Spring 2009

Vol. 6, No. 1

ReStore Deconstruction A Win-Win Situation!

In addition to the various duties of operating a store, part of our ReStore team is now fully engaged in deconstruction projects. The idea behind offering deconstruction is two-fold; homeowners receive free labor while Habitat receives items available for re-sale. The idea is to offer this service both to contractors working on-site and to homeowners themselves. estimate the time involved in the procedure. We start by carefully removing all reusable items. This includes but is not limited to; kitchens, bathrooms, windows, interior doors, exterior doors, lighting fixtures and appliances. At the end of the project we can return and remove any unwanted building materials and leave the site broom clean. There are several major benefits to Habitat deconstruction projects, including lower labor costs for demolition. It also reduces dumping fees, as materials do not end up in landfills. This is considered a tax deductible project as removed materials are a charitable contribution. The best incentive, of course, is knowing that the materials that are removed and resold end up helping us in our overall mission of building affordable housing, and your contribution helps revitalize neighborhoods and change lives.

Gently used appliances at the ReStore

It is estimated that up to 90% of deconstructed materials can be made available for re-use. As you donate things from your business or home that you no longer want and purchase things at discount that you need, you are helping Habitat. Along with our service being provided free-ofcharge, why would you not give our Deconstruction Team a try? If you have a project you are considering and would like a free estimate or further information, please contact Jenny Drake by calling the Restore at 525-0055 or Milton Lawrence at 812-8956.

Salvaging usable items for the ReStore

We begin a project by visiting the site and assessing the materials in the structure. We can then decide what materials can be salvaged and Our Mission
In response to Gods love, LowCountry Habitat for Humanity creates long-term partnerships to build and renovate affordable housing with volunteers and responsible families in

To date our deconstruction team has Our ReStore completed approximately 30 deconstruction projects in homes and LowCountry Habitat ReStore was businesses in Beaufort, resulting in created to help fund LowCountry Habitat thousands of dollars in revenue from for Humanitys House Construction re-sale of the removed items. Program; to provide a source for Deconstruction is such a valuable service and so important to the success of not only our Restore but our organizations mission, said Jenny Drake, Restore Manager.
donated new and used items at reasonable prices; and to reduce the amount of construction material waste in local landfills.

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A Note from the Executive Director...

Weve recently come to that point where terms have ended for some Board members and new members are just beginning. Using term limits in elected positions has a history that goes all the way back to Ancient Rome and Greece. Its good to bring in fresh ideas and new energy. But its not always easy to give up dedicated members that have Habitat experience and historical knowledge. Two such experienced members have rotated off our Board, and I want to take a moment to thank them for their years of service. LouAnne Shimmin and Eric Spivey both helped bring increased accountability and transparency to our organization. Lou Anne served as our treasurer and devoted many hours to improving our systems and procedures, counseling our homeowners and so much more. As English novelist and one-time Beaufort resident Somerset Maugham said, nothing in the world is permanent, and we're foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we're still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it. If change is of the essence of existence one would have thought it only sensible to make it the premise of our philosophy. With that in mind, we welcome our newest members: Bob Albon, Ted Becker, Jim Gibson, Benjamin Gillens and Susie Gombocz. Collectively, they bring with them many years of for-profit and non-profit experience that will only continue to help us grow and improve.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bob Albon Steve Andrews Ted Becker Lawrance Buddy Coleman Russ Dimke Susan Ferguson Jim Gibson Benjamin Gillens Nancy Gilley Susie Gombocz Pastor Steve Keeler Jim Laughnane Pastor Leon Meadows Aaron Miller

They will each have an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of some exciting ventures, and they each come with their own unique strengths and a Eric helped with the coordination of commitment to move local churches to sponsor our first us closer to our goal to Apostles Build and led the tremendous end substandard effort to bring in hundreds of youths housing in northern from all over the country to help with Beaufort County. Im Brenda Dooley the Block by Block repair project in looking forward to downtown Beaufort. Were grateful to working with each of Executive Director them both for their leadership and them. commitment.

OFFICE 616 Parris Island Gateway Beaufort, SC 29906 522-3500

Habitat Myth and Truth

Myth: Habitat houses lower neighborhood property values. Truth: Many studies of low-cost housing show that affordable housing has no adverse effect on other neighborhood property values. In fact, Habitat for Humanity believes its approach to affordable housing can improve neighborhoods and communiPage 2

ties by strengthening community spirit; increasing the tax base; and building better citizens through the cooperative efforts involved in Habitat construction. Myth: Habitat is a Southern Poverty Program Truth: While founded and based in Georgia, we have affiliates in every state and 83 countries worldwide.

RESTORE 612 Parris Island Gateway 525-0055 The ReStore is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am until 5:00pm. Donations may be dropped off on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Pick-up of large items can be arranged by calling the ReStore.

