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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS to benefit Flatirons Habitat – Mark you calendars now!

An Introduction to Habitat [Tour and Presentation]

Fridays from 11:45 am - 12:30pm at Habitat Northfield Village build site at 47th and Jay Road in north Boulder. Come see Flatirons Habitat in action! You'll have a chance to come out to the current build site for four permanently affordable Habitat homes, and see volunteers in action. At 12:00 pm, you will have an opportunity to hear our presentation called habitat 101 which gives an overview of the affiliate's work in Boulder Valley and Broomfield for more than 15 years. Space is limited. To register, Call Jenny Phillips at 303-447-3787 ext: 224 or email jphillips@flatironshabitat.org

Keys from the Community and Habitat Informational Presentation:

Friday, March 12th at 6 pm in Boulder. Learn about how community volunteers are partnering with habitat families to help them implement plans to develop resources and achieve economic stability and how you can get involved. Also, learn how the work that Flatirons Habitat is doingin the Boulder Valley and Broomfield communities. To register or to receive more information contact Derek Wittman, Congregational Outreach Coordinator, at 303-447-3787 ext: 230 or dwittman@flatironshabitat.org.

Haiti Relief. Flatirons Habitat does its part to meet HFHI’s challenge.

On February 9th, 2010, Habitat for Humanity International announced its plan to help 50,000 families in Haiti who were affected by the earthquake. The relief effort has already begun with the distribution of 10,000 emergency shelter kits.

Flatirons Habitat is participating in this effort. You can help!
Shop:
Flatirons Habitat Restore will designate 10% of their sales from Friday, March 26th and Saturday, March 27th. These funds will be matched twice: once by the Flatirons Habitat staff and once again by the affiliate’s Board of Directors.

Donate:
To make a donation click on Donate Now, in the event portion of the form enter “Haiti”. You may also mail in your donation to 2540 Frontier Ave, #109, Boulder, CO 80301 (don’t forget to write “Haiti” in the notes section of your check) or call Jenny Phillips at 303-447-3787 ext: 224 to pay over the phone.

*Please make donations by March 31st, 2010*

Bridges Out of Poverty training

Saturday, April 10th, from 9:00am to 4:00 pm in Louisville. Flatirons Habitat for Humanity is working to ensure that our partner families have the resources they need in order to use homeownership as a springboard to a more economically stable life. A Bridges out of Poverty presentation provides aninside look at what life is like for someone living in poverty in our community. This training educated participants about how communities can develop the resources of people in poverty through creating relationships of mutual respect among people from economically diverse backgrounds. Bridges out of Poverty training is the first step for those who want to volunteer as coaches for our partner families through our Key from the Community program. To register or to receive more information, contact Ellen Salvador at 303-447-3787 ext 231 or esalvador@flatironshabitat.org.

Northfield Village 6 Groundbreaking at 3 pm on April 11th.

Come join us as we break ground for our second 4-plex in the Northfield Village neighborhood!

Visit Elitch Gardens and Raise Money for Affordable Housing While You Ride.

Purchase a ticket to Elitch Gardens for select days* in May 2010 for a super price and support Flatirons Habitat for Humanity at the same time! One-day tickets are available for only $19.99 (regularly priced at $39.00) and can be purchased by calling Jenny 303-447-3787 ext. 224 or click the “donate now” and put “Elitch” in the “Event Name” box. We ask that you consider making a charitable donation of $5.01 to Flatirons Habitat by rounding up the amount to $25. Any amount over $19.99 is considered a contribution and deductible as determined by law.

** Please purchase your tickets by April 30, 2010 and visit our website for available dates.

Tickets are Valid on these Days:
Saturday, May 1 - 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, May 2 – 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, May 8 – 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, May 9 – 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday, May 13 – 9 a.m.-9 p.m. ,Saturday, May 15 – 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday, May 16 – 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 19 – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, May 20 – 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, May 21 – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 22 – 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, May 23 – 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26 – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, May 27 – 9 am.-4 p.m., Friday, May 28 – 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 29 – 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, May 30 – 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday, May 31 – 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Helping out can be fun...Attend the May fundraising Breakfast:

Tuesday, May 25th 2010 from 8 am - 9 am in Boulder. The only way Flatirons Habitat can continue it's effective work here in Boulder Valley and Broomfield as well as its ongoing tithe to Guatemala is with the help of generous partners. Come to this fun festive and moving event to support your local affiliate. Contact Lisa Gills for more details at 303-447-3787 ext: 223 or to learn more about how you can be a host at a table at the event.

May 2009 to May 2010 – BJ's Restaurant& Brewery:

The BJ's team built with Flatirons Habitat for Humanity on April 24th. They had a great experience and made a huge difference in our families' lives. As a result, they are partnering with us by providng pizza and "pizookies" (oven baked cookies topped with ice cream) every other Saturday for a year! Thank you BJ'sRestaurant & Brewery!
Locations:
1125 Pearl St, Boulder 303.402.9294
10446 Town Center Dr., Westminster 303.389.6444

January to May 2010 – CU Architecture & Planning Students:

Class III of CU Boulder's Architecture and Planning program are partnering with Flatirons Habitat for Humanity on the North Boulder construction site. This is a 3 credit internship program where students gain insight into building techniques, various phases of construction, and learn hands-on skills of designing affordable housing.

Northfield Village: Check out our current project in the Northfield Village subdivision in Boulder off of 47th St. and Jay Road! Please visit our construction page for further information.