Contact: Mark Mattern |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Tel. (717) 545-7299 |
April 20, 2010 |
Email: mmattern@harrisburghabitat.org |
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Women Build Looks to Finish New Home
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area has announced that the affiliate’s Women Build project will hold its first annual Rummage Sale in May. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 15th from 8:00 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the St. Thomas United Church of Christ located at 6490 Linglestown Road in Harrisburg.
All proceeds from the Rummage Sale will go towards Habitat’s ongoing Women Build project nearing the end of construction in Allison Hill. The entire construction project has been conceived, funded and built by women here in Central Pennsylvania.
“This is the second new home built by this Women Build group that has shown an undying interest in finishing the project,” said Habitat for Humanity Director of Development, Mark Mattern. “They are close to securing the funds to finish the home for the Roberts family and this Rummage Sale will put the Women Build that much closer to realizing their dream.”
Women Build is Habitat for Humanity’s volunteer program for women who want to learn construction skills and make a difference by building homes and communities. Through Women Build projects nationwide, female crews have built more than 1,650 homes.
Until the local Women Build project is completed, the group is seeking all donations from individuals and businesses wanting to join in the effort. Those interested in making a cash donation, and can not attend the Rummage Sale, may send their tax-deductable cash donation to Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area. Please designate the donation for the Women Build.
There will be something for everyone and for all interests at the Rummage Sale. Included that day will be toys, books, kitchen items, children clothing, seasonal decorations, games, household items, knick knacks, adult clothing, furniture and much more. The Women Build members will also be having a bake sale that day, as well as selling hotdogs and drinks.
Directions to St. Thomas Church of Christ: From 81N- take the Linglestown Exit onto Mountain Road, continue to Linglestown Rd. At the Square (Flag Pole) turn right, church is s short distance ahead on the left. Please look for the signs
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area is an ecumenical ministry that welcomes all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Through volunteer labor and tax deductible donations of money and materials, Habitat for Humanity builds new homes, rehabs and repairs homes and provides educational workshops.
Homes are sold to partner families at no profit and with no-interest mortgages. Since its inception in 1986, the Harrisburg area affiliate has built more than 57 houses in the Harrisburg, PA area providing simple, decent and affordable homes for families in need. For more information, visit www.harrisburghabitat.org or contact the Habitat office at 545-7299.
