Corporate Partners
We are most grateful to these businesses for their generous support. Each organization included on this list has contributed a minimum of $500 of value through a gift of services, supplies, a direct financial contribution and very often all three. We urge individuals who support our work to consider patronizing the organizations that are helping to provide more affordable housing for our community. To learn more about what our sponsors have done to support us, please click on the link below.
Super Friendly Service! - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
and Saturday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Closed Sundays & Holidays
24 Hr Access All locations are tractor trailer or large moving truck accessible All building have a moisture barrier under a 4" cement floor All buildings have insulated roofs which prevents condensation moisture
Manchester:
From Manchester, take Route 11/30 to Richville Road. Follow Richville Road south and go one house past Old Airport Road. Turn left onto Clyde Way and follow the gravel road to the end.
275 Tennis Way, East Dorset: Take Route 7A north 3 miles, past the Chanticleer Restaurant. Turn right onto Tennis Way. Follow Tennis Way around until you pass the old brown UPS building.
A Safe Place has hosted our first two auctions (July 2007 and 2008). We are most grateful to Andy Tarantino for his strong support of Habitat's mission in our work in Bennington County.
Andy, left, is pictured with Clarke Comollo during the July 2008 auction.
Please call ahead: 802-362-5511
Email: asafeplace@verizon.net
A Safe Place
Aubuchon Hardware is your neighborhood hardware store, with just what you need, at prices you can afford and the help you would expect from a friend.
Come see us. We will fix you right up!
Family owned since 1908, Aubuchon Hardware operates www.HardwareStore.com in conjunction with 130 + hardware stores throughout Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut and Upstate New York.
Mark Kardas, Manager Aubuchon Hardware Store
Manchester Shop Ctr.
Rt. 11 and 30
P.O. Box 638
Manchester Center, VT 05255-0638
802-362-7000
"We support the work of the Bennington Area because it is a joint effort for a lot of people donating a bit of their time and hard work to give back to the community and those in need. I can't think of a better organization filled with great people and dedicated workers." Mark Kardas, Manager
The Bank of Bennington was originally chartered as Bennington Co-operative Savings and Loan Association on May 14, 1917. The mission is to provide excellent service to area residents and includes commercial banking services for the small to medium-sized businesses located in our marketplace. We originate a large share of the home mortgage loans made in Bennington and Rensselaer Counties. We have introduced additional financial services, including Internet-based banking and investment sales and service.
| Bennington Office Gearld Keneally, President 155 North Street Bennington, VT 05201 802-442-8121 |
|
|---|---|
| Manchester Offices James Comar, Manager 78 Center Hill Road Manchester Center, VT 05255 802-362-4760 |
And 4331 Main St. Manchester, VT 05254 |
Established in 1968, Bennington Iron Works, Inc. has the ability to design, detail, furnish, fabricate and erect structural steel, steel bars joists, metal decking and miscellaneous iron. We have completed projects in following states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. As required, for specific jobs, they can provide a union or a non-union erection crew.
We are most grateful to BIW for donating the main beam for the homes we built in Shaftsbury, Rupert and West Rupert.
The beams shown were the ones donated for the home in West Rupert.
Contact Information
Curtis L. Morin, President
458 Morse Rd,
Bennington VT 05201
(802)442-3145
(802)447-3440 fax
www.biwvt.com
Back to Top
Berkshire Bank’s regional headquarters is located at 4928 Main Street Manchester Center, Vermont, where it also maintains a branch office. Other branches in the region are located in Arlington, Dorset, Ludlow, and Rutland. Berkshire Hills Bancorp is a regional financial services company with assets of $2.5 billion. Headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, it is the parent of Berkshire Bank – America’s Most Exciting Bank (sm). Through its subsidiaries, Berkshire provides business and consumer banking, insurance, and wealth management services through 48 banking and insurance offices in Western Massachusetts, Northeastern New York, and Southern Vermont.
Berkshire Bank contributes to the health, wealth and vitality of our communities with personal and business banking, competitive mortgage rates, trust and investment advisors and friendly hometown service. Visit Berkshire Bank on line at www.berkshirebank.com.
Photo on left was taken on June 16, 2007. We greatly appreciate the continued support of Factory Point Bank and now, Berkshire Bank employees. In addition, the Greater Berkshire Foundation, made a generous contribution that we used to build the home in West Rupert.
"We support BAHfH because, we are committed to investing in the communities in which we serve. We take pride in helping our neighbors, and understand that community strength ultimately makes for a stronger company. "
In the spring of 2008, the Berkshire Bank found a most creative way to support Habitat. They donated funds sufficient for the purchase of building supplies for two sheds. 
