Winter 2009 Issue - Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

VolunteerBob StowellSpotlightAfter more than 20 years of service, Bob Stowell is hanging up his tool belt and retiring as anAtlanta Habitat volunteer at the age of 92. Bob began volunteering in the Atlanta Habitatwarehouse on a weekly basis in 1989 and has specialized in building porch columns. Heestimates that he has built columns for approximately 750 of Atlanta Habitat’s houses.Twelve years ago, Bob began volunteering on build sites as well as in the warehouse andhas helped do everything except raise the roof trusses. His most recent specialty has beensupervising the installation of the kitchen cabinets. Bob has helped hundreds of AtlantaHabitat families own their own home. His dedication has been an inspiration to all thefamilies, volunteers and staff who have worked with him. Our hardhat’s off to Bob!Volunteering since 1989, Bob Stowell isrecognized as an Outstanding Volunteer.Holiday Card SeriesHomes for the HolidaysOnce again Atlanta Habitat is excited to share with youthe newest designs in our Homes for the Holidays cardseries. This year’s artists are Alex and Nicholas Pittman,grandsons of Willie and Doris Pittman, Atlanta Habitathomeowners since 1991.Shown are samples of the 2009 designs. Cards areavailable in packs of 10 for $12 and can be purchasedby mail or at the Atlanta Habitat ReStore. For moreinformation, contact cappy.harmon@atlantahabitat.orgor 404-223-5180 ext 153.Make a DifferenceShop Atlanta Habitat ReStore“Home remodels, condo conversions and retail surplus ordiscontinued items offer an abundant supply of inventory that,before the existence of the ReStore, all too often ended up in thelandfill. We now provide a fantastic second life for these products,”explains Lisa Schwinghammer, director of retail sales at the AtlantaHabitat ReStore. She adds, “Since 2001, the ReStore has divertedover 1,300 tons of materials from the landfill, just by recyclingitems to a new owner.”Visit www.atlantarestore.org for directions, store hours, weeklyspecials and to sign up to receive This Week in the ReStore e-mails.The ReStore is located at 519 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA 30312and is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Since 2001, the ReStore has diverted over 1,300 tons of materialsfrom the landfill, just by recycling items to a new owner.Page 6www.atlantahabitat.org