TOTO Donates Bathroom Appliances to Be Used in Over 150 Habitat for Humanity Homes

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JONESBORO, GA [February 15, 2017] –TOTO, the world’s largest manufacturer of bathroom fixtures and fittings, donated enough inventory to Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity for over 150 new Habitat projects. Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity now has enough top-of-the-line sinks, showers, bathtubs, and other bathroom appliances for its housing projects for the next 5 to 10 years which include new home builds, rehabilitations, and home repairs. In total, the market value of the donation is nearly $200,000.
“At TOTO, we’ve always been inspired by a desire to improve people’s quality of life. We believe that people should have the greatest comfort, convenience, and performance possible in the bathroom— that’s why we design products that make our lives cleaner, healthier, less complicated and more beautiful,” said the TOTO team. “We are very happy to partner with Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity who share our vision of creating a better life for all.”
“TOTO has been an incredible partner to us throughout the years, whether it be volunteering on the construction site, sponsoring our events, serving on our board, or donating their products,” said Trisha Pintavorn, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity’s Development Manager. “This donation is truly the culmination of years of service to the Southern Crescent Habitat mission. We were so overwhelmed when we learned that they are setting us up for our Habitat homeowners’ futures, and we really cannot thank them enough. TOTO is truly business at its best.”

TOTO is headquartered in Kitakyushu, Japan, but its American headquarters TOTO USA are located in Morrow, Georgia. Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International operating in Clayton, Henry, and Fayette County of South Metro Atlanta.

About TOTO
TOTO USA is headquarters for the Americas Division of the TOTO Global Group, which was established in 1917 with the founding of TOTO, Ltd., in Kitakyushu, Japan. TOTO is the world’s largest manufacturer of bathroom fixtures and fittings with $5.1 billion dollars in annual sales. For nearly 100 years, TOTO has been the recognized leader in performance innovation and design with products that enhance the luxury bathroom experience. Today, the company maintains 25,700 employees in 69 offices around the world and owns manufacturing facilities in Japan, Mexico, the USA, China and Europe with an affiliated network of more than 80 production facilities worldwide. With over 1,500 engineers on staff and three centers devoted to research and development, TOTO is dedicated to engineering products that respect the environment while meeting people’s needs for comfort, beauty, and performance. TOTO’s corporate philosophy – People-First Innovation – is the guiding principle for all the company’s processes, from engineering and design to manufacturing and sales. Consumers enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing they purchased a brand that innovates to improve people’s quality of life. Winner of numerous domestic and international awards and recognitions, TOTO is the only plumbing manufacturer honored as Water Efficiency Leader by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The company continues to raise industry standards and consumer expectations as to what is possible in the bathroom, as TOTO believes a high-quality bathroom is an experience and an everyday luxury people value and appreciate.

For more information, consumers may visit www.totousa.com or call 1.888.295.8134, Option 5. Follow TOTO on Twitter (@TOTOUSA) and become a TOTO fan on Facebook

 

About Southern Crescent Habitat For Humanity
Southern Crescent Habitat For Humanity (SCHFH) helps low-income families find opportunity, stability and improve their quality of life. SCHFH builds stronger families and neighborhoods by partnering with donors and volunteers to construct attractive and affordable homes, to repair existing homes, and to address community needs through comprehensive neighborhood revitalization. SCHFH also launched a youth program in 2016, providing safe, educational, and fun learning spring break and summer camp opportunities for kids ages 10 and up. Since its founding in 1986, SCHFH has impacted over 330 families in South Metro Atlanta.

For more information on how to get involved or how to qualify for a Habitat home, visit schabitat.org or call 770.477.2367. Follow us on Twitter (@schabitatfh), follow us on Instagram (@schabitatfh), and like us on Facebook.

 

Media Contact
Name: Trisha Pintavorn
Title: Development Manager at Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity
E-mail: Trisha.Pintavorn@schabitat.org
Office: 770-477-2367

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WSB-TV’s News Anchor Dave Huddleston Will Host the 3rd Annual Golden Hammer Awards Presented by Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity

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JONESBORO, GA [January 30, 2017] — Dave Huddleston, Channel 2 Action News Anchor, will serve as the host for the “Golden Hammer Awards,” taking place at Wyndham Peachtree Hotel and Conference Center in Peachtree City, GA on Sunday, April 30th, 2017 at 5:00 pm.  The Golden Hammer Awards is an annual, semi-formal benefit gala recognizing individuals and organizations that support revitalization and growth in the South Metro Atlanta area through volunteerism and philanthropy with Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity.

Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity will be honoring those who have provided exceptional support to their mission of helping low-income families with first-time homeownership and home repair services who are in need of a hand-up, not a handout. The awards ceremony will include a dinner, an open bar provided for VIP guests, an awards ceremony, stories from Habitat homeowners, a screening of a short film about Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity, and a silent auction. The proceeds from the ceremony will serve the goal of building homes, communities, and hope in Clayton, Henry, and Fayette County. Proceeds raised from the evening’s silent auction will specifically fund Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity’s youth program, giving all children the chance to have a fun and educational summer, no matter their families’ income level.

Dave Huddleston came to Channel 2 Action News as a reporter/anchor in January 2012.  He joined WSB-TV after criss-crossing the country.  Raised in Tacoma, Wash., Dave has won numerous awards including the 2011 Emmy for Best Anchor in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey.

“We are grateful to Dave for joining us and agreeing to host our event,” says Kem Kimbrough, CEO of Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity. “We recently celebrated our 30th anniversary and over 330 families impacted. The Golden Hammer Awards is our way of inviting the community to celebrate the families we have served in the South Atlanta area and the individuals that have helped make it all possible. We can’t wait to serve this community for 30 more years, and to impact even more families. We hope you will join us for an unforgettable night.”

To purchase tickets, please visit www.schabitat.org/goldenhammer. For sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity Development Manager Trisha Pintavorn at development@schabitat.org. Join the conversation by following our social media pages @SCHabitatFH and hashtag #BuildWithSCHabitat.

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About Dave Huddleston
Dave Huddleston came to Channel 2 Action News as a reporter/anchor in January 2012.  He comes to WSB-TV after criss-crossing the country.  Raised in Tacoma, Wash., Dave has won numerous awards including the 2011 Emmy for Best Anchor in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey.

He and a team of reporters won a George Foster Peabody award for a series of stories on mentoring.  In 2008, he won another national award, the National Association of Black Journalist’s Salute to Excellence Award for a report on Temple Hospital’s from the Cradle to the Grave Program.
Dave started his career in Seattle, Washington as a production assistant on Evening Magazine.  He then moved to the Midwest and in front of the camera in Madison, Wis.  He got the call to join WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, Minn. after the news director spotted him on TV in Madison.

Philadelphia, Pa., and the FOX owned and operated station was the next stop where Dave was the primary co-anchor for the FOX  29 10 o’clock news.  He joined the CBS station, KYW in Philadelphia and helped launched Eyewitness News at 10 on the CW Philly and the Emmy award winning Brotherly Love Report, a series of stories of average citizens doing great things through volunteer activities.

Dave has sat on numerous local and national boards including the National Marrow Donor Program, Washington State University’s Foundation, and was an executive board member for the Penn-Jersey Red Cross and executive board member for the Philadelphia Gift of Life Organization.

About Southern Crescent Habitat For Humanity
Southern Crescent Habitat For Humanity (SCHFH) helps low-income families find opportunity, stability and improve their quality of life. SCHFH builds stronger families and neighborhoods by partnering with donors and volunteers to construct attractive and affordable homes, to repair existing homes, and to address community needs through comprehensive neighborhood revitalization. SCHFH also launched a youth program in 2016, providing safe, educational, and fun learning spring break and summer camp opportunities for kids ages 10 and up. To date, SCHFH has impacted over 330 families in South Metro Atlanta. For more information on how to get involved or how to qualify for a Habitat home, visit schabitat.org.

Media Contact
Name: Trisha Pintavorn
E-mail: Trisha.Pintavorn@schabitat.org
Office: 770-477-2367
Mobile: 404-694-0507

Wells Fargo Commits to Rebuilding Neighborhoods in South Metro Atlanta with Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity

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Contact:
Elias Makres, Board President
eliasmakres@gmail.com
9570 Tara Blvd.
Jonesboro, GA 30236
770-477-2367

PRESS RELEASE 

Wells Fargo Commits to Rebuilding Neighborhoods in South Metro Atlanta with Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity

Jonesboro, GA [January 9, 2017] – The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Priority Markets Program has granted $80,000 to the revitalization and rebuilding of neighborhoods in South Metro Atlanta with Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity.

