Have You Ever Wondered...
How do I show my thankfulness??  
Thoughts of Donor Iginio Fontana

Have you ever wondered why you are doing something since it’s been so long since you began doing it? I was asked why do I donate?  After some reflection, I remembered. I am lucky: the world and my life have been good to me. The world, the community, all those groups within which I live. This includes my family, my friends, my neighbors, those I know, those I don’t know, those I meet on the street- the list rolls on.  I am grateful for all the gifts of time, encouragement, support, again a long list.

So how do I show my thankfulness?  Money? My biblical widow’s mite would not suffice. But by sharing with those groups and organizations which in turn do the sharing for me was my answer. These groups and organizations would be my spokesman for my thanksgiving.  The final question would be, which one should I choose from the myriad of help groups? I chose Habitat for Humanity  because it helps people help themselves. The future owners help build their own house; their ownership is in time and labor as well as money. And how about others? The community is invited to share in the work with their time, their talents and gifts, so that the whole community is able to give of themselves to others also.

To give monthly click here  to go directly to our On-line Donation page or visit the Donatation page on our Website to learn about all the ways you can help Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County.
 

Are you a journeyman carpenter
with time on your hands?
Always wanted to work for Habitat for Humanity?
Now is your chance!  
Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County is seeking Volunteer Journeyman Carpenters with strong residential building experience. Must be willing to put on your bags and pitch in! Time is of the essence!  Help us beat the bad weather!  Your experience includes the ability to read blue prints and knowledge of residential construction materials and installation methods. Good problem solving skills and the knowledge of safe work practices and safety management.  

Ideally, you are an individual who is reliable; needs minimal supervision, works well with volunteers and as part of a team. A positive attitude is a must. Give back to your community – help us in the building of affordable housing in Sonoma County.  

Let’s get two families in for the Holidays…We can smell the turkey roasting …can’t you????  To volunteer Email Isabelle Accornero, or call her on 707-495-8056.
 

Raffle Tickets for "Opportunity Quilt" Available Now!!!

The Family Services "Welcome Home Quilt Program" is well under way, having completed the beautiful house themed "Opportunity Quilt " for the raffle. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5, available from Quilt Project members, staff and at the Habitat office, on Farmer's Lane. Click here to find information about this great program.

Our hard-working quilters have begun working on the children's quilts which will be handed out when a family receives their new Habitat home. We are currently in need of materials or donations to purchase the ingredients our talented quilters need to create our first quilts. Come join the group on our next quilting day on Tuesday, September 2nd,  at the Quilted Angel in Petaluma [mapquest]. Email Darlene Mola or call (707) 578-7707 X 104  for information about this exciting project or to volunteer for other Family Services activities.

Sebastopol Build Making Headway!!!

We have slowed for the moment, but to all of you fantastic volunteers who have worked to date and are ready to complete these two fine homes, we are scheduling build dates for the coming months. Click here to go to the Johnson Street Build Site web page for updates, and you can click "VOLUNTEER NOW " or the button below to sign up for future work days.

YouTube Pages Are Now Available For Your Viewing Pleasure

Habitat for Humanity and ReStore have new YouTube pages up. Look for videos from our Build Site and videos from ReStore . See how our houses are progressing and new donations available for sale at ReStore. New videos added weekly.

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Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County is a faith based organization and welcomes volunteers from all walks of life who are committed to Habitat's goal of eliminating poverty Housing. Homes are sold with no profit made. Homeowners contribute "Sweat Equity" and house payments are recycled to build additional homes. Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County promotes home ownership with volunteers building houses in partnership with Sonoma County residents in need of adequate housing.

Events and Meetings [click on underlined titles for details]

Thu Sep 18 7:00 pm —	HabiTalk at HfHSC Office
Tue Oct 7 10:00 am —	Welcome Home Quilt Project
Thu Oct 16 7:00 pm —	HabiTalk at HfHSC Office
Tue Nov 4 10:00 am —	Welcome Home Quilt Project
Thu Nov 20 7:00 pm —	HabiTalk at HfHSC Office
Tue Dec 2 10:00 am —	Welcome Home Quilt Project
Thu Dec 18 7:00 pm —	HabiTalk at HfHSC Office
There are additional events in the next 30 days. Click Here to go to the calendar...