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ACTIVE WORK SITES:   Volunteers can show up at either site listed below any Saturday at 8:00am.  We typically work from 8:00am until 1:00pm on Saturdays.  Sometimes longer if we have a motivated group of workers! Both jobs will have construction supervisors present. Individuals don't need to call ahead, but if someone plans to bring a group of 5 or more, I would like them to call me 864-878-6374 phone or email in advance, so I can be sure that we have adequate work for all.  Any group wishing to work during the week should contact me so we can make arrangements for supervision. Volunteers don't have to bring anything, but basic hand tools are helpful if they have them.

OWNERS & WORK SCHEDULES DIRECTIONS TO HABITAT HOMES The Valerie Sloan House 225 Stephens Road Clemson, SC 29631 Work Schedule Every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 til noon, or later.  Also, the following Saturdays, from 8:30 til noon, or later:  May 24 and 31; June 14 and 28; July 12; 19; and 26; August 2 and 9 From Clemson University, take College Avenue to intersection of Hwy. 123.  Turn right onto Hwy. 123, toward Easley.  Go straight at large intersection with Ace Hardware on left and Ramada Inn on right.  Continue on Hwy 123, going under over-pass with florist on left and East Park Printing on right.  See Day’s Inn on left.  Turn left onto Pressley Drive i mmedia tely at Day’s Inn.  Go short distance on Pressley and turn left onto Stephens Road.  Sloan home is 1/4 mile or so down Stephens Road on the right.  It is the first house on the right in our Habitat neighborhood, and the only house under construction. From Easley or Pickens – take Hwy 123 to Clemson.  Just past the Hwy 93 exit, see the Days Inn on the right, on Hwy 123.  Turn right onto Pressley Drive at Day’s Inn.  Go short distance on Pressley and turn left onto Stephens Road.  Sloan home is 1/4 mile or so down Stephens Road on the right. It is the first house on the right in our Habitat neighborhood, and the only house under construction. Construction House Leader – Jon McGinney 650-1041 Construction Coordinator:  Cindy Sanders 423-3686 The Martha Lomax House Canaan Land Subdivision Easley, SC Work Schedule Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:00 a.m. til 3:30 p.m., starting July 15 This house is located in the Canaan Land subdivision, near Palmetto Baptist Hospital in Easley. From Pickens:  take Hwy 8 - Gentry Memorial Hwy - toward Easley.  Turn left onto Fleetwood Drive - there is a traffic light here, and a small restaurant on left  - continue straight at traffic light past Easley Baptist Hospital - Fleetwood becomes Olive Street at this point Travel on Olive Street approximately .8 miles to five-way stop.  See fire department directly ahead.  Go straight at five way stop.  A very short distance past fire department, turn left onto Jordan Drive.  Continue short distance down Jordan til road is about to end at water treatment facility.  Take left fork, onto Jericho Road, continue straight on Jericho for a short distance, see building site on left. From Hwy 123 in Easley: travel to intersection of Pendleton Street and Main Street - there is a traffic light here, and you will be facing a railroad track that is somewhat elevated.  Go through traffic light, crossing over railroad tracks.  Once over tracks, turn right almost immediately onto NE Main Street, following blue sign with arrow, indicating Hospital.  Continue short distance, then turn left onto North A Street, again following blue sign toward Hospital. Go approximately .6 miles to traffic light.  See hospital campus short distance to your left.  At this traffic light, turn right - this is Olive Street, although not marked by a street sign. Once you make the right turn onto Olive Street, there will be a large walking park on your left.  Travel on Olive Street approximately .8 miles to five-way stop.  See fire department directly ahead.  Go straight at five way stop.  A very short distance past fire department, turn left onto Jordan Drive.  Short distance down Jordan til road is about to end at water treatment facility.  Take left fork, onto Jericho Road, continue straight on Jericho for a short distance, see building site on left. Construction House Leader:  Bill Irvin 306-6767, ext. 8  Construction Coordinator:  Cindy Sanders 423-3686

FUTURE WORK SITES:

Volunteer opportunities will begin in July 2008   The Rebecca Harper House Copperfield Drive Central, SC   Watch for more information this Fall

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In addition to hands on construction opportunities, the list below describes other ways you can be involved with Pickens County Habitat for Humanity. The Family Selection Committee distributes and considers applications from families who would like to own a Habitat home. The Family Support Committee matches Habitat families with mentors to assist during their first few years as homeowners, conducts homeowner education courses and publishes a quarterly homeowner newsletter. The Property Committee identifies and acquires suitable property on which to build. The Construction Committee plans construction and coordinates labor, materials, and the interests of the family. The Church Relations Committee strengthens the participation of area churches by offering specific ways for congregations to be involved. The Fund Raising Committee generates income for Habitat's projects. The Volunteer Committee recruits and organizes individuals and groups to work on Habitat projects.  Return

Pray intentionally and specifically for the work of Habitat. Invite a Habitat spokesperson to present a program to your members. Teach Habitat Vacation Bible School Curriculum in your church. Write the prayers and good wishes of your congregation on 2x4s to be used in a Habitat house. Host a "Pass the Hardhat" day during which a special offering is collected for Habitat. Volunteer to work at a local Habitat worksite. Recruit a volunteer team to work on a job site weekly or monthly. Mentor a specific Habitat family through the challenges of homeownership. Challenge your youth group to landscape a Habitat lawn. Cook lunches for volunteers during workdays. Sponsor a church-wide fund raising event to benefit Habitat. Donate needed materials and/or services for a Habitat house. Fund a specific portion of a Habitat house.  Budget Pickens County Habitat in your annual giving. Covenant with PCHFH to partially or fully sponsor a Habitat house. Return