Prince of Peace Habitat

The Eleventh Hour

2009-04-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

Our Lenten Habitat Build is almost complete, however we still need some additional help to finally finish. We will be working on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please let me know if you are interested and available to help. You can contact me at:

jack@jackcarneylaw.com
(205) 276-6250

Dedication

2009-04-02T20:03:00.000-07:00

The Dedication Ceremony for our Home is set for April 10 at 8:30 am. Please make plans to attend. More information to follow.

Upcoming Work Days

2009-03-19T08:22:00.001-07:00

We have a work day scheduled for Friday March 20 at the Amelia Harper home. All are welcome. Directions to the home are as follows:

From Downtown Birmingham to the Harper Home:
Travel Interstate 65 South towards Montgomery
• Take exit 234 toward Shelby Co Airport
• Keep left at the fork to go on CR-87
• CR-87 becomes CR-12
• Turn right onto CR-22
• Turn left onto AL-119/Montevallo Rd.
• Follow 119 to downtown Montevallo
• Turn right onto CR-10
• Turn right onto CR-17 at Chevron Station
• Turn left onto CR-206

In addition, we have a work day scheduled for March 21. If you are interested in participating in the March 21 work day, please e-mail Jack Carney at jack@jackcarneylaw.com or call 969-8181. Thanks!

Fish Fry

2009-03-04T21:32:00.000-08:00

The Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus are hosting a Fish Fry on March 6 at 6 pm. One of our Habitat families will be attending. Please feel free to attend to show your support for this important project.

February 28 Workday

2009-03-04T21:10:00.000-08:00

We started with a slab of concrete ...

Our workers were dedicated ...

When we left the site, there was an actual structure. Great job everyone!

Braving the Elements

2009-03-04T20:33:00.001-08:00

We had a great Habitat workday, but it was really really muddy. RIP our shoes!

Thank You!

2009-03-01T15:48:00.000-08:00

We want to thank all of the volunteers who helped with Saturday's workday. The weather held and we put in a full day of work. Stay tuned to this site for pictures.

Our next workday is scheduled for March 21. In addition, we are also looking for groups or individuals to volunteer during the week. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to jack@jackcarneylaw.com or call 969-8181.

The Weather

2009-02-27T20:35:00.000-08:00

Many of you may be wondering whether we are still going to hold our Habitat workday tomorrow (February 28). As of right now, we are still planning on working. If we hear of a cancellation, we will post a notice on this site and will try to contact as many volunteers as possible.

We do have an alternative project for those who want to avoid the cold and wet weather. The Habitat outlet store is in need of volunteers starting at 9:00 am. You can find directions to the store at

http://www.habitatbirmingham.org/restore/index.php.

Please let us know if you plan to work at the store by sending an e-mail to jack@jackcarneylaw.com.

February 28th

2009-02-21T09:04:00.000-08:00

Our Habitat project begins on Febraury 28th. We need a fairly accurate count of volunteers, so if you are interested in participating, please contact Jack Carney at:

jack@jackcarneylaw.com
969-8181

Thanks!

Donations

2009-02-08T11:58:00.000-08:00

Fundraising is an important part of our parish's annual Habitat project. Our church has made a financial commitment to Habitat for a portion of the cost to build the home. Whether or not you are able to donate volunteer hours, please consider making a donation to the Habitat build.

Any donation can be made a significant part of your family's Lenten sacrifice. For example, instead of going to the movies or eating out one night, you may want to take the money you would have used for that activity and donate it towards the house. Your family would then be able to see the tangible fruits of their sacrifice when we give the home to the new owners on Good Friday. This can be a powerful use of your charitable dollars.

You can make your donation by placing it in the famous "pink house" or by putting it in the collection basket in an envelope marked "Habitat."

We Welcome Your Comments

2009-02-01T08:58:00.000-08:00

This is a community blog designed for all of those interested in the Habitat for Humanity project. Please feel free to share your thoughts and comments about the project in the comment section after each post. If you would like to include a post of your own, sharing a particular Habitat experience, please contact the site administrator.

Our Prince of Peace Habitat House

2009-01-30T18:41:00.000-08:00

Our parish has been assigned a Habitat Home for the 2009 Lenten Build. Here is some additional information about the construction and the family we are going to help:

LOCATION:
403 County Road 206
Montevallo, AL 35115

CONSTRUCTION START DATE:
February 28, 2009

HOME DEDICATION DATE:
April 10, 2009

FAMILY:
Homeowner: Amelia Harper
Children: DeVarez, 15 years old
D’Nyah, 4 years old

FAMILY SUMMARY
Amelia was born and raised in Birmingham where she graduated from Woodlawn High School.
She recently joined Worship Center Church and likes to decorate in her spare time. Amelia has two children: DeVarez, 15 years old, and D’Nyah, 4 years old. DeVarez attends Huffman High School where he plays basketball. D’Nyah attends JCCEO Head Start Elementary School and enjoys reading and watching television.

“I would like to say THANK YOU,” Amelia says of owning a home. “This will positively change my life knowing that a single parent can buy her own home at an affordable cost. This will change my kids’ lives because they will have a safer environment to grow up in and a backyard and rooms of their own.”

Welcome Back!

2009-01-30T15:16:00.001-08:00

The 2009 Prince of Peace Habitat Build is almost here! We will once again be participating in the annual Lenten Build. Our two work days will be February 28 and March 21. Please save these dates. More information to follow.

Home Blitz 2008

2008-06-03T21:52:00.000-07:00

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.

In the News

2008-03-31T21:55:00.000-07:00

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

Do You Still Want to Help?

2008-03-24T08:29:00.001-07:00

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!

We Did It!

2008-03-21T20:20:00.000-07:00

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.

Final Reminder

2008-03-20T20:10:00.000-07:00

Do not forget our dedication tomorrow at 12 noon! All are welcome.

How Can you Help?

2008-03-18T09:04:00.000-07:00

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.

Dedication

2008-03-18T09:00:00.000-07:00

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.

Volunteers

2008-03-12T21:19:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-12T21:11:00.000-07:00

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.

Dedication- Save the Date

2008-03-09T18:17:00.000-07:00

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 ...

2008-03-09T18:14:00.000-07:00

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!!

Fish Fry Tonight!

2008-03-07T11:24:00.001-08:00

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.

Weekday Warriors

2008-03-02T18:29:00.001-08:00

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

2008-03-02T10:23:00.000-08:00

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

2008-03-02T09:11:00.000-08:00

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.

Upcoming Work Days

2008-02-24T07:53:00.000-08:00

Thursday February 28
Saturday March 1

Sign-up by e-mailing Jack Carney at jack@jackcarneylaw.com.

REMINDER

2008-02-24T07:51:00.000-08:00

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!

Fish Fry- Thank You

2008-02-23T12:01:00.001-08:00

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).

The Habitat Outlet Store

2008-02-22T07:20:00.000-08:00

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).

Help!

2008-02-21T21:04:00.001-08:00

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

2008-02-21T20:34:00.000-08:00

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.

Fish Fry- Friday February 22

2008-02-18T20:45:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-18T20:36:00.000-08:00

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?

2008-02-18T20:27:00.001-08:00

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!

2008-02-18T20:23:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-18T20:13:00.001-08:00

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!

Who are We Helping?

2008-02-18T20:04:00.000-08:00

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.”

Apostles Build 2008

2008-02-18T19:42:00.000-08:00

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:

Welcome

2008-02-18T16:21:00.001-08:00

Welcome to the Prince of Peace Habitat for Humanity Blog. This Blog will include information about Prince of Peace's 2008 Habitat Lenten Build.