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Congratulations to the Sow Family! The Sow Family Dedication was this past Saturday, December 3rd 2011. Friends, Family and Volunteers gathered to welcome the Sows into their new home that afternoon for a very emotional dedication. Thank You to Thrivent, Duralee, and all of our sponsors and volunteers for making their dream a reality! To see photos of this dedication and past dedications and build days visit us on our facebook page by clicking here. Interested in owning a home for under $1000 a month? We are looking for a few good families to partner with Habitat Suffolk and the Town of Islip in a joint program. Several houses in the Central Islip/Brentwood area will be rehabilitated for families approved for the partnership. Please call or email Beth at 631-HABITAT (422-4828) or email her at Be...@habitatsuffolk.org

Connetquot High School Presents Click on Santa above to get more information on the race and to sign up to participate

Welcome Vivian Becker, Habitat Suffolk’s new Executive Director! Vivian Becker, a recognized affordable housing professional with a strong background in building mission-driven, well-managed non-profit agencies was recently named the new Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk.  She is the former CEO of Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury, CT. (NHSW,) where she executed a new strategic direction that resulted in the turnaround of the financially troubled housing agency, including a pipeline for affordable rental and housing development.  She gained significant community development experience as Executive Director of the Pratt Area Community Council in Brooklyn, NY.  Later she led the Bronx–based St. Raymond Community Outreach Inc. (SRCO) in their efforts to build the area’s first community center within a large condominium and rental housing complex. Vivian Becker will be responsible for growing our Habitat Suffolk affiliate, already one of the largest in the world, and for developing more affordable housing opportunities for low-income families in Suffolk County.  We proudly welcome Vivian Becker, Habitat Suffolk’s Executive Director!

2011 Friends Reception Honorees

(L-R) Executive Director Vivian Becker and Family Services Director Beth Reichert presented the Gold Hammer to Khadija Yanni (Bellport) - Habitat Family Partner of the Year along with Habitat Suffolk’s President Lew Johnson.	(L-R) Executive Director Vivian Becker presented the Gold Hammer to the Community Partner of the Year, The Electrical Training Center’s Director Sal Ferrara along with Habitat Suffolk’s President Lew Johnson.	(L-R): The Gold Hammer award from Habitat Suffolk is presented to ROUX Associates, Inc. as the 2011 Business Partner of the Year by Habitat Executive Director Vivian Becker to Michael Roux, Chairman & David Bligh, Project Engineer, along with Habitat President Lew Johnson
(L-R): Representatives from the St. James Episcopal Church accepted the Gold Hammer award from Habitat Suffolk as the 2011 Faith Partner of the Year - Garth Foley, Ruth LeCluse, Peter Cahill,  Habitat Executive Director Vivian Becker, The Rev. Dr. Raewynne Whiteley, Ken LeCluse,  Habitat President Lew Johnson and  Jack Schultheis.	(L-R): The Gold Hammer award from Habitat Suffolk is presented by Habitat Executive Director Vivian Becker to Diana Fasano as their ReStore Volunteer of the Year, along with Habitat ReStore Director Paul Camassa and President Lew Johnson	(L-R) Brentwood High School’s students and representatives Luke Patterson, Edgar Flores, Advisor Donna Keller, Principal Richard Loeschner, Laura Paris, Maritza Galeas received the Gold Hammer Award as Habitat Suffolk’s Campus Chapter of the Year from Student Build Chairman and Board member Larry Hohler, Executive Director Vivian Becker and Habitat Suffolk’s President Lew Johnson.
(L-R): Habitat Suffolk presented Gold Hammers to their Women Build Leaders - 2011 Construction Volunteers of the Year: Terry Greis, Gina Valenze, Habitat Construction Supervisor Trisha Hecker, Volunteers Chris DiBona, Deb Kenney, and Habitat’s Director of Partnerships Kathy Schaefer (not pictured are three of the Women Build Leaders: volunteers Sue Nalawejk, Madeline Stipo and Kathy Wall.)	And Thank You to the Bellport Double Dutch team for their phenominal performance!	To See More Pictures from the Friends Reception click here to be taken to our Friends Reception Page

Northport Theater Please use PROMO CODE- HFH $10.00 will be donated to Habitat Suffolk ReStore Deals ReStore is Suffolk's Hidden gem. A hub for the DIY home improver. Cars for Homes When you donate a car, truck, boat, RV, or other vehicle to Habitat for Humanity's Cars for Homes program you help people in YOUR community build a house and the hope of a better life! Donate now and directly benefit your local Habitat for Humanity affiliate!

We-Care Shopping that Benefits Habitat Shop the online Shopping mall and a percentage of your purchases goes to Habitat Suffolk Recycle Your Electronics! ReStore now Recycles Electronics: Bring in your old cell phone, lap tops, computers, any electrical cords or wires and ReStore will Recycle your eWaste!!! 2111 Lakeland Ave. Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 631.521.7789

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