Since 2011, Wells Fargo Housing Foundation has committed over $300,000 towards Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity’s housing initiatives. Specifically, the Foundation has helped Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity launch its home repair program and supported home repair projects in Clayton and Henry County.  To date, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity has served over 130 families through this home repair program.

The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Priority Markets Program’s new grant will fund Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization initiative, an approach to community development that addresses the needs of entire communities rather than Habitat’s traditional model of individual households.

Through its Neighborhood Revitalization initiative, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity partners with local residents, community groups, housing leaders, and local businesses to transform neighborhoods and enhance residents’ quality of life. Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity first implemented the program in 2011 in the Normandy neighborhood of College Park in Clayton County, where they have completed over 20 projects including community gardens, home repairs, a live mural painting, community clean ups and safety walks after surveying residents on what issues mattered to them most. Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity will use these new funds from Wells Fargo to spread their Normandy-proven Neighborhood Revitalization model to other South Metro Atlanta areas.

“We value the partnership with Wells Fargo,” said Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity Development Manager Trisha Pintavorn. “Their sustained commitment shows they care about our communities and quality of life. We truly cannot thank them enough for helping us fulfill our mission of building homes, community, and hope.”

About The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation

In 2014, the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation donated nearly $20 million in support of affordable housing initiatives serving low to moderate-income households – including for seniors, veterans, and families – through community revitalization efforts. Since its inception in 1993, the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation has invested more than $150 million to such efforts, along with mobilizing more than 4.6 million team member volunteer hours to build and rehabilitate more than 5,500 homes and counting.

About Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity

Southern Crescent Habitat For Humanity (SCHFH) helps low-income families find opportunity, stability and improve their quality of life. SCHFH helps build stronger families and neighborhoods through homeowner education which includes financial literacy and by partnering with donors and volunteers to construct attractive, affordable homes and to repair existing homes. SCHFH has created opportunities for hardworking people to own an attractive and affordable home. To qualify they must have a stable job with a 2-year tenure, spend more than 1/3 of their monthly income on rental housing, meet income requirements and invest 300 hours in sweat equity (building homes) and homeownership education (financial and home maintenance). SCHFH has helped over 300 families in South Atlanta, and more information can be viewed on their website, www.schabitat.org.

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Lloyd Jones: A Veteran’s Journey to His First Home with Habitat for Humanity

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Meet Lloyd. Lloyd Jones spent 14 years active in the military and 6 years in the reserves, where he was stationed everywhere from Korea to Germany. An Atlanta native, he spent a lot of time looking to purchase a home, but his offers were all declined or outbid. By chance, he one day happened upon volunteers building homes by Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity.

“They were everything I wanted. A ranch. A porch. Affordable, and a great location,” Lloyd said. Thus, he made the life-changing decision to apply, and he was quickly accepted.

Lloyd now resides in the beautiful city of Lovejoy, and was even named Homeowner of the Year by Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity at our annual Golden Hammer Awards. At 59 years old, this is the first home he has ever owned. But Lloyd tells us the wait was well worth it: “As a soldier, you go to many duty stations. You go to many places so you look forward to unpacking your duffle bag, and right now, I’m in Fort Living Room in Lovejoy, Georgia!”

Want to help more veteran homeowners like Lloyd? Visit schabitat.org/gagivesday to donate today, and your donation is doubled, thanks to a generous matching gift from our Board.

 

Women Expanding Representation in Construction

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In recent years, more women have been finding success in skilled trade industries. In 2014, 872,000 of the 9,813,000, or 8.9 percent, of people working in the construction industry were women, reports the National Association of Women in Construction. Women’s presence in construction was increasing steadily starting in the 1980s, but an industry slump from 2007 to 2010, accompanied by the loss of more than 2.5 million construction jobs, decreased women’s representation in construction. The tide appears to be turning. Construction jobs are projected to grow by 12.7 percent through 2024, and qualified men and women will be needed to fill positions.

