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Constructing a Future: A Night to Build Hope

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Habitat for Humanity of Summit County is having a wine and beer tasting event at the Portage Country Club on November 5, 2010 at 6:00 pm. There will be a silent auction with various items to bid on. All proceeds from the event go towards Habitat's mission to provide affordable, decent housing for those in need in Summit county.

Posted in: Ohio.com

LEAP Community Outreach

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Many organizations come togethh er to help those in need through various donations and activities at Cornerstone Free Methodist Church.  

Posted In: Akron Beacon Journal, The Suburbanite, Akron News Now

Corporations Help Non-Profits

Monday, July 26, 2010

Corporations explain how its relationships with non-profits are partnerships and everyone gets something out of it.  These relationships are becoming more important with the current state of the economy.

Posted In: Barberton Herald

Help Habitat

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

This is a blog post by two Summit County residents who are happy to talk about how Habitat is helping the community and what we have to offer.

Posted In:Soda Prop; Refreshing PR

Building Homes is a Labor of Love

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Children who attended the weeklong Vacation Bible School at Akron's St. Paul Episcopal Church learned a lesson ''on the concept of neighborhoods and what it means to be a good neighbor.'' They were escorted by their parents and other instructors to an inner-city neighborhood on Seventh Avenue, where a Summit County Habitat for Humanity house is under construction.

Posted In: Akron Beacon Journal

Live United: Day of Action

Thursday, June 24, 2010

On Friday, June 18 about 1,200 volunteers demonstrated how to Live United by participating in the United Way's 2010 Day of Action event sponsored by FirstEnergy Foundation. Volunteers showed support of the community by volunteering at almost 100 project sites.

Habitat Receives Land from the City

Monday, June 21, 2010

On June 14 at the City Council meeting, five city-owned properties were scheduled to be bull dozed but instead were given to Habitat for Humanity of Summit County.

Posted In: Fwix

 

$50,000 Grant from the Corbin Foundation

Monday, May 10, 2010

Habitat for Humanity of Summit County received a $50,000 grant from the Corbin Foundation. Habitat for Humanity has a three-year commitment with the Corbin Foundation to receive $200,000 for their new location.

Posted In: Westside Leader

 

Women Build Week (Release)

Wednesday, May 5,2010

Mayor of Stow, Karen Fritchel, willbe stepping out of the office and participating in Habitat for Humanity of Summit County Women Build Week. This year the Women Build will be taking place Saturday May 8th at 3925 Moreland Ave in Stow.

Posted In: Akron Beacon Journal

 

Groundbreaking Ceremony (Release)

Tuesday, April 6,2010

Habitat for Humanity of Summit County in partnership withthe County of Summit Department of Community and Economic Development and the City of Stow with help from the Hudson Coalition for Habitat will be celebrating a groundbreaking ceremony with Partner Family Charles and Justine Oddo.

Posted In: Hudson Hub Times, Stow Sentry

 

TTR Shipping Helps Habitat Relocate

Sunday, January 10, 2010

TTR Shipping in Stow excitedly helps Habitat for Humanity relocate to 2301 Romig Road, Akron. It is located in the former Handy Andy building across from Rolling Acres Mall. The ReStore"s normal business hours are 8a.m. to 4p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Posted In: Stow Sentry

 

New Homes Dedicated in Stow

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Two homes on Graham Road in Stow were dedicated to Habitat familied. Habitat for Humanity of Summit Sounty was proud to welcome the Garduno and Rodison family to their new homes.

Posted In: Stow Sentry

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