By Janice Lara  - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We know that Habitat for Humanity began as an idea that morphed into creation in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller in Americus, Georgia. Many people would be able to provide some idea about Habitat for Humanity and its mission. However, there is much fact and fiction sur- rounding what has turned out to be the “barn raising” of the 20th century.

To date, more than 300,000 homes have been built by its many volunteers. Did you know that more than half of all Habitat homes are built outside of the United States in developing countries? The 300,000th house was built in Naples, Florida in 2008 and the 300,001st was built in Zacapa, Guatemala.

A fun and hard working crew of women turned out to help celebrate The Lowes-Habitat Women build project. Window and door frames were cut and constructed for the upcoming house build on Trayah drive in Milton. Please donate now to help us purchase the building materials we need for these two houses.

Join us on Sunday afternoon, July 12, for a picnic to celebrate and support the special way Habitat helps people achieve the dream of every family:  home ownership.  Shelburne Farms is the perfect setting for a picnic. Cooks and chefs grille up lots of delicious food for your pleasure.  Kids and adults will have a great time playing games along the shores of Lake Champlain.  Badminton, croquet, and many other family games will be enjoyed.  Hear live music: sing and sway to the great music of the recent decades.

Tickets are only $10 per person, and $25 for a family. Please come to have a great time and support Habitat. Call the Habitat office (802) 872-8726 to reserve your tickets, or for more information today. The Green Mountain Community Picnic is under written by our premier sponsor Shearer Chevrolet and our media sponsor radio station Star 92.9.

Calling all Ladies - our Women's Build, sponsored by Lowes, continues this May 9th. There's still time to sign up. See you then!

By Roberta Nubile - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Webmaster's note: This is the 3rd of a 4 part series on our history.
GMHfH History Part I - Part II - Part III - Part IV

Dorothy Slack followed Ruth Magill in a long stint as volunteer coordinator, and now, as liaison to college groups who wish to volunteer.  “I remember when I started in 2001 how hard it was to get a list of 30 volunteers together.  And, of course, that was all by phone! Now, with hundreds available as individuals or in groups, it’s more of an issue to find them opportunities to build. In my new role working with college students, my personal goal is to get a Habitat house that focuses on mostly college students building. Previously there wasn’t enough work for them during the school year.”