Last week, eight Austin Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps members joined more than 500 Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps National Direct and VISTA members from across the country for the annual Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon. This is the second consecutive year the annual event was held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nearly 4,000 homes were damaged by fast-rising [...]
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This Saturday is the annual HousingWorks Austin “There’s No Place Like Home” tour of affordable homes! It showcases examples of ownership, rental, and supportive housing financed with the general obligation bond funds passed in 2006 by Austin voters and demonstrates that home affordability is central to the success of Austin employers, schools, and neighborhoods. Register [...]
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This Saturday, we raised the walls on the 2010 Habitat Young Professionals Build at 7409 Thanna’s Way! Habitat Young Professionals [HYP] is a diverse group of young professionals who share resources, time and talents to make a difference in the Austin community. Founded in 2006, HYP has quickly become a highly respected and connected organization [...]
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This Saturday, we dedicated our three spring builds sponsored by the faith community. The Valencia, Elfathi, and Garcia families gathered with sponsors, volunteers, and AHFH staff to celebrate achieving the dream of homeownership! This year, the Catholics worked hand in hand with the Valencia family to build their new home. Manuel and Maria Valencia have [...]
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An Austin Habitat home will be featured on the June 6th Cool House tour! A total of twelve homes will be featured on the tour, which is produced by Texas Solar Energy Society and Austin Energy. The $15 guidebook/tickets are available at both Austin Central Markets. For those wishing to share a guidebook, companion tickets [...]
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Less than 3% of the world’s water supply is fresh water, and much of that is inaccessible. 36 US states anticipate a water shortage by 2013. In 2009, Kohler began the Save Water America Campaign with two goals: 1) Educate Americans about how to save water 2) Donate water conserving products to Habitat for Humanity’s [...]
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