Hillgroves Habitat for Humanity What is Habitat for
Hillgrove’s Habitat for Humanity
What is Habitat for Humanity? Habitat for Humanity was originally founded in Americus, Georgia in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller. Habitat although originally a Christian organization, focuses on involving any and all members of the community regardless of race, religion, or gender. This organization is currently led by CEO Jonathan Reckford. The goal of this organization is to build better communities. Habitat is widely known as an international nonprofit, but it is also locally known. We actually have a local affiliate in Smyrna here in Cobb County! Since this is Hillgrove's first year as a member of the Cobb County High School Habitat Coalition, we are pleased to share that we will be helping the Habitat Smyrna Affiliate, along with several other schools around Cobb County, to build a house As a club at Hillgrove, we will be serving as a driving force to help our Coalition meet its fundraising goal in order to achieve our mutual goal of building a
Hillgrove’s Habitat for Humanity’s Goals Building a better community while raising the standard of living for as many people as possible. Spread Hillgrove’s legacy of being “deliberately successful” around the community. Ultimately raise $2, 000 by the Spring to participate in the build. Cobb County High School Coalition works together to build a house each year
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Who We Are Presidents and Founders- Armaan Eric Najhawan & Lauren Wood Head Sponsor- Cindy Ford Team of Advisors Robert De. Lisle Heather Boyle Chandra Harris Mariela de Pulido
Membership / Officer Positions Dues $20, T-Shirt costs come later Officer Positions Vice President (Juniors Only) Community Outreach Chair Social/Media Chair Fundraising Chair
Point System (It’s a Competition!) Attending General Meetings - 1 Attending Fundraising events - 1 Participating in Fundraisers - 2 Coming up with ideas that we use - 3 Raising a certain amount of money - 1 (per $25) Helping in Habitat events (Restore) - 2 Paying dues before 2 nd meeting - 1 Getting a donation or sponsorship from a company/local business - 5
Relationship with other clubs Point System Rules! Hours count can count for other clubs!
Fundraisers Fundraiser ideas are rolling but we need your help!!! Submit your ideas to the “Contact Us” page on our website! (hillgrovehfh@gmail. com) Current Fundraiser Ideas Car wash Movie Night Spirit Night Chamber for Charity (Habitat Music Night)
1 st Project: Homecoming Parade Must pay dues AND turn in permission form to participate no later than October 7 th. Need creative people to help! (Contact Us Page!)
Thanks for Joining!!! Congratulations! You’re awesome! Next meeting is October 20 th! See you there!
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