This week we are very fortunate to have Navy men and women from the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln volunteering with us. Yesterday was the first day of what we are calling Navy Build Week and our Navy volunteers arrived at our build site in Lawndale to a big round of applause and KTLA's Gayle Anderson. You can view one of her segments here.
We are at a point in construction where there are a variety of projects being tackled. Some of the volunteers were mixing stucco, applying stucco to a cinder block wall, adding trusses, using power saws and good old-fashioned hammers. They also had the opportunity to meet the Royce family, who will move into one of the homes they were working on. Meet two of our Navy volunteers in the short video below.
During lunch they took a much needed break from all of their hard work and the hot sun. Mark Van Lue, Chief Operating Officer for HFH GLA and Navy veteran, shared with the Navy volunteers information on Habitat for Humanity's Veterans Initiative. This is a new initiative that was recently announced during a meeting with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and will engage veterans more broadly in many different facets of Habitat for Humanity's work. Learn more about it in the video below.
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Happy 4th of July!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Cornerstone Construction Training Class Graduation
Guest Blog Post by:
Martin
Greenberger (with copious editorial assistance from Sue Hunt), Cornerstone Instructor
Fourteen students from Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A.’s (HFH GLA) latest Cornerstone Construction Training class graduated and received their diplomas on Saturday, July 9, 2011. After working on siding and exterior trim at the Burbank Elliot Drive site, the students, some of their friends, partner family members, the instructors as well as a group of volunteers from Disney, enjoyed a lunch of barbequed burgers and dogs prepared by VP of Construction and Real Estate Steve Sferrino and Director of Construction Frankie Murphy. A couple more hours of work after lunch, then cake and diplomas!
This session was notable because we had our youngest graduate to date Payton Buckley, who is still in high school. Age is no obstacle; we’ve had people of all ages from Gen Y’ers to seniors. Everyone can participate on a Habitat construction site.
Fourteen students from Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A.’s (HFH GLA) latest Cornerstone Construction Training class graduated and received their diplomas on Saturday, July 9, 2011. After working on siding and exterior trim at the Burbank Elliot Drive site, the students, some of their friends, partner family members, the instructors as well as a group of volunteers from Disney, enjoyed a lunch of barbequed burgers and dogs prepared by VP of Construction and Real Estate Steve Sferrino and Director of Construction Frankie Murphy. A couple more hours of work after lunch, then cake and diplomas!
This
session was notable because we had our youngest graduate to date Payton Buckley, who is still in
high school. Age is no obstacle; we’ve had people of all ages from Gen Y’ers to
seniors. Everyone can participate on a Habitat construction site.
The
Cornerstone construction class gives Habitat volunteers a basic understanding
of tools and construction processes. Students learn about measuring and cutting
accurately, framing house components, installing drywall and siding, and some
finish work (trim and painting). After completing the program they are ready to
be more productive on a Habitat construction site.
Cornerstone
consists of six evenings of instruction and practice and three Saturdays of
“real” work on active Habitat construction sites.
The
next Cornerstone session begins August 9. For more information please click here.
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This session was notable because we had our youngest graduate to date Payton Buckley, who is still in high school. Age is no obstacle; we’ve had people of all ages from Gen Y’ers to seniors. Everyone can participate on a Habitat construction site.
The
Cornerstone construction class gives Habitat volunteers a basic understanding
of tools and construction processes. Students learn about measuring and cutting
accurately, framing house components, installing drywall and siding, and some
finish work (trim and painting). After completing the program they are ready to
be more productive on a Habitat construction site.
Cornerstone
consists of six evenings of instruction and practice and three Saturdays of
“real” work on active Habitat construction sites.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Preparing for a Royal Visit at the “Hiring Our Heroes” Veterans Job Fair in Los Angeles
Their Royal
Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently announced plans to visit
the Hiring Our Heroes veterans job fair this Sunday at Sony Pictures Studios
and guess who’ll be there? We have been planning on attending for months in
support of this great event and it’s really exciting to find out that the Royal
Newlyweds have designated our organization as a stop during their visit. My staff
responded accordingly to this honor by customizing hard hats fit for the future
King and Queen.
Hiring Our Heroes Los Angeles is the biggest of more than 100 hiring fairs taking place across the country and allows 1,500 veterans to connect with 200 area employers. This event is a great opportunity for us to support our veterans by providing a helping hand to those in need of jobs, affordable housing and even volunteer opportunities. We are thrilled to have been invited to participate and ecstatic to be in consideration to meet the Royal Couple!
Stay tuned for more following this event...
Friday, July 1, 2011
Happy 4th of July!
Guest Blog Post Contributed by: Jo-An Turman, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing
This Monday, July 4, marks America's 235th year
of independence. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) would
like to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day.
Like most people, there is a good chance you will be
celebrating July 4th with parades, fireworks and cookouts. Where ever you choose to celebrate the day
please take a moment to reflect on what Independence Day really means. HFH GLA
would like to give thanks to the many that have served and are currently
serving our country to preserve our freedoms.
When the founding fathers drafted the Declaration of
Independence more than 200 years ago on July 4, 1776, they talked about life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Within the pursuit of happiness is home
ownership, and we, here at HFH GLA, are involved in making that privilege—that
gift of the American experience—a reality for thousands of hardworking,
low-income families and individuals.
We will continue to strive to eliminate substandard housing throughout
Greater Los Angeles and the world. We
wish you the best this Fourth of July, and urge you to remember to thank those
in uniform who protect and defend our freedom.
July 4th
Fun Fact: In a remarkable coincidence, both John Adams
and Thomas Jefferson, the only signers of the Declaration of Independence later
to serve as Presidents of the United States, died on the same
day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration. Although
not a signer of the Declaration of Independence, James
Monroe,
the Fifth President of the United States, died on July 4, 1831. Calvin
Coolidge,
the Thirtieth President, was born on July 4, 1872, and thus was the only President to be born on
Independence Day.
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