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Future Homeowners, Stephen and Amber

Amber and Stephen have two children, a daughter 14 and a son 7. They are a family with big hearts who truly believe in being together through thick and thin no matter what. Amber works at night as a Health Care Assistant in a nursing home in memory care. Stephen is a...

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Future Homeowners, Farkhod and Manzurakhon

Farkhod and Manzurakhon have 5 children between the ages of 11 and 6 months. They have 2 daughters and three sons. Farkhod heard about Habitat from a Muslim man who came from Somalia ten years ago. He didn’t pay attention at that time because he didn’t understand....

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Future Homeowner, Irine

Irine came to the United States in 2019 from Kenya. She had losteverything including her family and her home. Irine has three children and one grandchild. One of her children, Joan, has come to the U.S. to attend The University of Akron. Irine currently works as an...

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Future Homeowner, Indra

Indra is originally from Ghana, West Africa. She came to theUnited States in 2018. Indra is a mother of 3 children but onlytwo of her children are with her in the U.S. at this time. Indra heard about Habitat for Humanity from her sister Ema.Ema had a friend who went...

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Future Homeowner, Laurenthia

Laurenthia has one daughter Hilimah. They were bothborn and raised in Akron, OH. Laurenthia currentlyworks as a Customer Service Agent. She would like tocomplete her degree in Accounting and open her ownconsulting firm. Halimah hopes to attend theUniversity of Akron...

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Middlebury Better Block 2016

With funding from both Knight Foundation and Jilly’s Music Room and the support, guidance and hard work of over twenty community organizations, businesses and stakeholders, Neighborhood Network facilitated the Middlebury Better Block on July 30th-31st, 2016 at the...

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Solar Powered Security Lights 2021

In 2020 and 2021, Neighborhood Network and the Habitat for Humanity Construction Site Supervisors completed 431 Solar Powered Security Light Installations across Middlebury and University Park. Additionally, Neighborhood Network distributed information on the...

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Middlebury Millstone Monument Revitalization

Part of the Middlebury Neighborhood Plan, the Middlebury Millstone Monument is a physical representation of Middlebury’s rich history. You can find the millstone at the intersection of East Market and Exchange street, right in front of Fire Station #2. The plaque...

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ReStore DIY Project: Flower Chandelier

Estimated Cost: $50 Project Time: 2 days Difficulty: Easy Supplies: old chandelier - Shop ReStore! wire cutters spray paint Industrial glue (waterproof)  pliers  planters & flowers solar lights (Dollar Store) polyurethane (waterproof)  Instructions: Remove light...

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April 2024 Affiliate Newsletter

April 2024 Newsletter - What's happening? In this newsletter, you'll find: Celebrate Home is the Key during April  Happy National Volunteer Month Join us for ReStore Recycles on April 19th - check the list of our local partners Meet Rachel, our ReStore Logistics...

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March 2024 Affiliate Newsletter

March 2024 Newsletter - What's happening? In this newsletter, you'll find: Meet Emily and don't miss out on your Build In Style fundraising event tickets to support her Women Build Project at Silver Maple Ridge March Events Habitat on the Hill Recap from Washington...

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February 2024 Affiliate Newsletter

February 2024 Newsletter - What's happening?  In this newsletter, you'll find: New Community Program Introduction to Pathways to Homeownership Build in Style 2024 - Tickets on Sale Now! Meet Loyal Volunteer Frank Donations NEEDED - Build in Style 2024 Thank a Habitat...

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Donatos Pizza Fundraiser

Buy Pizza to Build Homes Round up to donate when ordering your online Donatos Pizza at participating locations in Summit County to help build affordable housing. From February 5th to April 28th, customer can round up or donate when they order online to support...

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Owens Corning Veteran Roofing Program

Habitat for Humanity’s partnership with the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Program provides a new and safe roof to honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses at no cost to the veteran. Owens Corning provides the material at no cost and organizes Platinum...

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ReStore Raffle – Dishwasher

ReStore Raffle – Dishwasher

Buy your tickets for a chance to win a new Thermador Stainless Steel Dishwasher! $25 per ticket or 4 for $80. Funds raised from this raffle support the building and repairing of affordable homeownership in your community! Winner must be able to pick up from the Summit...

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