April 2024

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

923 W Olive St - Healthcare House

703 W Locust St - Hero House

17 Trailside Court - Women Build

1305 and 1307 Bunn St - McConnell Memorial

We're getting closer to completion! Our partner families and volunteers continue to put in hard work, and our partner families are eager to move into their new homes. Follow us on Facebook for additional updates and an invitation to the House Blessings.

WORLD BOOK DAY - 4/23

Did you know that World Book Day is April 23rd?

What better way to celebrate than purchasing a book from Bobzbay in Downtown Bloomington?

$1 of every $10 spent at Bobzbay Books (in-store or online) on Tuesday, April 23rd will be donated to Habitat to help provide affordable housing in our community.

We hope you will join us in store on April 23rd, but even if you cannot make it in person, be sure to shop local from wherever you are by visiting https://bobzbay.square.site.

2024 BUILD SEASON

As we wrap up our previous build season, we are gearing up for the next! Our first wall build of the 2024 build season will be on Saturday, May 4th.

If you're interested in sponsoring a house, making a donation, volunteering, or otherwise getting involved in 2024, visit our website or email us.

This year, we are seeking to raise $200,000, so we can build our 200th affordable home in McLean County! We are currently 56% of the way to our goal.

If 433 people contribute $200 each, we'll be able to make it!

Big or small, every donation makes a difference. Please donate to 200 for 200 TODAY!

DONATE TO 200 FOR 200

BUNCO IS BACK

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 14th! Women Build is thrilled to announce that Bunco Blitz will be returning in 2024. As always, there will be delicious food, prizes, auctions, and BUNCO.

Our goal is to raise $15,000 for Habitat McLean Country Women Build. All proceeds from this event will benefit Women Build and be used to build our next home in McLean County.

If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring the event and/or donating in-kind items (products, gift certificates, services, etc.) for prizes and silent auctions, please reach out to us via email (info@habitatmclean.org) or phone (309-827-3931).

SPRING CLEANING

DROP OFF

When you are cleaning out your closets, garages, sheds, and more, remember to keep the ReStore in mind. The ReStore accepts a wide variety of household items (including clothes), and items can be dropped off at 1402 W. Washington St. Monday-Saturday 10am-4:30pm.

PICK UP

Let us pick up your larger items for FREE! If you have furniture, appliances, cabinets, doors, windows, and more, schedule a pickup online or give us a call at 309.454.6047.

EBAY FOR CHARITY

Perhaps, you're interested in selling your items instead. If you list your items on eBay, you can designate a portion of your sale (10% or more) to go to Habitat for Humanity of McLean County. By doing so, you're items will "feature an attention-grabbing charity ribbon" while also reducing your seller fees and receive tax savings.

Ebay for Charity Page

SUPPORT THE CREW

CARS FOR HOMES

Do you have a vehicle you no longer use? Turn it into affordable housing for local families.

Donating a car is quick and easy and almost any vehicle is accepted (car, truck, motorcycle, RV, even construction or farm equipment) - running or not! There's a simple online form, or you can get questions answered at 1-877-277-4344.

Although your vehicle donation is processed through Habitat for Humanity International, we receive the proceeds to build homes locally. Your donation may be eligible for a tax deduction.

CARS FOR HOMES

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