P.O. Box 333 a> * Longmont, CO 80502-033 wir Habitat for Humanity” Phone: 303-682-2485 of the St. Vrain Valley www stvrainhabitat.org September 2015 [Name] [Address 1] [Address 2] Dear Welcome to Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vr: in Valley (HIFHSVV)! Your gift is being put to use helping strengthen our community and relieve Families of the stress and hardship which results from living in unsafe/transitional housing, After the flood of 2013, HFHSVV doubled the number of families served and we are c isan excit ow! This ntinuing ig time for us and we hope you will stay involved whether you want to volunteer, go on a Global Village Trip. come to a Home Dedication Ceremony, or simply stay up to date on all that your contribution is helping achieve. Please enjoy the contents of this Welcome Kit and thank you again for your generosity! At Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley we value transparency and comply with the financial standards laid out by Habitat for Humanity International. To view St, Vrain Habitat’s annual reports and financial information please visit www:sivrainhabitat.org finances Gratefully Dave Emerson Executive DirectorMeet One of Our Habitat Families! Lupe and Carlos Cardenas have been living with their son Travis in a less than adequate apartment for 2 years. The apartment is in disrepair cue to an inattentive landlord and they often worry about Travis’ safety due to mold and exposed wires in the home. On top of that, their rent has recently gone up, causing additional financial strain on the young family In September of 2013, the Cardenas family was evacuated from their apartment due to the flood. They sought shelter in Carlos’ parent's home during that time and ended up being trapped there for several days due to road closures, Carlos was unable to get to his workplace and, as a result, he lost his job. In September of 2014, the Cardenas family had recovered enough to seek out a better opportunity so they decided to apply lo become Habitat Homeowners. When they heard about the program they stated that they were, “excited to know that there was such a program thal could make this cream come true.” After completing all of their sweat equity hours, the Cardenas’ will move into their new Habitat home in the spring of 2016. Become a Monthly Donor and Help Eliminate Poverty Housing Through monthly donations, you provide St. Vrain Habitat with a consistent and reliable source of funding that allows us to plan ahead. Whatever amount you 1,Got0 would like to share, your generosity will earn you the gratitude of families in our | yyyywstvrainhabitat.org/oniine-donations/ community in need of a decent piace to live. 2. Click on the green Donate Now Become a Monthly Donor today and enjoy: button + Hassle-free monthly donations er do + Automatic donation from your card or checking account. “recurring’ + The knowledge that your donation is put to work immediately + Complete statements provided for tax purposes. + Newsletters on our progress. + The ability to change or suspend your donation at any time. 4, Follow instructions to customize your scheduled gifts