August 2012

Habitat President, Steve Johnson accepts check from Valu Home Center manager, Andy Hakes and regional manager, Mike Campbell. This donation of $7028 is the single largest donation to CCHFH this year. Employees joined in the celebration by enjoying a pizza lunch with Steve.

Autumn 2011

Habitat Board member, Lisa Lilley (left) accepts check from Ken Leath, Board of Realtors president after their recent golf tournament. $15,000 raised this year, split between 3 affiliates. In the past 10 years they have raised a whopping $109,000 for the local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. We can't thank them enough for all they've done to support new and refurbished housing in our community. Kudos to everyone involved!!!

Autumn 2011

Habitat for Humanity President, Steve Johnson speaks during the Southport "Home Dedication" held in the Fall of 2011. He presented the Moore Family with flowers, a Bible and the Keys to the house. Rev Michael Weeden from the New Beginnings Methodist Church blessed the home. County Executive, Thomas Santulli and Town of Southport Supervisor, David Sheen also spoke at the ceremony.

Summer 2011

Many Hands make Light Work! Volunteers from all walks of life, joined together this summer to help build a new home in Southport, New York. Men and Women from all over the county joined forces by painting, plumbing, hammering, and doing whatever was needed to complete this Habitat for Humanity home.

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November 2010

More than 20 entrants constructed sweet structures for the 2010 Gingerbread House Competition of New York State. Proceeds & donations received from the event totaled over $5000 and were given to Chemung County Habitat for Humanity for our work in building real houses for less advantaged families in Chemung County. Thanks to organizers, sponsors, and participants in this great and creative event.

Thanks Gary

Tom Karski (right) presents Gary Sokolowski with a Chemung County Habitat for Humanity Award thanking Gary for his dedicated service to the organization. Gary served Habitat for 5 years as head of the Building Committee and also served as President for 3 of those years. Gary provided quality leadership for the board of director, and helped the organization build or remodel 4 homes in 5 years. Thanks, Gary, for all you’ve done to help Habitat for Humanity, our community, and the families who now have a home of their own.

World Habitat Day

Fall 2010

The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.

August 9, 2010

Chemung County Habitat for Humanity was once again the recipient of a very generous donation from Valu Home Centers. Board members Laura Bennett and Lisa Lilley attended a presentation ceremony at the Valu Home Centers location in Buffalo, where they received a check for $5898! Valu Home Centers sponsors a fund raising effort for Habitat for Humanity affiliates each year. Their strong support and commitment to our cause is fundamental to the work we do. We wish to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our local Valu stores and all of the Value stores and customers who participated. Pictured is Bill Simon, Valu's Vice President of Operations, with Board Members Lisa Lilley (left) and Laura Bennett (right).

June 2010

Elmira Corning Regional Association of Realtors representatives - President Mike Hamilton, Ken Leath, and Bill Marks - recently presented a check for $16,390 to Habitat for Humanity. Chemung County Habitat for Humanity’s Secretary, Laura Bennett, and President, Steve Johnson, were on hand to receive the generous donation. The money was raised at a recent golf tournament sponsored by the Realtors. The annual event raises money that is split between the Chemung County and Steuben County Habitat for Humanity chapters. This year was a new high in dollars raised and each chapter benefited by receiving $8,195. Year after year, the Elmira Corning Regional Association of Realtors is one of the largest supporters of our organization. We can’t thank you enough as you “Help Build It!”

June 4, 2010

Realtors from the Elmira-Corning Regional Board of Realtors, Inc. gathered on June 4, 2010 at Willow Creek Golf Club to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. Hundreds of Realtors and their friends showed up and among those in the field were Chemung County Habitat for Humanity’s own Lisa Lilly, John Hooper and Chemung County Habitat's President, Steve Johnson. Another local Habitat Board member, Laura Bennett, also attended but did not play. No one is sure what the final scores were or how many balls were lost during the days activities, but everyone had a great time and thousands of dollars were raised by the area’s Real Estate Agents. The money raised will go towards the building of new homes in the area for people who might otherwise not be able to own their own home. Many thanks go out to all who showed up in support of Habitat for Humanity!

Pictured is Chemung County Habitat President Steve Johnson, who was elected to office in April. Check out more pictures from the day on Flickr.