The Habitat Framework | April 2010 In This Issue Womens Build 2010  Rock the Block You are invited: Upcoming home dedications! Calling all Lutherans Give Back Des Moines HabiFact: Did you know? We have a Fan Page on Facebook!  Click HERE to "like" us, view pictures, and stay up to date on Habitat happenings! Habitat 20/10 During September of 2010 we will take on our largest project to date, Habitat 20/10.  In twenty days we will turn an abandoned field on the southeast side of Des Moines into ten Habitat homes....  Click here for more information! Shop and Donate to ReStore, Help Habitat   Shop ReStore first for all your home improvement needs! ReStore sells new and used materials at discount prices, with all proceeds supporting the mission of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Store Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 8am-4pm Closed Sunday & Monday 2341 2nd Ave, Des Moines 515-309-0224 www.dmhabitatrestore.org Get excited for the 2010 Women Build In the days leading up to Mother's Day, more than 200 construction crews of women volunteers across the country are pounding nails and raising walls at Habitat for Humanity construction sites in all 50 states in recognition of National Women Build Week, May 1 - 9.  In Des Moines our 3rd Women's Build will kickoff on Wednesday, May 5th with Lowes volunteers building walls for Kim's new home on East 19th Street.   Early this month the Jordan Creek Lowes hosted a framing clinic to prepare volunteers for the build! Developed through the partnership between Lowe's and Habitat for Humanity, National Women Build Week challenges women to devote one day to the effort to eliminate poverty housing.  The event is an initiative of Habitat for Humanity's Women Build program, underwritten by Lowe's, which recruits, educates and nurtures women to build and advocate for simple, decent and affordable houses in their communities. Please call the Habitat office at 471-8686 and speak with Amber or Danielle in Volunteer Services to volunteer for this build.   Rock the Block! "Rock the Block" focuses on the cleanup of a three block area within King Irving and Mondamin Presidential neighborhoods, giving volunteers and homeowners the opportunity to work together on neighborhood projects. On Saturday, May 15th during AmeriCorps Week 2010 the neighborhood beautification project will provide volunteer opportunities for landscaping, trimming bushes and trees, planting, small home projects, cleaning, painting, trash pick-up, etc. The morning (8am - Noon) includes a service project to help beautify and assist residents near Evelyn K. Davis Park in Des Moines along 14th Street and Carpenter Avenue. There will also be a social in the afternoon (Noon-4pm) where neighborhood and Oakridge children and families can participate in fun activities including crafts, games, and music, while learning more about the AmeriCorps program and opportunities with Habitat for Humanity. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please call Shelly (sbernholtz@gdmhabitat.org) at 471-8686 with questions or sign-up to volunteer HERE.   Upcoming Home Dedications: Tina's Family at 1219 15th ST on May 15th at 9:30am Sharae's Family at 1705 Carpenter on May 15th at 10:30am Calling all Lutherans! Your local Thrivent Builds project gives Thrivent members and other Lutheran volunteers a chance to help a local family achieve homeownership.  Construction is about to begin, and we are in need of weekday volunteers--especially on May 26-28 when we're scheduled to start framing the home.  Register for these exciting days of service HERE, or call the Habitat office at 471-8686 and speak with Amber or Danielle in Volunteer Services. Give Back Des Moines... The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute class is leading a community-wide collection effort in partnership with local businesses and civic organizations to gather basic necessities to support local adults, children, and families in need.  Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is proud to be one of the 37 charities involved!  You can find GDM Habitat at Hy-Vee (1700 Valley West Drive in West Des Moines) on Saturday, May 15th from 8am-10am and at the Community Celebration on Satruday, May 22nd at the I-Cubs Game.  Anyone who donates at the Downtown Farmer's Market or Principal Park on May 22nd will receive a free ticket to the Iowa Cubs game, while supplies last. For a list of items requested during the collection drive click HERE.  For a list of items on Habitat's Construction Wish List click HERE! Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity partners with the community and with God's people in need to build hope and a greater Des Moines.  In partnership we provide decent and affordable homeownership for qualified low-income families. We are a uniquely local and tangible philanthropy welcoming all to join in building a better community. 2341 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50023  •  515-471-8686  •  www.gdmhabitat.org