News from Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County

[Brian P. Cunningham]

Gov. Markell, Habitat staff and students discuss the proper way to fasten a hand rail, during his visit to Phillips Park II.   In This Issue Gov. Markell Visits Site Simonds Gardens Update Phillips Park II Update Other Construction Updates Find Us On Facebook Gov. Markell Visits Habitat Site To Commend Partnership With DSCYF Gov. Jack Markell joined representatives from Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, the Children's Department and site volunteers to recognize and applaud the youth who are currently enrolled in or have successfully completed the "Pre-Apprenticeship Program" at Ferris School.    HFHNCC have partnered with the Children's Department in the "Pre-Apprenticeship Program." The program is comprised of a 72-hour classroom study "Intro to Craft Skills" course, sponsored through Delaware's adult vocational technical schools, which offers a certified curriculum provided by the National Center for Construction Education Research. Once the students pass the classroom portion of the course, they successfully complete the program by volunteer interning with Habitat.   Simonds Gardens Dedication Set for Monday, September 20 at 11 a.m. The two ranch homes are quickly nearing completion. All of the floors are installed and the interior of the homes have been painted. Site supervisor Marc Treanor and volunteers are adding trim and final touches to the interior. Landscaping will begin next week with grading and sod. You are invited to congratulate homeowners Michelle Scott and Romona Aikens on their home dedication on Monday, September 20 at 11 a.m. Address is 20 Cahalan Road, New Castle, DE 19720. Phillips Park II Chugging Along The two townhome complex is moving along at the expected pace. After completing Grace Point, site supervisor Vern Tamalavicz is overseeing construction on his 34th and 35th Habitat home. As of today, siding was being put on the homes and the electric work is still being installed.   NSP Homes, Mill Stone &  Terrace Green Update  Neighborhood Stabilization Project Homes (NSP Homes) Renovations have begun on Habitat's first NSP projects from New Castle County. The two homes, (35 Oakmont Street and 203 Skelton) have had crews of volunteers working on the homes for the past two weeks.  "Before" photo of 203 Skelton Terrace Green (A & Townsend Street) Excavation has just begun on the 6 townhome complex. The site is expecting their first wave of volunteers the first week of October.    Mill Stone The exciting 21-home complex had its site sign installed at the 97 Vandever location. The 6'x12' site sign will feature architectural renderings of the project. Site work is aniticipated to begin in the fall. FRIEND US ON FACEBOOK! Join over 350 Supporters on social networking site   Habitat for Humanity New Castle County has been in the Facebook world for more than a year. We find it's an important way to be able to communicate with our supporters as well as share up to the minute information with them. View photos, enjoy facts and post comments on our site. Add HFHNCC to your Facebook friends by searching "Habitat for Humanity Wilmington" or by clicking HERE. Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County

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[Brian P. Cunningham]

WIN A DeSEAN JACKSON AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO!!!  Hey Philadelphia Eagles & Habitat fans! In honor of the NFL season kicking off this week, Habitat NCC is offering a special promotion. Contribute just $5 to HFHNCC for a chance to win this autographed picture of the Eagles superstar wide receiver, DeSean Jackson! The rules are simple: CLICK HERE and select "FACEBOOK" option from the pulldown menu and then give your $5. For every $5 you give, you'll be entered for another chance to win the prize. The winner will be selected prior to kickoff of the Eagles vs. Packers game and notified via email and Facebook. Thanks and GOOD LUCK!!!

In This Issue Eagles Autograph Sweepstakes Mill Stone Site Sign H&H Construction Find Us On Facebook HFHNCC SITE SIGN UP AT MILL STONE LOCATION Visible from more than a block away, the 6'x12' site sign, announcing the Mill Stone project, has been installed and has already generated a number of phone calls inquiring about the development. Located on 97 Vandever, just blocks away from HFHNCC's offices, it's one of Habitat's most ambitious development projects. The first phase of Mill Stone will consist of six homes (one 2-bedroom, two 4-bedroom and three 3-bedrooms) with construction anticipated for mid to late autumn.

Simonds Gardens Dedication Set for Monday, September 20 at 11 a.m. The two ranch homes are quickly nearing completion. All of the floors are installed and the interior of the homes have been painted. Site supervisor Marc Treanor and volunteers are adding trim and final touches to the interior. Landscaping will begin next week with grading and sod. You are invited to congratulate homeowners Michelle Scott and Romona Aikens on their home dedication on Monday, September 20 at 11 a.m. Address is 20 Cahalan Road, New Castle, DE 19720.

H&H CONSTRUCTION FILLING NEEDS ON A WEEKLY BASIS To say that Herb Borden and Harvey Morris have been at it a while at Habitat would be an understatement. If you've ever set foot in a Habitat home, then you've seen their work, but maybe not have noticed it. Every Tuesday and Herb and Harvey take a moment and pose for a photo with HFHNCC Executive Director Kevin L. Smith and thier brand new podium, build from scratch! Wednesday, these two gentlemen have been assisting Steve Hummel, warehouse/ Property Supervisor for more than five years, and prior to that, were out on site with as much frequency. The two, affectionately known as H & H Construction fabricate all of the window sills, handrails and trim for the stairways on our Habitat homes. Boden, 78, a retired DuPont chemical engineer and Morris, 82, retired self-employed and former restaurateur and proprietor of the Harvey House in Wilmington, also handle special construction projects, such as building desks for employees, painting the offices and recently as pictured, building event podiums! HFHNCC would like to extend a big Habitat "THANK YOU!" for all these gentlemen do for Habitat and the homeowners.

FRIEND US ON FACEBOOK! Join over 350 Supporters on social networking site   Habitat for Humanity New Castle County has been in the Facebook world for more than a year. We find it's an important way to be able to communicate with our supporters as well as share up to the minute information with them. View photos, enjoy facts and post comments on our site. Add HFHNCC to your Facebook friends by searching "Habitat for Humanity Wilmington" or by clicking HERE.

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