Category Archives: News
Habitat receives CARHOF grant
Leila Hanson, Board representative for Colorado Association of Realtors Housing Opportunity Fund (CARHOF), presents a check for $1,000 to Greg Kemp of Habitat for Humanity to support the affordable housing efforts of that organization in the community. Local Realtors, title … Continue reading
In Memory of Henry Cone
W. Henry Cone, was born January 14, 1922, in Fargo, Ga., on the western edge of the Okefenokee Swamp. He died among family on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Cortez, at the age of 89. Henry grew up in Georgia … Continue reading
Donations items wanted for an auction to benefit Habitat
Habitat for Humanity seeks items for ‘A Brush with Kindness’ project The local Habitat affiliate is requesting donations of household goods, furniture, building materials, jewelry, artwork and other serviceable items that can be auctioned to raise funds for our first … Continue reading
Affiliate awarded Realtor’s grant
Breaking News – Our HFH affiliate in Montezuma County has been awarded a $1000 grant from the Colorado Association of Realtors Housing Opportunity Foundation. CARHOF is a nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of facilitating and increasing housing opportunities in … Continue reading
A Brush With Kindness Helps Repair Homes
Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County will offer the A Brush with Kindness home repair program, which provides assistance to low-income, Montezuma County residents for basic exterior home repairs or improvements. Applicants must own and occupy the home within Montezuma … Continue reading
Habitat for Humanity Seeks Help
Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County announced today that it is looking for individuals interested in serving on Habitat’s Board of Directors. Chairs are also needed to head several committees. If you are interested in joining the Habitat team, have … Continue reading
Consider donating to local Habitat for Humanity
It’s beginning to look like Christmas – our mailboxes are stuffed with holiday catalogs, and many charitable organizations are calling or mailing requests for us to show our holiday spirit by donating to them. Habitat for Humanity International is one … Continue reading
Habitat raises funds for home
By Melinda Green Journal Staff Writer Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County has taken a big step toward construction of its first home by purchasing a building lot in the Fairway View Estates development. A fundraising campaign, “100 for $100,” … Continue reading
Kemp takes charge at Habitat
Melinda Green Journal Staff Writer Greg Kemp, a long-time volunteer withHabitat for Humanity for Montezuma County, has accepted the position of interim executive director, replacing Jane Drechsler. “I’ve been associated with Habitat since the initial organizational meeting,” Kemp said. “I’ve … Continue reading
Bank donates house to Habitat for Humanity
Steve Grazier Cortez Journal The Cortez affiliate of Habitat for Humanity broke some new ground last week by officially acquiring its first major asset. Dolores State Bank donated an existing home at 7 N. Park St., Cortez, to the organization … Continue reading