Because of our 1000+ volunteers, Pickens County Habitat for
Humanity has been able to give 12 different families safe housing over the past 3 years! You make all the difference in your communities and we want to say thank you!
WHAT: End of Summer Ice Cream Social
WHO: all past and present PCHFH volunteers, Build Partners, and homeowners
WHEN: Sunday, Aug 15 2010 2:30-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Norris First Baptist Church, 118 Norris Dr., Norris, SC 29667
OTHER: Bring your favorite memories along with you. We will have a slide show of pictures from the 12 houses!
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REGULAR VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Volunteers can show up at any 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!
All jobs will have construction supervisors present. Individuals don't need to
call ahead, but for groups of 5 or more, please
call 864-878-6374 phone or email in advance, to be sure
that we have adequate work for all.
Any group wishing to work during the week should also call so we can make
arrangements for supervision.
Volunteers don't have to bring anything, but basic hand tools are helpful if
they have them.
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The Melinda Chapman House
Quail Circle
Central, SC
On Saturday, June 5 at 8:00 a.m., we will have a brief groundbreaking ceremony and then work will immediately begin on this house that is being built jointly by members of Clemson First Baptist and Clemson United Methodist churches.
Work Schedule:
Starting Saturday, June 5, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
from 8:00 til noon (or later), Wednesday - 5:30 til dark
Directions:
From Clemson/Central, - travel on Highway 93 through downtown Central.
Continue past Southern Wesleyan University to Earle Road, on the right.
Turn right onto Earle Road (this is just before a convenience store in the
fork of the road. If you get to the convenience store, you have gone too
far.) Once on Earle Road, travel approximately .7 miles, then turn right
onto Quail Circle. Quail Circle is the 3rd street on the right.
Our Habitat job site will be the first site on the right, next to a new Habitat house with light blue siding.
From Easley/Pickens area - Travel on Highway 93 through Liberty, continuing on through Norris. As you approach Central, see JRs Convenience Store on left. Shortly after passing store, turn left onto Earle Road. (If you pass Southern Wesleyan University, you have missed Earle Road.)
Once on Earle Road, travel approximately .7 miles, then turn right onto
Quail Circle.
Habitat job site will be on the right, next to a new Habitat house with light blue siding.
Contact Numbers:
Steven Welter (864)637-8012 & Bill Foster (864)888-7234
July 21,24, Aug 4,7,18,21 Sept 1,4
Felix Toney (864)637-8823 & Bruce Nessler (864)637-8251
July 14,17,28,31 Aug 11,14,25,28
Cindy Sanders, Construction Coordinator (864)423-3686
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FUTURE WORKSITES
301 West Beattie Street
Liberty, SC 29657
Demolition on the existing house is set for early June. Immediately after, the foundation will go in and we will be ready to begin construction. We are still seeking an official building partner for this house.
Directions:
From Clemson/Central -
Travel on Highway 123 toward Easley.
Exit right at US-178 ramp toward Liberty. At end of ramp, turn left onto US-178 (also known as Moorefield Memorial Highway and Liberty/Pickens Road)
Travel approximately 1.3 miles, then turn left onto West Beattie Street.
The jobsite 301 West Beattie is on the left.
From Easley -
Take Highway 123 to the US-178 ramp to Liberty. At end of ramp, turn right onto US-178 (also known as Moorefield Memorial Highway and Liberty/Pickens Road). Travel approximately 1/3 miles, then turn left onto West Beattie Street. The jobsite 301 West Beattie is on the left.
From Pickens -
Take Highway 178 to Liberty approximately 7.1 miles. Turn right onto West Beattie Street. The jobsite 301 West Beattie is on the left.
Copperfield Drive -
The Tandria Moon home
This will be the 2010 Clemson University Homecoming house.
The house will be permanently located on Copperfield Drive in Central.
Directions:
From Clemson - take Highway 93 toward Central. Just past Post Office on right, see sign for Copperfield Villas. Turn right, onto Copperfield Drive. The Moon job site will be on the left, next to a Habitat house with tan siding.
From Pickens - take Hwy 178 to Liberty. At the intersection of Highway 178 and Highway 93, turn right onto Highway 93. Continue on Highway 93 approximately 8 miles. Turn left onto Copperfield Drive. The Moon job site will be on the left next to a Habitat house with tan siding.
From Easley - take Highway 93 toward Clemson. Pass through Liberty. Continue on Highway 93, approx. 8 miles past Liberty. Turn left onto Copperfield Dr. The Moon job site will be on the left next to a Habitat house with tan siding.
VOLUNTEERS
Habitat for Humanity Needs You NOW!!
Every day Habitat for Humanity is working with families in Pickens County and we need your skills! Please consider donating your time - no one is too old or too inexperienced to volunteer.
Listed below are just a few of the areas where we need immediate help.
PROPERTY ACQUISITION: find & acquire suitable Pickens County properties for new homeowners. We urgently need a volunteer for Clemson/Central/Norris and one for Liberty/Pickens.
PUBLICITY: writers and photographers to help keep our mission and progress before the public.
COORDINATE VOLUNTEERS: coordinate Collegiate Challenge volunteers who come from all over the US to work with us over their Spring Break
MAILINGS: help prepare newsletters and other distributional info for churches, civic groups, and volunteers.
Please help us spread the word by printing out one of these flyers and posting in your church or workplace. The critical needs will be updated on a regular basis as the needs change, so check back often!
Critical Volunteer Needs Flyer
These are just a few of the opportunities for service available. Please contact Jill Evans at the Pickens County Habitat office for further details!
Phone: 864-878-6374
email: jillevans@pickenshabitat.org
NON-CONSTRUCTION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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.
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CHURCH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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.
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