Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity

Groundbreaking Ceremony for House #15 November 13, 2011

techie — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:51:24 +0000

Please join us at 85 Persimmon Drive on Sunday, November 13th at 2 pm as we break ground for our 15th home!

5th Annual Walk 4 Habitat & Classic Car Show

techie — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:53:02 +0000

The Wimberley Valley 5^th Annual “Walk 4 Habitat” will take place in Wimberley, Texas, October 15, 2011. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the walk will begin promptly at 10:00 am. The Walk begins at the Wimberley United Methodist Church, at the corner of RR 12 and CR 1492. Registration Fees are $15 per person (1 t-shirt), $25 per family (2 t-shirts), and $50 for a Sponsor business (2 t-shirts). Register early to be a Sponsor Business and have your business name mentioned in the Wimberley View, and printed on our Walk 4 nHabitat T-Shirts! Early registration for all participants must be received by 10/5/11 to be guaranteed a free T-shirt. T-Shirts for the 5^th Annual Walk 4 Habitat will also be available on the day of the walk while supplies last.

BE AWARE THAT THIS YEAR’S ROUTE IS NOT STROLLER FRIENDLY!

2011 Walk 4 Habitat Registration Form (62)

WVHH Seeking New Partner Family

admin — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 20:51:48 +0000

Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity (WVHH) is always looking for new partner families for our future builds. Habitat for Humanity is an international organization that provides low cost decent housing for qualified families. WVHH houses are sold to the partner family at cost. Habitat house payments include mortgage principle at 0% interest, taxes, and insurance (on a 25 year note). The mortgage principal house payments will be used by WVHH to build more houses with other partner families.

In order to qualify for a WVHH home you must meet certain residency requirements. You must currently live in the WISD or the 78676 area code for at least 6 months prior to your application. Your income must be within the sliding scale of minimum and maximum monthly income (this scale is found on the prequalification questionnaire). The applicant must have a stable income and earn enough to afford mortgage and insurance payments on their house. You do not have to have a perfect credit score. Each applicant is evaluated individually based on his or her credit history.

The partner family must be able and willing to participate in the building of the habitat home, which consists of putting in 300 hours of sweat equity. This equity is provided by work on the habitat home and work at the Wimberley Village store.

Once the family moves into their home they will be responsible for making mortgage and insurance payments; payment of utility bills; and maintenance on the house and grounds. The WVHH family support committee will assist the family with financial planning guidance during the build.

WVHH family selection committee choice of partner families does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, handicap, religion, marital status or because all or part of your income comes from public assistance programs.

Prequalification questionnaires for a WVHH home application form can be obtained at the Wimberley Village store or here on the WVHH web site. The income sliding scale is listed on the prequalification questionnaire along with a more complete listing of the qualifications for a habitat home. There is no limit to the number of times you can apply for a habitat home, so if you don’t qualify the first time please feel free to apply again if your circumstances have changed since the last time you applied.

Board member Jim McMeans receives prestigious award!

techie — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:36:49 +0000

On August 5th, 2010, our own Jim McMeans received the 1st Roland Walden Volunteer Award from Habitat, Texas. He received this inaugural and prestigious award not only because of his tireless work for Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity but for his other countless efforts to make things a little better for those who need help, and for taking on the often thankless task of working and fighting to preserve the beauty of our Hill Country Valley. Of all the Habitat volunteers from all the Habitat affiliates across this great state, Jim alone was rightfully honored, and he in turn has brought honor to our community. Well done, good and faithful friend.

4th Annual Walk 4 Habitat and Classic Car Show

techie — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:30:41 +0000

Well, we had a very successful 4th Annual Walk 4 Habitat and Classic Car show. We had over 25 cars on display.
Best in Show: ’54 Chevy Pickup (Michael Echart – owner)
Best Pre War: ’27 Model T (Bob Warren - owner)
Best Post War: 1969 Cadillac on it’s third generation of family driving it (Dick and Gerry Goodwin – owners)

Don Perkins, VP of Wimberley Birding Society gave a lovely tour of the bird sanctuary and all the improvements that have been made.

Thanks to all who turned out and a Big Thanks to all of the sponsors !!!!!!

Dedication of House #13

techie — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:37:11 +0000

Hello Friends and Volunteers

Sunday July 18, 2010 at 2pm will be the dedication and blessing of house number 13. Please join us in this happy event.

