January 2022 | Blessings at the end of 2021
Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County had a busy and rewarding end of the year. We participated in Days of Caring, the Playhouse Project, and gave back to the community by volunteering with Hope Repair; all while still making progress on the Moncks Corner and Hanahan build sites. Thank you to all of our generous donors and awesome volunteers for making 2021 a success! We look forward to partnering with you in 2022!
Trident United Way - Days of Caring
What can be accomplished in 3 days? From November 17-19, Berkeley Habitat participated in the Trident United Way Days of Caring. Berkeley Habitat ReStore was blessed with over 60 volunteers on site during the 3 days working on bathroom makeovers, striping the parking lot, painting administrative offices, outside clean-up, and more! ADC Engineering , Eastwood Homes , and the Navy NNPTC were full of energy and ideas, and made an impact on what we can provide here at the ReStore for our customers, volunteers, and staff. We appreciate each of them for their time and donations to make each project possible.
Playhouse Project
In December, we teamed up with Charleston, Dorchester, and East Cooper Habitats for our first Playhouse Project! 20 teams built and decorated playhouses for children throughout the Lowcountry. Thank you to Samet Corporation , Google , Peace Church , Philip Simmons JROTC , and the USAF Port Dawgs for their support of this project to bring smiles to children in Berkeley County by giving them the gift of play and "homeownership!" This event would not have been possible without the sponsorship from Lowes Home Improvement who donated the space, materials, staff, and instruction to make this day a success!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Weyerhauser
Thank you Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund for awarding Berkeley Habitat with a $4,500 grant towards lumber and porch materials for new home construction happening now in the Wall Street neighborhood of Moncks Corner.
Weyerhaeuser grows, harvests, and regrows forests throughout North America. The Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund supports U.S. and Canadian communities where they have a significant presence or business interest. These communities range from rural to metropolitan, each with unique priorities and needs. The local giving fund advisory committee recommendations from here in SC were instrumental in securing the grant.
As Berkeley Habitat does good things in the community, Weyerhaeuser is one of the great supporters that enhance our efforts. Thanks again, Weyerhaeuser Giving.
Publix
Thank you Publix Super Markets Charities for awarding Berkeley Habitat with a $6,000 grant from the foundation! This funding will go towards the new home construction happening now in Hanahan.
“A home often represents stability and independence on one’s life. In what has been a difficult year, there are far too many people in the country struggling with housing instability,” said Executive Director Kelly Williams-Puccio. The foundation remains committed to doing good for those in need. Publix Charities is a longtime supporter of Habitat for Humanity. Last year, Publix Charities supported 113 Habitat affiliates across the Southeast.
As Publix now plans to build two new locations here in Berkeley County, we say welcome and thanks for the continuing strong support!
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