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HABBITAT FOR HUMANITY OF UTAH COUNTY

News October 2014

Utah Valley ReStores to Celebrate World Habitat Day with Huge Sale

Habitat for Humanity of Utah County/ReStores in Orem and Spanish Fork will be celebrating World Habitat Day with a huge sale on Saturday, October 4th, and Monday, October 6th! The Utah Valley ReStores will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. those days and will have 50% off selected items, refresh-ments, and drawings for prizes, such as an overnight stay at the Manti House Bed and Breakfast Inn, and a free set of new Kitchen cabinets valued up to $4,000.00 courtesy of McCoy's Flooring and Cabinets. Stop by, save big, and enter to win! Store locations can be found at www.habitatuc.org/restore.htm.

World Habitat Day is the one day set aside annually to recognize the basic right of all humanity to ade-quate shelter, and to encourage grassroots action toward ending poverty housing. On World Habitat Day, the first Monday of October, the Habitat for Humanity community joins the United Nations and or-ganizations around the world in raising awareness, educating and mobilizing individuals and communi-ties to take action on the current global housing crisis. To find out more about World Habitat Day, look online at www.habitatuc.org/wd.

Habitat to Hold Orientations for Those Interested in Affordable Housing Program

Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is currently seeking applicants for its local affordable housing pro-gram. Those interested in applying will need to attend one of three orientations to be held next week at Community Action Services and Food Bank at 815 South Freedom Blvd, Provo. Sessions will be: Tues-day, October 7, 2014 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2014 6:00 p.m., or Thursday, October 9, 2014 2:00 p.m. Orientation attendance is the important and mandatory first step in the application process. For qualifications and more information, look online at www.habitatuc.org/qualify.htm or call the office at (801) 344-8527.

Habitat to Break Ground on Second Washburn Reams Home

Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will be breaking ground for the second home at the organization’s Washburn Reams Estates Project in Orem on Monday, October 13, 2014. The ceremony will be held at 6:00 p.m. at 525 N 1060 W in Orem. All inter-ested community members are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

The five bedroom home is being built with Sione and Kahea Fisiipeau and their seven children. This home is being sponsored by NUDGE, Wells Fargo Bank, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, and the Rocky Mountain Power Founda-tion. Employees from both companies will be volunteering their time to help with construction at the project home.

What’s Up

• To make energy more affordable for families who need it most, One World Solar installs solar panels for low income families including Habitat for Humanity-built homes in our service areas. We bring together community partners, volun-teers and job trainees to implement solar power and energy efficiency for families, providing energy cost savings, valu-able hands-on experience, and a source of clean local en-ergy that benefits us all. To request an application for the Solar House - Affordable Renewable Energy program, which provides families a long-term solution to reverse high energy bills, email One World Solar at info@1WorldSolar.org.

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• Buy a ticket to the Outlets at Traverse Mountain’s upcoming Shopping Ex-travaganza (October 11th) and enjoy a day of discount shopping, a delicious lunch, and several opportunities to win some great door prizes! Ticket sales benefit Habitat for Humanity of Utah County’s local mission! Purchase tick-ets online at www.outletsattraversemountain.com (be sure to select Habitat as your fa-vorite charity) by October 9th.

• Attend a free, 4-week program called Within My Reach that teaches concrete tools and skills that help sin-gles (and couples) control their own romantic relationships in a way that will lead to more enriching, more satisfying interactions and relationships. Within My Reach helps singles set their goals when it comes to personal and rela-tionship development and commit to making decisions that proactively real-ize those goals. Topics include: know-ing yourself first, smart love, relation-ship danger signs, deciding rather than sliding into relationship decisions, ef-fective communication, and oth-ers. The program will be on Wednesday nights from 7:00-9:00 pm for 4 weeks beginning October 22. It will be held in the Habitat for Human-ity Training Room at 340 South Orem Blvd in Orem. Within My Reach was developed at the premier relationship education organization in the world by scholars at the University of Denver. Those interested in enrolling in the program should contact Jimmie at 801-344-8527 x 101.

• Turn cans into keys! Recycle your aluminum cans with Habitat for Humanity and help families in need of safe and affordable housing in our community! Drop off locations are listed at www.habitatuc.org/recycle.htm.

• When you hand over the keys to your old car to Habitat for Humanity, we can use the proceeds to help build a home in partnership with a family in your community. Learn more about Cars for Homes today: Details at www.habitatuc.org/cars-for-homes.htm.

• Go grocery shopping and help provide safe and affordable housing for families in need in our community! Sign up for Smith’s Community Rewards Program at www.smithscommunityrewards.com, link your account/card with Habitat for Humanity of Utah County (#48773) and then go shopping at your local Smith’s Grocery Store. Smith’s will then provide a financial contribution to the local Habitat affiliate.

• Check out Habitat’s FUNSAVER Site! Habitat for Humanity has partnered with VP Deals to get all the latest bargains on local products/venues. Check out this week’s FUNSAVER specials at www.habitatucdeals.info. A portion of your “fun” purchases will help Habitat further its housing mission in the community.

