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The deadline to enter this year's gingerbread house competition is October 31st. The second annual Gingerbread House Competition of New York State will take place on November 14th at the Arnot Mall. All proceeds benefit Chemung County Habitat for Humanity. For more details, including how to enter, check out the contest web site: http://www.gingerbreadny.com/ . This was a hugely successful and fun event last year - consider entering, or at least attending, the contest! |
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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 in the work that we do. On August 10, 2009, they presented checks to area affiliates at their location in Buffalo, New York. Vicki Thompson and Laura Bennett represented our affiliate at the event. Chemung County Habitat for Humanity received $5561, and all of that will be used here in our community towards our projects. The grand total that Valu raised for Habitat affiliates this year was $175,012. We wish to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our local Valu stores and all of the Value stores and customers who participated.
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The home dedication ceremony for 72 Orchard Park took place on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 10:00am. Chemung County Habitat for Humanity's Board members, volunteers, sponsors, local officials, and the Bayait family were present for the short home dedication ceremony and tour of the renovated home, which was completed last fall. |
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Chemung County Habitat for Humanity's 19th home project was kicked off today with a groundbreaking ceremony at 10:00am. The site of our next build is 75 Orchard Park Road in Pine City.
Habitat Board members, local officials, volunteers, and sponsors, including a large contingent from Travelers Insurance, joined the new Habitat family at Friday's groundbreaking ceremony. Traveler's Insurance will be our major sponsor for this 2009 build, and announced their donation of $10,000 for the construction, plus their staff members' talent and time to participate in building and landscaping the property. Thank you, Travelers Insurance!
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The Elmira-Corning Board of Realtors recently presented Habitat board members with a check for over $15,000 - thank you for your continued support! |
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The 2008 Gingerbread Competition of the Twin Tiers took place on November 15, 2008 at the Arnot Mall in Horseheads. Thirty-two entrants created gingerbread houses while mall customers and other onlookers watched the exciting event. Over $1200 was raised for Chemung County Habitat for Humanity! More details and photos are available on the contest web site: http://www.twintiersgingerbreadhouse.com/ . |
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Volunteers from Travelers Insurance came out for a planting day at 72 Orchard Park. Together with the homeowner and board members, they distributed soil in the front and back yards, and planted shrubs. |
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Valu Home Centers runs a fundraising campaign for Habitat for Humanity chapters in the areas where their stores are located. Locally, the Valu Home Center on Broadway in Elmira raises funds for the Chemung County chapter. Among the fundraisers they hold, Valu raffles off chances to win a new car. On August 11, 2008, there was a celebration at the Valu Home Center in Amherst , NY (near Buffalo), where the checks were presented to the local Habitat chapters, and the winner was drawn for the car. |
