habitat for Humanity. The Build-a-thon provides an opportunity for Habitat supporters to raise money and help build homes with people in need. Volunteers are needed for both morning and afternoon shifts at both job sites.

Locations:

Fuller Family Build Site, Waimanalo, Naone-Bailey Family Build Site, Papakolea

What is a Build-a-thon?

The Honolulu Habitat for Humanity Build-a-Thon is a public awareness and fund raising event that provides an opportunity for Habitat supporters to raise money and help build homes with people in need.

Where does the money go?

All funds generated by Build-a-Thon will remain on Oahu and will support Honolulu Habitat’s efforts to eliminate substandard housing.

Do I need experience?

No, volunteers do not need to have any building skills. A Site Supervisor will provide training and assistance to volunteer builders and participants.

What do I need to bring?

You must wear closed-toe shoes. Shorts or long pants are acceptable attire for the site. Please bring a pair of work gloves, a hat, sun block, and a bottle to drink water.

What will I be provided with?

Lunch, beverages and a Build-a-thon t-shirt will be provided to each volunteer.

How do I get more information?

Please call Maile at 538-7575, or email at maile@honoluluhabitat.org.

See below for a video link with more information on the event.

http://www.khon2.com/content/news/morning/story/Habitat-for-Humanity-Build-a-Thon/row2K8MU_U2hSADyOChg7w.cspx

 

Home Gardening Project

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Photos from Kauai Habitat for Humanity Installation of the Home Gardening Project

Thanks to a generous grant from the Swayne Family Foundation, Hawaii Habitat for Humanity has designed and developed an organic Local Food Production Pilot Program.  Home Gardening Kits will be provided to 21 Habitat Partner Families throughout the seven home building Habitat affiliates in Hawaii. The Home Gardening Kits consist of an aquaponics system, two raised garden beds, gardening tools, organic compost, volcanic cinder, and an assortment of plants for both the aquaponic and soil gardens.

Growing your own fruits, vegetables and herbs at home not only saves money, but also decreases our States’ dependence on imports, lowers the carbon footprint of families, and helps to build healthy bodies, minds, and communities.

Each custom designed organic home gardening kit has a set of pre-fabricated components that can easily be assembled on-site by a small team of volunteers. Habitat Partner Families are also providing “sweat equity” towards the installation of their gardens by providing volunteer labor in the set up.

In Hawaii, malama‘aina (respect and care for the land) is a huge part of historical and local culture. Hawaii Habitat for Humanity is excited and privileged to give these resources for our families towards this important pursuit.

If you have any questions about our project, please feel free to contact Mike Day, Green Building VISTA Associate at mike@hawaiihabitat.org.

Be sure to check in regularly for project updates, pictures, and stories from new gardens across our island State.

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First Annual Hawaii Habitat Conference

The First Annual Hawaii Habitat Conference took place June 23-24th, 2011 at the ING Building in Waikiki.

This first time two-day event brought together Habitat representatives to share in networking and learning opportunities and attend workshops including several presented by Habitat for Humanity International staff. We welcomed Habitat staff, volunteers, partner families, and board members from around the state to learn more about the inner workings of Habitat for Humanity and how we might expand on our current partnerships and find new ways to work together.

We hope more volunteers, board members, staff, and partner families can join us at our next conference! Photos from the event below.

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Thank you to our conference sponsors!

        

     

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