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Habichat November 2009

“Little House on the Prairie: the Musical” hammering with Habitat in OKC!

“Little House on the Prairie,” a new musical based on the beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder series of classic American books is the uplifting story of an American family forging a new life amidst the mighty challenges, heartbreaks, joys and triumphs that face them in the newly-settled heartland. Melissa Gilbert, who rose to fame as a child playing ‘Laura’ in the hugely successful NBC television series “Little House on the Prairie” during the 1970’s, now continues her legacy ‘on the prairie’ by taking on the role of Ma.

This celebration of the pioneering spirit and the core values on which this country this country was founded will travel throughout the U.S. on a 26 city tour which culminates in spring 2010, playing at the OKC Civic Center Music Hall November 17-22. For ticket information please visit www.littlehousethemusical.com. While in OKC, Ms. Gilbert and the cast and crew of “Little House” will take time out to swing hammers with Central Oklahoma Habitat to help an Oklahoma family come “home!”

Hope Crossing is an Award-Winning, News-Making Community!

This past month, Hope Crossing was recognized as a “Sustainable Community of the Year” by Developer Magazine. The award was presented at the magazine’s Multifamily Executive Conference awards luncheon at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. This story generated significant community awareness and press to match! News of the event, and Hope Crossing’s participation in energy efficiency, can be found all over the web and in local newspapers.

See News of the Event at:
The Journal Record
The Journal Record is an award-winning daily general business and legal newspaper focusing on local business trends and in-depth stories that portray the voice of the Oklahoma City and Tulsa business communities. Tinker Take Off is produced by The Journal Record.

Information on Hope Crossing partner ClimateMaster:
Alliance to Save Energy is a non-profit coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders. Their website currently provides an article and case study on Hope Crossing, with particular interest on Alliance Associate ClimateMaster, the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of water-source and geothermal heat pumps (and they’re based in OKC!).

OK House of Representatives mentions COHFH and quotes a Hope Crossing homeowner:
“As one of the state’s largest low-energy builders, Habitat for Humanity has recognized the benefit of geothermal systems, and installed the technology in all . . . houses it built . . . in its north Oklahoma City Hope Crossing neighborhood. By using geothermal technology in their homes, Habitat was not only able to give low-income Oklahomans a chance to own a house, but also the opportunity to cut their utility bills and save them operating dollars in the long term as well.”
Read the full story here: OK House of Representatives

Special Thanks –

Christ the King Blitz Build: October 24- December 12
Quick Facts:
• Christ the King parishioners raised the funds to purchase materials and contract labor (see project page)
• Find out more about their church through their website

The Holidays this year will be unlike any Jon and Kathy’s family have experienced before. Thank you, Christ the King Catholic Church!

Women Build: October 23 – November 14
Quick Facts:
• Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity International program
• Encourages women to make a difference by building homes and communities
• Women can feel comfortable learning or sharing construction skills

This is Central Oklahoma Habitat’s 8th Women Build. The home will be dedicated on Saturday, November 14, in time for Crystal O. and her two young sons to enjoy Thanksgiving in their first home of their very own! Thank you to all of the women who have contributed!

Did you Know?

There is a UCO Campus Chapter for Habitat for Humanity. As a break from studying, these students volunteer a significant amount of time and labor at Hope Crossing and have served on many other projects and initiatives as well. Thank you to these important role models! Visit their site at http://www.uco.edu/habitat/ to learn more.

Come join us!

To volunteer with Central Oklahoma Habitat, call 405-232-4828 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) us for dates.

New website is going strong!

Have you visited our new website? The new design will help you keep up-to-date with current builds, volunteers, new homeowners and more! Visit www.centraloklahomahabitat.org today!

Mission: Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry working in partnership with God and the community to build simple, decent, affordable housing, and to provide hope for responsible, hard-working, limited income families living in substandard conditions.

We appreciate your Online Donations: www.centraloklahomahabitat.org
Always Secure.




