Latest Southwest Volusia Habitat news-


Harvey VanBuskirk Day Declared in Orange City, Florida

Harvey Day!

Mayor Harley Strickland of Orange City presented a Proclamation to Harvey VanBuskirk for his many years of service to SWV HFH. The Proclamation from the City of Orange City declares January 30th to be Harvey VanBuskirk Day in Orange City and asks all residents to honor Harvey on his day !! If you see Harvey this week, let him know how proud we are of his accomplishments over the years. Harvey has volunteered with the affiliate for the last 11 years. He serves as Construction Supervisor and has worked over 900 hours on each of the last 13 homes we've built. And where do you think Harvey will be on his BIG day??? At the Habitat build site, of course !!! Stop by 455 Magnolia on Jan. 30th as we honor him at the build site !!!


Kick Off Celebration a Success on Many Levels

St. Ann's Award
Southwest Volusia Habitat for Humanity board members were joined by local churches on Saturday, January 23rd for a Kick Off Celebration for our 20th Anniversary. All who came had a good time learning about what Habitat is doing for their neighbors in southwest Volusia. Check out the photo gallery on Facebook to see the activities. There were two very special awards given, too. The first was to St. Ann's Catholic Church for their continuing support. They have been sponsoring houses with us for over 12 years and continue to do so !!! SWV HFH appreciates their support !!!



Dedication of House #29

Pat & John
In the pouring rain, we celebrated with Pat and John Boccino in Orange City, FL, as they moved into their new Habitat home.  We filled their new pantry and were thrilled to be joined by their church family from DeBary Presbyterian Church.  Visit our Facebook fan page to see photos from the rather wet (but happy) event.



20th Anniversary of SW Volusia Habitat begins...


Ground Blessing
With a ground blessing at our current build site- 455 Magnolia Av in Orange City. Hardy and faithful volunteers braved the record cold weather (including sleet and snow flakes) to break ground at our newest house in Orange City. As we begin the new year, we are hard at work on plans to celebrate our 20th year building homes in southwest Volusia county. If you would like to help with our celebrations, call the office at 386-774-1553.




SW Volusia Habitat joins the Social Media revolution


Visit our page on Facebook !!! Make sure you click on 'become a fan' while you are there so you will be notified when new info is posted. This is where photos of our work will be posted each week.





Three new homes !!

A historic event in the life of Southwest Volusia Habitat !! Never before have we had 3 houses ready at once !!!

dedication of 3 houses

On July 18th, we dedicated 3 houses (located at 1886 and 1860 W. Blue Springs and 465 Magnolia).. It was an historic event as we welcomed 3 families to their new homes...and what a crowd we had gathered in the hot Florida sun. Southwest Volusia Habitat for Humanity is SO grateful to all of the volunteers who have made this possible.
Z886 at Build Site
The Z Van




As a special treat on Monday, Jan. 19th, Z88.3 radio joined us for a 'van stop' at our construction site! We listened to our favorite Z artists and songs over the lunch hour.  We really appreciate their participation in our work ending poverty housing in the southwest Volusia area. 




 

  

Pastor Cutting Board
Great hat, Pastor Drew !


 

 

Check the Construction Calendar to see what is coming up next weekend- and join us !

 

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