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The Washtenaw Home Builders Association Foundation
The Washtenaw Home Builders Association Foundation was established in 2001 as a 501 (c) (3) charitable, non-profit organization to support building industry workforce development, training, and education initiatives in Washtenaw County. The WHBAF also supports local housing related charities.
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Mission Statement
The Washtenaw Home Builders Association Foundation:
- Promotes training, education and career opportunities in the building and related industries.
- Supports charities and community service programs, primarily focusing on or advocating for housing, home ownership, and independent living within Washtenaw County.
- Partners with members of the Home Builders Association of Washtenaw County to better serve our community through philanthropy.
Upcoming Fundraising Events:
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The 8th Annual P I L L A R A W A R D S
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January 9th, 2009 ~ Weber's Inn, Ann Arbor
Silent Auction ~ Dinner ~ Awards l Register Here
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Silent Auction ~ Live Auction ~ Live Music ~ Dinner
Friday, October 9th, 2009
Kensington Court, 610 Hilton Blvd., Ann Arbor
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Benefiting:
Staples
Family Center
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Thank You to everyone who made the 2008 Salvation Army Festive Affair a HUGE Success!
We look forward to seeing you again in 2009!
More information at www.thefestiveaffair.com.
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The 17th Annual Festive Affair
is Presented by the WHBAF
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If you have any questions regarding the Auction or the Foundation, contact Christine Hill at 734-996-0100.
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Housing Related Charities
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The WHBA Foundation has supported the following organizations through direct contributions.
- Neighborhood Senior Services - Received 1/4 of the proceeds from the sale of the House of Dreams.
- Washtenaw Affordable Housing Corp. - Received 1/4 of the proceeds from the sale of the House of Dreams.
- Avalon Housing, Inc. - Received 1/4 of the proceeds from the sale of the House of Dreams.
- Michigan Ability Partners - For materials to build a park/gazebo on low income housing project.
- Rebuilding Together (Formerly Christmas in April) - Held an annual one-day repair event for homeowners.
- The Salvation Army Ken & Mariana Staples Family Center - Annual sponsor of the Festive Affair fundraiser auction.
- Jewish Family Services - Funding a new accessable living program.
- Housing Bureau for Seniors - Sponsoring the annual Aging In Place conference for the elderly.
- Habitat for Humanity - Funding the development and set-up of a Re-Store facility where builders can donate their gently used or surplus materials.
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Scholarships
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The WHBA Foundation sponsors a number
of college scholarships each year for students
who are pursuing degrees in building industry
related fields. Click here for more detailed
information about our scholarship program.
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Scholarship
Recipients
Announced
3/25/2008
Read the
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The WHBAF's 2008 Board of Directors
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The WHBA Foundation is administered by a volunteer Board of Directors.
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Rick Stites
President
Stites Financial
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Bob Leffler
Vice President
Valley Builders
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Pat Durston
Secretary
Reinhart Realtors
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Diane Gilson
Treasurer
InfoPlus Accounting
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David Rhoads
Homeowner Services of America
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Ken Staples
Staples Building Co.
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Harvey Berman
Bodman, LLC
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Allan Lutes
Alpha Remodeling
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Steve Berger
BRG Custom Homes
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Julie Svinicki
Edward Surovell Realtors
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If you have any questions about the WHBA Foundation, please call the office at 734-996-0100 or write us at:
Washtenaw Home Builders Association Foundation
179 Little Lake Dr.
Ann Arbor, 48103
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Charitable Giving
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The WHBA Foundation relies in large part, on the generosity of our donors, both individuals and companies who realize the importance of the WHBA Foundation mission. The Washtenaw Home Builders Association Foundation is a private 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. We do not receive any State or Federal dollars.
If you are interested in supporting the Foundation's mission, your donation is appreciated. Contributions to the WHBA Foundation are tax deductible. You will receive a letter acknowledging your gift. All contributors are listed in the Builder Informer, the HBA's monthly newsletter. Please send your check to:
Washtenaw Home Builders Association Foundation
179 Little Lake Dr.
Ann Arbor, 48103
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WHBA Foundation Giving Tree Donors
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Mahogany Level Giving ($5000)
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Ken Staples - Staples Building Co.
Steve Berger - BRG Custom Homes
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Cherry Level Giving ($2000)
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Maple Level Giving ($1000)
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Joe Riedy – Express Service
James Haeussler - Peters Building Co.
Allan Lutes - Alpha Remodeling
Carlson Design Products
Mans Lumber
Prosource Wholesale Floors
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Oak Level Giving ($500)
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Ron & Char Hatlen
Hatlen Building
Melanie Keene Salliotte - Rock Solid Company
Expressions Design Center
Sears Contract Sales
1-800-Got Junk
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Pine Level Giving ($250)
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Walters Home Appliance
Webers Inn
Larry Salliotte – Salliotte Custom Homes
Jim Calder – Atwell Hicks
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