Habitat for Humanity is once again building 10 houses in 10 days. You can view the action in real time at this website! http://www.grahamcompany.com/cam2/
Please contact me at jack@jackcarneylaw.com if you are interested in volunteering.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
In the News
The 2008 Apostle Build and Prince of Peace made the news. See the article at http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/stories/index.ssf?/base/community/120591462528750.xml&coll=2.
A home that's built on faith
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
ANNE RUISI
News staff writer
While some people give up something for Lent, volunteers from 11 metro churches and one Anniston congregation gave away their time and talent to help build two houses in Bush Hills with Habitat for Humanity Greater Birmingham.
Work on the "Building On Faith" houses started Feb. 9, the Saturday following Ash Wednesday. The houses, at 924 and 928 Fourth Court West, will be dedicated at noon this Friday, which is Good Friday.
"The volunteers have done a wonderful job," said Edna M. Townsend, who will move into the house at 924 Fourth Court West. "I feel the like the Lord has smiled on me."
Churches participating this year are Prince of Peace, St. Peter the Apostle, Our Lady of the Valley and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic; Asbury, Christ Church and Irondale United Methodist; First Baptist Woodlawn and First Baptist Alabaster; Edgewood and Shades Valley Presbyterian and Anniston First Weslyan, said Jennifer Jacobs, Habitat's development coordinator.
The houses were built from the ground up on two vacant lots. Each is a three-bedroom, two-bath structure with a brick exterior. The houses are designed in the Craftsman style to blend in with existing neighborhood homes, she said.
The ecumenical effort began last year when Habitat sought churches to help build houses during Lent. Four responded first: First United Methodist downtown, Asbury, Prince of Peace and Our Lady of the Valley, Jacobs said.
The idea was to build on religious faith via a tangible project. Construction of a house for a low-income family is a mission effort and it helps "people grow in their faith beyond the church walls," Jacobs said.
Each participating church this year was assigned a Saturday to work on the houses, but volunteers from various churches came regardless of their scheduled date. Weekends drew the most participants, but many volunteers came during the week.
Not all did construction work. At Prince of Peace church, parishioners were asked to pray for all the volunteers and the homeowners, while one 7-year-old boy took photos marking the progress at the site for a poster put up at church. There also is a blog to update parishioners on construction.
And the church members got to know the homeowners better, even inviting them to their Lenten Friday night fish fries.
"I really enjoyed the Prince of Peace fish fry," Townsend said. "They (the volunteers) became just like family."
Each of the houses will have an appraised value of about $90,000 to $100,000, said Habitat spokeswoman Cassie Sanford. Habitat sells its homes at cost, so for a three-bedroom, two-bath house, that's typically $65,000, Sanford said.
The houses are affordable for low- to moderate-income families. After a $700 down payment, a 25-year mortgage at 0 percent interest equals about $350 a month.
E-mail: aruisi@bhamnews.com On the Net
Prince of Peace Habitat blog: www.pophabitat.blogspot.com HOUSESXX -- HOUSES:
Dedications set for Good Friday
A home that's built on faith
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
ANNE RUISI
News staff writer
While some people give up something for Lent, volunteers from 11 metro churches and one Anniston congregation gave away their time and talent to help build two houses in Bush Hills with Habitat for Humanity Greater Birmingham.
Work on the "Building On Faith" houses started Feb. 9, the Saturday following Ash Wednesday. The houses, at 924 and 928 Fourth Court West, will be dedicated at noon this Friday, which is Good Friday.
"The volunteers have done a wonderful job," said Edna M. Townsend, who will move into the house at 924 Fourth Court West. "I feel the like the Lord has smiled on me."
Churches participating this year are Prince of Peace, St. Peter the Apostle, Our Lady of the Valley and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic; Asbury, Christ Church and Irondale United Methodist; First Baptist Woodlawn and First Baptist Alabaster; Edgewood and Shades Valley Presbyterian and Anniston First Weslyan, said Jennifer Jacobs, Habitat's development coordinator.
The houses were built from the ground up on two vacant lots. Each is a three-bedroom, two-bath structure with a brick exterior. The houses are designed in the Craftsman style to blend in with existing neighborhood homes, she said.
The ecumenical effort began last year when Habitat sought churches to help build houses during Lent. Four responded first: First United Methodist downtown, Asbury, Prince of Peace and Our Lady of the Valley, Jacobs said.
