Social networking sites have changed the way people organize and share information. They focus on building online communities of people who share interests and activities. Small organizations, particularly non-profits, typically do not have the resources to reach a broad audience. Now, with Social Media sites like Twitter and FaceBook, we are able to form stronger and more effective connections with interested and passionate supporters… people like you!

Social networking will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County through interacting with a like-minded community and finding a channel for energy and giving. How does it benefit you? As a “fan” or “follower” you can receive instant updates about interesting things in the world of Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County. These updates are shared in real time, so you will be able to stay connected as information happens – not afterwards!

Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County is now using FaceBook and Twitter. These sites will allow us to share status updates, links, advocacy alerts, pictures, video and other media/information with you. We also have a YouTube channel, which is still being developed. Stay tuned for more information, and a link to that channel, in the near future.

Be our friend on FaceBook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=100000079547196&ref=name
(Habitat Iredell)

Follow us on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/HabitatIC
(@HabitatIC)

Website Overhaul:
In addition to our efforts to get involved in social media, Habitat is also in the process of redesigning our current website, http://www.habitatiredell.org.  Some of these changes and additions have already been added to the site. Check them out below.

HabiTours: You can now take online tours of some of our recently completed Habitat homes.

Blog Updates: Found under the News/Events link on the main page, you will be able read messages from the staff, homeowners, and Habitat-related information from various news sources.

Please take advantage of these new opportunities to follow and support Habitat. Also, share these links with your friends and family. Use them as an opportunity to spread the good news about what Habitat is doing in our community.

Women Build Volunteers, Donors & Supporters,

I’m excited to announce that Habitat’s 2009 Women Build home is finished! For the first time in her life, Lillian Dye has a home she can truly call her own. This would not have been possible without your donations, volunteer service and support. Once again I would like to say thank you to everyone who played a part in this Women Build project.

Habitat typically celebrates the completion of a build with a dedication ceremony. In keeping with the Women Build theme, we dedicated Lillian’s home on Mother’s Day. While the date was fitting, unfortunately most of you did not have the opportunity to see the finished product. We think you all deserve to see the end result of your hard work! So, on behalf of Lillian Dye and Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County, I would like to invite you to a drop-in reception at Lillian’s home. Please join us at 1300 Partnership Way on Friday, July 10th from 5:15 to 5:45pm. Enjoy light refreshments as you tour Lillian’s home. Bring your family and friends and show them what you accomplished! Please RSVP if you will be able to attend. Call the Habitat office if you need directions to the site.

Please remember that Women Build is now an annual program at Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County! If you missed the opportunity to work on this home, you will have another chance to help with Women Build 2010. Also remember that Habitat is always in need of volunteers for a variety of projects. If you would like to get involved in the ReStore, in the office or on other construction projects please let me know!

Thank you again, for all your support. I hope to see you on Friday July 10th.
In Partnership,

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

On May 09, 2009 many volunteers and supporters celebrated with Lillian Dye and the staff of Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County as her new home was Dedicated!

Eveyln Funderburk’s photo

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 Ground Breaking Ceremony
When:            Saturday, January 24^th @ 2:00pm
Where:           Fourth Creek VillageVolunteers, donors and other members of the community are invited to attend this celebration to mark the beginning of construction for the Women Build home.  This casual ceremony will take place at Habitat’s Fourth Creek Village development on Saturday, January 24^th at 2:00pm.  This ceremony should last approximately 45 minutes and we will have Karla Causey on hand to sing. Come help us celebrate!

The entrance to Fourth Creek Village is located on Logan Street, directly behind the Statesville Post Office.  Please call the Habitat office if you need more specific driving directions.  Parking may be limited for this event so please arrive early.

Next Construction Clinic -Saturday, Dec 20th @ Troutman Lowe’s

Volunteers are welcome to attend the next Women Build Construction Clinic, which will be held at the Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Troutman on Saturday December 20th from 2:00 to 3:00pm.

 This class will focus specifically on the process of framing a house. Due to the limitations on space and materials, we must limit attendance to the first 20 people who sign up. Please only sign up if you are certain you can attend. Also, because this class is specific to framing we must ask that only those interested in framing the Women Build house sign up for this session.

RSVP as soon as possible. Spaces for this session will fill up quickly! To RSVP, send e-mail to David@HabitatIredell.org.

Women Build Construction Clinic – Sheetrock
When:            Saturday, January 24th @ 3:30pm
Where:           Lowe’s Home Improvement in TroutmanThis will be our final clinic before we begin construction on the Women Build house.  This clinic will cover the tools and skills needed to hang sheetrock for interior walls and ceilings.  We had to reschedule this session due to the availability of our instructor.  This clinic is now scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 24^th at 3:30pm at the Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Troutman.david@habitatiredell.org.

Due to the limitations on space, tools and materials we must limit attendance for this session to 20 people.  If you have attended previous sessions, please allow others to sign up for this class so everyone has an opportunity to learn.  Please RSVP as soon as possible, as spaces for this final session will fill up quickly!  To RSVP, send e-mail to

If you have any questions about these events, please contact the Habitat office at 704-871-0409.

There will be a Vinyl Siding Clinic at Lowes Home Improvement in Troutman.
Time to be announced soon. There is a limited space for 20 people so please RSVP to david@habitatiredell.org

Habitat Iredell Women Build is scheduled to begin construction in January.  The occupant of the planned two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,000-square-foot house will be Lillian Dye, a 65-year-old mother of seven and grandmother of 25. “Every time someone asks me about the grandkids, I have to start counting,” she said.  Earlier she told the audience that she was both anxious and appreciative. -exerpt taken from http://www.iredellcountywomenbuild.org