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MEDIA RELEASE Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 1 million families— representing 5 million people in more than 70 countries—improve their living conditions since the organization was founded in 1976. Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii contributed to this global effort to offer a hand up to more families in need of adequate shelter. Since […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii will be responding across multiple neighborhoods to repair homes damaged by Hurricane Iselle. The large and powerful storm affected hundreds of people in the Puna region, and staff from Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii has been working with local organizations to assess the scope of the damage and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Habitat for Humanity marked a major milestone Nov. 6 when it began construction of the 800,000th home that the organization has built, rehabilitated or repaired around the world since it was founded in 1976. The home is being built by Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii is among the more […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Through its Community Impact Grants Program, The Home Depot Foundation has awarded $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii. The donation will be used for their upcoming projects to serve veterans. “The Home Depot Foundation’s generous donation will help with upcoming repair work and new home construction for veterans in West Hawaii,” said […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Office of Hawaiian Affairs recently awarded Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii a grant in the amount of $293,455 for its “Building Homes, Building Hope” home building project over a two year period ending in 2015. “Our project specifically addresses the Office of Hawaiian Affairs strategic result of Stability in Housing, and is […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii was selected by Lowe’s Companies to receive a house sponsorship in the amount of $25,000 towards the construction of a home for a Habitat Partner Family. Lowe’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity International helps provide safe, affordable housing for thousands of working families worldwide. On June 11, a […]

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West Hawaii affiliate has built nine homes since 2002; four more targeted for 2011

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MEDIA RELEASE Patrick Hurney has been named executive director of Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii. Hurney will oversee and direct the volunteer and professional staff in the building of quality homes throughout West Hawaii. Added responsibilities include overseeing Habitat’s ReStore where building supplies and gently used furniture are sold to raise funds for home building, […]

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