As a part of their service learning requirement, students at Burr and Burton built a shed that was assembled at the West Rupert home on June 7, 2008. The shed give the Morey family badly needed storage space. In addition to helping a Habitat family, the students learned basic building skills from their teacher, Cliff Hay.
Students at the Career Development Center of Bennington also built a shed for Habitat. Jim Glibert, their teacher, wanted his students to learn how to build a house and building this shed was a great first step.
The students transported the shed to r.k. Miles in Manchester where it will be displayed until it is sold. Habitat will use the proceeds to buy building supplies to help another family.
Peter Lafayette, the Berkshire Bank Foundation’s Executive Director stated, “This project is an innovative way of both helping a local non-profit agency and teaching young people the value of giving back to the community. We are excited to be involved in this project that has the involvement of several groups, and includes a positive hands-on experience.”
The Berkshire Bank deserves tremendous credit for finding two very creative ways to work with another area business, r.k. Miles and two schools to support Habitat's work in our community.
Berkshire Bank locations in Bennington County
Arlington
3816 Route 7A - 375-6535
Dorset
23 Church Street- 867-2234
Manchester Center
3450 Richville Road - 362-4960
and
4928 Main Street - 549-5250
www.berkshirebank.com
Back to Top
Bistro Henry is a Mediterranean-style restaurant in Manchester - that offers classic and contemporary bistro and trattoria favorites along with fresh seafood, creative pastas and vegetarian offerings. Bistro Henry is closed Mondays, and reservations are recommended.
On Sunday, May 13, 2007 Bistro Henry served a special Mother's Day Brunch. $10 from each meal served was contributed to support Habitat's efforts in the local area. The menu included a three course brunch with many delicious choices.
“Building affordable housing is of tremendous importance to everyone in our area. Habitat does it one house, one family, and one mother at a time. The community pitches in. That’s what we do, too.”
Owners Henry and Dina Bronson are shown with Kelli and George Lewis, their guests and the family partners for the home Havitat started on April 28, 2007 in Rupert. Henry and Dina have bought their maple syrup for the last 15 years from the Lewis farm.
Bromley Mountain Ski Area
3984 Route 11
Peru, VT
05152
Family Friendly
Visiting Bromley is like visiting an old friend. There is a level of comfort, relaxation and security felt here, we're told, you simply don't feel elsewhere. Learning to ski or board at North America's #1 Resort for Family Programs (Ski Magazine 2004) brings generation after generation back to Bromley for more 'Fun in the Sun'.
Varied Terrain
Bromley's East Side bristles with bumps and steeps, a la the true Black Diamonds, Havoc, Pabst Panic and Stargazer. Upper and Lower Twister, down the mountain's front face, will thrill and challenge intermediates while Run Around, which winds its way down around the West Side, will positively enthrall beginners.
Support for Habitat
Bromley Mountain has contributed one adult full season pass for the 2007-08 season. This is an unrestricted pass and is valued at $995. We will conduct a raffle and the details will be posted soon on the home page of our website.
Last year a raffle of two mid-week seasons passes was conducted by Dianna Ivey's 8th grade advisory at MEMS. The students learned a lot about Habitat and the value of giving back to help others. They raised more than $600 and the funds were used for the home we completed in the fall of 2007 in Rupert.
We are most grateful to Bromley Mountain for their generous support of our mission.
Both Sides of the Border!
Open for lunch & dinner, this traditional Mexican restaurant serves wonderful steaks, chicken & seafood, fajitas, Black Angus burgers, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. You won't want to miss 1/2 price Margaritas on Thursdays and great outdoor dining in the Summer.
In the spirit of the holiday season, Candeleros donated $5.00 of every entrée sold between December 1st and December 15th 2007 to the Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity affiliate. The funds raised through this promotion will be used to purchase building supplies for a home that will be started in West Rupert in late April 2008.
A group of Habitat supporters had a wonderful time enjoying a great meal.
Manchester Center, VT 05255-9772
www.candeleros.net
What We Do
The official description is “the collection, transfer, processing and disposal of non-hazardous waste” but, simply put, we make go away what people don’t want around. That’s where the simplicity ends. With the advent of recycling, the growing awareness of the health effects of unmanaged disposal and transfer sites; collecting, moving, sorting and safely disposing of our waste has become an often complex business.
Casella Waste Management has helped us over the years by providing dumpsters at our work sites and also at the auctions in 2007 and 2008. We are most grateful to the management of Casella for their generous support.
Casella Waste Systems
Corporate Offices
25 Greens Hill Lane
Rutland, VT 05701
Toll Free: (800) CASELLA
Telephone: (802) 775-0325
Fax: (802) 775-6198
Ceil Petrucelli Interiors is a small design firm offering a full range of interior design and decorating services, including project management. We specialize in classic, timeless interiors which are warm, welcoming, comfortable, and a reflection of our clients’ personal tastes and lifestyles. Country lifestyle, ski and vacation homes are a specialty, including family and pet-friendly environments.
