Habitat for Humanity encouraging donations, hosting fundraiser in April
March 20, 2019
Vinnie Roberts
The South Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity has been hard at work constructing new properties across the county for families in need. While the funding for their current project, a three-bedroom one-bath property on the corner of Eighth and Oakhill Streets, is in place, the chapter is still in need of funding for future projects.
David Hermann, president of the Barry County Chapter, has been hard at work organizing efforts to create fundraising opportunities as well as encourage community involvement in Habitat projects.
Hermann is introducing a new program for citizens interested in donating to the Barry County chapter called the Golden Hammer Club. Members of this club would commit to a monthly donation that would go toward the Habitat for Humanity's build fund.
“This is for people who want to get involved in helping us build homes but might not have the time or the capacity to volunteer,” said Hermann.
Donations for the club are tiered, with options for $5, $10, $20, and $50 monthly donations over the period of a year. There is also an option for a one time payment of any amount.
Applications for the Golden Hammer Club will be made available at the Annual Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser on Saturday, April 27, as well as in the Habitat ReStore, located near All-Points Recycling on 10th Street in Cassville.
The proceeds from the Habitat for Humanity fundraiser on April 27 will also go to the Habitat build fund. The fundraiser will include a silent auction, wherein members of the community will donate items or services to be auctioned off to the fundraiser attendee who bids the highest.
Food will be served at the event. The menu will include pulled pork on a bun with a side of baked beans, chips, and a soft drink.
Admission to the event will be free but, in order to participate in the food for the afternoon, attendees must donate a minimum of $5.
The festivities will be held at the Family Life Center in Cassville from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on how to get involved in the fundraiser, contact the Habitat for Humanity Cassville office at (417) 847-2203.
Hermann also wants to encourage the people of Barry County to come out and lend a hand on builds.
“I’d like to help bring back a sense of community involvement,” said Hermann. “I don’t just want people to look in the paper and say ‘oh, Habitat built another home’. I’d like them to be able to look out and say ‘I helped build that.’”
Currently, the Habitat has volunteer options available at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, an establishment that offers donated construction materials and furniture at a fair price. ReStore volunteers can volunteer for as long as they like at the store. Work includes cleaning, stocking, and pricing merchandise. The Habitat ReStore is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. To donate your time to the ReStore, contact them directly at (417) 846-0110.
Volunteers can also get involved with the construction process. Those skilled with power tools or possessing prior knowledge of construction can volunteer their time to help on site with the building of the structure itself. Volunteers who lack prior construction experience can also help on site in a variety of ways. Interior work like painting and decorating can be handled by anyone willing to put in their time.
“We always need more hands on the construction site,” said Hermann. “Even if it’s just grabbing a hammer for someone or holding a ladder, whatever someone can do.”
Currently, volunteers are able to get involved with both the building process by contact either Hermann directly at (417) 847-2203 or lead builder Denny Ball at (417) 847-6810.
Vinnie Roberts
The South Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity has been hard at work constructing new properties across the county for families in need. While the funding for their current project, a three-bedroom one-bath property on the corner of Eighth and Oakhill Streets, is in place, the chapter is still in need of funding for future projects.
David Hermann, president of the Barry County Chapter, has been hard at work organizing efforts to create fundraising opportunities as well as encourage community involvement in Habitat projects.
Hermann is introducing a new program for citizens interested in donating to the Barry County chapter called the Golden Hammer Club. Members of this club would commit to a monthly donation that would go toward the Habitat for Humanity's build fund.
“This is for people who want to get involved in helping us build homes but might not have the time or the capacity to volunteer,” said Hermann.
Donations for the club are tiered, with options for $5, $10, $20, and $50 monthly donations over the period of a year. There is also an option for a one time payment of any amount.
Applications for the Golden Hammer Club will be made available at the Annual Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser on Saturday, April 27, as well as in the Habitat ReStore, located near All-Points Recycling on 10th Street in Cassville.
The proceeds from the Habitat for Humanity fundraiser on April 27 will also go to the Habitat build fund. The fundraiser will include a silent auction, wherein members of the community will donate items or services to be auctioned off to the fundraiser attendee who bids the highest.
Food will be served at the event. The menu will include pulled pork on a bun with a side of baked beans, chips, and a soft drink.
Admission to the event will be free but, in order to participate in the food for the afternoon, attendees must donate a minimum of $5.
The festivities will be held at the Family Life Center in Cassville from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on how to get involved in the fundraiser, contact the Habitat for Humanity Cassville office at (417) 847-2203.
Hermann also wants to encourage the people of Barry County to come out and lend a hand on builds.
“I’d like to help bring back a sense of community involvement,” said Hermann. “I don’t just want people to look in the paper and say ‘oh, Habitat built another home’. I’d like them to be able to look out and say ‘I helped build that.’”
Currently, the Habitat has volunteer options available at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, an establishment that offers donated construction materials and furniture at a fair price. ReStore volunteers can volunteer for as long as they like at the store. Work includes cleaning, stocking, and pricing merchandise. The Habitat ReStore is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. To donate your time to the ReStore, contact them directly at (417) 846-0110.
Volunteers can also get involved with the construction process. Those skilled with power tools or possessing prior knowledge of construction can volunteer their time to help on site with the building of the structure itself. Volunteers who lack prior construction experience can also help on site in a variety of ways. Interior work like painting and decorating can be handled by anyone willing to put in their time.
“We always need more hands on the construction site,” said Hermann. “Even if it’s just grabbing a hammer for someone or holding a ladder, whatever someone can do.”
Currently, volunteers are able to get involved with both the building process by contact either Hermann directly at (417) 847-2203 or lead builder Denny Ball at (417) 847-6810.
