San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc. 400 South Irwindale Avenue Azusa, CA 91702
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016 NEWSLETTER
A Publication of San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity | Issue 10 Sept/Oct 2016
Building strength, stability, self-reliance, and shelter.
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Desiderio Construction IRST AND FOREMOST I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT
I am very excited to join the group of dedicated and hardworking folks at San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity! It is an honor to be part of this organization! I am also very grateful to all of our VOLUNTEERS, and I am especially proud of the Construction Team! We are making steady progress and are forecasting three to four weeks ahead in our work schedule. Trusses are going up on the first four garages; perimeter and interior walls are complete for the first two single-story homes (Lots 1 and 4), and the current focus is on the first two-story homes (Lots 2 and 3). The excitement of our Desiderio families builds as they
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complete Sweat Equity hours, and they look forward to seeing trusses installed on the first four homes! Crew Leaders are needed! Do you have construction experience and expertise? Do you have time to give at least one day per week to lead groups of volunteers? Our Construction Team will support and appreciate you! Please contact me to learn more about this important and exciting service opportunity: construction@sgvhabitat.org. SHERVIN DANA Director of Construction (Below) Disney VoluntEARS build homes and lives alongside future homeowners at Desidero Homes in Pasadena. Thank you, Disney, for your continued support and generosity! “The greatest moments in life are not concerned with selfish achievements, but rather with the things we do for other people.” — Walt Disney
COMMUNITY PROGRAM
It’s Re-Registration Time! It’s time for all continuing members to re-register for Ralph’s Community Contribution Program! You’re invited to a STUD SIGNING! Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. Desiderio Homes Lots 1-4 665-695 Westminster Dr. Pasadena, CA 91105
Come write your own inspirational messages on the studs of the four homes in progress! Please RSVP by September 26th Marty McBride, Family Services Coordinator familyservices@sgvhabitat.org (626) 387-6899, ext. 25
(New members: please sign up now!)
SGV Habitat receives a quarterly donation check from Ralphs for up to 4% of all registered supporters’ purchases!
Re-register (or register) online at www.ralphs.com or call Ralph’s at 800-443-4438 Even if you registered as recently as June, July or August 2016, you are still required to register again beginning September 1st, 2016. NOTE: As of September 1, Scan Bar letters are no longer valid.
DID YOU KNOW? There are multiple ways to support San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity while you shop!
Learn more at: SGVHABITAT.ORG/DONATE/SHOP4HABITAT/
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Meet Shervin Dana, new Director of Construction
hervin Dana has over 15 years of experience working for the private and public sectors in the fields of civil engineering, land development and building construction including residential, commercial, public facilities and infrastructure. Shervin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, specializing in Network and Software Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. As part of his Masters program, Shervin studied Civil Engineering and Construction Management coursework at Cal State L.A.
Shervin Dana
Shervin holds a General Engineering and Building Contracting License from the State of California. He is OSHA certified and trained in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan with the State of California Water Quality Control Board. He is also a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Shervin remarked, “It is a great feeling being part of an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives, bringing smiles to their faces and making their wishes come true!”