The idea was to build on religious faith via a tangible project. Construction of a house for a low-income family is a mission effort and it helps "people grow in their faith beyond the church walls," Jacobs said.
Each participating church this year was assigned a Saturday to work on the houses, but volunteers from various churches came regardless of their scheduled date. Weekends drew the most participants, but many volunteers came during the week.
Not all did construction work. At Prince of Peace church, parishioners were asked to pray for all the volunteers and the homeowners, while one 7-year-old boy took photos marking the progress at the site for a poster put up at church. There also is a blog to update parishioners on construction.
And the church members got to know the homeowners better, even inviting them to their Lenten Friday night fish fries.
"I really enjoyed the Prince of Peace fish fry," Townsend said. "They (the volunteers) became just like family."
Each of the houses will have an appraised value of about $90,000 to $100,000, said Habitat spokeswoman Cassie Sanford. Habitat sells its homes at cost, so for a three-bedroom, two-bath house, that's typically $65,000, Sanford said.
The houses are affordable for low- to moderate-income families. After a $700 down payment, a 25-year mortgage at 0 percent interest equals about $350 a month.
E-mail: aruisi@bhamnews.com On the Net
Prince of Peace Habitat blog: www.pophabitat.blogspot.com HOUSESXX -- HOUSES:
Dedications set for Good Friday
Monday, March 24, 2008
Do You Still Want to Help?
Even though the Apostle Build is over, there are still countless volunteer opportunities with Habitat. To explore these opportunities, visit www.habitatbirmingham.org and click on "Schedule Volunteer Day." Thanks in advance for your willingness to help!
Friday, March 21, 2008
We Did It!
We had beautiful weather for today's home dedication. It was truly a happy and spiritual experience for all. Members from each of the sponsoring churches had a role in the dedication ceremony.
One of the finished homes.
The presenters.
There was a large crowd.
Some attendees enjoyed animal crackers.
Bill Lees presents the keys to the home.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
How Can you Help?
We have had an overwhelming response to the Habitat project this year. In fact, we have had more volunteers than we needed! Such a showing of support has truly been wonderful. Even if you did not have an opportunity to work on the house, there is still time to help by making a financial contribution. You will find special envelopes in the Gathering Place.
Furthermore, our Parish is going to assist with additional Habitat projects over the next several months. There is a tremendous amount of need in our community and with your help and continued dedication, we can do so much to addresses those needs. Please continue to check this site for additional Habitat updates.
Furthermore, our Parish is going to assist with additional Habitat projects over the next several months. There is a tremendous amount of need in our community and with your help and continued dedication, we can do so much to addresses those needs. Please continue to check this site for additional Habitat updates.
Dedication
Please join us at the Habitat Homes on Friday March 21 at 12:00 pm for a dedication ceremoney. Everyone in the parish is invited (and encouraged to attend)! Father Fallon may even be able to obtain a waiver so that we can eat some cake with the families!
Directions: Travel Interstate 20W/ 59S toward Tuscaloosa. Exit #123 Arkadelphia Road / US-78. Turn left onto Arkadelphia Road. Pass Graymont Avenue West. 4th Court West is the second street to the right after Graymont Avenue.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Volunteers
We are nearing the end of the 2008 Apostles Build. We are still in need of volunteers during the week and on Saturday March 15. If you are interested, please contact Jack Carney at jack@jackcarneylaw.com.
Habitat Outlet Store Reminder
Join Us for our 3rd Anniversary Celebration and Sale
Habitat Outlet Store
7952 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale
(205) 951-1234
Celebration
Refreshments ~ Door Prizes
Thursday, March 13, 2008
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Dedication- Save the Date
We will dedicate our Habitat homes on Friday March 21 at 12:00 p.m. Please make every effort to attend to support the new homeowners. It is usually a special experience for all.
Neither Sleet Nor Snow ...
A special thanks to those brave volunteers who came to the house on Saturday to work in sub freezing temperatues (including, Jeff, Julie, Ben and Carl ... among others). Thank you!!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Fish Fry Tonight!
Once again our Habitat homeowners will be joining us for tonight's Fish Fry. Please make every effort to attend and help us welcome them to our Parish.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Weekday Warriors
We still have a need for weekday volunteers. Please feel free to drop by the house any time this week (Tuesday through Friday). Someone will be on site from 8-4 each day.