Special offer! Ceil Petrucelli Interiors will donate $50.00 to Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity for each new client referred to her through the Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity website or through any of the other sponsors listed. This will be effective starting October 1, 2007 and run through December 31, 2008. (Ceil helped with the interior design of a home we renovated in 2003 and recently helped us again through the auction this summer. We are grateful to Ceil for her strong interest in helping us to assist hard working families.)
Let us help you create the warm and welcoming home of your dreams! - All services are by appointment only.
Ceil Petrucelli
Ceil Petrucelli Interiors
614 Pleasant Valley Rd
Bennington, VT 05201
802-447-0388
802-442-2104 fax
ceilpetrucelli@comcast.net email
www.ceilpetrucelliinteriors.citymax.com
As Vermont’s largest provider of financial services, Chittenden Bank’s desire is to be a strong partner in the communities we serve. The goal of our Socially Responsible Banking Program (SRB) is to facilitate and initiate positive change in our local communities by providing an important source of lending capital. Through this special program, our clients can invest their deposit dollars to be utilized in the following lending areas: Affordable Housing, Business and Economic Development, Conservation and Agriculture, Downtown Revitalization and Community Building, and Education.
Andy Holzman, Manager for the Manchester branch and Cathy VanWagner are shown presenting Dick Malley with a check for $2,500. The gift will be used to pay for building supplies for the home that will be started in Rupert in the spring of 2007.
We support Habitat for Humanity because Habitat for Humanity goes hand-in-hand with our mission of supporting local communities with affordable housing needs. Habitat for Humanity provides a unique opportunity for our employees to volunteer their time and effort to help build stronger communities where they live.
Web Site Address: www.chittenden.com
Local Contacts:
| Arlington Office: Virginia Bacon, Market Manager 265 East Arlington Rd Arlington, VT 05250 802- 375-6924 Email: arlington@chittenden.com |
Londonderry Office Mountain Market Place 802-824-3121 Fax: 802-824-5627 Mortgage Officer: 802-362-0270 Financial Advisor: 802-362-3226 londonderry@chittenden.com |
|---|---|
Bennington Office: |
Manchester Office: Deanna Carroll, Market Manager 4993 Main Street Manchester Center, VT 05255. 802- 362-3226 Email: manchester@chittenden.com |
| Bennington Square: Kaitlin McLellan, Market Manager Kocher Drive Bennington, VT 05201 802-447-7522 Email: benningtonsq@chittenden.com |
In 1828, Citizens Financial Group got its start as a small community bank called the High Street Bank in Providence, Rhode Island. In 1871, the directors of High Street Bank established Citizens Savings Bank. Today, Citizens Financial Group has $155 billion in assets, making it the 8th largest commercial bank holding company in the United States. Owned by RBS, The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, Citizens now has branches in 13 states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Rhode Island. They also have non-branch offices in more than 30 states. Linda Magoon is the Vermont Regional Manager.
"Citizens Bank is guided by the belief that the strength of our company is tied to the strength of the communities where we do business. "
Citizens has a tradition of recognizing one bank in each state each year for its employees' outstanding commitment to giving back to the community in which they live and work. The West Pawlet Branch was selected because of their commitment to supporting Habitat's mission. As you can see below, members of the bank have worked on site, they have encouraged colleagues from other branches to work with them, and they worked with us to secure generous annual support from Citizens Bank. The West Pawlet branch received a beautiful plaque and a check for $2,500 with the responsibility to determine the charity that they wanted to help. They chose Habitat! We are most grateful for their involvement and very generous support. (Pictured are Donna Daigle, Christine Brown, Harry Haldt, Linda Magoon, and Dick Malley. Unable to be present were Trudy Kelly and Brennyn Daniels).
A group from Citizens Bank helped with the build in West Rupert on June 21, 2008. The group included employees and customers from the West Pawlet, Proctor, and Bennington branches.
Brennyn, Mary Ellen, and Michelle from the Citizens Bank worked on the Rupert home in June. They installed siding.
On November 4th a group from the West Pawlet branch, including branch manager, Harry Haldt, Brennyn Daniels, Christine Brown, and Michele Hunter helped to apply and sand joint compound on the walls. This photo montage includes some photos of them in action.
In the fall of 2005 a group of Citizens employees representing the three branches in Bennington County worked together on the Shaftsbury home. In addition, the bank made a generous financial contribution.
The bank has established a very unique program in Burlington, VT. The Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) serves approximately 1,600 homeless children, women and men each year through its emergency shelters and service programs in the Burlington area.
