10 Homes for 10 Families
In the next few months, our ten Build-A-Thon families will be working hard on their sweat equity and other aspects of the NOAHH program, while their future homes are being prepared for the 10-day, 10-home blitz build. We'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the first six families:
- Debra Taylor: "I can’t wait to have my own place and call it 'my home.'”
- Kaonta Minor: "It’s nice to know that I have someone on my side that can dream my same dream... in to the journey of homeownership."
- Mary Broussard, Michael Lawry, and Annette Gurley: "Now that I have grandchildren, having a home of my own, I can afford them the opportunity to be able to come to grandmom’s house, play in the backyard and sleep over–that would be a dream come true for me."
- Tedra Hills: "I try my best to teach my kids to follow their dreams, that the sky is the limit and no one can stop you but you."
- Irma Mendoza: "It has been a very satisfying experience and my family (mom, dad and son) can’t wait to move into our new HOME!"
- Karen Walter: "...that was the happiest day of my life, to know in just a few months I’ll be owning my own home."
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1,600 Student Volunteers on Alternative Spring Break
 Every year sees thousands of students spending their spring breaks doing more than party. Instead, they join worthy causes and spend their free time volunteering. Over the last ten years, over 20,000 students have volunteered with NOAHH for their spring breaks, making a significant impact on our city's recovery and progress.
Weiler Corporation Builds in New Orleans East
 Surface conditioning solutions manufacturer Weiler Corp joined NOAHH on site this month to help with the continuing preparations for Build-A-Thon. They worked on several homes on America St., enjoyed a little local barbecue and beignets, and had a great time!
AmeriCorps Members Continue Making a Difference!
 Visiting AmeriCorps from Minnesota joined NOAHH on site last week to help build new homes, while former AmeriCorps who worked at Camp Hope after Hurricane Katrina will be releasing a graphic novel this summer, with proceeds going to support the affiliate!
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New ABWK Partnerships!
NOAHH will be partnering with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and State Investors Bank to complete 12 home repair projects through our A Brush With Kindness program. These 12 projects will bring us very close to our 100th ABWK project, which will be completed next month!
Red Dress Run
Long-running (and drinking) New Orleans hash club NOH3 hosts the annual Red Dress Run every August, raising money for dozens of local nonprofits. This year, they also supported NOAHH in a pair of ABWK projects! Check out photos of our staff paying tribute to the sponsors of the build!
Open House
Want to see what a Habitat home looks like? Join NOAHH Saturday, March 7 at 1911 Montegut at 10 a.m. for an open house! Learn more about our program and how you can apply or support us!
Upcoming Events
March 13 - 15: New Orleans Home and Garden Show and ReStore Art Auction
May 19 - 30: Build-A-Thon!
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