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Category: Updates
Welcoming the Silver Anniversary Tour
Dear Fiscal Year 2017-18,
I’m a tiny bit sad to see you go, because you were filled with new donors, volunteers, board and staff. You brought me happiness – but you were short-lived. Twelve months wasn’t long enough for me to really get...
What Does Summer Mean To You?
As I look over my shoulder at the frigid mode of winter and the fickleness of spring – I am actually looking forward to the steaming days of summer and all that they mean to our Habitat.
Summer is build time. Our team, and hundreds...
“Home” of the Free Because of the Brave
I know a man named John who has been a volunteer with our affiliate for years. He’s such a gift to us!
He often performs the jobs that no one else wants to do like scrubbing the floors of our Warren store or helping with the lighting...
Celebrating Earth Month at Macomb Habitat in April…and Always
Whenever I think of Earth month, I think of all that our Habitat affiliate does to save the planet.
First, and foremost, I think about our ReStores which are wonderful places where many gently used treasures can be found. Folks who care...
What Does Spring Cleaning Mean to Me?
I’ve been told I look at things differently. I agree with that assessment, so when asked to comment on spring cleaning, I see this in three ways:
- As a faith-based person, I try to use the month leading up to...
I Say A Little Prayer For You…
I’m probably dating myself, but I can’t get this song out of my mind. It was sung by Dionne Warwick and it seems relevant to Macomb Habitat!
Do you remember the words?
The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup
I say a...
25 Years for our Affiliate and we are Rolling out the Fun!
I’m always excited during the month of January as we create our yearly goals. We are rested, refreshed, and eager, so the goals are easy to embrace and amazingly clear.
But this year, this 25th year of operation, I am “over...
Can You Make Ten Wishes Come True This Season?
People always tell me to be honest with donors and volunteers. They say, “Tell them the real deal. Don’t pretty up the truth but rather, tell them what you truly need.”
And so, during this season where miracles happen and dreams come...
Macomb Habitat: Red, White and Blue Through and Through!
The pride of being an American runs deep at Macomb Habitat. If you are even just a bit informed, you can stand back and see it draping our affiliate. Here are a few of the ways this spirit and patriotism trickle through our...