Branches in Bennington County, Vermont
| Bennington Victoria Groeger , Branch Manager 310 Main Street Bennington, VT 05201 Lobby Hours 9-5 PH 802-442-5409 |
West Pawlet Harry Haldt, Branch Manager 1108 VT Rt. 149 West Pawlet, VT 05775 Lobby Hours 9-5 Phone – 802-645-0393 |
|---|---|
| Bondville Ken Davis, Branch Manager 59 Main Street Bondville, VT 05340 Lobby Hours 9-5 PH 802-297-2160 |
Comollo Antiques and Fne Wines
ABOUT US AND THE SHOP - We have an old school, brick and mortar, open shop (a fast disappearing breed), where buying, selling, appraising, educating and talking about antiques, art, jewelry and cultural artifacts is all we do, period, full time, every day, for over 20 years. We have a constant stream of people bringing us stuff, and we get requests to come look at new things every day. Being in the Antiques business these days demands that one of us is constantly on the road, doing pickups, deliveries, appraisals, in home consultations, meeting with restorers and conservationists and traveling to specialized libraries and collections for research. We are the third generation of a family tradition and are unquestionably one of the busiest shops in Vermont! The next time you are in New England please be sure to stop here in Manchester Vermont to check out our little slice of heaven.
Clarke has served as the auctioneer for our first two benefit auctions (in July 2007 and 2008). He has done this as a volunteer. This is Clake's contribution to Habitat and the community. in which he lives.
Photo - Clarke is on the right - standing with Andy Tarantino, owner of A Safe Place.
We are most appreciative of Clarke's generous support!
info@vtantiques.com
802-362-7188
117 Benedict Road
East Dorset, VT 05253 and
4686 Main Street
P.O. Box 32
Manchester Center, VT 05255
We partner with Efficiency Vermont to keep construction costs down and make sure our homes are safe, healthy, durable and affordable over the long term. Efficiency Vermont is the nation's first statewide provider of energy efficiency services. Funded by an energy efficiency charge on Vermonter’s electric bills, Efficiency Vermont is an independent, non-profit organization under contract to the Vermont Public Service Board. They provide technical advice, financial assistance and design guidance to help make Vermont homes, farms, schools and businesses energy efficient.
Habitat receives a rebate for meeting specific requirements for insulation, ventilation, use of energy efficient appliances, and lighting.. There needs to be an Energy Star ventilation fan on a 24-hour timer. The heating system, refrigerator and dishwasher must be ENERGY STAR labeled. We install no fewer than eight hard-wired fixtures for energy efficient lights and each of our homes meets insulation and air sealing standards. We invest in good windows. Our houses are very tight; built to withstand Vermont’s cold winters. To learn about energy efficient appliances go to Energy Star Appliances.
The Efficiency Vermont website contains lots of practical advice for residential and business users. By calling 888-921-5900, people can learn how to lower their energy bills, figure out why their electric bills are high, and get rebates for their energy-efficient purchases. In addition, people can get technical help and learn about financial incentives for energy-efficient buildings, equipment and lighting.
We hope our good building practices and use of energy saving devices will serve as an example for other homeowners. If we can afford to incorporate energy efficiency into an affordable home, anybody can! Vermont's reduction of carbon dioxide in 2005, through energy efficiency in homes and businesses, provided the same emissions reductions that would have been achieved if 76, 300 fewer cars had traveled on Vermont's roads in 2005. Everyone can be part of reducing Vermont’s carbon emissions by following our example and working with Efficiency Vermont to reduce energy use.
www.efficiencyvermont.com
Efficiency Vermont
255 S. Champlain Street, Suite 7
Burlington VT 05401
888-921-5990
F. W. Webb Company has been serving New England and upstate New York since 1866 and is the largest distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, and piping products in the Northeast. Currently the Webb network is comprised of 70 locations offering a complete package of plumbing, hydronics, HVAC, LP gas products, biotech, valve automation and pipe-valves-fittings.
435 Morse Road
Bennington, VT 05201
Dale Long, Manager
dpl@fwwebb.com
802-447-2312 - phone
802-447-1481 - fax
3091 Cold River Road
Rutland, VT 05701
Lee Turner
802-775-1922
800-622-4365
Store hours 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
For full sales and delivery service contact the main branch at 802-775-1922
www.fwwebb.com
Frost Wells, Pumps, & Water Conditioning - "Well Drilling Done Well"
An all season company with 40 years of experience
Complete service for
Wells, pumps & water treatment
Residential & commercial systems
Well-trained, certified staff
Free estimates and 24 Hour Emergency Service
East Dorset, VT 05253
362-1477 or 800-698-1477
At Gap Inc., social responsibility is fundamental to who we are and how we operate as a company.
Gap Inc. is one of the world's largest specialty retailers, with more than 3,100 stores and fiscal 2007 revenues of $15.8 billion. They operate four of the most recognized apparel brands in the world — Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Piperlime.
