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HABITAT SEEKS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

 

Our current Director of Development, Julie Wilkinson, has made the bittersweet announcement that she will be relocating this fall. Therefore, Habitat is seeking candidates for this position.

 

The successful candidate should be goal-driven, results-oriented, and able to sustain and increase the affiliate’s homebuilding capacity. He/she will plan and manage annual fundraising activities, including direct mail, grants, special events, major and planned gifts; coordinate and write for the quarterly and monthly newsletters and other communication pieces, and assist the Executive Director in general administration, financial management, marketing, community relations and strategic planning. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency. A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or related field and a minimum three years progressively responsible and successful experience in fundraising are required. The ability to work independently, as well as in a team with staff and volunteers is essential.

 

Please submit resumes to Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities, 2235 Grant St., Bettendorf, IA 52722 or Kristi.crafton@habitatqc.org by July 13, 2009.

 

DREAMBUILDERS WANTED

 

It takes more than lumber and nails to build homes for area families in need of decent housing. Click a link on the left or call 563-359-9066 to volunteer, donate, and learn about other ways to support the mission of Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities.

 

 

You can help build a home, hope, and a dream for a deserving area family!

 

 

 

 

 

BRING YOUR TEAM FOR A WORK DAY

 

Work Day Sponsors provide:

• A team of volunteers for a weekday or a Saturday
• A contribution to Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities

 

In exchange, they receive:

•"Building rights" for the day (if desired)
• Construction leadership, training, and access to required tools and equipment
• A simple, decent lunch
• Recognition in quarterly print and online newsletter, Building Blocks
• Access to photos from work day and logo for publicity purposes
• Invitation to annual dinner
• Recognition in annual report
• A teambuilding opportunity unlike any other
• A chance to leave “titles at the office” and make a tangible impact on our community

Summer dates area available! Call today!

 

"THERE WAS A LOT OF LOVE POURED
INTO THESE WALLS."

Love was in the air at the dedication of Christina Walters' Habitat home at 1920 W. Second Street in Davenport on February 14. Many of the loving hearts and hands who helped build the house gathered in the living room and kitchen as Christina and her children received house blessings, gifts, and finally, the keys from their mentor Linda Creighton, who is also a partner family.


Christina's was the first Habitat family to receive an Isabel Bloom sculpture of a small house on a frame, featuring the verse "Love makes a house a home." It was a fitting symbol of the mood that morning as the family's two year journey to homeownership came to a close.

 

Joel Moore of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport spoke on behalf of the twelve area churches who helped sponsor the home along with Wells Fargo and the Scott County Housing Council. Joel recalled many Saturdays when he and other church members worked alongside Christina to help roof the home, install windows, and paint, among other tasks.

 

"Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey," said Joel. "There was a lot of love poured into these walls."

 

 

To request a copy of our most recent IRS Form 990 or annual audit, please contact us.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

May Newsletter Available for Download

 

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Upcoming Events

House #64 Groundbreaking
 July 18 at 10am
1708 Christie St.
Davenport
Joanne & Tegan Long family

 

Volunteer Orientation
 July 21 at 7pm
August 1 at 10am
1st Congregational Church, 7th Ave in Moline
No RSVP needed.

 

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
 August 16 11am-2pm
Longview Park
Rock Island
Food, drink, and table service provided
RSVP to Habitat
563-359-9066