November / December 2019
Meet the Roughton Family Wanting to hold true to their aspirations, Dylan and Katie married a month after his hospital release. Dylan has since found a job at Storm Smart, where he is advancing and learning more daily. In November, 2018, Dylan and Katie were blessed with the arrival of their son, Sebastian. Becoming Habitat homeowners will allow both Dylan and Katie to achieve their dream of owning an affordable home to raise their children even if for some future reason Dylan’s injuries require him to stay home while Katie returns to work. Dylan and BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dylan, who was raised by a single, Katie were accepted in the Habitat homeownership hardworking mother and often had to fend for program in June, 2019, have completed all their himself, moved annually to different homes and schools, Will Sunter program requirements, and are very excited that their lacking stability in his life. At a young age he decided he President home is under construction. wanted to be married to the mother of his children, have a Elias Mahshie Charlotte County Habitat works diligently to help reliable job and be a homeowner. Katie, who lived with her Vice-President families in need of affordable homeownership. single mother and grandparents, was blessed to have a stable Stacy Jones Currently, we have 24 approved families waiting for roof over her head and a nurturing family but wanted to Secretary their homes to be built. Audrey Hepburn said, raise her family differently. Tommy Williamson “As you grow older, you will discover that you have Dylan and Katie, who was seven months pregnant, Treasurer two hands - one for helping yourself, the other for wanted a fresh start and moved to Florida with Jeff Cardillo helping others.” Will you please consider making a Katie’s family, who offered to help them get on their feet. Past President year-end contribution? Your gift will offer a “hand up, Within one week, Dylan secured a good job at PGT. Dylan not a hand out” to families like the Roughtons so and Katie found themselves on the right track, joined a local VOTING DIRECTORS children like Krystopher and Sebastian can grow up church and quickly made friends. Dylan and Katie saved in safe, affordable homes and have the opportunity to to replace their old clunker vehicle, and two weeks later Jay Gordon thrive. Krystopher arrived. Greg Griner On behalf of our staff, board of directors and the In January, 2017, Dylan decided to visit his family in Paul Lioon families we serve, thank you for believing in the Habitat North Carolina. Katie assumed he was resting after Elizabeth Lombardo mission. Together we can continue to make dreams driving all night, but she soon learned Dylan had been hit by Roger Miller come true and build a stronger community one family a drunk driver and was hospitalized in Jacksonville, FL. Steven Vito at a time. She was instructed to come immediately because of Dylan’s Pastor Rich Webb critical condition. With her world turned upside down, Brittney Williamson God bless you, Katie prayed the entire way. Dylan underwent two surgeries placing metal plates in his pelvis, his left femur and knee, CEO and his right foot and ankle. He spent a month in the Mike Mansfield Gabrielle Reineck hospital before returning home to start his long Senior Director of Outreach healing process.
CONGRATULATIONS FUTURE HOMEOWNERS!
Sharice Graham
I'm honored to receive this blessing! It's been a long time coming, but I made it through! Now my babies and I will have a home to call our own! Thank you.
Ninochka Colon Rodriguez
Thanks to Habitat for making my dreams come true. Now my children and I can breathe fresh air in a safe, new home.
Samantha Palumbo
Thanks to Habitat I'm finally able to provide a safe, stable home for my daughter and I. It feels like such an amazing accomplishment that I wouldn't be able to accomplish without Habitat.
Jessa Sigo
A Habitat home will provide stability for my children and a home to make new memories.
Dawn Skelton
This is an opportunity to be independent and start working toward the future.
Crystal Prescott
It is the best feeling to have a home for myself and my children to feel safe!
Take the first step to see if the Habitat Homeownership Program is right for you by attending an information meeting. Click for upcoming dates Click to view the homeownership brochure
If you want to go fast, go alone.....if you want to go far, go together African Proverb
Charlotte County Habitat can use your help to make the dream work for 35 families this year! Visit charlottecountyhfh.org and scroll down to view / sign up for volunteer opportunities or call Jill at 941-639-3162.
