Directions to build site - 2106 Meek Avenue, Des Moines

Floor plan for 2011 build

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2011 Build Dates The 2011 build is complete, but there are build projects going on year-round at other location. Please contact Dennis if you are interested in volunteering Work days are from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. but we can work around your schedule. To sign up, contact Volunteer Coordinator Dennis Rau.  Dennis can be reached at (515) 278-4605 or at frogsrau@avalon.net.  Construction experience is not required. Fundraising Each church participating in a Habitat building project is required to provide a cash donation in addition to volunteer support. St. Pius' financial commitment for the 2011 Catholic Circle of Faith build is $10,000.  Several fundraising events will be held throughout the year to help us reach our goal.  Remember the envelope for the Special Monthly Offering has the Habitat for Humanity project listed as an option. Teresa Whitaker heads up our fundraising activities. Contact her at tdwhitaker8359@aol.com. Volunteering St. Pius Habitat for Humanity Steering Committee is seeking help from parishioners with time, talent, and financial support on this project. There are many opportunities as a Habitat for Humanity volunteer: - Build day volunteer - Onsite lunch volunteer / Food donor - Monetary donations:      · Monthly offering envelopes      · In-kind donations: supplies or specialty services      · Company match - On-site host/hostess - Devotional volunteer / Prayer support - Committee member About Habitat for Humanity Mission: Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Partners with God and all members of our community to build simple, decent housing which strengthens families and transforms neighborhoods through homeownership. Core values: Faith and Integrity, Safety and Quality, Compassionate and Motivated Workforce, Empowerment Food Donations, Lunch Preparation, and Lunch Delivery Click on the link below for information on donating food, preparing lunch for construction workers, and delivering lunch to the construction site. Food / Lunch Information Photos and Progress Here are some photos from this year's build... Information About the Build Information for Construction Workers: Everything you need to know to get ready for your scheduled workday. What to bring, when you arrive, what you will do, what to wear, lunch details, weather, etc. Waiver Form: All construction volunteers must sign a waiver of liability each day they help build. The attached waiver form can be printed multiple times or photocopied. There will also be copies of the form at the construction site. Information for construction workers Waiver Form Frequently Asked Questions    Do I need construction experience? No. In fact 90% of volunteers have little to no construction experience.  Lead workers experienced in the construction industry are on site each day.  They will provide instruction and training and answer questions.      Does it cost me anything? There is no charge for volunteering, but donations are welcome.  Each congregation is required to provide financial support to help pay for land and building materials. Any money raised beyond the required contribution will build the financial base for a larger project in the future.      When can I work? The Steering Committee selects open days from the HFH master build schedule and commits to providing construction and/or food volunteers on those days.  Workdays are Thursday through Saturday.  Contact Dennis Rau for St. Pius X build dates.    I can’t take a day off from work/I don’t have vacation – how else can I help? Volunteers that are not able to help on the construction site can volunteer in activities such as fund raising, lunch preparation and delivery, and prayer support.     Does the new homeowner pay a mortgage? Yes.  HFH homeowners repay an interest-free mortgage over 20 years.  They must also volunteer 400 hours of “sweat equity.” Habitat does not charge interest on its mortgages, nor do they profit from them.  Mortgage payments from Habitat homeowners go directly into a trust to build more Habitat homes.  Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity For more information about the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity organization, please visit their web site at:  http://www.gdmhabitat.org