We R Foco Supports Habitat for Humanity – May 2019

 

This promotion is an open invitation for all We R Foco businesses to take their own creative spin on fundraising for the month. Our hope is that all We R Foco businesses are able to join together to help raise funds for May’s nonprofit, Habitat for Humanity. If we all pitch in to help together, we can make a much larger impact! We will be promoting each participating business throughout the month in addition to our own fundraiser on We R Foco’s Facebook page. We encourage you to join us!

Info about Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity

Our mission is to build safe, decent, and affordable homes in partnership with hard-working families in need. This grassroots effort is made possible through the generous donations of materials, money, and labor from members of the Fort Collins community.

Habitat provides a 0% interest loan where Habitat homeowners make a monthly mortgage payment that does not exceed 30% of their income. Habitat homeowners also save a down payment and contribute up to 500 hours of “sweat equity” in the building of their home and at the ReStore.

What is Women Build?

Though our neighborhoods are comprised largely of women and children, they are also the population most likely to be affected by poor living conditions. Our Women Build events provide the opportunity for women as well as the community to take a proactive step in serving their communities through volunteering as well as donating to our projects. 

Women Build homes in Fort Collins are primarily funded and built by female volunteers. We are accepting donations for our Women Build homes, we have a goal of $100,000 each year! 

Are you interested in volunteering? No experience is necessary. Volunteers work under the guidance of construction professionals, and also alongside other volunteers and future Habitat homeowners. Whether you are learning new skills or simply adding a few to your tool belt, this is a rewarding experience for all involved, and improves the community that you share.

 

How your business can help…

Women Build Donations

  • Donate or collect donations for Women Build – this is our #1 need!
  • Host a spirit night – A percentage of a night’s proceed could go back to Habitat.
  • Offer a special drink or meal for the month of May where the proceeds would go back to Habitat
  • Host a percentage night, or choose an item or collection that would give a percentage of the proceeds of each sale. 
  • Host a student fundraiser with a local organization or cause
  • Offer a DIY Night with a percentage of sales going back to Habitat
  • Restore Donations – Renovating or upgrading furniture, fixtures, etc.? Donate your old items to the ReStore. Habitat can even come pick up these items. 

Volunteer

  • Volunteer for our Women Build events We have 5 spots open for volunteers on May 28th!
  • Volunteer at the ReStore – ideal or small groups who need a flexible schedule (non-full day shifts)
  • Ready for a team bonding experience? Habitat’s team build days offer 15 volunteer spots, t-shirts, lunches, social media marketing, etc. Businesses must donate $2500 for one day. 

Special Ask

The staff at Habitat for Humanity work so hard working endless hours, giving up their nights and weekends- we’d like to invite our businesses to help us to take care of them for a change! Businesses that can offer a free or discounted spinal adjustment, massage, facial, etc are all welcome to provide a self-care service to their team. 

Ready to participate? Let us know!

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact, Abby Krstulic at akrstulic@fortcollinshabitat.org.

If you are interested in donating, please contact, Mara Johnson at mjohnson@fortcollinshabitat.org.

If you would like to coordinate a care service for the Habitat staff, please contact, Mara Johnson at mjohnson@fortcollinshabitat.org.