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!”
Have you visited your local ReStore lately?
Meet the Lomita Homes Families Who Will Partner with SGV Habitat
OUR LEADERSHIP Board of Directors Elaine Wilkerson, President Greg Barsamian, Vice President ReStores & Site Development Glen Dawes, Vice President Fund Development & Marketing Nicolas (Nick) Alparaz, Treasurer Andrew Pittroff, Secretary David Battany Robert Law Christine Bogharian Otis W. Marston Jr Thomas S. Bunn III David Van Wyk Scott Carpenter Emery Younes Nimrod Johnson Peggy Rogers
Advisory Board John Mac Lean, Chair Donna Baker Tom Doud Ann R. Dougherty
David Lazier Joan H. McCarthy Robert Picardo Jeff Throop
Staff Sonja Yates, Executive Director Audrey Booth-Edwards, Grants & Partnerships Manager Kathy Karimi, Volunteer & Youth Programs Manager Lindsey Lottie, Marketing & PR Manager Sayaka Ota, Accountant Sherri Cubangbang, Accounting Assistant Catalina Velez, Office Manager Marty McBride, Family Services Coordinator Nancy Delira, Faith Relations Coordinator
Lusine and Artak have a son, Gagik (5) and a daughter, Anna (3). They moved here from Armenia two years ago after being selected in the immigration lottery. Lusine works as a benefits planner for the State Rehabilitation Department. Artak cares for the children and
works weekends at a restaurant in Glendale. He has construction experience in Armenia and looks forward to working on the Lomita homes. Lusine is a hospitality volunteer at the Desiderio Homes construction site. Kevin and Magaly have a multi-generational family of seven, including their three sons— Ethan (6), Eli (2), and Ezra (8 months). Magaly’s mother Esperanza, and her sister Karen (17). Kevin works two jobs to maintain a financial safety net for his family.
Rocio and Ivan have three children—Jorge (20), Alejandro (14) and Brissa (4). Jorge is disabled and attends day school. The family is very supportive. Rocio works as a payroll
clerk while Ivan cares for the children and works part time detailing automobiles. They are happy to have qualified for Habitat home-ownership and look forward to a home with more space. Monzur and Hasina have three sons— Raihan (10), Rakib (8) and Rahil (1). The boys do not have enough room to study in their current home. Monzur works for an extermination company and is a part-time independent driver.
CONSTRUCTION Shervin Dana, Director of Construction Lindsey Lesher, Construction Superintendent Haydee Garcia, Construction Assistant John Udell, Construction Assistant RESTORES Merrick Drake, Atwater Village ReStore Manager Michael Springs, Atwater Village ReStore Assistant Manager Matt Vincent, Azusa ReStore Manager Cesar Baltazar, Azusa ReStore Assistant Manager RESTORE LOCATIONS: Atwater Village ReStore 5201 West San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90039 • (818) 550-7467 Azusa ReStore 410 South Irwindale Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 • (626) 387-6900 Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm
He works in housekeeping at a medical facility and security at a hospital. He hopes to train as an X-ray technician. Magaly is a part-time lab assistant at a medical center. Esperanza cares for the children when both parents are working. They are very excited at the prospect of having a home large enough for their family.
When he first moved to the United States from Bangladesh, he drove a cab in New York City until he could afford to bring his family to join him. Hasina has experience in human resources administration. Having a home means security and hope for their future. Christopher is the head of a family of five including his two daughters, Brianna (7) and Aaliyah (5) and his parents,
Carlos and Miriam. Christopher is a bus driver and works long hours to support his family. Carlos and Miriam care for their granddaughters while Christopher works. Carlos does computer graphics work at home. This is a family
filled with humor and enthusiasm, and they are very excited about working toward homeownership.
Carlos and Diana have two children— Isabella (12) and Nicholas (9). Carlos works
in a hotel laundry, and Diana works as a clerk in an upholstery firm. Their single-bedroom home is too small for their family. They are very enthusiastic about partnering with San Gabriel Valley Habitat, not only to build a new home with room for everyone, but also to learn sound financial management and create a better life for themselves and their children.
Azusa Pacific University Students Volunteer at Azusa ReStore IN AN EFFORT TO MOTIVATE community furniture. One student, Asa, described his involvement, Azusa Pacific University’s experience as eye opening. “I never knew Center for Student Action (CSA) deployed this place existed, let alone that I could ten volunteers volunteer here. to the Azusa I plan to come ReStore. One back and lend of the goals a hand.” of the CSA The Center is to enable for Student students from Action plans the university to continue to care about to partner where they live. with the These student Azusa ReStore leaders chose through to be part of future student that student volunteer APU volunteers paint gate at Azusa ReStore (Arica Ng, Sarah Marley, mobilization. opportunities. Asa Dillard, Sasha Santillan, Allison Chenoweth, Colie Krueger) On August 16th, they helped throughout the ReStore JOSEPHINE JIMENEZ doing everything from painting to moving APU Volunteer
At Habitat for Humanity ReStore, each donation and purchase helps build homes for local families in need.
OUR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORES, located in
Azusa and Atwater Village, are packed with useful home improvement items and unique treasures at greatly discounted prices. We receive shipments of new and used items on a daily basis, so each visit to the ReStore is a new opportunity to find an essential household item or a distinctive hidden gem. Are you looking to downsize or declutter? The ReStore is the perfect place to bring donations of usable goods. Upon drop-off you will receive a receipt for your donations. If you have large quantities of bulky items to donate, call us today to schedule a donation pick-up. Looking for an opportunity to give back? The ReStore is a great place to volunteer your time. We have a variety of in-store projects that help fulfill our mission of transforming lives and communities by bringing people together to build, renovate, and repair affordable homes for families in need. However you choose to connect with the Restores— whether by shopping, donating or volunteering—we thank you for your partnership to support affordable housing in the San Gabriel Valley!
Get Involved On World Habitat Day 10.3.16!
ON WORLD HABITAT DAY, Habitat for Humanity
joins the United Nations and organizations around the world in raising awareness and in educating and mobilizing individuals and communities to take action to address the current global housing crisis. #WorldHabitatDay
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Centre Fitness
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