The dedication for Olivia Rouse's house, the Blitz Build, was on Friday, June 11 at 11:00 a.m. at 206 St. John's Place in Warrenville.

The groundbreaking for the 5th Home Builders Association Blitz Build was on May 21, 2010.  From left are Mary Ellen Brush, Robert Girardeau, Dave Buchanan, J.D. Norris, Sean Wolf, Torrey Johnson, Ty-Tianna Holley, homeowner, Olivia Rouse, John Grub, Herb Witter, Tracey Freeman and Richard Church.

 

The groundbreaking for Dena Garrett's house, sponsored by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, was on Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Jackson, SC. 

Pictured above, from the left, are:  Richard Church, Executive Director, ACHfH; Clif Webb, VP of Public Relations, SRNS; Fred Dohse, VP, SRNS; Garry Flowers, Pres. and CEO, SRNS; Homeowner, Dena Garrett with daughter, Katie; Richard Harmon, Pres., ACHfH; Todd Etheredge, Mayor of Jackson, SC and Robert Garrett, Dena's son.

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions presented a check to Aiken County Habitat for Humanity for Dena Garrett's house in Jackson.

Pictured above, from the left are:  Fred Dohse, Vice President, SRNS;  Garry Flowers, President and CEO, SRNS; Katie and Dena Garrett, homeowners; Richard Harmon, President of ACHfH's Board of Directors; Richard Church, Executive Director of ACHfH and Todd Etheredge, Mayor of Jackson, SC.

Groundbreaking for Sabrina Lockett's house, sponsored by H. G. Reynolds, was on April 20, 2010 on Cabinet Drive in Aiken.   H. G. Reynolds Construction Company is donating the materials and the labor to build Aiken County Habitat for Humanity's 78th house.

Pictured above, from the left are: Richard Church, Executive Director of ACHfH; Jeffrey Reynolds of H. G. Reynolds Construction; Sabrina Lockett, homeowner; Deb Kladivko, Family Selection Committee Chair; Jan and Jim Redfearn, Sabrina's Shepherds; Richard Harmon, President of ACHfH's Board of Directors and Bud Zipf, Project Manager, H. G. Reynolds.

 

Sharon Jackson receives a Bible from Mary Yarborough, her shepherd from the Family Support Committee.  Looking on are Sharon's son, Randal Sapp; Gary Brewer, Finanacial Associate, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; and Richard Church, Executive Director.  The dedication was Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Warrenville.

Sharon Jackson cuts the ribbon to her new home in Warren Ridge on Sunday, December 6, 2009.  With her are her children, Katrina and Randal Sapp; Dick Frushour, Board President; Mary Yarborough, Family Support Committee; Gary Brewer, Financial Associate, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Richard Church, Executive Director.

Sarita Hicks cuts the ribbon to her new home in Warren Ridge on Sunday, November 29, 2009.  Pictured from left are Dick Frushour, Board President; Robin Ford of Lowe's; Dot Martin, Women of Woodside; Sarita Hicks with her daughter, Brianna; Ray and Arlene Wright, Family Support Committee with Phyllis Foster of Lowe's and June Shively, President of Women of Woodside in the background.

With keys in hand, Debra McDonald rejoices at her dedication on August 30, 2009.

Debra McDonald provided a cake at her dedication on 8-30-09 in appreciation for all who worked on her home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For more information contact:

Richard C. Church, Executive Director at 642-9295 x.104

email: habitataiken@bellsouth.net

 

 

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Habitat (Aiken) on the Move

 

While the economy is in recession, and our funding income is quite constrained, Habitat (Aiken) is taking advantage of this economic downturn by looking into additional approaches and construction initiatives that will help low-income families in resolving some of their housing needs.  Habitat’s mission is to provide homeownership opportunities for low-income families to live in affordable and decent housing.  While our existing construction program focuses primarily on building new housing units, our mandate does extend to activities other than house construction.  So the question arises, “How does Habitat (Aiken) enlarge its “footprint” within the community concerning low-income housing?”

 

While it is the intention of Habitat (Aiken) to continue its primary focus on building new housing, it is also our intent to explore new initiatives that will address serious needs confronting the low-income housing sector.  Such initiatives will include repair and renovation of existing low-income homes to provide safer and healthier living environments.  How this will be accomplished financially while keeping in line with our existing operations, is now being considered.  One area that is being applied is through the collaboration with other social service agencies and our local government in Crosland Park.  Here, Habitat (Aiken) is working with the City of Aiken and other entities and agencies to repair and renovate houses to bring them up to affordable, decent and healthier residential standards. 

 

Some other areas that Habitat (Aiken) is exploring to adapt to the short-fall in funding revenues include grants and State funding for low-income, affordable housing projects.  As ‘stimulus’ money becomes available through the SC housing agencies, Habitat is now applying for these funds to buttress on-going operations.

 

Yes, Habitat (Aiken) is moving on.  We are doing what is necessary to maintain our low-income home ownership program at its present levels and, at the same time, expand our outreach to better serve the Aiken community.

 

I thank everyone who has been volunteering, donating and supporting Habitat (Aiken) over the years.  We sincerely appreciate you and want you to continue be a part of our Affiliate’s growth and outreach in 2010 and beyond

 

  Executive Director