As the below information by Tulsa Welding School highlights, the construction industry has much to offer women because it can provide greater earning potential than traditionally female-dominated careers; fast, affordable training for easier entry into the field at any age; support from various organizations; and a choice between building a career with a variety of businesses or being your own boss.

Check out the infographic below for more information about opportunities for women in construction.

Image Courtesy of Tulsa Welding School

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Southern Crescent Habitat Challenges Women To Join The 2016 “Women Build” in Lovejoy, Georgia

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Lovejoy, GA [March 1, 2016] – Women possess all that is needed to create a dramatic change in our community. By this, Southern Crescent Habitat For Humanity (SCHFH) is gearing up for the 2016 “Women Build,” an annual project that empowers women to build homes and enable them to positively impact the lives of families by making home ownership a reality. SCHFH challenges all-women volunteer teams to come together to actively work to build a home for LaTonya Flugence and her family. Each volunteer is asked for a contribution to help fund the builds supplies and materials. Volunteer dates will take place on April 2nd, 5th, 7th and 9th at 2338 Glebe Court, Lovejoy, Georgia 30228. To register and make a contribution, please visit schabitat.org/womenbuild

Southern Crescent Habitat’s “Women Build”  is a safe haven for women to practice and excel, no matter what their skill levels. The program nurtures, recruits and train women to build and maintain simple, decent, healthy and affordable homes in their community. This year’s build is dedicated to LaTonya Flugence. Ms. Flugence is a working mother of two sons, Kavious, 20 years of age and Kyle, 17 years of age. She has volunteered at her local Habitat Restore and has successfully completed her sweat equity and is ready to move into her new home.

“I am thankful for Southern Crescent Habitat For Humanity and to the woman that are coming together to help build, support, and donate their time to invest in me,” says Flugence.

SCHFH believes that everyone deserves a decent place to live. The affiliate has created opportunities for hard working people to own an attractive and affordable home. To qualify they must have a stable job with a 2-year tenure, spend more than 1/3 of their monthly income on rental housing, meet income requirements and invest 300 hours in sweat equity (building homes) and home ownership (financial and home maintenance) education. Our organization has helped over 300 families in South Atlanta, and would like to invite you to be apart of our mission to double that by 2020.

The Women Build volunteer dates are April 2nd, 5th, 7th and 9th and can accommodate 40 volunteers per day. We are only able to hold volunteer dates with volunteer donation or sponsorship commitment.
If your organization would like to participate in the “Women Build”, please register at schabitat.org/womenbuild and get social by following our Twitter/Facebook/Instagram pages @SCHabitatfh and hashtag #SCHWomenBuild and #BuildWithSCHabitat.
The Sponsorship Deadline is March 25 to be included in promotional material.

To apply for media credentials, please contact Kiara Jones,kiara.jones@schabitat.org 

About Southern Crescent Habitat For Humanity
Southern Crescent Habitat For Humanity (SCHFH) helps low income families find opportunity, stability and improve their quality of life. SCHFH helps build stronger families and neighborhoods through homeowner education which includes financial literacy and by partnering with donors and volunteers to construct attractive, affordable homes and to repair existing homes. SCHFH has created opportunities for hard working people to own an attractive and affordable home. To qualify they must have a stable job with a 2-year tenure, spend more than 1/3 of their monthly income on rental housing, meet income requirements and invest 300 hours in sweat equity (building homes) and home ownership education (financial and home maintenance). SCHFH has helped over 300 families in South Atlanta, and would like to invite you to be apart of our mission to double that by 2020.

FOR MEDIA AND EVENT DETAILS

770.743.6684

Kiara Jones

kiara.jones@schabitat.org

Home For The Holidays-December Habitat Happenings

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Lowes Gives Day

On December 12, 2015 from 9am-1pm, Southern Crescent Habitat will be at the Lowes in McDonough raising funds for a much needed generator.  Stop out and see us for some holiday goodies and to make your donation.  This is the third time Lowe’s Home Improvement in McDonough has partnered with Southern Crescent Habitat to hold a giving day.  Big thanks goes out to Store Manager, Richie Carter, and his team for all of their support.

