A CHECK was presented to Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland for $1,233 on Tuesday. Funds were raised by Russell Cellular Verizon stores in the area, which asked for $10 donations throughout the month of June. In attendance in no particular order are: Ron Wallace; Kelby Canty; Amy Little; Holly Fain; Jason Foster; Jon Costilow; Drickson Toussaint; Tammy Johnson; Chris Benalli; Jasmine Evans; Ryan Lemme; Juliana Warner; Scott Reader; Carey Urquilla; Matt Beal; and Jason Powers.

BANNER PHOTO, COLBY DENTON

CUTTING THE RIBBON on its Re-Store, Habitat of Cleveland encourages everyone to come check out what the store has to offer. Store manager Dave Williams stressed the "cycle of blessing" created through Habitat. First, people bring lightly used items to the store, the items are then reasonably priced and sold and money from these sales goes to build homes in the community.

BANNER PHOTO, COLBY DENTON

Home Depot is partnering with Habitat for Humanity  of Cleveland to provide a free building workshop for kids ages 4-10 on July 14th from 8:00am to 9:00 am in the Grove Ave. ReStore. 

“It's a beautiful thing to see Pyramid Construction along with local churches from our community come together with Habitat to physically put God's love in to action by building a home in our community,” said LaManda Bowers.

Maureen Miller is the first student to complete the Be Smart About Money Program. She completed the financial course in March, and also completed her degree in Health Science in May. Through the Be Smart About Money program, she received financial education that is now helping her pay off student debt, invest, and save money for the future.

“Having our own home means to have stability for our family and a place for Kainaan and our future children to grow up,” said Shiloh. “Even though the sweat equity hours are the hardest part of the process, it is WORTH IT. Habitat for Humanity means everything to us.”

For the 11th year, Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s are engaging women nationwide to work together to build Habitat homes during this year’s National Women Build Week from May 5-13. In preparation for the build week, Habitat of Cleveland and Lowe’s are asking women to get involved by signing up to volunteer and build.

"For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people's love and concern for each other." Millard Fuller, Founder of Habitat for Humanity. I'm often reminded that it takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home. Our future homeowners are our miracle, and our hearts are joined for one purpose -- to be part of their miracle.

Through this partnership, Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland recently received a $90,000 grant from Whirlpool to sponsor the building of a new home. This generous donation will help propel the mission of Habitat for Humanity by providing another family with a home and hope for the future.

Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland hosted a groundbreaking ceremony this morning in Century Village of Cleveland Tennessee. Partner families and representatives from Whirlpool of Cleveland, Women United, Cleveland’s City Development Block Grant, and Women Build.