2007 Earth Day Build-A-Thon
Event Summary and Pictures
Earth Day Build-A-Thon 2007 began with a bang with over 100 participants pounding nails on April 19th. Not even the drizzle and mud could dampen spirits as volunteers and Habitat partner families worked together to begin construction of eight new homes. Four days of building culminated in eight framed homes, capped with roof trusses.
The sight of six completed Habitat homes across the street lended inspiration - as a result of the accelerated build, the families will soon welcome many new neighbors to their Habitat community. “This feat would not have been possible without volunteer labor, donated materials and event sponsors,” said architect Gary Struthers, who donated his time to design the development and lead construction as a house leader. Event sponsors were PMI, PG&E, Shaklee, and media sponsor CW Bay Area. House sponsors included Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Cal Habitat for Humanity, San Francisco Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
The Cal Berkley Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter became HEB's first student quarter-house sponsor, having raised $25,000. The ambitous members fo the chapter have pledged to double their efforts, embarking on the fundraising necessary to become a half-house sponsor. The chapter sent strong teams on Saturday and Sunday, to contirbute to "The House that Cal Built" alongside future homeowners Jesus and Susan Salazar and their four children. “I am so happy that we were chosen and given this opportunity,” said Jesus. “We are looking forward to meeting our new friends who were also lucky to have been chosen.”
The Lutheran community joined together to completely frame the Thrivent Builds home, sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Members from Epiphany Lutheran Church of San Leandro, Our Savior Lutheran Ministries of Livermore, Prince of Peace Church of Fremont, Resurrection Lutheran Church of Dublin, and Trinity Lutheran Church of Pleasanton pounded nails alongside Sonnie Dae and her family, the future homeowners.
While framing is complete, much work remains to complete the houses. Please volunteer with us again!
If you participated in the event, we would appreciate your feedback to help us make next year's event even better. Please take a few minutes to take our survey.
Photos of the event are now available online! Photo gallery
Event Statistics:
Total amount raised: $105,000 - we've reached our goal!
Total participant days: 420
Total participants per day: Thursday - 105, Friday - 80, Saturday - 125, Sunday - 110
Total donors: 850!
Thank you to our event sponsors:
Volunteer House Leaders:
(Thanks for putting us to work!)
Amy Dryden
Danny Huebner
Roger Rushing
Gary Struthers
Dave Sylvester
Media Supporters:
(Thanks for getting the word out!)
CW Bay Area
Channel 2 - KTVU
Comcast Local Edition
Tri-Valley Herald
Wild 95
Food Sponsors:
(Thanks for keeping us fed!)
Danny Huebner and Denise Hilton
Jan Makin
Noah’s Bagels
Park Boulevard Presbyterian Church
Pepsi-Cola
Rob Washington
Starbucks Coffee
Whole Foods Market
Pledge Prize Donors:
Southwest Airlines
Building Education Center
La Note Restaurant
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2007 Earth Day Build-A-Thon.
We hope to see you next year... April 2008 - Oakland, Edes Avenue!
We hope to see you next year... April 2008 - Oakland, Edes Avenue!