   

Beyond Home Repair 

Earlier this year, Ms. Charlotte reached out to Habitat to see if we could make some home modifications to assist her with the care of her son Rodney. He was born with Cerebral Palsy and was not expected to live but just a few years.  Although Rodney is not currently able to walk, sit up, swallow, comprehend or see, he beat all odds and is now 18 years old!  As a single mother, Charlotte has had to care for Rodney on her own, which unfortunately caused cervical stenosis from lifting him from his wheelchair throughout the years. She had spinal surgery as a result and is on her way to a full recovery.  Southern Crescent was able to transform Charlotte’s bathroom to make it fully handicap accessible with a roll in shower.  She will no longer have to lift Rodney which will make things much easier for her to recover.  We were grateful for the opportunity to serve such a deserving family.

 

Faith In Action

We put our faith in action on November 19, 2015 along with clergy members from Divine Faith Ministries, Cindy Trimm Ministries, McDonough Christian Church, and Salem Baptist. Everyone came together with one common goal to help families who need a hand up, not a hand out. Future homeowners Terri and Tracy earned sweat equity while working on their homes alongside the volunteers.  Our next Interfaith Build kicks off in February for future homeowner Michelle and her son Jaylan. For sponsorship information, please contact development@schabitat.org.

Habitat Happenings November 2015!

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The Home Depot to Help Build Seven Homes for Veterans and Others in Need

More than 300 store volunteers and vendor partners worked with Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity as Part of the Company’s Fifth Annual Celebration of Service Campaign to Help Veterans and Military Families Nationwide.

On Thursday, Oct. 22, more than 300 volunteers from The Home Depot’s Supply Chain Department and their vendor partners joined local store associates and Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity to help build seven homes for veterans and other residents in need in Lovejoy, Ga.

This local volunteer project is part of the company’s fifth annual Celebration of Service campaign, a nationwide effort led by Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate-led volunteer force, to help give back to veterans and military families in need. Between now and Veterans Day, Team Depot volunteers will complete projects for veterans in every community The Home Depot serves.

Volunteer projects throughout the day included raising the walls for 5 homes, completing siding and paint for 2 other homes and building storage sheds.  In addition to Team Depot’s efforts, The Home Depot Foundation also will donate up to $1 million to veteran causes for customers who share their support for veterans and volunteerism via social media throughout Celebration of Service.

Georgia Gives Day

On November 12, 2015, Georgia Gives Day, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity hopes to raise $15,000 to complete a critical home repair for a veteran family in need. Everyone who donates $50 or more will be invited to our giving party at Topgolf in Midtown on Gero.  To RSVP and make a donation, please visit our Georgia Gives Day site here!

Meet Homeowner Veteran Lloyd

Lloyd served 13 years in the Army until he was honorably discharged.  He was awarded the following during his service: Army Service Ribbon, Army Lapel Button, National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon-3, Army Achievement Medal w/ 2 Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal w/ 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal-4th Award, NCO Professional Development Ribbon-3, & Expert Badge (Rifle M16 & Hand Grenade).

Purchasing a Habitat home will improve Lloyd’s quality of life significantly.  He is currently living in a cost-burdened apartment that is in need of a roof replacement and has mold issues due to a flood caused by an outdated water heater.  Floyd has been working hard to earn his sweat equity and can’t wait to have his own home.

Lowe’s Builds Community Gardens In College Park and Mural by Forward Warrior

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Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity recieves $50,000 Lowe’s Grant to Revitalize Normandy and Faith Park Neighborhoods

Lowe’s Heroes Will Complete Critical Home Repairs and Build Resident Gardens

Jonesboro, GA  (October 19, 2015) — Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity  was awarded a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s to revitalize the Normandy and Faith Park  neighborhoods in College Park, Ga.,  as part of Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization, a nationwide program dedicated to serving more families through community development partnerships. Lowe’s awarded $1.2 million in grants to 14 Habitat affiliates across the country to support more than 300 community improvement projects ranging from critical repairs to new home construction.