They state on their website that "Every day, we look for new ways to connect with customers around the world, provide value to our shareholders and make a positive contribution in the communities where we do business. " The employees of The Gap and the Banana Republic of Manchester have made a most positive contribution to Habitat.
Store manager, Elizabeth Garay organized volunteers from the Gap to help with the Rupert build in the summer of 2007. Three volunteers helped almost every Wednesday. The Gap donated ten dollars for every hour that an employee helped, and we received a $250 contribution. In addition, this spring GAP Inc. recognized the Manchester store for their dedication to Habitat and made an additional $2,500 contribution.
In 2008, three employees from the GAP and the Banana Republic of Manchester have volunteered every Wednesday to help with the West Rupert build.
Contact Information
Elizabeth Garay
GapOutlet
BATTENKILL PLAZA
4733-4749 Main Street
MANCHESTER, VT 05255
Phone: (802) 366-8135
Banana Republic
MANCHESTER SQUARE
448 DEPOT STREET
MANCHESTER, VT 05255
Phone: (802) 362-5417
Green Mountain Appraisals, established in 1979, provides accurate and timely real estate appraisals of residential and municipal properties along with vacant land in southern and central Vermont. The team of professional appraisers has more than 50 years of cumulative experience. Our extensive, state-of-the-art regional real estate data base is unequaled.
We are most grateful to Brian and Green Mountain Appraisals for the help they have given us in completing appraisals of the Winhall and Rupert sites. Brian also did a great job making all the interior trim for the home in Winhall during November of 2006.
Principals
Brian E. DeCesare
George M. Dunn, Jr.
Douglas L. LeMire
P.O. Box 1282, 5429 Main St.
Manchester Center, Vermont 05255
Telephone 802/362-4274
Fax 802/362-2547
www.greenmountainappraisals.com
GSK Climate Control - Plumbing/Heating/Air Cond Contractor
We are most greatful to Greg for installing a heat recovery ventilation system at the home we built in Rupert. Thanks to Greg, the home has a proper ventilation system. It is a very tight home, and it is sure to be very energy efficient. Greg donated his time and materials. The heat recovery system was donated by F.W. Webb of Rutland.
Contact Information
Greg Kristiansen, President
315 Tennis Way
East Dorset, VT 05253-9774
Phone: (802) 362-5444
Dan Nardi volunteered his time to help wire the Lewis home. We are most grateful for his help and his dedication to the community in which he is living.
Contact Information
Hetic Electric
Dan Nardi
Rupert, VT
802-394-2443
Jacobs, McClintock, and Scalon, LPC
Legal services are provided for individuals and businesses, including
- Real estate
- Wills, trusts, and estates
- Family law and divorce
- Personal injury
- Employment law
Lon McClintock serves as our legal counsel. We are most grateful for the many hours of hard work that Lon and his colleague, Becky Elliott, contribute to further our work. Through their work for Habitat they demonstrate a tremendous commitment to Habitat's mission and to giving back to strengthen the community in which they are living.
"We have chosen to support the work of the Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity because the need for affordable housing in our community is critical. Affordable housing is a building block for a strong, healthy community." Lon McClintock
Left - Becky Elliott, Real Estate Paralegal
Right - Lon McClintock
Lon and Becky work hand in hand on all of our transactions. They are a great team, and we are most appreciative of all they do to help further our work in the community.
Contact Information
Lon T. McClintock, ESQ.
Jacobs, McClintock and Scanlon LPC
207 West Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201-0289
802-442-8503
lon@jmslawfirm.com
For nearly 60 years, J. K. Adams has manufactured wooden products of exceptional quality in its factory in Dorset, Vermont. We begin with the finest Northeastern kiln dried lumber and combine function, aesthetics and manufacturing techniques to create products that last a lifetime.
In 2007 J. K. Adams employees decided they would send a group of three employees every Wednesday to help build the home in Rupert until the home was completed. In 2008 they decided to support the build in West Rupert, and every Wednesday, three employees helped with the build. We are most grateful to Malcolm Cooper and the employees of J. K. Adams for their very generous commitment to Habitat and the community in which they live and work.
Contact Information
J.K. Adams Co.
P.O. Box 248
1430 Route 30
Dorset, Vermont 05251
Phone: (800) 451-6118
Fax: (802) 362-5472
Email: info@jkadams.com
www.jkadams.com
Josiah Allen Real Estate serves all aspects of your Vermont real estate needs. Josiah Allen handles real estate sales (buying or selling houses). Our office is in the heart of Dorset, Vermont, close to Manchester and nearby Bromley and Stratton ski areas.
Understanding People's Needs... Insight Providing & Promoting a team of experts to see you through transition.
