As of May 1, the ReStore is now open Monday – Saturday, 10 -6.  Be sure to check out the growing number of items that the store sells.  Donations are always needed, so please consider the ReStore when remodeling or doing your spring cleaning.

The Cherry Capital Chorus concert held April 15 was a huge success!  Many thanks to the chorus for sharing their talents to help Habitat in Benzie County.  Check out the photos of the concert program in the News and Photos page.

The Cherry Capital Chorus has partnered with us for a benefit concert titled “When There’s Love at Home” on Sunday, April 15, 3pm at the Benzie High School Auditorium.  The men’s chorus is splitting the proceeds with Habitat.  They successfully raised money for a non-profit organization last year and will put on four such concerts this year.  The suggested donation is $10.

The students and instructors are busy drywalling at the Dennis family build in Thompsonville.  Go to the NEWS & PHOTOS page to view the pictures!

The Thompsonville First Congregational Church invites you to their annual Chili Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, March 31, 2012, 4-7pm, with all donations going to Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County.  The menu includes chili, veggies and dip, bread, dessert and beverage.  This event is supported by Thrivent Financial.  The church is located on Lincoln at First Streets, Thompsonville.  We hope you can support their efforts by attending!

Glen’s Market in Frankfort launches their “Spartan Stores Step Up” program February 19 – March 10.  This program provides shoppers with an opportunity to donate $1, $5, or $10 at the checkout register, which will go directly to Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County.  Glen’s will then give the donor coupons which can be used for a future purchase.    This annual Spartan Stores community scan program is running in various communities in Michigan and our local Spartan store, Glen’s, will again participate this year

Building Trades students from the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District under the leadership of teachers, Ron Gray and Jay Lammerson are building Habitat’s latest home in Thompsonville.  Partnering with Habitat again for the 2011-12 school year, 18 students have been building and learning since September 2011 on the lot on Day Avenue.  The class is being helped by the partner family, Jordan and Mikayla Dennis, who are contributing sweat equity hours.  Habitat’s Construction Manager, Chuck Anderson, works closely with the teachers to coordinate supplies and other details. 

Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County wants you to know that ReStore hours have been expanded for the winter. The hours are 10am -6pm Wednesday thru Saturday. In addtion to building supplies, furniture and appliances, they are now taking donations of books and household wares. For donations and pick up information, call the store at 231-325-7750.

Mark your clendars for the Annual Festival of Trees and Silent Auction which will be held Thanksgiving weekend, November 25 through the 27th.  Decorated trees and wreaths done by community businesses. organizations and individuals are bid on at the silent auction with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity of  Benzie County.  The event takes place at the Benzie Area Historical Museum inBenzonia in conjunction with the museum’s very special holiday exhibit, the Twelve Days of Christmas.  Free will donations at the door are shared by Habitat and the Museum.  Hours for the Festival of Trees are Friday and Saturday 12-8pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

Habitat’s annual Dan Straubel Memorial Golf Outing,  held on a gorgeous September day, was a big success.  Not only did the weather cooperate, but over 90 golfers turned out to support our fundraising efforts.  A good time was had by all with good food provided by Mistwood Golf Course’s kitchen staff.  A special event was held for closest to the pin on Hole #4 with the prize of golf for four at Crystal Mountain Resort.  Dan Straubel was a very special Habitat volunteer who loved the game of golf and who we honor with his name for our annual event.  We’re sure he was looking down at us and smiling.