For Immediate Release
April 22, 2010
Contact Person: Deb Berner
Phone: 330-763-2871
E-Mail: deb.berner@csb1.com
Holmes County Habitat for Humanity To Hold Dedication Service
Holmes County Habitat for Humanity will hold a dedication service for its most recently completed home, which is located at 598 Elm Drive (Wooster Road) in Millersburg. The celebration will be held on Monday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. The home was built in partnership with Lisa Simpson and her three children, Cameron, Cayla and Cody.
"Lisa and her children are so excited to move in to their new home,"stated Deb Berner, President of Holmes County Habitat. "While we have many joyous moments in Habitat, the dedication services with our partner families are very rewarding for all involved in our builds. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I invite all that would like to see the home to attend the dedication."
"Larry was always able to bring a common sense approach to the various situations facing our board each month," stated Deb Berner, President of Holmes County Habitat for Humanity. "While we will miss Larry and the expertise he provided, we wish him well. We are thankful to have had him be a part of our Affiliate for so many years."
Holmes County Habitat will continue in its mission of building simple, decent and affordable houses for people throughout Holmes County with its next home being built in the Nashville area. The home will be built in partnership with Roger Shamp and his children.
In addition, Holmes County Habitat is now taking requests for applications for new partner families through June 25, 2010. To request an application, call the local Habitat hotline at 330-674-4663 and leave your name, address and phone number. All applications will be mailed out on June 28, 2010 and must then be returned by August 31, 2010.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry. Habitat works in partnership with people to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses are then sold to Habitat's partner families, at no profit and with no interest charged. Partner families invest hundreds of hours of their own labor " sweat equity " into building their homes and the homes of others. Their mortgage payments go into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build more houses. Real estate taxes being paid to Holmes County by partner families are now close to $30,000 per year.
More information about Habitat for Humanity can be found at www.habitatofholmescounty.org or by leaving a message at 330-674-HOME. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 418, Millersburg, Ohio, 44654.
For Immediate Release
February 23, 2010
Contact Person: Deb Berner
Phone: 330-763-2871
E-Mail: deb.berner@csb1.com
Larry Martin Retires From Habitat for Humanity Board
Millersburg, Ohio, February 17, 2010 - After serving for 12 years as a board member of Holmes County Habitat for Humanity, Larry D. Martin retired from that position on December 31, 2009.
Larry was first elected to the Board of Directors of the Holmes County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity in 1998. During his time on the board, Larry has been instrumental in continuing the Habitat mission to provide simple, decent, affordable houses for people in Holmes County.
"Larry was always able to bring a common sense approach to the various situations facing our board each month," stated Deb Berner, President of Holmes County Habitat for Humanity. "While we will miss Larry and the expertise he provided, we wish him well. We are thankful to have had him be a part of our Affiliate for so many years."
Dave Schlabach of Holmesville has been elected to the Board to fill Martin's vacant seat. Schlabach is the owner of Dave Schlabach Custom Homes and brings a wealth of knowledge and building experience to the board. "To have a builder join our board is truly a blessing," Berner stated. "We look forward to the guidance he will be able to provide to us."
Other board members currently serving Habitat include: Deb Berner, President; Ruth Crissey; Jill Dial; Laurie Etzwiler; Kate Findley, Family Selection Chair; Dave Fullerman; John Hochstetler; Pam Mohler, Family Support Chair; Sue Rochelle, Secretary; Tom Rochelle; Melody Sindel, Volunteer Coordinator; Ken Stafford; Eric Strouse, Vice President; Deb Thern; Chuck Wyatt, Site Selection Chair; Donna Wyatt, Treasurer; and Cal Yoder.
To date, the Holmes County affiliate has built 23 homes with 24 partner families using local volunteers. The owners of these homes are generating close to $30,000.00 in real estate taxes per year in Holmes County. HFH of Holmes County is the only non-profit provider of owner-occupied housing for low-income families in our service area and is well known in the community. It creates partnerships with individuals, churches, businesses and foundations.