Habichat November 2009 “Little House on the Prairie: the Musical” hammering with Habitat in OKC! “Little House on the Prairie,” a new musical based on the beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder series of classic American books is the uplifting story of an American family forging a new life amidst the mighty challenges, heartbreaks, joys and triumphs that face them in the newly-settled heartland. Melissa Gilbert, who rose to fame as a child playing ‘Laura’ in the hugely successful NBC television series “Little House on the Prairie” during the 1970’s, now continues her legacy ‘on the prairie’ by taking on the role of Ma. This celebration of the pioneering spirit and the core values on which this country this country was founded will travel throughout the U.S. on a 26 city tour which culminates in spring 2010, playing at the OKC Civic Center Music Hall November 17-22. For ticket information please visit www.littlehousethemusical.com. While in OKC, Ms. Gilbert and the cast and crew of “Little House” will take time out to swing hammers with Central Oklahoma Habitat to help an Oklahoma family come “home!” Hope Crossing is an Award-Winning, News-Making Community! This past month, Hope Crossing was recognized as a “Sustainable Community of the Year” by Developer Magazine. The award was presented at the magazine’s Multifamily Executive Conference awards luncheon at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. This story generated significant community awareness and press to match! News of the event, and Hope Crossing’s participation in energy efficiency, can be found all over the web and in local newspapers. See News of the Event at: The Journal Record The Journal Record is an award-winning daily general business and legal newspaper focusing on local business trends and in-depth stories that portray the voice of the Oklahoma City and Tulsa business communities. Tinker Take Off is produced by The Journal Record. Information on Hope Crossing partner ClimateMaster: Alliance to Save Energy is a non-profit coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders. Their website currently provides an article and case study on Hope Crossing, with particular interest on Alliance Associate ClimateMaster, the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of water-source and geothermal heat pumps (and they’re based in OKC!). OK House of Representatives mentions COHFH and quotes a Hope Crossing homeowner: “As one of the state’s largest low-energy builders, Habitat for Humanity has recognized the benefit of geothermal systems, and installed the technology in all . . . houses it built . . . in its north Oklahoma City Hope Crossing neighborhood. By using geothermal technology in their homes, Habitat was not only able to give low-income Oklahomans a chance to own a house, but also the opportunity to cut their utility bills and save them operating dollars in the long term as well.” Read the full story here: OK House of Representatives Special Thanks – Christ the King Blitz Build: October 24- December 12 Quick Facts: • Christ the King parishioners raised the funds to purchase materials and contract labor (see project page) • Find out more about their church through their website The Holidays this year will be unlike any Jon and Kathy’s family have experienced before. Thank you, Christ the King Catholic Church! Women Build: October 23 – November 14 Quick Facts: • Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity International program • Encourages women to make a difference by building homes and communities • Women can feel comfortable learning or sharing construction skills This is Central Oklahoma Habitat’s 8th Women Build. The home will be dedicated on Saturday, November 14, in time for Crystal O. and her two young sons to enjoy Thanksgiving in their first home of their very own! Thank you to all of the women who have contributed! Did you Know? There is a UCO Campus Chapter for Habitat for Humanity. As a break from studying, these students volunteer a significant amount of time and labor at Hope Crossing and have served on many other projects and initiatives as well. Thank you to these important role models! Visit their site at http://www.uco.edu/habitat/ to learn more. Come join us! To volunteer with Central Oklahoma Habitat, call 405-232-4828 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) us for dates. New website is going strong! Have you visited our new website? The new design will help you keep up-to-date with current builds, volunteers, new homeowners and more! Visit www.centraloklahomahabitat.org today! Mission: Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry working in partnership with God and the community to build simple, decent, affordable housing, and to provide hope for responsible, hard-working, limited income families living in substandard conditions. We appreciate your Online Donations: www.centraloklahomahabitat.org Always Secure.