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COLLEGIATE CHALLENGE! Starting off the new year right, LowCountry Habitat for Humanity hosted students from Hilbert College in New York for the week of January 4th as part of the Collegiate Challenge program. Collegiate Challenge, now celebrating its 20th year of existence, is a Habitat for Humanity International year-round alternative break program that provides opportunities for students from youth groups, high schools and colleges to spend a week of their school break building a house in partnership with a Habitat for Humanity affiliate in the United States. It

Minnesota. While here, the students worked on both the Grayco House and Faith House at the Prince and Hamar site. Their meals were provided by local churches and board members, and they stayed at The Baptist Church of Beaufort.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH...

A big thank you goes to the construction team at the Baptist Church of Beaufort. Led by Joe Poveroni, the crew has in the past year helped build five wheelchair ramps for needy families in our community in conjuction with LowCountry In the first week of March we were Habitat. helped by civic-minded students from Susquehanna University in Pennsyl- The apex of these ramps, pictured vania. They were hosted and fed by below, was built in December of 2008 on St. Helena for Mrs. Harris. Sea Island Presbyterian. The ramp ended up being built over From March 16 through March 21st, 100 feet long and 8.5 feet high. students from Purdue University participated in the program and helped Thank you, Joe, for the work you with construction at the Prince and and fellow builders completed in 2008 on behalf of families in need Hamar site. in our community. Students from all four of these universities are members of a chapter of Habitat for Humanity on their respective campuses. This is the 4th year LowCountry Habitat has participated in the Collegiate Challenge. In addition to working on the houses, students were also able to take in a little of Beaufort, including sightseeing, ghost tours, Hunting Island, and of course, being exposed to our wonderful Lowcountry cuisine. The overall experience led to some surprising realities for participants.

Students from Hilbert College lay flooring on the Faith House

ARBOR DAY DONATION For the 3rd year in a row, we have celebrated Arbor Day by having a tree donated and planted by Michael Murphy and his team of arborists at Preservation Tree Care. This years tree was planted at the home of the Arana family on Sycamore Street. Thank you Preservation Tree Care, for your beautifying donation!

serves as a learning, hands-on I dont know if you realize what an experience for its participants. educational experience you provide at LowCountry Habitat, but I learned I know all of the students feel more about Habitat and building and like they made meaningful contrilife in one week there than I ever butions, and hopefully theyve have, said Natasha Villanueva, a learned something about helping member of the University of others, said Amy Smith, faculty Minnesota Habitat chapter. advisor for the Hilbert College Habitat chapter. We look forward to providing such life-changing experiences again next In the second week in January, year and are thankful to those in our LowCountry Habitat welcomed community who hosted and fed these students from the University of service-minded students.

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THANKS TO OUR DONORS!

LowCountry Habitat for Humanity is grateful for everyone who generously donated funds toward our goal of ending substandard housing in northern Beaufort County. We are deeply appreciative of all the in-kind donations and ReStore donations as well.

COMMUNITY BUILDERS (over $2,500) Steve and Barbara Andrews Grayco Building Center Carol Baxter Beaufort County Association of Realtors Beaufort Fund of Coastal Community Foundation Susan & Daryl Ferguson
Vivian Bikulege Beverly Bishop Nat Hughs Lesley Litzenberger

Heritage Classic Foundation Leipold Foundation Lowcountry Council of Governments Sea Island Presbyterian Church South Carolina Housing Trust Fund
Jeffery Rochlis St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Barbara Thomas Carlotta & Maurice Ungaro

CARPENTERS ($1,000 to $2,499)

MCAS Beaufort Federal Credit Union Rob Miller Leonard & Linda Newblom Robinson Grant & Company, PA

GOOD NEIGHBORS ($500 to $999)

A.G Edwards & Sons, Inc. Bank of America Beaufort Charities, Inc. Christian Science Society of Beaufort Carol Clark Beth Clayton Lois Cochrane Sandra & Russ Dimke Appleseed, Inc. Beaufort Landscaping, Inc. Carolina Floral Design Carteret Street Methodist Mens Club Carteret Street United Methodist Church Ellen & Charles Chasar Rod Chisholm Grace Clark Waneta & James Crawford Robert & Mary Lou Cullen Sue & Allen Daniels Degler Waste Services, Inc. Page 4 John Fahey George & Laverne Gayles Nancy & D.C. Gilley Home Builders Association James & Rita Laughnane Lenoir-Rhyne College MCAS Officers Spouses Club Jerome Morris Barbara & John Ditmer Bruce Doneff R & S Drouin Allen & Susan Horn Intermark Group, Inc. J. William Johnston Lois Kazenski Barbara & Stephen Krakehl Larry LaFary Carol Madeja Richard Mainey R. Bruce Marshall Dale Martin & Robert Wishart Merrill Lynch Wes & Catherine Moseley Cheryl & John Neison Gail & Roger Olson Merritt Patterson Anna & Peter Pearks James Rowan Gene Rugala & Edie Smith Stokes Brown Toyota Scion of Beaufort Barbara Storer Bailey & Charlie Symington The Gallery William Newcomb Warren & Barbara Price Marilee & Donald Sartori John & Diane Seely W.B. & Sally Timms Watermark Coastal Homes, LLC Brian Whitworth

FOUNDATION BUILDERS ($250 to $499)

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FOUNDATION BUILDERS ($100 to $249)

