ESTHFH is proud to host a REALTOR CHALLENGE BUILD the week of June 23 - 27, 2009.

This exciting week of building and community networking will offer a family in need the opportunity to raise their family in simple, decent, affordable housing - something no one should be denied.

Did you know:

• One in six children live in poverty, nationally; 77% of those children come from working households
• On achievement tests, homeowners' children score 9% higher in reading and 7% higher in math than renter's children
• It only costs $60 to build one square foot of a Habitat house in Slidell, La!

Each day of the build, Tuesday - Saturday, we are seeking twenty (20) volunteers to build on site. Volunteer teams will be registered and confirmed on a first come first serve basis. Volunteers will work along side ESTHFH Partner Families to construct homes for families here in our community. Each participant will be asked to contribute $25. Your contribution, both monetary and physical, is an opportunity to be a part of something meaningful and the funds will go directly to supporting and strengthening our mission of moving good, hardworking families into decent, safe, affordable homes.

In addition, if your company is interested in receiving special, high-voltage media coverage as Sponsors for the Day, you will be challenged to raise a donation of $500. Only the companies that meet this $500 fundraising challenge will be listed in all media coverage, signage, eblasts, advertising and t-shirts as sponsors for their particular build day. What a great opportunity to share your involvement in the community with all your business contacts!

We have a unique opportunity to engage our friends and colleagues in chance to changing one family's direction in life forever. Join us in support of REALTOR CHALLENGE BUILD and the work of ESTHFH within our community.

For additional information please contact the Development Director or Volunteer Coordinator at development.director@esthfh.org or volunteer.coordinator@esthfh.org or call 985-639-0656

Thank You to our Women Build 09 Participants!

Thank you to all the volunteers, patrons, volunteer sponsorship donors, and local businesses that helped to make Women Build 09 - Mother's Day Celebration a possibility. Over the course of one week 80 volunteers worked to finish nine homes sponsored by fund campaign Hairdressers Unlocking Hope. Volunteers worked on interior painting, porch construction and stair construction. The week wrapped up with a celebration Crawfish Boil at Ducksworth Park. Be on the look out for these homes Dedication Ceremony in July 09!!!

Special thanks to our volunteers:
Junior Auxiliary of Slidell, Brenda Case's Fabulous Book Club Ladies, Northshore Harbor Center, East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, Whitney Bank, Bethany Lutheran Church, Aflac Insurance, ECO Builders, Chase Bank, Decoupage Salon & Spa, Diva Capelli Salon, Susie Andres, Mary Pat Landry, Leigh Baggetta, Ginny Fiero, Alicia Valair, Jenny Boyd, Susan Needon, Sandy Faucheux, and Susan Searle.

This special event wouldn't have been possible without our Patrons:
Bronze Level Patrons - Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bethany Lutheran Church and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Whitney Bank, First United Methodist Church of Slidell, and Amstate Insurance

Contributing Patrons -
Interstate Doors and Windows, Lou-Con Industrial Contractors, La Living Magazine, Steak Out, Stone's Catering, Lenny's Subs, Papa John's Pizza - Robert Blvd, Dependable Nursing and Family Care, Southern Cuts Inc, Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance, Abney Elementary School, Celestial Moments Massage Therapy, Slidell Seafood, Pearl City Seafood, Vincent's Seafood, and Airey & Blanchard Attorney's at Law

To learn more on how you can be apart of ESTHFH's Women Build programs please contact:
development.director@esthfh.org or at 985-639-0656

We need Volunteers!

Because ESTHFH depends solely on volunteer labor to get these houses built for families in need, we need volunteers! For the months April, May, June and July in 2009 all volunteers are welcome, groups and individuals. We will be beating the heat and finishing up houses that have recently been started. On especially hot days, we are sure to treat our volunteers right by delivering popsicles to the worksite.

Please show your support by coming out and helping during one of our neediest times for volunteers

East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity announces change in application process

As of January 1, 2009 Habitat in Slidell has partnered with NHS's NorthShore Housing Resource Center, located in Mandeville, to process applications of all interested parties. We have recently opened our application process and those interested in applying can come to the Habitat office to pick up a Personal Profile Form and learn how to get started with the Northshore HRC.

"The Northshore Housing Resource Center is an outreach program of the Neighborhood Housing Services of New Orleans that provides services and resources to put people on the path to homeownership in St. Tammany and Washington Parishes."

If applicants do not meet Habitat's Selection Criteria, the Northshore Housing Resource Center will aid them in working towards becoming a homeowner.

NHS Northshore Housing Resource Center
1400 North Lane
Mandeville, LA 70471
985.809.9472
www.nhsnola.org