Contact Family Services   Donating   Next Mentor Meeting   Wish List  Quilt Project Wish List  

Habitat and Families Together with the support of volunteers and our community, Habitat families become stable contributing homeowners. The Family Resource Committee was developed to help families break the cycle of poverty by providing educational opportunities and programs to assist families in their transition to home ownership, and a better life.

Welcome Home Quilt Project

Our wonderful Welcome Home Quilt (WHQ) Project volunteers have completed the first “Opportunity Quilt” that will be raffled off to raise initial funds for the ongoing Family Quilt Program.  Tickets are now available for $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00. Contact the Habitat office, or call Darlene Mola (707-578-7707) or Pam Coryell (707-888-1533) to purchase tickets or find out how you can become involved with this worthwhile program.

With the Opportunity Quilt completed, work will begin on quilts for the 6 children who will occupy the Sebastopol homes.  We currently have quilters who form a core group for making the first children’s quilts. This group will form a Steering Committee to organize and run the WHQ Project.  We also understand non-quilters have something special to give as well and are encouraged to join us too. Men interested in learning the intricate and detailed art of quilting are encouraged to join us too.

Our next Meeting is Tuesday July 1st, from 10am to 3pm at the Quilted Angel store, 200 G St. in Petaluma [mapquest ]. Click here  for a flyer for this meeting.

Pam Ponting, a professional Long arm quilter in Petaluma, has donated her time for assembly and quilting, so quilters will only be responsible for creating the quilt fronts and finish binding.  The Quilted Angel store in Petaluma has also donated space for monthly quilting workdays on the first Tuesday of every month. Those attending the workshop should bring a lunch. We are so grateful to have such wonderful sponsors for this exciting new project. Click on these links to open a Quilt Project Flyer or Quilt Project Information Sheet , which provides more detailed information. Call Darlene on 707-578-7707 if you need information about the Habitat Childrens Quilt Project or the Quilt Project Donation Coordinator - Pam Coryell, who can be reached at (707) 888-1533. Please call her with any donations or questions and come join in the fun!!

Quilt Project Special Wish List

Money for Supplies and Materials
Finished Opportunity Quilts to be raffled off - Tickets available - 1 for $1 and 6 for $5
Fabric (100% quality cotton) or gift cards from fabric/quilting stores
Equipment - Sharp scissors, rotary cutters, cutting mats, new steam irons

The Habitat Family Resource and Mentoring Program helps families transition to homeownership by providing classes and training on various family education and home maintenance topics.  On April 16th, Beth Karzes, Education Director for the Humane Society and SPCA of Sonoma County, gave a Pet Selection and Care Class. You can email Darlene for more information about upcoming family classes.

We would like to thank our community volunteer teachers who generously donate their time in our Mentor Teacher program, and we hope our community will support them and their companies when possible. We wish to thank:  

Chip Allen, Esq.   Wills and Trusts, 707-996-2870
Chief Jeff Weaver - Safety Classes
     Sebastopol Police Department
Efren Carrillo - Financial Classes
     and the Redwood Credit Union, Santa Rosa, CA
Paul Hess - Disaster Preparedness Class
     Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, City of Santa Rosa,  707-543-3711
Jonathan Froug - Dispute Resolution Class
     CPS/ Avalar Realty Services, 707-525-8500
Colleen Gilmartin - Refinishing Furniture Class
      Reviving Vintage Furniture, www.farmhillfurniture.com
Peter Estrounes - Landscape Design Class
      Owner of Garden Works, Healdsburg, CA 707-857-2050
Bruce Hagen, Forester - Tree Care and Selection
      US Department of Forestry Consultant,  707-576-2936
Beth Karzes –Pet Class
     Education Director - Humane Society and SPCA of Sonoma County  

In addition, we would like to thank the following business and community members for their support:

Beverly’s Crafts, Cokas Diko, Exchange Bank, Dutton Branch,  The Alina Lopez Family, The Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport,  The Maria Joyeria,  Sonoma County Job Link, The Place That Sells Sewing Machines, the Quilted Angel, Pam Ponting and The Volunteer Center of Sonoma County.

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Next Mentor Meeting and Need for More Mentors

Habitat will have a mentor meeting on June 24th at 6pm at the Habitat office, 1301 Farmers Lane, Ste. 303, Santa Rosa.  If you are interested in our program, please join us to discuss Mentorship.  Please RSVP by calling Darlene at 707-578-7707 or email Darlene.

Family Mentors support our partner families by direct support and guidance.  The family mentor helps their partner family through a network of resources and friendship to promote the development and empowerment of persons and communities. Call or email Darlene for more information about becoming a Habitat fa,ily mentor.

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Habitat is more than building houses.  It is about improving lives and the community, one house, and one family at a time.  

Wish List

Habitat families frequently have no extra income to pay for items beyond basic needs.  Often their children miss exposure to various cultural events which can broaden a child’s view and cause them to aspire to a better life.  We know that children between the ages of 11 and 14 usually begin to make life choices that may last a lifetime.    

On our wish list are various items frequently needed by Habitat families.  Please mark your donation for Family Services.  If you would like to target a specific item on the list please let us know.

We hope you can help us with these important items.

Gift certificates for school clothes and supplies
Book allowance
Lessons, dance, music, computer, art classes, sports activities
Art supplies
Summer camps
Expenses for college applications, and tests
Tickets for: culture event, symphony, theater, art exhibits
Educational fund: tutoring, classes

In addition our Habitat parents are often in need of:

Home maintenance fund
Interview clothes

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Donating to HFHSC Family Services

Life is a daily challenge for our families who find themselves on the edge of poverty.  These families are only able to focus on getting through each day. Imagine having to choose between buying gas to get to work or buying food for your family.  Many of these families work two jobs and still have difficulty making ends meet.  A small expense like a flat tire or the cost of a prescription can quickly become a financial crisis.
 
As our families struggle to provide the basics, they find they cannot provide life-enhancing activities for their children such as art, music, dance, sports and leadership classes.  Yet we know from studies, that involvement in the arts, sports and other skills help children with their academic success, their human development; their behavior and self-discipline. These extra-curricular activities also help reduce school drop out rates and help to strengthen family bonds.  By providing children with growth opportunities, we can expand young minds and possibly alter future generations to come.  
 
Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County’s mission is to provide decent affordable homes for low income families.  In addition, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our families by ensuring that their children thrive and grow.
 
If you would like to support our programs for youth, you may make a donation to our Habitat Family Services Program.  Please designate Family Services on your donation.

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Contact Family Services
 
Darlene A. Mola - Family Services Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County
1301 Farmers Lane, Suite 303 [Mapquest]
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Phone (707) 578-7707
Fax:    (707) 578-7706
email Darlene Mola

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