In other Habitat for Humanity news, There is a new young professionals group in town! The Columbia Habitat Young Professionals is a diverse team of young professionals who are highly motivated, service oriented and ready to use their skills, talents, connections and knowledge to help Habitat for Humanity eliminate poverty housing throughout Columbia.
To get involved, contact Emily Fernald at 803-936-0088 x 1105 or restoredevelopment@habitatcsc.org.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Richland County Transportation Penny Tax
On November 2, a new tax, the Transportation Penny Tax, will be on the ballot in Richland County . If approved, it will be primary source of funding for the transportation needs in the county over the next 25 years.
If approved, the tax will increase sales tax in Richland County to eight cents. The funds will be used to complete more than a billion dollars worth of improvements to transportation in the county, including road, bike and pedestrian greenway projects. It will also provide long-term funding for county bus services and transportation services for the disabled in the community.
For more details, including a proposed cost overview, visit the Richland County Web site.
If approved, the tax will increase sales tax in Richland County to eight cents. The funds will be used to complete more than a billion dollars worth of improvements to transportation in the county, including road, bike and pedestrian greenway projects. It will also provide long-term funding for county bus services and transportation services for the disabled in the community.
For more details, including a proposed cost overview, visit the Richland County Web site.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Restore Volunteer Opportunity and T-shirt Contest
The Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity Restore is holding a t-shirt design contest! The winner will receive $100 along with their design being featured on a t-shirt! The deadline for entries is November 15, 2010. Check the flier for full details.
The Restore is also looking for volunteers to help staff their store. Volunteer positions include donation pick-up assistant volunteer, receiving assistant volunteer, floor assistant volunteer, cashier volunteer, customer service volunteer, librarian volunteer and house wares volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Laura Jeffcoat Volunteer Coordinator at 803-936-0088 ext. 1102 or volunteerrestore@habitatcsc.org.
The Restore is also looking for volunteers to help staff their store. Volunteer positions include donation pick-up assistant volunteer, receiving assistant volunteer, floor assistant volunteer, cashier volunteer, customer service volunteer, librarian volunteer and house wares volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Laura Jeffcoat Volunteer Coordinator at 803-936-0088 ext. 1102 or volunteerrestore@habitatcsc.org.
11.12.10 & 11.13.10 | Volunteer at The Family House with YLS
What: Volunteer with YLS at The Family Shelter
The Family Shelter is the only shelter in the Midlands exclusively for families. Their mission is to provide temporary emergency housing and supportive services to homeless families
Where: The Family Shelter
2411 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
When: Friday, Nov. 12 from 2-5 p.m. or Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m.-Noon
Register: Register online at the YLS Web Site (Open to YLS members only)
For more information, visit the YLS Web Site or contact Whitney Sousa at wsousa@uway.org or (803) 733-5419.
11.10.2010 | How to Be a Great Volunteer
What: Volunteer Match Webinar: How to be a Great Volunteer
Are you new to volunteering, or wondering how to get more out of your volunteering experience? Have you had a hard time finding the right place to volunteer? This webinar will walk you through some of the training and screening tools nonprofits use, and will better prepare you to ask questions and evaluate whether the organization is a good fit for you and your skills.
When: Wednesday, November 10th, 11 a.m.-Noon
Register online at Volunteer Match.
11.07.10 | Torch Relay benefiting Palmetto Health Children's Hospital
What, When and Where: The Torch Relay is coming to Columbia on Sunday, November 7 and will be held at Finlay Park.
The best part of this event is that it's coming to Columbia for the second year in a row as part of its 37 city tour and that all funds that are raised in the Columbia event benefit Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, our local Children's Miracle Network hospital.
More information: www.torch-relay.org/columbia
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