Habitat shows appreciation
Misty Kyle, assistant service manager for Paul Obaugh Ford in Staunton, receives an award of appreciation from Habitat for Humanity ReStore Chair Charlie Frankfort. Frankfort shows service manager Jeff Norder the hand-made card that volunteers at the ReStore designed to show their appreciation to the auto technicians and the service department for giving Habitat’s trusty old Ford truck a much needed tune up. Habitat Volunteers use the truck in construction and cleanup work, as well as delivering larger items that have been purchased at the ReStore. If you would like more information about the Habitat for Humanity program in our area please go to www.habitatsaw.org or call 540-886-1944.
Lead gift builds strong foundation
SAW Habitat for Humanity announced today the largest gift given and 100 percent participation from the organization’s Board of Directors for the “What Will You Build” campaign that started today.
The challenge gift – just over $100,000 – was given by Tom Montgomery, chairman of the board of SAW Habitat for Humanity and CEO of Old Colony Construction, and sets a standard in giving to provide resources to rehabilitate homes, restore communities, and build a 25-home community. Continue reading “Lead gift builds strong foundation” »
$100K matching gift creates an opportunity to build a Habitat dream development
Raymond Reed, a long-time resident of Waynesboro, project manager and supporter of Staunton–Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity, passed away last March. But his dream to create housing for working poor families didn’t because he and his wife, Peggy Reed, share the same vision.
At a recent volunteer dinner Peggy Reed was recognized for her work stepping up to continue her husband’s service on Habitat’s Board of Directors. Their gift of $100,000 earmarked for Waynesboro projects was announced today as a matching gift opportunity for the 2012 Habitat campaign, “What Will You Build?” Continue reading “$100K matching gift creates an opportunity to build a Habitat dream development” »
Habitat truck saved from scrap heap
SAW Habitat for Humanity thought they were out of luck on a Chevy truck that had been driven too hot and was destined for the scrap heap. But thanks to master mechanics at Elliott Automotive in Staunton, that truck will once again be able to do local pickups for Habitat’s ReStore, keeping tons of other materials out of the landfill.
A ReStore is a Habitat thrift store specializing home furnishings and building supplies oopen to the general public to raise funds for Habitat’s mission work.
Pictured left to right are the Elliott Automotive mechanics who worked on the project: Jake Castellano, Tyler Lightner, Habitat Board Member Vince Ennis (receiving keys), project lead mechanic Eric Stevens and Service Manager Lloyd Puckett.
Erie Insurance presents donation to Habitat
John Lasher, vice president and claims manager for Erie Insurance presents Rhonda Howdyshell, executive director of Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat, with a contribution of $1,000.00 on behalf of the employees at the Waynesboro office.
Erie Insurance employees throughout their service area have designated over $110,000 to help Habitat for Humanity build homes, lives and communities. Waynesboro staff at the Erie Insurance office will have an opportunity to work on a service project to build and/or restore home in the New Year.
Habitat honors local volunteers
Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity’s Hope for Homes Gala honored Fund Tom Montgomery, owner of Old Colony Construction in Staunton, for more than 14 years of outstanding service in philanthropy.
Montgomery noted that he enjoyed supporting Habitat and his other causes because it was more fulfilling to give during his lifetime and see the benefit firsthand.
“You come into this world with nothing, and you are going to leave with nothing, so isn’t it better to make some people happy along the way,” said Montgomery, who lives in Waynesboro with his wife, Dr. Sandra Curry.
Lynn White and Vince Ennis, both of Staunton, were awarded the honorary titles of Board Emeritus with more than 30 years of collective volunteer service and leadership in the organization.
Vince Ennis, John Zinn, Perry Neal, Clayton Griffin, John Howe and Lucian Petras were recognized as those who started the Staunton-Augusta Habitat group in 1991. Salome Baugher, Virginia Francisco, Marney Gibbs and Anna Pullin, all of Staunton, were recognized for their formative work and the First Staunton Women’s build in 1997.
Andrew Elder received the Outstanding Youth in Service award for 2011.
More than $4,000 was raised through the evening’s silent auction and reception. All auction items were donated to the event, including an original art piece by Tom Austin; beautiful handmade semi-precious stone necklace, earring, bracelet sets by Elizabeth Gallons; a restored antique hall secretary by Sam Potter; a weekend trip to the Outer Banks; and dinners to Edelweiss Restaurant and Osceola Mill.
Shannon L. Watts, CFRE and president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Virginia Piedmont chapter, spoke on the meaning of philanthropy and recognized this year’s inaugural awardees for standout service in philanthropy. The guest of honor was Ruth Graham, daughter of world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham and Ruth Bell Graham. Graham, an award-winning author, founder and president of Ruth Graham and Friends, spoke on early connections to SAW Habitat’s formation and the relationships and similarities between building homes and building lives with Christ as our foundation.