Laura Beckwith presenting a contribution for $5,000 to Harry Chandler, board member and treasurer, December 2005.
Founded in 1962... Purchased In 1989 Upon the Retirement of Josiah...
- Specializing In.... Fine country residential properties and land... servicing Manchester and South Central Vermont with a full-service Multiple Listing Office.
- We can show any property that is listed.
On July 18, 2007 - the office helped at the Rupert home - lots of sanding of joint compound was done! We are most appreciative of the strong interest that Josiah Allen Real Estate has taken in Habitat.
Josiah Allen Real Estate
Laura Beckwith, Broker
PO Box 262
Rte 30
Dorset, Vermont 05251
802 867 5555
www.josiahallen.com
Email Josiah@sover.net
Serving Bennington County - working on custom homes: traditional, log and renovations.
Lou Midura, Owner
351
Maggies Run
802-375-2815
midura.@adelphia.net
Lou and his crew of Rick Keyes, Justin Keyes, and Aaron Gates put up the plywood and the felt for the Winhall Home on the morning of September 14, 2006.
Rick, Justin, and Aaron spent Friday morning, June 1st putting the plywood and felt on the Lewis home in Rupert. They made short work of a job that would have taken volunteers more time and would have surely been risky for people not accustomed to this work!
Lou and his crew helped us once again at the end of May 2008. They put the plywood and felt on the roof at the Morey home in West Rupert and thus saving us time and most importantly, leaving the high work to professionals, not to volunteers.
We are most grateful to Lou and his crew for helping us out in this way. When asked why they were helping, Lou explained, "We have been very fortunate, we have the skills, and we are glad to be able to give back to help others in this way."
Lou serves as the Zion Episcopal Church liaison to Habitat's Faith Relations Committee.
For nearly 150 years our name has stood for outdoor traditions, quality, and customer satisfaction. In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee.
In 2005 Orvis contributed some beautiful furnishings for the Habitat home, located in East Arlington, Vermont. Orvis has been a Corporate Partner for 2006 and 2007. We are most grateful to Orvis for the strong interest in supporting our work in Bennington County.
| Orvis Corporate Office 802- 362-3622 |
Orvis Manchester Market Place Rts. 11 & 30 Manchester, VT 05255 802-366-9134 |
|---|
r.k. Miles, Inc. is 125 dedicated and friendly problem solvers who are ready to help our customers build their houses from frame to the finish on their walls. Building materials and hardware is presented like never seen before!
"As a local lumber and building supplier, we feel it is important for us to contribute to BAHfH to build a stronger community for everyone. A home is the center of many people's dreams and a motivator for realizing one's potential. No one should be denied the privilege of owning a home. Supporting this cause not only improves the people's lives who move into the homes, but it also makes our community stronger by bringing people together for a common, achievable goal. "
Photo above right - Lillian and Art Short, Elaine Gordon, Dave Ratti, and Bev Bromley
Stephen and Pidge Bovey, John LaVecchia, and Chris Dussault, from r.k. Miles helped with the deck and siding on July 7, 2007.
Contact Information:
r.k. Miles
618 Depot Street
P.O. Box 1125
Manchester Center, VT 05255
On September 22nd, r.k. Miles sponsored a home show and designated Habitat to be the beneficiary of a raffle of a $1,000 gift certificate. We greatly appreciate this support!
Contact: Judy Seltmann
802-549-5601
seltmannj@rkmiles.com
website: www.rkmiles.com
Rain or Shine specializes in the production of events. We have been serving clients in the Northeast Region for over eleven years with a variety of tents, rental items and event services. Rain or Shine has made its reputation by being able to pull off small miracles.
For the past two years, Rain or Shine has given us a considerable break on the tent rental for our annual auction without which we could not have held the auction. Their generous support has made a big difference and is greatly valued.
Call 800 - 647-6054
A small architectural firm focusing on custom residential and small scale commercial projects aimed towards preserving the visual resources of southern Vermont.
Ramsay R. Gourd, AIA
Clifford J. Beebe
Mary Jo Gourd
Patrick King
62 Highland Avenue
Manchester Village, VT 05254
Send mail to P. O. Box 300
802-
362-1480
Info@RamsayGourdArchitects.com
www.ramsaygourdarchitects.com
Cliff Beebe works full time as an architect for Ramsay Gourd. By special arrangement with the firm, Cliff also serves as the Project Manager for our construction. This is a powerful example of how a local business can make a very positive contribution to our community.
Phil Mazzucco, owner of RMS Plumbing and Heating, donated the tubing for radiant heat in the Rupert Home. Because of his generosity, the heating for this home will cost no more than conventional baseboard heat. Accoding to Efficiencty Vermont, there will be a considerable cost saving because the water will not need to be heated to the same temperature as baseboard heat. This system will provide the Lewis family with years of a warm home at a considerable cost saving for the lifetime of the home.
