Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity needs your financial support to further its mission of eliminating substandard, poverty housing by providing home ownership opportunities to low income working families in need. The 2007 Dream Builder Fund Drive is raising funds for our current projects: a single family house at 1941 Manor Place, Fairfield; an eleven house planned unit development on Rocky Hill Road, Vacaville, duet houses on Acacia and Clay Streets, Fairfield, and, the acquisition and entitlement of properties in Vallejo, Benicia, and Napa. Every donation, large or small will, help more families have the opportunity to change their lives and make their dreams of ownership come true.

Dream Builder Fund Donor Levels:

1. Dream Builder • $15,000 and above
   2. Contractor • $10,000 to $14,999
      3. Journeyman • $5,000 to $9,999
         4. Architect • $2,500 to $4,999
            5. Foundation • under $2,500

All Dream Builder Fund donors will receive:

• A quarterly SNHFH newsletter;
• Recognition on the SNHFH Web site, in the quarterly SNHFH newsletter, and in programs for House dedications in the year of donation (or, years of a pledge term, as appropriate); and,
• An end of the year statement for tax purposes; and, as appropriate, pledge payment reminders.

Additionally:

• Donors at the Journeyman Level and above will receive invitations to special events, such as groundbreakings and house dedications. They will also be eligible to advertise their support of Habitat thru use of the SNHFH logo, for one year or a pledge term, on their Web site and/or promotional materials, subject to SNHFH approval.
• Donors at the Contractor Level and above will become members of the President's Advisory Circle.

Your gift is tax deductible. SNHFH Tax Id#68-0252525.

Habitat builds affordable housing by serving as a connection between individuals with resources such as time, money, and supplies and families that need a hand up. Whole-House sponsors begin at $100,000. Co-sponsorship begins at $25,000. House Sponsors satisfy their sponsorship pledges thru donations of money and/or gifts in kind of building materials and/or professional services. If you are interested in a house sponsorship contact Linda Zablotny-Hurst by email at executivedirector@solanohabitat.org or by phone at 707-422-1948.

There are many ways to make monetary donations to Solano-Napa Habitat in addition to contributing to our Dream Builder Fund and Sponsoring a Habitat House. Are few suggestions are to:

• Designate SNHFH through your church donations.
• Designate your United Way donations to SNHFH as the named recipient.
• Name SNHFH as a beneficiary in trusts, wills and bequests.
• Give grants and foundation support to SNHFH.
• Take aluminum cans to recycling centers and donating the proceeds to Solano-Napa Habitat.

We appreciate any donation of office supplies, equipment and support services to keep our building sites running smoothly:

• copy paper, file folders, manila folders, binders, dividers, labels
• pens (normal and felt tip), pencils, highlighters
• toner cartridges
• equipment: new or gently used computers, fax machines, telephone system
• tape, scissors
• mail center supplies
• printing
• advertising
• graphic design
• job-site refreshments and food

Habitat hosts special events, such as our Annual Golf Tournament, throughout each year to raise money and awareness of our mission. We need people to donate time and materials for our events. If you are interested in Volunteering your time or donating materials for our special events please contact us by email at developmentcomittee@solanonapahabitat.org or leave a phone message at 707-422-1948.

Sponsoring an Event

Your may want to raise money for us by sponsoring an event for Habitat's benefit. For example:

• fun run/walk
• black-tie affair
• ranch-style BBQ
• car show

Habitat for Humanity is a servant of the church. The biblical mandates of caring for the poor and serving God by serving others are at the heart of Habitat's work. The mission of Habitat and the church is the same-- to witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ. God may be calling your church to one of these partnership possibilities.

Our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action. (1 John 3:18)

Habitat for Humanity is a blessing not only to homeowners, but also to those who volunteer to build homes or help in other ways. Working with Habitat can transform the lives of individuals and churches. Many volunteers say they develop a deeper relationship with God, and congregations often experience a new sense of purpose and empowerment when they become Habitat partners.