Year 3, Volume 3: News in Brief

The National Director travels to England

Taking advantage of her holidays in England, Ana Cutts visited St. John the Baptist Church, Holywell cum Needingworth, which finances the Little Bricks Project as part of the Church Triangle Project, which it forms along with St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral in Buenos Aires. There Ana presented HFHA´s Institutional Video, and the participants of the “Home Sweet Home HFHA” award. The “Pot-Luck-Dinner” was attended by about 50 people, all of whom showed great interest in HFHA´s mission.

Ana Cutts was also invited to give a talk at the Uffington’s Women’s Association and the Argentine Dioceses Association (ADA) in London.

We are very grateful for the interest demonstrated and donations received from both organizations, and hope to continue and increase contact in the future.

HFHA in Luján received the José Hernández prize given by the Chamber of Deputies of the Province of Buenos Aires

In recognition of its work in Luján, HFHA received the José Hernández Prize. Given by the H. Chamber of Deputies of the Province of Buenos Aires, the prize distinguishes individuals and organizations which work in the areas of culture, science, arts, sports and education. HFHA was nominated to receive the prize by the provincial deputy Maria Inés Fernández in appreciation of the work done in Luján towards providing durable solutions to the problem of inadequate housing. The final winners were decided by consensus of all the sectors of the provincial Chamber of Deputies.

Homes Fund

Did you know that your donation – big or small – together with those of others, helps families to have a simple, healthy home? Join the Homes Fund!

What is the Homes Fund?

HFHA´s Homes Fund is the result of donations given by individuals and institutions, throughout the period of one year. The Homes Fund is used to further HFHA´s mission.

Donate with your credit card and in 2007 give your support to families in need of a place to call home.

How to donate?

Call (54 11) 4793-4384/ 4792-2739 or write to oficinanacional@hpha.org.ar

Donations can be made by credit card, cash, check or bank transfer.

Gartner Group Donation

Since the beginning of our work in Argentina, the law firm Marval, O’Farrel & Mairal has supported us by providing legal counsel within their Pro-bono programme. As the organization grew – and with it the work load for our generous attorneys – our relationship with them has grown stronger, to the point that they helped us achieve the largest donation ever received locally by Habitat for Humanity Argentina. One of the firm’s clients, Gartner Group Argentina, has contributed a very significant donation which will allow Argentine families to reach the dream of a lifetime: a home and the chance to begin a new life!

On behalf of these families and of all of Habitat for Humanity Argentina: THANK YOU!

From the Ballroom to the Building Site

On the 2^nd of September in Luján we began building the house financed by the “A House for a House” challenge held at the Annual Dinner 2006. Guests and most of the dinner organizers along with volunteers and friends were all part of a construction team which celebrated the ground-breaking of the construction, and were able to witness the joy of the Román Martínez family who began living the dream of having their own house.

2006 Assembly

In October 2006 HFHA´s Annual Assembly was held. Fifteen people attended the meeting, including members of the National Board, volunteers, staff and guests.

In addition to the presentation of the annual executive report, an interesting debate took place regarding topics of interest to the organization.

First Work Team of the Year!!!

On Saturday 13th of January the HFHA´s first work team took place! Consisting of eight volunteers belonging to Accenture and one volunteer in training to become a House Leader, the Team painted the entire exterior of the house belonging to the Lucia Martínez family in Pueblo Nuevo, Luján. The volunteers were impressed by HFHA´s work in Luján, and many of them want to carry on supporting us!!

“I thank God because our first Work Team of 2007 was a complete success! Each of the tasks was carried out smoothly, and the volunteers enjoyed their day. This is a very good start for our year’s activities!!!

Macelo Ortelli, House Leader

Department of Volunteers and Work Teams - National Office