Berthoud Habitat News

Maggi Donates Wheels to Habitat Thrift Store

Berthoud, March 17, 2007 - In an act of charitable good will, Gary Maggi of Maggi Town & Country Real Estate, Inc. - handed the title and keys to their 1996 Isuzu NPR Cargo Van to Sharon Gingerich, manager of the Berthoud Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.

"We are extremely thankful for this generous donation and very excited to have our own truck." said Sharon , "Now, all we have to do is find ourselves a driver!"  Indeed, the store is continually seeking all types of volunteers, including people to sort through donations; design displays, and of course, drive the new truck.

If you are looking for fun way to give back to your community, pop in and talk to Sharon Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm ,  call  or submit an online application on our Volunteer Information Page, or call the Thrift Store at 970-532-2870.

The Thrift Store was opened May, 2005 as a way to generate funding for housing materials and has been very successful thanks to the tireless efforts of manager Sharon Gingerich and her staff.  For more information about the Thrift Store, check out the Berthoud Habitat For Humanity Thrift Store page.

What Else is Berthoud Habitat doing? 
April 2007 - Peter Bridgman - Boardmember & Fundraising Manager

Construction of House #2

            We plan to start digging the foundation on House #2 any time now. Then the construction moves into full swing. We plan to take the show on the road, but how can we do that? Well we plan to bring a bunch of 2 x 4 studs to your church and invite you to take one home and paint it, sign it or even put your favorite scripture on it. When done then return it to the job site on 4^th Street and Water Ave. We will then incorporate your specially prepared stud right into the house. So a part of your spirit will protect our partnering family.

Our Partnering Family

            If you are a member of Grace Place or if you have eaten at the Light House Café then you probably know the Dad Damion as he is the Assistant Chef at the Light House Café. His wife Kristen and their 3 children. We are delighted and proud to have the Daniels as our partnering family. We will make a great team and we are all anxious to get started on the construction.

The Thrift Store

            Sharon Gingerich is doing a fantastic job along with Robin Hughes and the rest of the Thrift Store crew. They are delighted to see donations from all of you and hope you will continue to replenish the store with more good stuff. Our customers keep coming back to buy more at great prices. This is having a huge impact on our fund raising efforts. You will be able to see what we are spending this money on as the next home takes shape. THANK YOU for your support.

Berthoud 5k Run for Habitat

            Once again we are starting to organize this event for the morning of Berthoud Day June 2nd. It will be on the same course as before. If you own a business in town, you will be contacted soon to be a sponsor of this annual event. More news about the race will be available nearer the time.

Opportunities for you

If you own an excavator or a loader we need you to help us dig the foundation.

If you can use a phone and or e-mail… You could help us inform our volunteers of upcoming work on house #2.

If you have a valid drivers license… You could pick up donated items in our van recently donated by Maggi Town and County Realty .

If you can swing a hammer… Check our web page for upcoming work on the house at www.berthoudhabitat.org

If you have unwanted stuff in your house… Donate it to the Thrift Store.

To respond to any of these opportunities contact Sharon at the Thrift Store at 532-2870 and she will direct you to the correct person. Or go to our web page at www.berthoudhabitat.org  See you soon.

Peter Bridgman