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Lubbock Habitat for Humanity Prepares

to Launch “GolDen Crew”

by Christy Reeves

ubbock Habitat is excited to is also planning to have the ReStore program based on need; the ability to pay
announce the formation of a new Glamour Girls who can greet and help a no-interest, affordable mortgage; and
Lgroup for individuals ages 65 and customers in the ReStore and answer the a willingness to partner with Lubbock
older that will launch in the spring or phone and other similar activities. Habitat.
summer. This group will be called “the
Golden Crew” and should be a strong Lubbock Habitat is also starting a Young Construction of the homes is funded
new addition to the Lubbock Habitat Professionals group and feels like it is through donations—from individuals,
organization. crucial to create an organization with businesses, foundations, churches, and
a wide range of ages so that the entire civic organizations—all given to Lubbock
The purpose of the group is to offer a community embraces the overall Habitat Habitat for Humanity each year to build
way for individuals 65 and up to plug mission. houses. Lubbock Habitat also operates
into Lubbock Habitat and offer their the ReStore which raises funds through
valuable skills, time, and talents while Lubbock Habitat is selecting the the sale of gently-used furniture, clothes,
having fun and making new friends. leadership of this group and determining building supplies, home decor, and
While details are in the works, the group if there will be a minimal fee to cover other items. The ReStore is located at
will have regular social gatherings, such expenses, such as food for gatherings and 3630 50th Street and operates Monday
as monthly coffee/breakfasts, afternoon similar expenses. Other activities might through Saturday 10-6 pm. Individuals
socials, and possibly luncheons/dinners. include an annual luncheon or dinner for can schedule a pickup of large, donated
the group to honor their member of the goods by calling (806)763-4663.
In addition to social activities, the year.
group will also provide opportunities An application for the Golden Crew
to volunteer. Habitat will have the For those not familiar with Lubbock will be developed after the leadership is
Silver Hammers for those who want Habitat for Humanity, the organization recruited. Details will be posted on the
to volunteer to do small construction is a Christian-based, non-profit ministry Lubbock Habitat website and Facebook.
projects, such as repairs for existing dedicated to the idea that all people The goal is to launch the group with a
Habitat homeowners and other deserve a safe and decent place to live. “meet and greet” event in the next few
construction jobs. The Silver Hammers Lubbock Habitat started in 1987 and months. If you are interested in joining
could also help customers in the Building builds affordable homes engaging the Golden Crew, please contact Christy
Supplies section of the ReStore. Habitat volunteers. Individuals qualify for the Reeves at creeves@lubbockhabitat.org.

Golden Crew Group

Silver Hammers and ReStore
Glamour Girls Needed!
Launching soon: A group of 65 and older to plug into Lubbock Habitat and offer their
valuable skills, time, and talents while having fun and making new friends. In addition to
social activities, the group will also have opportunities to volunteer. Opportunities include
doing small construction projects such as repairs for existing Habitat homeowners and More information available at
other construction jobs. Also, help is needed in the ReStore to help customers as well help lubbockhabitat.org
with answering the phone and other similar activities.

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