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HABITAT BROWARD RAISES MONEY, COLLECTS SUPPLIES FOR HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS
Thousands from across South Florida helped out with donation drive

Fort Lauderdale, FL (February 5, 2010) – Habitat for Humanity of Broward, Inc. raised more than $35,000 and shipped 250 pallets of much-needed supplies to Haiti, helping to assist with the recovery efforts of the earthquake-ravaged nation.  Thousands of individuals from across South Florida donated materials, time and funds to the Haiti relief donation drive, which took place at the Habitat Re-Store, located at 505 W. Broward Blvd. in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Thanks to a partnership with Suddath Relocation Systems Inc., the supplies have already been transported to Haiti and will be distributed through Food for the Poor, the largest international relief organization in the United States. Read more...

Miramar Home Dedication Ceremony - congraulations to our newest homeowners!

This past Saturday Habitat Broward hosted the Miramar Home Dedication Ceremony (watch video), where we celebrated our newest homeowners: the McNeal, Merrell, Turner and Wright families. A huge thanks to sponsors Publix Super Markets Charities, Lorraine Thomas, Wachovia / Wells Fargo Foundation, Premier Beverage, & WSVN-TV Channel 7 - you helped make the dream of homeownership a reality for these four deserving families!

A heartfelt thank you to Priceless Portraits Photographer for their gift of photographer services. Click here for dedication photos!

HABITAT BROWARD HEADS TO HAITI'S RESCUE

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) -- The first batch of roughly 68 tons in water, food and other relief supplies collected by Habitat For Humanity last week will head to earthquake-ravaged Haiti on Tuesday. Read more...'Habitat' coming to ravaged Haiti's rescue

ADDRESSING HOUSING NEEDS IN HAITI AFTER MAJOR EARHTQUAKE

Habitat for Humanity International is assessing the impact on affordable housing and response options in Haiti after a major earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince on Tuesday.  Read More...

Event information:

Row for Humanity | Wednesday, February 17th from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
On February 17th, College and High School Rowing teams across the nation - including Nova Southeastern University - will be erging together to help raise funds for their local chapters of Habitat for Humanity. Find out how you can get involved locally!

On March 8th – 14th, the 2010 World Golf Championships-CA Championship will again host the best golfers from around the globe at TPC Blue Monster at Doral Golf Resort & Spa. Through a unique fundraising initiative called Tickets Fore Charity, supporters of Habitat for Humanity of Broward can experience the best of professional golf while at the same time making a difference in the community. When you purchase a $40 Any-Day Grounds Pass using our promotional code, 75% of proceeds will go to Habitat Broward, helping fulfill our mission of building safe, decent, affordable homes for low-income families in need!

To be sure the proceeds from your purchase go toward Habitat Broward, enter the Ticketmaster code: CAEOKA  Thanks for your support!

Habitat Broward hosts welcome reception for new Chairman of the Board Robert W. Leider. See video from event here.

Congratulations to our friends at Allied Kitchen & Bath as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary!
We truly appreciate your continued generosity and support of the Habitat Broward Re-Store. 
Your spirit of philanthropy is inspiring!

Green Build update:

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LEED SILVER HOUSE TOUR

The tour of the first LEED Silver registered house for Habitat for Humanity of Broward County was informative and agreed by the attendees a process that we will continue to follow.  Adeptly handled by the husband and wife team of Mary Lou Bowman-Cubbin and Russ Cubbin we saw how much can be accomplished when dedication to producing quality, affordable homes combines with dedicated volunteer efforts. Read more...

Habitat Broward's inaugural "Green Build" in Ft. Lauderdale is currently underway! For information on how you can get involved in Habitat Broward's "Green Build", contact development@habitatbroward.org

LEED Certified Silver Level - Thirty (30) home build in Fort Lauderdale
LEED Certified Gold Level - Three (3) home build in Unincorporated Broward

A special "THANK YOU" to our newest Green Build partner - All Year Cooling. A portion of all proceeds will go to fund their efforts to supply Habitat for Humanity of Broward County with 25 A/C units over the next 12 months.

From November 15-20, 2009, The Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project united volunteers and families in need of decent, affordable housing in the Mekong region.  During the weeklong build, volunteers built with nearly 166 families in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and China's Sichuan Province. To see photos taken by Habitat Broward's Director of Construction, Mary Lou Bowman-Cubbin highlighting our local group's participation in this amazing project click here.

Support Habitat Broward every time you search or shop online! Add the Habitat for Humanity - Broward County toolbar to IE or Firefox. 

Once you add the Habitat for Humanity - Broward County toolbar for IE or Firefox, each time you shop at one of the more than 1,300 participating stores, a percentage of what you spend will be donated to us at no extra cost to you!  (you could even save money as the toolbar provides coupons and deals).  The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to us.  No registration is required!  http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/habitat-for-humanity-broward-county

Cars for Homes™ is HFHI’s national vehicle donation program, supporting Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the United States by processing vehicle donations.

Donors call the Cars for Homes™ toll free number, 1-877-277-HFHI (4344), or visit www.carsforhomes.org to donate cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles, airplanes or other motorized vehicles.

Accepted vehicles are sold through wholesale auctions, salvage yards and automotive recyclers. Donors are then sent an acknowledgement from HFHI and all the forms required by the IRS regulations. Net proceeds and donor contact information generated by Cars for Homes™ donations are returned to Habitat for Humanity affiliates, based on the zip code of the donor, as unrestricted funds to help build homes in partnership with families in need of decent, affordable shelter.