Habitat Happenings- August 2023

August 2023

events

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

When: Sunday, August 20, 2023, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park, 1645 23rd Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Join us in celebrating YOU, our amazing volunteers & sponsors, with lunch donated by Famous Dave’s & dessert donated by Whitey’s! Please RSVP to Melinda at 563-359-9066 or melinda@habitatqc.org by Wednesday August 16th

RSVP

do you want to be a Habitat homeowner?

Applications are available now!

Pick up from our administrative office 3625 Mississippi Ave. Davenport, 8:30- 4:30 Monday- Friday.

Applications and all documents must be returned by 4:00 PM on August 29.

Will you be the next Mr. or Ms. Habitat?

Our biggest fundraiser of the year will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023. In honor of our 30th anniversary, we are hoping for this year's event to be the biggest and best yet!

Knock Knock, Who's there? comedy will be there with 5 comedians ready to entertain! We will have a great silent auction as always. And the best part- YOU could be crowned Mr. or Ms. Habitat without ever getting on stage (except to be crowned)! Contact Rebecca if you'd like to learn how to participate in this new fundraising-from-home contest. The winner will receive 2 free tickets to the event- a $120 value!

Pictured is Ms. Habitat 2022, Hannah Kain.

Thank you to American Bank & Trust for being a presenting sponsor! Please contact Rebecca for sponsorship opportunities at rebecca.ludin@habitatqc.org

taking ramp applications

We are taking accessibility ramp applications for both Scott County and Rock Island County. Applicants must own their home, and meet income criteria. If you or someone you know is in need of an accessibility ramp, please give our office a call at 563-359-9066 or stop by Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM to pick up an application.

30-20-10 Fundraising Campaign

YOU can help us build for another 30 years and beyond. Become a member of our new “Carpenter’s Club” as a recurring donor. Your monthly pledge will be something we can count on, adding strength and stability to our organization so we can reach more families in need of safe, decent, affordable homes.

Every donation makes a difference in moving our mission forward!

join the club

volunteer spotlight

Name: Pam Crowe

How long have you volunteered with Habitat? I began volunteering with Habitat in January of 2016 when I joined the Family Support Committee as a partner family mentor. I met my first family on January 11, 2016.

What is your favorite construction/volunteer activity? I thoroughly enjoy mentoring with the families. Getting to know them and working along side of them in their houses and making new friends is the best. I also volunteer by painting in the Habitat houses when the houses get to that stage in construction. I always say I don't pick up a hammer but give me a paint brush and I'm happy.

WHY do you volunteer with HFHQC? I volunteer with Habitat because of the whole concept of Habitat. Their mission statement: Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is empowered by God to bring people together to build and renovate homes, to revitalize our community and to restore hope. That says it all to me. Also, I have met so many amazing people that have enriched my life so much and that I call my friends. And it's is FUN!

What do you do when you are not volunteering with Habitat? In my spare time, I still work as an interior painter. I love to toil in the soil by gardening and grooming my yard. I also volunteer at my church in various capacities. John (my husband) and I love to travel and visit the kids and grandkids, too!

Thank you Pam for sharing your time and talents with us!

what's building

home build updates

New Construction

House #129- We have one more day of drywall work and then it’s on to finishing the cladding on the front of the house.

House #135- The plumber starts this week and then we’ll get a floor poured. Framing work will begin in a couple of weeks.

House #136- We begin excavating this week. Framing work will begin after Labor Day weekend.

Renovation Project Houses:

House #131-134- We are alternating work days at all four of our houses. Our focus over the next several months continues to be on rebuilding porches and buttoning up the exteriors. We will continue to work on interior projects as time and groups permit.

repairs and ramps

Repair Program- We are down to the last project we carried over from the winter. Stay tuned for a press release regarding our repair program this year in central Davenport!

Ramp Program- We’ve completed 12 ramps so far this year and we have 4 more on the schedule. Please join us on Thursdays if you’d like to lend a hand! We have funding in both Iowa and Illinois now and applications are open.

Sign up to help with construction projects through the volunteer calendar link below. If you have questions about volunteering on our construction sites or behind the scenes, contact Zach at zach@habitatqc.org

click here to view volunteer calendar

thank you's

Thank you to St. Paul for a grant for home construction.

Thank you to Quad City Bank & Trust for a grant for home construction.

Thank you to the following volunteer groups who assisted us in July:

John Deere- Michael S. Team

John Deere- Lucas G. Team

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Bitco Insurance Company (pictured)

John Deere- Mary D. Team

John Deere- Traci S. Team

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers, committee members, and donors. Every hand makes a difference. We couldn't build thriving communities without ALL of you!

recycle, re-use, ReStore

what's in store

We have a new sign! Painted by a local student and installed by us – check it out next time you’re entering the store

August savings! All Blue price tags are 25% off and Green price tags are 50% off

Great donations have been pouring into the store – furniture, file cabinets, lumber, carpet, shelving, tools and everything in between! Now is the time to shop for your projects, house, apartment or dorm room!

Shopping hours: Thursdays & Fridays 10-6 and Saturdays 10-3

Donation information can be found at restoreqc.org

check out what's new at ReStore on Facebook

Health & Home

Current special: all vision enhancers are only $500!

Health & Home is open for shopping Thursday and Friday 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Private shopping times can also be scheduled.

Call 563-349-7339 to ask questions or schedule a donation pick-up or drop-off.

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follow us on social media

We are on instagram! We are excited to reach new friends through this platform. Follow us here.

We are also on LinkedIn! Click here to connect with us! This is a simple way that you can help support Habitat QC's professional network grow.

If you haven't yet, please take a moment to give us a like or a follow on Facebook to help us grow our social media reach.

wish list

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is currently looking for the following:

Silent Auction Donations- We are currently looking for baskets, items, experiences, or gift cards to be used for the raffle and silent auction at our upcoming fundraiser! Please contact rebecca.ludin@habitatqc.org if you have something you'd like to donate.

Lunch Providers - We REALLY need help providing lunches to our amazing construction volunteers! If you can assist even just once a month by making meals, ordering a delivery, or donating a gift card to sponsor volunteer lunches, please contact Zach at zach@habitatqc.org or call 563-359-9066.

Repair Supervisors - We are looking for skilled volunteers who would be willing to take a leadership role on short-term repair projects. To learn more, please contact construction director Ben at ben.kantner@habitatqc.org or call 563-359-9066.

Home Build Supervisors - We are looking for skilled volunteers who would be willing to take a leadership role on our home builds. To learn more, please contact construction director Ben at ben.kantner@habitatqc.org or call 563-359-9066.

Administrative Office:

563-359-9066

3625 Mississippi Avenue

Davenport, IA 52807

ReStore:

563-391-4949

3629 Mississippi Avenue

Davenport, IA 52807

Health & Home:

563-349-7339

3629 Mississippi Avenue

Davenport, IA 52807

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