TD AMERITRADE "WRAPS IT" ITS GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP

TD Ameritrade held a "Wrap Up" Party this past Friday at its Draper location to show appreciation to its employees who participated in the Habitat build in Provo. At the event, employees enjoyed good food, a video of the home being constructed, and presented the Jackson family with household items, gift cards, and enough food to fill the cupboards in their new Habitat home. We appreciate TD Ameritrade's generosity and look forward to working with the company next year.

A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Over 50 people, including Mayor Lewis Billings, Mayor Elect John Curtis, and TD Ameritrade management and employees, withstood the cold and joined the Jackson family as they cut the ribbon on their new Habitat home last Thursday. The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, located at 572 East 300 South in Provo, was partially sponsored and constructed by TD Ameritrade and was the first home to be completed in the local Habitat affiliate's Brimhall Estates project in Provo's Maeser Neighborhood.

Media Release for the week of December 4, 2009 – December 11, 2009

HABITAT TO CUT RIBBON ON 37th HOME

Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will be cutting the ribbon on its 37th Utah Valley home this Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. All interested community members are invited to attend. A continental breakfast will be served.
The three bedroom, two bathroom infill home, located 572 East 300 South, Provo, was partially sponsored by TD AMERITRADE, and was built with Brandon and Laurell Jackson and their son Owen. In addition to funding, TD AMERITRADE employees also donated hours of their time to help frame, side, and paint the two-story home. This is the first home to be completed in the local Habitat affiliate’s Brimhall Estates Infill/Rehabilitation Project.


Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is a non-profit, ecumenical organization and is one of more than 2,300 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International. The local affiliate is committed to eliminating poverty housing and homelessness in the county by building or renovating simple, decent homes with area residents in need of affordable shelter. Affiliated in 1991 by a group of local community members that were concerned about substandard housing in the county, the organization has built or renovated 36 homes providing more than 57 adults and 120 children safe and affordable housing and a stable home environment. The affiliate is currently building homes in Spanish Fork, Orem and Provo. For more information, please call (801) 344-8527 or look online at www.habitatuc.org.

Habitat "Shares" with the Community

This past Saturday, Habitat for Humanity of Utah County participated in the first annual Community Share event during Utah Valley University's Men's Basketball game against San Jose State. Habitat families were able to "share" the affiliate's affordable housing mission with those in attendance. Executive Director, Kena Mathews, also had the opportunity to go down to the floor during a quarter break and give away a "green" IPOD Nano to a lucky game goer! Special thanks to UVU, Atomic Penny, Dave Adams, Michelle Terry and the Jackson Family for planning and helping with the event.

Habitat for Humanity of Utah County Media Release for the week of November 20, 2009-November 27, 2009

HABITAT TO CELEBRATE 18TH BIRTHDAY

Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will celebrate its 18th birthday on December 3, 2009. The local Habitat affiliate was affiliated in 1991 by a group of local community members that were concerned about substandard housing in the county. Since that time, the organization has been able to build or renovate 36 homes providing more than 57 adults and 120 children safe and affordable housing and a stable home environment. “The local Habitat affiliate has been blessed to work in such a caring and volunteer driven community for the last 18 years,” said Kena Jo Mathews, Executive Director, “We couldn’t do what we do without local community members that are so willing to give of their time, talents, and resources. We look forward to working together in the future as we strive to achieve our goal of eliminating inadequate shelter in Utah County and assist more area families in need.” The affiliate is currently building and renovating homes in Spanish Fork, Orem and Provo.

IT’S A WRAP! HABITAT TO SPONSOR HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP BOOTH AT LOCAL MALL

Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will be sponsoring the annual “It’s A Wrap” gift wrapping booth at the Provo Towne Centre during the holiday season. Proceeds will benefit local families in need of safe and affordable homeownership. The gift wrap booth will be located near Sear’s on the main level and will be open Monday, November 30, 2009 through Christmas Eve.

HABITAT TO “SHARE” AT UVU GAME

Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will be participating in Utah Valley University’s Community Share Day on December 5, 2009 during the Men’s Basketball Game against San Jose State starting at 2:00 p.m. Habitat will be having a booth at the game showcasing its affordable housing and recycling programs. Additionally, those making a donation to the local Habitat affiliate prior to the game will receive four free general admission tickets. For more information, look online at www.habitatuc.org or www.wolverinegreen.com/gemrel/communityshareday.html.

Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is a non-profit, ecumenical organization and is one of more than 2,300 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International. The local affiliate is committed to eliminating poverty housing and homelessness in the county by building or renovating simple, decent homes with area residents in need of affordable shelter. Affiliated in 1991 by a group of local community members that were concerned about substandard housing in the county, the organization has built or renovated 36 homes providing more than 57 adults and 120 children safe and affordable housing and a stable home environment. The affiliate is currently building homes in Spanish Fork, Orem and Provo. For more information, please call (801) 344-8527 or look online at www.habitatuc.org.