• Have you tested your home for radon yet? – Habitat is working with the Utah Cancer Action Network, Utah County Health Department, and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality to encourage community mem-bers to test their homes for radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, causing an estimated 22,000 deaths of year in the United States. Habitat offers test kits at the Orem ReStore or online for just $6.00! Learn more at www.habitatuc.org/radon_awareness.html.

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Creating Healthy Neighborhoods – As part of its Neighborhood Revitalization Mission, Habitat for Humanity of Utah County hosted its first ever Healthy Neighborhoods Training for interested Provo residents in September at the South Franklin Community Center. Special guests, Salt Lake City’s Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development, Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, and Salt Lake City Council Member, Stan Penfold, helped to facilitate the training and discussion. The Healthy Neighborhoods training is designed to help residents and stakeholders engage in creating a neighborhood of choice.

Congratulations Aleman Family! - Habitat for Humanity of Utah County held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the first of three homes at its Orem Washburn Reams Estates Project. The three bedroom home is being built with Hugo and Flora Aleman and their three young children and is being sponsored by TD Ameritrade and IM Flash Technologies.

Volunteering “Just Because”! - Corporate Alliance sponsored a “Just Be-cause” event for its members during September at Habitat’s George Taylor Jr. Renovation and Restoration project in downtown Provo. Corporate Alli-ance members had the opportunity to come out, have lunch, and volunteer their time on the project home.

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OCTOBER BUILD DAYS

Volunteers are currently being sought to help with construction, renovation, critical home repair, and beautification projects. Build days are now held Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Sign up online at www.habitatuc.org/volunteer.

CREW LEADERS AND SITE HOSTS

NEEDED TO HELP GUIDE CONSTRUCTION

Volunteers with construction experience or those wanting to improve their construction skills are being sought to participate in the affiliate's Crew Leader and Site Host Programs. Orientations are monthly. The next orientation will be on at the Habitat office in Orem on. For information, contact LeAnn at the number or email below.

Work at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore:

• Set your own shift anytime the ReStore is open, Mon-day – Saturday from 10-6

• Wear sturdy shoes and a light jacket

• Orem or Spanish Fork locations

Assist with Habitat Recycling efforts.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO SERVE

ON COMMITTEES

Volunteers are needed to serve on all of Habitat’s local committees. Monthly meetings, limited time commitment, no experience necessary, varying interests and skills. For more information, contact LeAnn Hillam at (801) 368-2250 or leann@habitatuc.org.

Home Maintenance

For more information, look online at www.habitatuc.org or contact LeAnn at (801) 368-2250 or

leann@habitatuc.org. You can also sign up online at www.habitat.org/volunteer.

Check out Habitat & Community Action’s Free Home Maintenance Course. The next class will be Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. The topics are: Landscaping and Lawn Care, Sprinkler System Maintenance. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at the Habitat office at 340 South Orem Blvd., Orem.

At HOME DEPOT – Registration is necessary. Call store or register online. Look online for the October clinic schedule at www.homedepot.com.

At LOWE'S - you must sign up for How-To Clinics by calling 229-1485 or stopping by their store at 140 West Uni-versity Parkway in Orem. Look online for October clinic schedule at www.lowes.com.

At CENTRAL UTAH GARDENS – Registration is necessary. Look online for upcoming classes at www.centralutahgardens.org/classes_events_concerts.aspx

RESOURCES

Community Action Services offers Home Buyer Education Classes on a monthly basis. Classes in October will be held October 1 and 2, 2014 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and October 18, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To register, please call (801) 691-5200 or go online to www.communityactionuc.org.

Community Action Services and Food Bank will be sponsoring a Financial Literary Class on November 18, December 2, 9, and 16 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Provo Seventh Day Adventist Church. Call (801) 691-5235 to register. For more information, look online at www.communityactionuc.org.

Job Corps is a comprehensive career technical training program for ages 16 through 24. Students live on cam-pus and have up to two years to complete their training. For more information or for an application call (801) 693-2902 or 1-800-733-JOBS or look online at mtutoa.jobcorps.gov.

International Day of Prayer and Action - The Interna-tional Day of Prayer and Action brought the Habitat for Humanity community together in prayer for those in need of shelter. Congregations of all faiths joined to-gether on Sunday, September 21st at St. Mary’s Epis-copal Church for an interfaith prayer service with mu-sic, prayer, scriptures and thoughts by Pastor Bill Davis of the Provo Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Volunteer Opportunities

OCTOBER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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Benefits of Homeownership –

The impact of adequate housing

• Adequate shelter is a critical founda-tion for breaking the cycle of poverty.

• Adequate housing is vitally important to the health of the world’s economies, commu-nities and populations.

• Homeownership is a form of wealth accumula-tion through equity and forced savings from mortgage repayment.

• Good housing attracts economic investment and development.

• Decent shelter contributes to thriving school systems, community organizations and civic activism.

