I would like to thank everyone who attended the ground breaking ceremony for Lillian’s home this past Saturday. Those of you who could not attend may have read about it in Sunday’s Statesville Record & Landmark. We had a great turnout for a very heartwarming ceremony.

You can see more pictures of this exciting event on our photo gallery page.

I would like to remind everyone that Women Build is still fundraising. We have almost reached our goal of $60,000 to sponsor this home, but we need your help to bring in the rest. Please read below for more information about some exciting Women Build events in the next few weeks that will help us meet our goal.

Women of Grace Bowling Tournament @ Pla-More Lanes of Statesville
On Saturday, February 7th, the “Women of Grace” will hold a bowling tournament at Pla-Mor Lanes in Statesville to help raise money for Women Build. The cost is $25 per person, or $80 for a 4-person team. All-female teams are preferred but for an extra donation you are welcome to have a male team member. Prizes will be awarded for highest score, best team name and best-dressed team. An awards reception will be held at Ace Hardware on East Broad Street, with food catered by East Coast Wings, following the tournament. To register your team, call the Habitat office at 704-871-0409 or send email to david@habitatiredell.org .

“Doctor with a Heart” Day @ Statesville Chiropractic Clinic
On February 17th and 18th, Statesville Chiropractic Clinic will be taking appointments, filing insurance and collecting co-payments as usual. In addition to their regular services and prices, they will have a massage therapist on hand to do free massages and they will be doing free blood sugar checks. The clinic will also be selling Women Build t-shirts and collecting donations for the Women Build house sponsorship.

Please stop by Statesville Chiropractic on February 17th or 18th. Enjoy a massage, get your blood sugar checked, buy a Women Build shirt or make a donation. While you’re there, be sure to thank Dr. Adams and his staff for supporting Women Build and Habitat.

Women Build T-Shirts for sale
Get your Women Build 2009 T-shirt now! Shirts are available in pink and grey, in sizes Small thru XXL. Shirts can be purchased at the Habitat office, for a minimum donation of $15 each. Proceeds from shirt sales will go towards the Women Build house sponsorship cost.

Pre-orders for Pink Hard Hats
We are also taking orders for hard hats. These neon pink hard hats are OSHA approved for use on construction sites. Each one comes with a one-size-fits-all adjustable harness. Hard hats are available for a minimum donation of $10 each. Please submit your order by Friday, January 30th so we can get these in before the first build day. Drop by the Habitat office or call Dave at 704-871-0409 to place your order.

Thank you all for your continued support of Women Build and Habitat.

Please come out for these events, and stay tuned for build day sign-ups coming soon.

David Moore
Director of Volunteers
Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County
david@habitatiredell.org
704-871-0409 ext.15