CHECK THE BOX! UTAH HABITAT AFFILIATES KICKOFF METH FUND REBUILD CAMPAIGN AT PRESS CONFERENCE

To raise awareness for the Methamphetamine Housing Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Fund, the Habitat affiliates in Utah held a "Check the Box" Media Event this past week in Salt Lake. The press conference was held at a Habitat twin home that was built on some property where a meth contaminated home was formerly located. The Salt Lake affiliate tore the meth home down last year and built the new twin home on the property, providing homeownership opportunities for two families in need in the community. Utah State Senator Karen Mayne, who sponsored the legislation last year to create the fund, was the keynote speaker. Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder and Salt Lake Valley Habitat's Executive Director Stephen Tagliaferri also shared remarks at media event.

The Methamphetamine Housing Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Fund will demolish meth contaminated housing and rebuild over the sites. This will help Habitat for Humanity affiliates, and replace the site with a simple, decent and affordable home. Donors can check the box under code 10 of line 28 on their 2010 tax form to donate $1 or more. Donations need to reach $30,000.00 for the fund to remain on Utah state tax forms. Special thanks to the Walton Group for planning the event.