Adrian Dominican Sisters Bob Albon Dr. Bonnie Alexander David Baum BB&T Beaufort County School District Mary & Theodore Becker Susan & Peter Beekman Lois & Hughes Berdaus Merna Bernard Merry & Charles Brace Anne & Mac Butcher Carol & Richard Butler Carteret Street United Methodist Women Lora & Dick Childs Lawrance & Priscilla Coleman Lillian Collings Susan & Ron Converse Creative Interiors Doug Crowley Kevin & Rosemary Cuppia Michael Dixon Roz Dixon Brenda Dooley Tom & Bonnie Downs Dyna Blaze Auto Painting & Bodyworks Estella & Clarence Folks Gary Fordham Robert Gamble John Gasparini Mary Ann Gearin General Federation of Womens Clubs of SC Julie George Hawk, Inc. Kathleen Henry Henry Farms, Inc. Julia Hetherington Holly Hook James Inlow & Gloria Jones Vincent & Janet Izzo Lynne & Christopher Jackson JR Seno Painting Valerie Kichler Carolyn & Kevin La Tulip Benoit Lavigne Diane Leone-Yetter Donald Martz Maryland Fried Chicken Hal & Becky McCann J. Olin McDougall James & Kathy McTeer Meekness of the Spirit Aaron & Karen Miller Alice & Dean Moss Oaks True Holiness Church Richard Padgett Carol & David Painter Beth & Neville Patterson Nancy & Jeffery Pollock Preservation Tree Care Pro Slab, Inc. Sherry & Donald Rice JW Rone Peg Schlichtemeier Susan Shaffer Linda Shepard Arthur & Jody Smith Judith Snediker Tate Enterprise Susan Webb Jim & Patricia Wescott Kathy & Richard White

FRIENDS & FRAMERS (up to $99)

David Bamond Charles Beach Belk Department Store Betty Betz Wade Bishop William Blair Robin & James Boozer Greg Bosiak Karen Bowers Laura & Ralph Bricker Andrew & Carolyn Briggs Lynn Brown Charles Bush Gail Clark Maurine Cooley Ryan Copeland Jeanette & John Copley Barbara Cordio Debbi Covington Robert Dalziel Tom & Reid Davis Laurance Davis Susan Davis Floyd Day Judith & John Dayner Mary DeNardi Patricia Deer James & Kathryn Denmark Crystal Dilliard Joni Dimond Eileen Doherty Karen & James Doherty Jenny & Richard Drake Kristy Dryden Kelly Dykes Jim Elkeberry Bill Ellicott Kathy Evangelista Karol Fenner Roger Fithian Boyd Fletcher Angel & Brian Flewelling Mary Flynn Fordam Market Eleanor Francis Vonnie & Jack Fritze John Gallagher Gladys Garrett Dennis Glaves & Holly Hook Beth & Irwin Goldberg Susan & Bill Gombocz Henrietta Goode Dale Goodwin Sonya Googins W. William Gorgas Polly Graves Jackson Gregori Deborah Hall Katherine & Mike Ham Lillie Harris Kathleen Harvey Gina Haubenstein Sharon Henderson Hank Herring Ian & Lindsay Hill Bill & Gail Hodsdon John & Judith Hultquist Linda & Gregg Hunt William Hunter Catherine & James Hutchins Robert Jackson Nancy & Frank Jerin Edmund Johnson Aki Kato Steven Keller Beth Kennedy Pat Keown Harriet Keyserling Armand Klinger Stephen Kotowicz Bonnie Krstolic Ladys Island Garden Club Lori & Rondall Lanier Milton Lawrence Ellen Long Lowcountry Caffino Sydney Lubkin Randy Lumb Patricia Mathers Loyce McDaniel Kim McDermott Scott & Gwen Myers Frankie S. Middleton Pete Miller Sara Milo Lydia Minich Stephen Mitchell Ann Mitchell Sally Mitchell Donald & Gloria OLaughlin Jennifer Olney James & Ann Outlaw Kay & George Own Palmetto State Bank Jane Parsons Fred Tkach Gale Touger Al & Esther Truesdale Blanche Trumps

Hoyt & Joyce Peckham Cindy Turnbull Bev Peutz Arlene & Dick Porter Mary Ann & Matt Putzier Allan & Cathy Rae Linda Randazzo Jean Rapp Wendy & David Reynolds Kelly Rosche Charlene Schfelt Alicia Seeberg Lee & Scott Shaffer Leigh Shipper Chris Skrip Genevieve Slivear Sylvia Stano Lenore Stevenson Matthew & Kristin Straut Caleb Stuberg Deborah Stucliffe Emeric & Michelle Tate Terry Waldron George Ward Waste Pro Dolly & Jerry Weithman Shea & Glenn Werner Brett & Lori Westerfield Judy Weyandt Lewis White Terry Whitehead Whitmore Plumbing Bill & Sandy Wing Arnie Wolf The Wolfsens Bonita Wreden Collen Yarbrough Robert & Linda Young Wendy Zara Fred Zeiss Dorothy & Fred Zinser

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