Progress
As you can see, we have made tremendous progress with the Habitat Project. We are still on pace for a dedication on Good Friday. There is still time to help and if you are interested, please e-mail me at jack@jackcarneylaw.com.
Habitat Outlet Store Anniversary
The Habitat Outlet Store is celebrating its 3rd anniversary. There will be an anniversary celebration and sale on Thursday March 13, 2008 from 5-7 p.m. There will be refreshments and door prizes. What a great time to visit the Outlet Store!
The Store is located at 7952 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale.
The Store is located at 7952 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
REMINDER
Do not forget to tune into ABC 33/40's 10:00 news broadcast tonight, as it will feature our Apostles Build. What a way to top off your Academy Awards viewing party!
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Fish Fry- Thank You
Thank you for making our Habitat guests feel very welcome at last night's fish fry. They had a great time and really enjoyed the food.
Here is a picture of the homeowners (as well as Prince of Peace's own Corliss Wood).
Friday, February 22, 2008
The Habitat Outlet Store
HABITAT OUTLET STORE
A Discount Home Improvement Center
7952 Crestwood Boulevard, Irondale
Open to the Public Monday – Friday, 9 am to 6 pmSaturday, 9 am to 5 pm
Donate new, used and surplus furniture, appliances, cabinets, lighting, windows building supplies and household items to the Habitat Outlet Store, a 35,000 square feet discount home improvement center. Items are sold to the public at discount prices. Proceeds help build more houses.
Schedule Pick Up - (205) 951-1234 Items can be dropped off or shipped to the store during business hours
The Outlet Store helps: promote conservation by diverting tons of usable materials away from landfills you get great prices on household items and building materials raise funds to build more houses!
Especially needed is cabinets (kitchen or other), furniture and working appliances (10 years old or less).
A Discount Home Improvement Center
7952 Crestwood Boulevard, Irondale
Open to the Public Monday – Friday, 9 am to 6 pmSaturday, 9 am to 5 pm
Donate new, used and surplus furniture, appliances, cabinets, lighting, windows building supplies and household items to the Habitat Outlet Store, a 35,000 square feet discount home improvement center. Items are sold to the public at discount prices. Proceeds help build more houses.
Schedule Pick Up - (205) 951-1234 Items can be dropped off or shipped to the store during business hours
The Outlet Store helps: promote conservation by diverting tons of usable materials away from landfills you get great prices on household items and building materials raise funds to build more houses!
Especially needed is cabinets (kitchen or other), furniture and working appliances (10 years old or less).
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Help!
We need volunteers to assist with a Habitat project this Saturday February 23rd. Please let me know if you are interested and available. Jack (969-8181 or jack@jackcarneylaw.com)
Other Ways you Can Help
As many of you know, a part of any Habitat project is a monetary donation by the sponsoring organization. We need your help in making the donation for our Habitat House! Special donation envelopes are availble in the gathering place. Donations may be placed in the collection basket or in the now famous "pink house," which is a Coleman Monterro original.
Consider involving your family in any Habitat donation. Instead of ordering pizza or eating at a restaurant, consider dining at home as your Lenten sacrifice and giving those funds to Habitat. You can then bring your children to the Habitat site and show them how their funds have been used for such a worthwhile cause.
Consider involving your family in any Habitat donation. Instead of ordering pizza or eating at a restaurant, consider dining at home as your Lenten sacrifice and giving those funds to Habitat. You can then bring your children to the Habitat site and show them how their funds have been used for such a worthwhile cause.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Fish Fry- Friday February 22
Please make every effort to attend the Fish Fry at the Church this Friday February 22 at 6 pm. Our Habitat homeowners (as well as several members of the Habitat staff) will be attending. Help us demonstrate our parish's wonderful hospitality!
Comments
Please feel free to leave comments on this blog and share your Habitat experience. Your fellow parishioners (and random people who stumble upon this site) will appreciate it.
How Can you Help?
You may be wondering how you can help. We are always in need of volunteers during the week (Tuesday through Friday) and on Saturdays. The next large Saturday workday will be on March 1 (at which time there will be a team meeting at the church). If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please contact Jack Carney at 969-8181 or jack@jackcarneylaw.com.
If you would like to visit the house and see the progress, directions are below:
The address is 924 4th Court West. Travel Interstate 20W / 59S toward Tuscaloosa. Exit #123 Arkadelphia Road / US-78. Turn left onto Arkadelphia Road. Pass Graymont Avenue West. 4th Court West is the second street to the right after Graymont Avenue.Prince of Peace in the News!
