April 8, 2020 – The Board of Directors for Monadnock Habitat for Humanity has adopted the recommendation of the Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) organization to put a temporary stop to all building projects under the current COVID-19 safety protocols. Even though New Hampshire has deemed our organization and home building projects to be essential businesses, HFHI has strongly recommended we take this extra precaution at this time.
The Hundley home build in Keene is at a good point to stop without risking loss or damage tothe investment in site improvements and foundation work recently completed. We will be monitoring state, federal and HFHI guidance regularly and plan to resume our project as soon as possible, however it is likely to be after April 30th.
It is imperative that we continue with our outreach for volunteers to serve in a variety of capacities as well as our fundraising efforts so that we can successfully complete this home build when the time comes, and to provide the necessary infrastructure for our forecasted 2021 build. Please take this time to consider whether you can contribute your time or other resources to help us in our mission.
The building permit is in place, the trees cut, stumps removed, and the site work has begun! We’re ahead of schedule, thanks to the Ground Hog’s early spring prediction – and Bob (our building coordinator) of course!
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The 2020 Build Informational Meeting was a big success – with over 75 people attending there was standing room only!
The presentation included; how Habitat for Humanity raises money and builds homes, what it means to be a Partner Family and how to qualify, our plans for building this spring, what we need to make it happen. Click here to view the presentation. There were some great questions from the audience and then breakout sessions to answer individual questions and take family and volunteer signups.
Thank you for all who attended – we greatly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again on Armory Street. Don’t forget to signup on VolunteerUp if you have not already to keep posted as we move forward toward selecting our 2020 Partner Family and our plans to break ground in April!
Please join us for an information meeting on Saturday January 18th at 10AM in our 168 Castle Street, Keene, NH meeting room.
- Learn how your family could be considered as our Partner Family for a new home to be build in Keene in the spring
- See the variety of volunteer opportunities to help plan, organize, and build a new home for a deserving family in Keene
- No experience required!
- Spread the word through our various publicity efforts
- Solicit materials, in-kind donations and other contributions
- Contact area contractors and tradesmen for assistance
- Coordinate and communicate with volunteers
- Provide snacks and lunches for workers
- Etc!
Contact our office for more information or to let us know you’d like to attend!
Phone: 603-357-8474
Email: monadnockhabitat@myfairpoint.net
On Saturday November 9th clean up began on the Armory Street lot in Keene in preparation for the 2020 home build! Several members of the Keene State College chapter of Monadnock Habitat for Humanity along with board of directors and Building Committee members came together to cut and haul brush, rake leaves and pick up trash.
From left to right: KSC members Matthew, Peter, Sarah, Ally, Abby, and Jason join Vennie, Glenn and Bob (photo by Matt Keenan)
Connor Mucha of Keene raised $760 in the Fall 2014 Take-A-Hike.
Join us May 23-31 at Mt. Monadnock State Park in Jaffrey for the 2015 Take-A-Hike.The main entrance is off Rt. 124 in Jaffrey, NH. Pre-registration will take place on www.takeahikeforhumanity.org with hike-day registration. Teams of hikers and individual hikers are welcome to take any trail on Mt. Monadnock for this hike-a-thon AND choose any day in the last week in May.
This fundraiser benefits local families in the Monadnock region. Proceeds are used to build simple, decent homes for families of modest income. While raising funds needed for the purchase of land and the next build, Monadnock Habitat continues to help families in the region through home repair projects.
To join in the hike, or sponsor a hiker, register on line at www.takeahikeforhumanity.org, or call 603- 357-8474, email mhfh@nh.acadia.com for forms, or register on Crowdrise at www.crowdrise.com/takeahike2015. You can also pick forms up at People’s United Bank on West St. in Keene or at People’s United Banks on Main St. and Grove St. in Peterborough.
Fill out the Waiver and send it to Monadnock Habitat for Humanity, PO BOX 21, Keene, NH 03431
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