• Safe homes and neighborhoods help to build social stability and security

Home Maintenance Tips

FALL HOME MAINTENANCE TIP! (www.bobvila.com)

Clean the Gutters

After leaves have fallen, clean out the gutters and downspouts, flush them with water, inspect joints, and tighten brackets if necessary. Clogged gutters are one of the major causes of ice dams. Replace old or damaged gutters with new ones that have built-in leaf guards.

HALLOWEEN SAVING TIP (www.moneycrashers.com)

• Buy your pumpkins the day before Halloween. You won’t get as good of a selection, but they’ll be half-

priced, and you can buy more than one for decoration. Also, you won’t need to worry about rotting.

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS (www.safekids.org)

Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe

• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.

• Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.

• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.

• When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

See more at: http://www.safekids.org/tip/halloween-safety-tips#sthash.45MI9o32.dpuf

HEALTHY HALLOWEEN TIP! (www.active.com)

Procrastinate

Purchase Halloween candy the day of trick or treat to avoid temptation. Buy less than what you think you will need to avoid leftovers and purchase candies that you do not like, if you still have leftovers place them out of sight. If you really have a hard time with temptation choose to pass out non-candy treats such as bouncy balls, spider rings, pencils, erasers, bubbles or stickers.

HOUSEHOLD HINT

(www.listotic.com)

Use Salt to Clean Your Iron

Salt? Yep! Pour salt on your ironing board (Perhaps cover with a pillow case or something to make clean up easier), and then iron the salt with the steam option off. The dirt on your iron will stick

“Nothing on Earth is so beautiful as the final haul on Halloween night.” - Steve AlmondSteve AlmondSteve AlmondSteve Almond

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TD Ameritrade, IM Flash Technologies

Thank You

Adobe Ancestry.com April West Ashley Ingersoll Benjamin Tateoka Bill Davis Bob Jones and Jones Excavating Co. Brad Simons Brian Verwer BYU Habitat for Humanity Chapter Celeste Kennard Corporate Alliance Crystalynn Mellor Daily Herald Dale Wilkerson Dara Farnsworth DigiCert Doba Dynamic Structures Ellen Imler Five Star Franchising Gandolfo’s Provo Gregg Wright Hal Miller IM Flash Technologies Jeanne Walker Jenna Gubler Julie Beck Kenny Seng and Kenny Seng Construction Kevin Bishop and Oak Hills Surveying Linda Walton

LuanaLei Turetzky Manoel Abreu Mark Greenwood and ALM & Associates Mark Ishii Mary Delamare-Schaefer Mary Kae Blair Mayor Richard Brunst Melissa McNalley Nestle Oliver Smith Callis and biome design Orem City Orem City Community Development Peter Van Hook Provo Abstract Title Provo City Council Staff Provo Redevelopment Agency Richard Green Robert Miller Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Rosemary Williams Serena Kanig Benish South Franklin Community Center St. Mary Episcopal Church Stan Penfold Steve and Jane Owen Tamara Bell TD Ameritrade The Aleman Family Tisah Ockey United Way of Utah County

Utah Valley Consortium

Attention Habitat Homeowners! In order to rectify the ongoing issues with homeowner’s insurance payments, we would like you to please contact your homeowner’s insurance provider and ask them to send bills to both your address and to Habitat for Humanity of Utah County at 340 South Orem Blvd., Orem, Utah 84058. Additionally, can you please contact Sara at (801) 344-8527 x 102 and let her know when you receive your bill so we make sure we have received the bill as well? Thank you! Hopefully this will help us solve some of the ongoing problems.

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1 2—Site Se-lection

3 4—ReStore World Habitat Day Sale

5 6—ReStore World Habitat Day Sale

--World Habi-tat Day

7—Building Committee —Orientation

8—Orientation

9—Development Services —Family Part-nership —Orientation

10—Executive Committee

11—Shopping Ex-travaganza

12 13—Fisiipeau Groundbreak-ing—Neighborhood Revitalization

14 15—Board Meeting

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26 27—ReStore

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Site Selection October 2, 2014 Noon Orem Office Finance Committee to October 2, 2014 7:00 a.m. Orem office ReStore World Habitat Day Sale October 4 & 6, 2014 10-6 Both ReStores World Habitat Day October 6, 2014 Building Committee October 7, 2014 2:00 Central Bank Orientation October 7, 2014 6:00 Community Action Orientation October 8, 2014 6:00 Community Action Development Services October 9, 2014 Noon Orem Office Orientation October 9, 2014 2:00 Community Action Family Partnership October 9, 2014 6:30 Orem Office Executive Committee October 10, 2014 7:30 Orem Office Shopping Extravaganza October 11, 2014 11-4 Outlets at Traverse Mountain Fisiipeau Groundbreaking October 13, 2014 6:00 525 North 1060 West, Orem Neighborhood Revitalization October 13, 2014 3:00 Orem Office Board Meeting October 15, 2014 7:00 Orem Office ReStore October 27, 2014 Noon Orem Office Happy Halloween October 31, 2014

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