More information about Habitat for Humanity can be found at www.habitatofholmescounty.org or by leaving a message at 330-674-HOME. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 418, Millersburg, Ohio, 44654.
For Immediate Release
November 7, 2009
Contact Person: Deb Berner
Phone: 330-763-2871
E-Mail: deb.berner@csb1.com
Holmes County Habitat for Humanity Holds Groundbreaking for Next Home
While Habitat for Humanity normally builds its homes with a combination of professional contractors and experienced and novice volunteers, Habitat has contracted with Ivan Yoder Builders to have this home built. "By hiring Ivan Yoder Builders, we have accomplished two things that were very important to us as a board," stated Deb Berner, President of Holmes County Habitat for Humanity. "We will get another partner family in to their home more quickly and, we will be supporting an excellent local contractor who has also supported our Habitat affiliate for years."
After completing its most recent home at the end of October, Holmes County Habitat for Humanity still has four partner families on its approved list for a home. The Affiliate is currently not planning on taking new applications from families until they have the Simpson home completed and another home started.
"Our past construction supervisor retired last year and we are actively looking for someone to fill this position," added Berner. "A board member stepped in to this role on a temporary basis this past summer and now we are in the midst of the search process to find the right person to help us carry on our mission of providing simple, decent, affordable housing for people in Holmes County. At the end of the day, this is what matters."
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry. Habitat works in partnership with people to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to Habitat?s partner families, at no profit and with no interest charged. Partner families invest hundreds of hours of their own labor " sweat equity " into building their homes and the homes of others. Their mortgage payments go into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build more houses.
More information about Habitat for Humanity can be found at www.habitatofholmescounty.org or by leaving a message at 330-674-HOME. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 418, Millersburg, Ohio, 44654.
For Immediate Release
January 12, 2009
Contact Person: Deb Berner
Phone: 330-763-2871
E-Mail: deb.berner@csb1.com
John Remington Retires from Habitat for Humanity, Open House Planned - Millersburg, Ohio, January 12, 2009 - A familiar face with Holmes County Habitat for Humanity has decided to retire. John Remington retired from his position of construction supervisor, effective December 31, 2008. An open house reception will be held on Sunday, January 25 from 2:00 – 4:00 at the Life Center (former Grocery Bag) on North Clay Street in Millersburg. Anyone that has worked with John in his capacity with Habitat for Humanity is invited to stop by during the open house.
Over the years, John has been instrumental in continuing Habitat’s mission to provide simple, decent, affordable housing for people in Holmes County. He has served Holmes County Habitat for Humanity faithfully since the first kickoff meeting in August 1993 and was a member of the very first Board of Directors. Throughout the years while serving as a board member and working in his own renovation business, John also served as construction supervisor for Habitat, overseeing all aspects of the building process. In more recent years, John had taken on the role of Habitat construction supervisor full-time. He worked closely with the Habitat partner families, developing a special bond with many.
“John’s dedication to Habitat over the past 16 years has been instrumental in our continuing efforts to provide simple, decent affordable housing for people in Holmes County,” stated Deb Berner, President of Holmes County Habitat. “We wish him well in his retirement.”
Board Member and former Habitat President Pam Mohler added, “During the past fifteen years I have had the great pleasure to work alongside John in many aspects of Holmes County Habitat for Humanity. His ability to lead the construction process, relate to our partner families and supervise volunteer workers has brought Habitat for Humanity in Holmes County to where it is today. The legacy he leaves here in Holmes County will be felt for many years to come.”
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry. Habitat works in partnership with people to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to Habitat’s partner families, at no profit and with no interest charged. Partner families invest hundreds of hours of their own labor – sweat equity – into building their homes and the homes of others. Their mortgage payments go into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build more houses. More information about Habitat for Humanity can be found at www.habitatofholmescounty.org or by leaving a message at 330-674-HOME. photos