Phil designed and installed the plumbing for the Morey home in West Rupert. We are most grateful to Phil for his generosity and greatly admire his community spirit!
Contact information:
Phil Mazzucco
802-645-0976
Rupert, VT 05768
For many years, Schneider Electric has supported Habitat for Humanity International,
an organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing throughout the world. We
share in Habitat for Humanity's commitment to helping people in need everywhere secure
decent, affordable shelter.
As a National Partner and a Cornerstone Society member of Habitat’s "More Than Houses” campaign, Schneider Electric has donated almost $6 million worth of residential electrical equipment for use in homes built in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In 2006, Schneider Electric renewed its commitment to Habitat with a pledge to donate $7 million worth of Square D® residential electrical equipment over the next four-and-a-half years. In addition, many of our people dedicate time and muscle to Habitat home builds.
To further underscore our commitment to Habitat for Humanity, in 2007 the Schneider Electric/Square D Foundation will fund up to seven whole house sponsorships. The sponsorships fully fund the cost of the land, infrastructure and materials to build a Habitat home. The Foundation also funds the cost for employee teams to participate in one-day home building events.
According to Habitat, 5.1 million American families have "worst-case" housing needs and are forced to pay more than half their income for housing, endure overcrowded conditions or live in houses with severe physical deficiencies. Worldwide, some 2 billion people live in poverty housing. More than 1 billion live in urban slums, and that figure is expected to double by 2030.
Working in partnership with low-income families to build decent homes they can afford to buy, Habitat helps to break the cycle of poverty and hopelessness. We believe in the efforts of Habitat for Humanity and our role in facilitating our people’s involvement in Habitat activities in their communities.
We are most grateful to Square D for supplying the circuit breakers for each of our homes.
We are committed to providing fast and friendly service. Products and services include:
- A complete line of the freshest dairy products
- Food to go
- Hand dipped and packaged ice cream
- Soda, beer, bread, groceries
- Gas
- Lottery, banking terminals, and pay phones.
For more information check out the web site www.stewartsshops.com.
"Stewart's is committed to giving back to the communities where we are located by donating a portion of our annual profits to local charitable organizations. In 2007, Stewart's donated approximately $2 Million. Our contribution policy is on our web site. We support Habitat because it brings many people including the recipients together to help people in need."
Arlington 3784 Vt. Rt.7 Arlington, VT 05250 (802) 375-8321 |
Bennington 713 Main Street 802-442-8992 |
|---|---|
Manchester 4455 Main St Manchester, VT 05255 (802) 366-4992 |
Pownal 7594 US Rt. 7 Pownal, VT 05261 (802) 823-5176 |
The Perfect Wife Restaurant and Tavern contributed $5 for every entrée served in the dining room and $1 for every entrée served in the tavern throughout the month of September (2007). 708 entrees were served in the main dining room and 1,092 entres were served in the tavern - for a total of $4,632!
We are most grateful to Amy and Geoff for finding such a creative way to support Habitat's mission. We thank everyone who took advantage of this opportunity to eat well and to support Habitat's work in our community.
They did the same promotion in April of 2006 and a total of $6,025 was raised for Habitat as a result of this extradinarily generous promotion!
In explaining their decsion to help Habitat in this way, Chef/owners, Amy and Geoff Chamberlain said "we feel this was an opportunity through the restaurant to raise money and awareness of the local efforts of Habitat for Humanity. By providing a great meal to our guests, they in turn will be helped provide a much needed safe and affordable ome to a worthy family.”
Chef Amy Chamberlain pesented a check for $4,632 to Board member Sandi Hedman (left) and Development Committee Chair, Bill Hoyt.
Contact information
The Perfect Wife
Rtes. 11 and 30
Manchester, VT 05255
Geoff Chamberlain
802-362-2817
Vermont Country Properties Sotheby's International Realty is Vermont's premier full-service real estate brokerage firm with offices in Manchester, Stratton, Waitsfield, Stowe and now Ludlow, Vermont.
Our mission is simple: to provide buyers and sellers with the most professional real estate services available, delivered by a staff of over 50 brokers and sales associates who are experienced, reputable, and knowledgeable. We commit to the highest level of professional conduct and representation.
