Making Every CAN Count

Cans for Habitat is a national recycling partnership between the Aluminum Can Association and Habitat for Humanity. Aluminum cans are recycled by and for participating affiliates across the country. The money earned goes directly to build Habitat homes.

Aluminum cans are worth about 2 cents each, and the average person consumes more than a can a day. If only one percent of the aluminum cans recycled each year in the East Pasco area were designated to East Pasco Habitat for Humanity, our Habitat affiliate would be able to build at least one more Habitat home!

Matt Mooney of Lake Jovita knows what a difference the Cans for Habitat can make! The son of Wayne and Jane Mooney, Matt has been collecting cans for EPHFH for some time now. As of June 1, 2007 Matt has collected 227,553 cans!

Matt set a goal to collect 320,000 aluminum cans by December 31, 2007. He set this goal because proceeds from 320,000 cans (10,000 pounds) are enough to pay for framing a new Habitat home.

Help Matt reach his December goal by contacting him at 352-588-2654. He will arrange for pick up of your recycled cans. You may also drop off the donation to 33930 Americana Avenue in Lake Jovita.

All proceeds from Matt's recycling efforts go to East Pasco Habitat for Humanity. Through August 1, he has raised $4,212. Way to go, Matt!

Thank you to all our recycling partners! Together we can make a difference in the lives of others.

Habitat Receives Grant from Wachovia Foundation

Connie Smith, Community Affairs Manager of The Wachovia Foundation, was the bearer of the good news that East Pasco Habitat for Humanity was receiving a grant for their program. They were very pleased to present John J. Finnerty, CEO and Karen Streaker, Director of Development for East Pasco Habitat for Humanity with a check in the amount of $7,500 to assist with the "Foundations for a Healthy Life."

The Wachovia funds are underwriting physical foundations for two homes to be constructed in the fall at property located in Dade City. A total of 10 homes are being built in the next year by Habitat.

Habitat for Humanity is a "hand-up not a hand-out" and their mission is to help eliminate sub-standard housing in East Pasco County. Every day, hundreds of low-income families battle for survival, not only facing the plight of poverty itself but also the anguish of watching their children suffer in deplorable living conditions. With the help of businesses, foundations such as The Wachovia Foundation, and individuals, the work of Habitat is making a difference!

Show Your Support!

There is lots of activity around the East Pasco Habitat for Humanity office these days!

Staff and Volunteers have been busy with three recent home dedications in July, sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Mel Case, Mr. & Mrs. James Zehnder, and Mrs. Doris Wells/The A.P. Phillips Foundation in memory of Mr. Maxwell Wells, Jr.

Both "Dining Out for Habitat" dates have passed and were very successful! Thank you to the participating area restaurants and their patrons.

The upcoming Women Build/Men Bake Event is fast approaching. Tickets are for sale at $10.00 each, with 150 tickets available for sale..... better get yours fast! The night is sure to spark some laughs with the Men's Bake Sale Auction and the exciting games of Wine Toss. Mark your calendar for September 21st at 6pm located at Dade City Garden Club. You don't want to miss it!

The PR Committee is already Rockin and a Rollin' with plans for the November 17th fundraising event, 1950's Rock N' Roll Review. Auction items are needed for both a live and silent/Chinese auction. The event will feature a live band, and catered food by Bennedetto's. Tickets will be on sale soon.....

There are many more projects in the works for EPHFH, including a spring Volunteer Appreciation Event. If you would like to make a donation, purchase tickets, and/or learn more about the upcoming events, please contact our office at 352-567-1444 or visit our website at http://www.ephabitat.org/

Dining Out for Habitat & Men's Bake Sale

Our second Dining Out for Habitat is approaching quickly. On August 8th you and your family can take a break from eating at home and visit one of the following participating Dade City restaurants:

Lunch on Limoges
Tropical Breeze Cafe
Garden Delights Cafe
Beef O Brady's in Dade City
American Eagle/Great Eats An'Tiques
Kafe Kokopelli
Olga's Bakery & Deli
The Coffee Mug

The above participating restaurants are generously contributing 10% to East Pasco Habitat for Humanity on August 8th! The proceeds will go towards building decent homes for families in need in East Pasco County.

Save The Date!

Join EPHFH on September 21st for the Women Build/Men Bake Event. This fabulous and unique Women Build fundraiser will be held at the Dade City Garden Club, with the bake sale being led by Wilton Simpson. For more information, please contact our office at 352-567-1444.