On Saturday, October 17, 2015, Southern Crescent Habitat held their “Grow the Block” community improvement event.   Lowe’s Heroes built 20 garden beds for families in the neighborhood encouraging sustainable growth and a healthy lifestyle.  Simultaneously, a group of artists from Forward Warrior painted a 50ft mural at the front of the neighborhood (5110 Norman Blvd, College Park GA 30349) to highlight homes, communities and hope available for public viewing.  Future plans in the Normandy and Faith Park subdivision include several critical home repairs and one home rehabilitation project of a vacant property in the neighborhood.

“We are grateful to Lowe’s for their generous support, thank you for helping us to continue to grow the block” said Kem Kimbrough, Chief Executive Officer of Southern Crescent Habitat. “Because of partners like Lowe’s, we are able to help families obtain affordable housing and improve conditions in neighborhoods.” “This is awesome for us just like it is for you all, thank you for having us out here”, said Stockbridge Store Manager Richie Carter.

Through Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization efforts, Habitat affiliates offer an expanded array of housing services and partner with local residents, housing leaders, community groups and businesses to transform neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life in communities.

“Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization program has made a lasting impact in communities across the country,” said Joan Higginbotham, Lowe’s director of community relations. “Lowe’s is proud to support Southern Crescent Habitat to make a difference in the College Park community.”

A national partner since 2003, Lowe’s has committed more than $63 million to Habitat for Humanity and helped more than 4,000 families improve their living conditions. Each year, Lowe’s provides grants and volunteer assistance to affiliates, supports National Women Build Week and conducts how-to clinics at stores to teach volunteers construction skills.

Delta Flight Attendant Designs Home for Habitat Family

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Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant Designs Habitat Home In Honor of Late Husband

JONESBORO, GA (September 23, 2015) –When Darren and Chatara applied to become Southern Crescent Habitat homeowners, they knew it would be challenging.  They had to each work 250 hours on their home and other Habitat projects, complete 50 hours of education classes, and care for their four little girls.  Additionally, Southern Crescent Habitat had to design a floor plan large enough to accommodate their family size.

An opportunity arose when Ms. Lauretta Griffin decided to donate her property to SC Habitat.  The size was perfect for a four bedroom home, and Delta Air Lines was going to sponsor it, Habitat just needed someone to create it.  Delta Air Lines flight attendant, Kim Mills-Smith had volunteered for the Delta sponsored builds for years.   In honor of her late husband, Jeffrey Scott Smith, who was a custom home builder, Kim became a house lead and worked on many homes, always sharing helpful suggestions for improving the plans.  With that in mind, Habitat employee, Terry Chapman, asked if she would like to design a new plan just for Darren & Chatara.  Kim was overjoyed and honored to be selected and created a beautiful plan she named “The Scottie” after her husband.

On September 8, 2015, Delta Air Lines kicked off the 27th sponsored build with Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity and began building “The Scottie”.  “Since 2004, Delta Air Lines has been a sponsor with Southern Crescent and has made a tremendous impact in the lives of many deserving families,” said SC Habitat CEO Kem Kimbrough.  This home will make a huge difference for Darren, Chatara and their girls.  “This is the light at the end of our tunnel,” said future homeowner Chatara.

During the kick off, previous owner Lauretta and her family wished Darren and Chatara many happy memories in their home just as they had for so many years.  The origin of the new floor plan created by Kim was shared and the significance of why it was called “The Scottie”.  It was a very special day for everyone to see what can happen when good deeds become blessings for others.  Southern Crescent Habitat is grateful to Delta Air Lines for their generous sponsorship, Lauretta for donating her property, and to Kim Mills-Smith for sharing her love of helping others in such a memorable way. The build will continue through Friday, September 25, 2015 at which time the home will be blessed and dedicated for the family.

When: September 25, 2015 at 2:30pm

Where: 397 Chase Woods Circle, Jonesboro GA

Interview Opportunities:

Kem Kimbrough, CEO Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity

Kim Mills-Smith-Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant/Designer of the “Scottie”

Habitat Homeowners-Chatara & Darren Brumfield

About Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity

Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes and provides home repairs to low income families, who need a “hand up, not a hand out” through homeowner education, and financial literacy, provided by partnerships with communities of volunteers and donors.  Since 1986, we have built, renovated and repaired more than 250 homes.  For more information, please visit us at www.schabitat.org.