It’s Time to Raise the Walls—We Think!
You are invited to help raise the first walls for a new house at 9:30am on Saturday, April 27 at 521 E. Carter in Sherman. Cheryl Townsend, Habitat’s newest qualified applicant, is a local teacher who is rearing her two granddaughters. She looks forward to a life-changing event—the opportunity to buy a home that is energy efficient, safe, and affordable to her.
Weather permitting, Habitat construction volunteers, board members, donors, and community members will join Cheryl and her family to lift and secure the first walls into place and to bless the house and its new owners. A few sprinkles won’t stop the ceremony; a downpour might! Please wear your mud boots and join us on Saturday.
Bring a Donation to Texoma Earth Day Festival
Our Habitat for Humanity ReStore truck will be parked and accepting donations from 9:00-4:00 on Saturday, June 15 to celebrate Earth Day and our efforts to keep items out of the landfill and build homes for low income families. Check out our “Donate” page for a list of the items we accept.
Also, be sure to come see us at our booth to learn more about Habitat for Humanity or just to say “hello.”
The Texoma Earth Day Festival is a fun community-wide family event where people learn practical ways to reduce their environmental footprint and impact on our planet. Attendance is free and open to the public. This event is being held at Kidd-Key Park, 405 N. Rusk, Sherman.
Update on House #44
Michelle and her children are getting closer to Move In Day!
Michelle and her children have moved into their new home! Their house at 1017 S. First in Sherman is complete, and the family moved in recently while dodging rainstorms. Michelle said they are still living in chaos among all the moving boxes, and they love it. “We are so happy!” said Michelle. Many, many thanks to you–the volunteers, donors, and partners who made it possible for this family to buy a home.
The Store That Builds Homes
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, located at 3822 N. Frisco Road in Sherman, receives construction materials, furniture, appliances, and some household items that have been donated by individuals and businesses. In turn, those items are sold to the public, and the profits support Habitat’s work in Grayson County. Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to build safe, decent, affordable housing in partnership with the families whom we serve.
Do you have new or gently used furniture, windows, doors, bathtubs, ceiling fans, lumber, hardware, tools, toilets, sinks, stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, etc. that you would be willing to donate? Call the ReStore at 903.647.0133 to drop off your items or ask for a free pick up at your home or office. The ReStore is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 6:00pm.
You buy. We BUILD.
You Shop: Kroger Gives!
Are you a Kroger shopper? Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Year after year, Kroger donates millions of dollars through Kroger Community Rewards to local organizations, and Habitat is one of those recipients, thanks to local supporters who link their Kroger Plus Shoppers Card to Habitat for Humanity of Grayson County. Kroger Community Rewards makes fund-raising easy…all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card!
To enroll, visit Kroger’s website at www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com to set up an account, register your Kroger Plus Card, and link your card to Habitat for Humanity. Anytime you shop at Kroger using your card, you will accumulate points for Habitat. Our group number is QD516. (Please make note of the NEW Account Number!) Linking your card to Habitat does not affect your in-store or gas discounts!
We have been a part of the Kroger Rewards program since 1995 and have received more than $30,000 in funding thanks to Kroger and Habitat supporters. Please register your Kroger Plus card online today.
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