We support Habitat's work on our community because over the years, VCP has been a part of growing our local communities. We have long recognized the need for affordable housing in
| Stratton Office Diana Stugger Vermont Country Properties Sotheby's International Realty P O Box 8 Route 30 Bondville , VT 05340 802-297-1100 ext 209 802-297-3299 (fax) 802-375-3560 (cell) diana.stugger@adelphia.net |
Manchester Office Dick Montague, President Vermont Country Properties Sotheby's International Realty P.O. Box 2233 4903 Main Street Manchester, Vermont 05255 Phone - 802.362.5040 Cell Phone - 802-379-1301 |
|---|---|
| The Stratton Office is located at the foot of the Stratton Mountain access road. This office has an extensive list of properties in Stratton, Winhall, Londonderry, Weston, Landgrove, Peru, Jamaica, and other surrounding towns and is staffed by 10 agents, all knowledgeable on the market and activities surrounding Stratton Mountain and the outlying towns and villages. Open 7 days a week. | The Manchester Office is located on Historic Main Street, just south of the blinking yellow light in the center of town. This office services the greater Manchester area which includes Dorset, Arlington, Sunderland, Danby, Rupert, Pawlet, and south to Bennington and Old Bennington. Staffed by 18 knowledgeable agents, the office is open 7 days a week. |
richardmontague@adelphia.net
www.vermontcountryproperties.com
www.sothebysrealty.com
Vermont Foam Insulation, Inc.
A crew from Vermont Foam Insulation worked on the Lewis home in Rupert on June 25th and 26th. They did a great job putting foam in the ceiling and walls. Thanks to them, the home is well insulated and will provide years of comfortable and affordable living for the Lewis family.
In late July 2008, a crew from Vermont Foam Insulation worked on the Morey home in West Rupert. They did an excellent job, and thanks to their generous support of Habitat's work in the community, the Morey family will have a very well insulated home that will serve them extremely well for years to come.
"Everyone at Vermont Foam Insulation is thankful to have contributed our efforts to such a great cause and look forward to continuing our participation in future Habitat projects." William Reed
The above photo shows the open cell foam. It adheres to the wood and fills every crack providing superior insulation.
William Reed
Regional Sales Manager
1897 Brockways Mills Road
Chester, VT 05143
802-463-1450
Cell Phone - 802-375-3482
Fax 802-216-1007
info@vermontfoaminsulation.com
www.vermontfoaminsulation.com
Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
VFDA is a non-profit organization of fuel marketers and associated companies in the heating business. First established in 1963 as the Vermont Oil Heat Institute, VFDA continues to serve as an advocate and resource for this vital industry.
VFDA provides its members with state and federal legislative representation. VFDA offers a wide variety of services including technical training schools, regulatory assistance, drug and alcohol testing, property and casualty insurance, as well as seminars, workshops and training opportunities on fuel-related issues.
VFDA also operates supplemental fuel assistance fund called the Patch Chit/Neighbor-in-Need Program. It creates and places pledges, or "chits," usually in 100 gallon fuel increments, in a pool for the use of the Department of Social Welfare's Emergency Fuel Program, and other similarly concerned programs. For over twenty years, the program has been used as a statewide "safety net" to address the emergency fuel needs of Vermonters. VFDA recently expanded the scope of the program to include assistance to Military Families with loved ones serving in Active Duty Status. VFDA works closely with state agencies, government officials, and other affected parties on issues involving fuel assistance. The Patch Chit/Neighbor-in-Need Program is just one of several efforts by Vermont’s heating fuel retailers to help those who need assistance the most during the cold winter.
The Vermont Fuel Dealers Association has donated the boiler for the houses we built in East Arlngton, Shaftsbury, Winhall, and Rupert.
"We have chosen to support BAHfH because it is consistent with the efforts of our patch chit/neighbor-in-need program."
Contact Information
Matt Cota
Executive Director
Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
PO Box 366
Northfield Vermont 05663
Whirlpool Corporation shares Habitat for Humanity's belief that every family deserves a home, a safe place to put down roots and nurture a hopeful future.
Since 1999, Whirlpool Corporation has contributed more than $34 million in donations and cash to support Habitat's mission to eliminate poverty housing. 73,000 appliances have been donated to Habitat homes since 1999.
Currently, Whirlpool donates a range and an ENERGY-Star qualified refrigerator to every new Habitat home built in North America and will support every new Habitat home globally by 2011. Beyond simply being one of Habitat's leading global corporate partners, thousands of our employees volunteer to pitch in every year.
Building Blocks is Whirlpool Brand's signature program, designed to raise awareness and recognize an outstanding Habitat affiliate every year with a blitz build in their area and volunteers from all over the country.
Leadership, volunteer support, logistics and transportation for Operation Home Delivery (Habitat's hurricane relief effort) in New York City, Louisiana, Jackson and Los Angeles.
1,200 Whirlpool employees volunteered in New Orleans on one day alone. Whirlpool has donated more than 73,000 appliances since 1999 and has active partnerships with Habitat for Humanity in 18 countries. We are most grateful to Whirlpool. They have donated a stove and refridgerator for every home we have built or renovated - a most significant contribution!