Quilt Gives Feeling of Comfort

East Pasco Quilters are not new to providing a feeling of comfort to those in need. They have been donating their handmade quilts to various local organizations but felt their talents and quilts could signify a new beginning and sense of belonging for families moving into their own East Pasco Habitat Home. The most recent quilt was presented in April to Habitat homeowner Jennifer Timms.

Jennifer and her two sons moved into their new home in March. Unfortunately George Timms, Jennifer's husband, passed away just three days after their approval was in place. The new home is a blessing but bittersweet for the Timms family.

Habitat would like to thank the East Pasco Quilters and Florida Medical Clinic- Foundation of Caring for helping give the Timm's family a "hands up"! We look forward to working with you in the future.

If you would like to participate in Habitat's construction program, please visit our website at http://www.ephabitat.org/ or call our office at 352-567-1444. Together we can make a difference!

A Challenge to Women

East Pasco Habitat for Humanity and Lowe's challenge women to actively address the problem of women & children living in substandard housing by hosting a "Women's Build"

Join us for the first Informational & Sign Up Meeting

WHEN:

Tuesday, June 26th at 7PM

WHERE:

Calvary Assembly of God gymnasium in Dade City

CONTACT:

Karen Streaker or Janet Collura at EPHFH 352-567-1444 for more information

Be a part of the solution- one house, one family at a time. Together we can make a difference!

Grant Writing Workshop

Make sure to join us for an extraordinary Grant Writing Workshop!

WHEN: May 23rd from 9am to 4pm
WHERE: Dade City Woman's Club located at 37922 Palm Avenue in Dade City
COST: $50.00 per person -which includes lunch provided by EPHFH

Our speaker is highly skilled in the area of writing grants and looks forward to sharing insight with those in attendance.

To register for the workshop, please contact Karen Streaker, Dir. of Development and Public Relations, at 352-567-1444 or email at kstreaker-epascohh@earthlink.net

We hope you can join us!

Volunteer Opportunities

Help us in giving a "hands-up" to those in need by becoming a Habitat for Humanity volunteer. Our office is in need for volunteers in the following categories:

CONSTRUCTION:
Building volunteers (with construction skills or willing to learn) are urgently needed Monday-Friday 8am to 3pm, Saturday 8am to noon. Volunteers should be available a minimum of 6 hours weekly. Please complete a Volunteer Registration and Waiver and bring a hat, sunscreen and closed, sturdy shoes when reporting to work. EPHFH will provide tools, equipment and supervision. If you prefer, you may bring your own tool belt and hand tools. We are almost wholly dependent on local volunteers this time of year. Reports to Michael Fremlin, Construction Supervisor.

FAMILY PARTNERS:
Volunteers needed to mentor, support and encourage new homeowners with various challenges. Volunteers should be prepared to initiate and continue regular contact with the homeowner. Commitment should be approximately one year from the date the new homeowner is selected. Time required will vary according to new homeowners' needs and volunteer's enthusiasm. Bilingual a plus. Reports to Mary Eversmann, Chair-Family Support Committee.

RECYCLING COLLECTOR:
Volunteers needed to collect recyclables including aluminum cans, inkjet cartridges and cell phones from various sites in Zephyrhills. Volunteer should own or have access to a small truck or SUV. Job requires approximately 2-4 days a month or more if volunteer wants to develop new sites. Volunteer can set his or her schedule. Reports to Janet Collura, Volunteer Coordinator.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:
Volunteers needed to work in EPHFH Administrative Office at Dade City Train Depot. Hours available M-F 8:30am to 4:30pm. Volunteer should have good telephone skills, some computer knowledge, and be available at least 6 hours weekly. Volunteer will greet and direct visitors from the Reception Desk, answer telephones, prepare mass mailings, prepare recycling items for Federal Express pickup, help develop our mailing lists and data base, and assorted tasks as needed. We promise you will not be bored. Reports to Karen Streaker, Director of Development and Public Relations.

RE-STORE SUPPORT:
Volunteers needed to receive and prepare for re-sale donated items and to manage the inventory. Re-Store is open M-F 9am to 5pm, and Saturday 9am to 4pm. Great work environment. Bilingual is a plus. Reports to Henry Walls, Re-Store Manager.