Please tune into ABC 33/40's Matters of Faith segment on Sunday February 24th at 10:00 p.m. The feature story will be the 2008 Apostles Build.
Opening Day
We started construction on February 9, 2008. We had over seventy volunteers working on houses across Birmingham! In addition, several other volunteers prepared food, provided babysitting, took pictures and made phone calls. This project has truly been parish-wide! There are several pictures available at http://www.habitatbirmingham.org/photogallery/index.php
In addition, a few sights from the day are included below. Enjoy!
In addition, a few sights from the day are included below. Enjoy!
Who are We Helping?
This year Prince of Peace is helping two families achieve the dream of home ownership:
Lillian Washington and her daughter, Jennifer
Lillian was born and raised in Birmingham. She is one of nine siblings. Lillian has four grown children and five grandchildren. She graduated from Wenonah High School and attends Bryant Chapel AME Church. Lillian enjoys cooking, cleaning and watching her grandchildren grow.
Jennifer was born in Montgomery and raised in Birmingham. Jennifer graduated from Wenonah High School and enjoys attending Bryant Chapel with her mom. Jennifer enjoys reading, crocheting, dancing and listening to music. Jennifer aspires to be a nurse.
Lillian and Jennifer say owning their own home will positively change their lives because they will finally have a better living environment and a true place to call home. ”Through blessings from God all things are possible,” says Lillian.
Edna Townsend
Edna was born and raised in Birmingham. She is the youngest child of six. Edna has one daughter and two grandchildren. Edna graduated from Carver High School and is employed with Motel 6. She has been employed there for more than 22 years as a house keeper. She enjoys attending St. Andrew Baptist Church and is an active member of the church choir.
“My life as a homeowner will be awesome,” says Edna. I will forever praise the Lord with my whole heart and soul.”
Lillian Washington and her daughter, Jennifer
Lillian was born and raised in Birmingham. She is one of nine siblings. Lillian has four grown children and five grandchildren. She graduated from Wenonah High School and attends Bryant Chapel AME Church. Lillian enjoys cooking, cleaning and watching her grandchildren grow.
Jennifer was born in Montgomery and raised in Birmingham. Jennifer graduated from Wenonah High School and enjoys attending Bryant Chapel with her mom. Jennifer enjoys reading, crocheting, dancing and listening to music. Jennifer aspires to be a nurse.
Lillian and Jennifer say owning their own home will positively change their lives because they will finally have a better living environment and a true place to call home. ”Through blessings from God all things are possible,” says Lillian.
Edna Townsend
Edna was born and raised in Birmingham. She is the youngest child of six. Edna has one daughter and two grandchildren. Edna graduated from Carver High School and is employed with Motel 6. She has been employed there for more than 22 years as a house keeper. She enjoys attending St. Andrew Baptist Church and is an active member of the church choir.
“My life as a homeowner will be awesome,” says Edna. I will forever praise the Lord with my whole heart and soul.”
Apostles Build 2008
WHAT IS AN APOSTLES BUILD?
An Apostles Build joins congregations of various faiths and membership sizes together to build a house in partnership with deserving, low-income families. The concept is based on going out into the community to serve others, in the way Jesus’ apostles served.
WHY AN APOSTLES BUILD?
An Apostles Build gives congregations an opportunity to reach its goals of ministry and home missions by
offering people a way to share God’s love and lead people to grow in their faith. It is a tangible way for
church members to put their faith into action, and reach beyond the walls of the church to serve.
Prince of Peace is a proud participant in the 2008 Apostles Build. The following churches are participating in this year's build:
An Apostles Build joins congregations of various faiths and membership sizes together to build a house in partnership with deserving, low-income families. The concept is based on going out into the community to serve others, in the way Jesus’ apostles served.
WHY AN APOSTLES BUILD?
An Apostles Build gives congregations an opportunity to reach its goals of ministry and home missions by
offering people a way to share God’s love and lead people to grow in their faith. It is a tangible way for
church members to put their faith into action, and reach beyond the walls of the church to serve.
Prince of Peace is a proud participant in the 2008 Apostles Build. The following churches are participating in this year's build:
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Welcome to the Prince of Peace Habitat for Humanity Blog. This Blog will include information about Prince of Peace's 2008 Habitat Lenten Build.
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