Volunteer Spotlight Volunteer for CONSTRUCTION and help us FRAME A NEW BEGINNING for a FAMILY
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity is sincerely THANKFUL for all our wonderful volunteers. As we approach the Holidays, would you consider GIVING THE GIFT OF YOUR TIME? There are four families that we are striving to have in their "Home for the Holidays"
Click here to see which positions and dates are available. Sign up for those that fit your schedule. It's that simple!
Please call Jill at 941-639-3162 or: jill@charlottecountyhfh.org
GLADES COUNTY UPDATES
GREAT NEWS! We will be building 2 more homes in Glades County this Fiscal year!
One room to a whole house! Reasonable Rates!
We do the work so you don't have to!
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“Habitat Clean Out and Removal made the process of clearing a home for an out of area customer of ours efficient and easy. They responded to our needs quickly and performed the work in a timely manner, alleviating the burden for our customer.”
PACKING HAULING DONATIONS CLEANING CLEANOUT & REMOVAL OF ALL UNWANTED ITEMS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!
Call 941-639-0586 for a FREE ESTIMATE
www.habitatcleanout.org
shipping@charlottecountyhfh.org
EVENTS PAGE
Thank you to all that made our 21st Annual Turkey Trot a great success..... We had 867 participants!
Sponsorships Available, click here events@charlottecountyhfh.org
10th Annual Apostles Build! Early in January, 2020, while visitors are enjoying Florida’s relaxing winter climate, volunteers from local participating churches will grab hammers and nails to begin constructing our 10th Annual Apostles Build home. Participating churches provide a financial donation and willing volunteers to build walls, install siding and paint drywall as they create a safe, affordable home for a Habitat homeowner. The future homeowner, Dawn Skelton, a teacher at Pilgrim Church Joyful Noise Learning Center, is working to provide a secure future for her family.
Participating churches include Burnt Store Presbyterian, Deep Creek Community, Edgewater United Methodist, Faithlife, 1st United Methodist of Punta Gorda, Gulf Cove United Methodist, Lighthouse United Methodist, Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Port Charlotte United Methodist Church and St. Andrews Episcopal We welcome additional churches to participate. We feel blessed to be working with generous members of churches from throughout Charlotte County and look forward to spending productive yet enjoyable hours at the Build site. If your church might be interested in participating in our 2020 Apostles Build project or if you would like to have someone speak to your congregation about Habitat’s backyard ministry, please contact Jan at 941-639-3162 or jan@charlottecountyhfh.org.
Our Murdock ReSale Store now includes "Home Furnishings" "Like" our new ReSale Store Facebook page! Click Here
YOU ASKED.....WE LISTENED! Our customers have repeatedly asked us to carry home furnishings at the Murdock ReSale Store. Stop by and see what's new! 1354 El Jobean Rd. PC
941-206-2606
9 am - 5 pm Monday - Saturday
Habitat's 3 additional locations are here to serve you We have an amazing team of staff and volunteers to assist you with everything you need THE PUNTA GORDA RESALE STORE is located at 1750 Manzana Ave. just off US41 and Boca Grande Ave. This is our largest store with a wide variety of items. THE PORT CHARLOTTE RESALE STORE is located at 2440 Tamiami Trail offering a large variety of furnishings and other merchandise for your home. THE ENGLEWOOD RESALE STORE is our “boutique” location at 3949 S. Access Rd., Englewood.
For ReSale Store hours, locations, and phone numbers, click here
THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS!
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity - 1750 Manzana Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950 - 941-639-3162 - www.charlottecountyhfh.org
THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS!
Argos Ready Mix ~ Certain Water Service ~ Chelsea Place ~ Dow Chemical Gulfcoast Engraving ~ La France Dry Cleaners/Greener Cleaner ~ McCrory Law Nix & Associates Real Estate ~ Nolan Family Insurance ~ Punta Gorda Browns Backers Rescue Air Cooling & Heating ~ Square D Electric Sharp Surveying ~ State Farm ~ Stuart Building Products ~ Valspar Whirlpool Corporation ~ Yale Locks
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity - 1750 Manzana Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950 - 941-639-3162 - www.charlottecountyhfh.org