RV Care-A-Vanners,
Right now Tony and I are leading the build in Marquette, Michigan . We’re really enjoying being in the field again and working with five partner families anxiously awaiting the dedication of their homes next week.
It’s great to see and hear about RV Care-A-Vanners doing great things all over the United States and Canada. We liked this article, ‘Care-A-Vanners’ pitch in, Mobile work force builds Habitat habit, in The Billings Gazette.
We appreciate your patience, as it sometimes takes us a day or two to get back to you as we help on the HFH Marquette build site and work through technical difficulties with the computer-phone. This month, the easiest way to get a hold of us is by e-mail rvinfodesk@habitat.org; make sure to include your full name and zip code. As a reminder, we ask that you sign up only your own rig for builds; this helps us ensure we have correct information on everyone participating.
We are all making a real difference in the lives of families, and Tony and I feel proud to be part of such an incredible movement and wonderful group of people. Thanks for you all you do.
In partnership,
Mary (and Tony) Campbell
Please let us remember Bill Hassenplug, an RV Care-A-Vanner who passed away this July. Keep him and his family in your prayers.
Many of our scheduled builds still do not yet have team leaders. If you would like to volunteer as a team leader, any of the following upcoming builds can use your coordinating skills. Please call us at 1-800-422-4828, ext. 7534 or 229-410-7534 if you are willing to help in this way. Leaders are needed for:
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Cordele, Georgia
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September 6–20, 2009
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Thibodaux, Louisiana
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September 6–20, 2009
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Winona, Minnesota
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September 13–27, 2009
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Brookings, South Dakota
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September 20–October 4, 2009
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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September 20–October 4, 2009
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Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
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September 20–October 4, 2009
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Pagosa Springs, Colorado
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September 27–October 12, 2009
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Dade City, Florida
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October 11–25, 2009
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Pagosa Springs, Colorado
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October 25–November 8, 2009
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Sheridan, Wyoming
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October 25–November 8, 2009
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Bunnell, Florida
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November 1–15, 2009
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St. Joseph, Missouri
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November 1–15, 2009
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Taos, New Mexico
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November 1–15, 2009
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Dade City, Florida
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November 8–22, 2009
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Thibodaux, Louisiana
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November 8–22, 2009
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Thibodaux, Louisiana
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November 29–December 13, 2009
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Dade City, Florida
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December 6–20, 2009
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Ocala, Florida
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December 6–20, 2009
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Franklin, West Virginia
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January 3–15, 2010
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Thibodaux, Louisiana
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January 3–15, 2010
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Please send evaluations to HFHI RV Care-A-Vanners / 121 Habitat St. / Americus, GA 31709-0369. The feedback we receive from team leaders and build participants can help us provide an excellent experience for RV Care-A-Vanners and help serve more families.
The first Monday of every October is designated as World Habitat Day. On this day, we reaffirm that adequate shelter is a basic human right, and we focus on the housing conditions of cities and towns around the world. We also use this day to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat. Habitat for Humanity has resources to help you advocate for simple, decent affordable housing.
We know that a simple, decent home is the foundation on which a family can build their lives. Remind President Obama that “it all starts at home.” Learn more about Habitat’s photo petition and see the pictures posted on Flickr.
Michael and Amy Ash, Kathryn Bright, Hank and Karen Cheney, Hazel Gibbons, John and Cheryl Hintsala, Ned and Linda Hughes, Jay and Lesley Killian, Brian Lindsay, Brian and Laurel Pinske, Brad and Cindy Tihinen (Correction in name from last month.), Louis and Shelly Richardson, Michael and Sharon Williams, Charlie and Vikki Williamson.
Our apologies if I have included a seasoned Care-a-Vanner. Habitat for Humanity is grateful for the work that you do!
Call Cars for Homes™, Habitat’s vehicle donation program, toll free at 1-877-277-HFHI (4344) to donate cars, trucks, boats and RVs.
Sign up to participate in a build now! The need continues to be great, and there are many opportunities for you to contribute. Look at the online build listing or ongoing RV host sites.
Contacting us
For simple questions or signing up for a build, the most efficient way to reach us is by e-mailing rvinfodesk@habitat.org. You can also call 1-800-422-4828, ext. 7534 or 229-410-7534 for assistance. Please remember to include your name (and your spouses name, if applicable) and zip code in all communications to help us find you in our database. Because we are coordinating on the road, please allow 48 hours for a response. If for any reason you cannot reach Mary or need more immediate assistance, please call the Volunteer Mobilization desk at 1-800-422-4828, ext. 7530 or 229-410-7530. We are all happy to help you find a build that suits your needs!
Featured build of the month: New ongoing build at Almost Heaven HFH of Pendleton County, Franklin, West Virginia.
Upcoming builds seeking Care-A-Vanners!
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Location
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Dates
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Rigs still needed
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Winona, Minnesota
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September 13–27
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9
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Kalispell, Montana
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September 13–27
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1
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Brookings, South Dakota
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September 20–October 4
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5
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Florence, Massachusetts
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September 20–October 4
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6
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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September 20–October 4
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3
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Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
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September 20–October 4
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10
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Pagosa Springs, Colorado
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September 27–October 10
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4
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Thibodaux, Louisiana
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September 27–October 11
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7
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Bunnel, Florida
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October 4–18
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2
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Las Cruces, New Mexico
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October 4–18
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3
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Dade City, Florida
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October 11–25
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13
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Rome, New York
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October 11–25
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2
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Goldsboro, North Carolina
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October 18–November 1
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2
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Taos, New Mexico
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October 18–November 1
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1
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Thibodaux, Louisiana
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October 18–November 1
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2
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Pagosa Springs, Colorado
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October 25–November 8
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8
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Sheridan, Wyoming
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October 25–November 8
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10
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To sign up for these builds, please call 1-800-422-4828, Ext 7534 or 229-410-7534 or email rvinfodesk@habitat.org. If you leave a message, please remember to spell your last name and provide your zip code.
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