WVHH 5th Annual Appreciation Dinner

techie — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:48:39 +0000

Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity (WVHH) held its Fifth Annual Appreciation Dinner April 29, 2010 at the Chapel in the Hills. Nearly 80 volunteers enjoyed a traditional barbeque dinner from Miss Mae’s. Heather Burgin of Wimberley performed traditional folk and inspirational music for the event

WVHH is completing House # 13 in the area, with the help of homeowner partner family Martha Dietz, and sons, Taylor and Parker Teutsch. Interior painting is well under way on the home and the dedication will be scheduled when the final major work is completed.

The local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International builds one house a year in the Wimberley Valley. Habitat’s mission is to provide affordable, quality housing to selected homeowners , who themselves provide 300 hours of sweat equity as a partner in the building process.

President Brent Pulley recognized the special contribution of a group of volunteers from the Church of Christ . This group traditionally provides a Big Lunch on the Big Build Saturday, when the entire house is framed in a day. Nearly 60 building volunteers turn out for the Big Build, and the volunteers from the Church of Christ feed them well.

WVHH also honored another group of volunteers who are integral to its success. A significant number of people who volunteer at the Village Store donate their time to Habitat. These volunteer hours translate into revenue for building expenses on each Habitat home built in Wimberley.

In addition to the large group of volunteers who come to the Big Build, there is a core of volunteers who work diligently as a small and faithful group to advance the building process from framing to completion. President Pulley recognized this hardworking group, which is ably led by Jim McMeans, Past President of WVHH. McMeans recognized two of these dedicated volunteers for their exceptional service. Max Hawthorne was honored as the 2009-2010 Volunteer of the Year. Darrell Peterson was presented with the “Tough as Nails” award. Peterson, a licensed electrician, has wired ten of the thirteen houses built by WVHH.

More than forty businesses, churches and non-profit organizations provide support for building Habitat homes in the Wimberley Valley. Each part of each home is touched by the generosity of this group. In-kind donations of services, labor and material are a key component of the process. Other businesses, churches and non-profit organizations provide financial support.

Mike Lopez of Habitat Texas was the keynote speaker. Mr. Lopez is responsible for educating Habitat affiliates in sustainable building practices. After spending the afternoon in Wimberley touring Habitat homes, with Board Member, Rick Burleson, local architect who plans the design of WVHH homes; and Anna Fisher, who serves to increase our awareness of recycling and other ways to protect our environment, Mr. Lopez admitted to being duly impressed with the WVHH homes he observed.

WVHH thanks all of those who contribute to the success of Habitat in the area.

Help WVHH by helping at the Village Store!

techie — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:08:18 +0000

The Village Store on River Road donates money that helps build houses for the Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers can just show up, no experience necessary. For each hour worked, Habitat receives money. Volunteers sign in under Habitat. The hours are Monday through Saturday 9-2. The Village Store is open on Thursday night until 7. Each hour worked helps. Please consider volunteering when you can. For additional information call Charlie Fleming at 512-847-2184.

WVHH Volunteer Work Schedule Updates

techie — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:11:44 +0000

06/15/10

Hello Volunteers and Friends. The septic tank for House #13 is set and the lines will be connected next Tuesday. The trenches for the septic lines and the main water supply line were cut this Sunday, 6/13. We are trying to schedule the plumbers for the water line connection and plumbing top-out this coming week. After the septic lines are in place, John will call for an inspection by the County. After the inspection passes, the tank can be backfilled and graded.

Two loads of topsoil will be delivered early in the week so we can begin the front yard landscaping on Thursday, 6/17. We will need to build up about 8″ of soil at the front to insure proper drainage and also to provide soil for the planting beds across the front of the house. We will also need to grade the driveway. When we are satisfied with the driveway grade, will order a load of granite gravel to top the driveway.

After the beds are built, we will purchase purchase and install plants and seed the yard.

There will be lots of work this week, beginning Thursday, 6/17, so if you are available, your help will be appreciated.

06/04/10

Work continues on house 13. This week the trim along the vinyl floor will be installed.

The Village Store on River Road always can use help. Please sign out under Habitat. Each hour works earns money for Habitat’s houses.No experience necessary.

Thank you for all your hard work. It is needed and appreciated.

05/23/10

Martha’s house is on the final stretch. Finish-out of plumbing, floors and the septic system remain, along with grading of the driveway. We are on the path to closing sometime in June. We will keep you advised as to the date of the dedication ceremony, when we would like to have a great attendance to celebrate the start of a new page in Martha and her family’s life.

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05/06/10

House number 13 is nearing completion. There is still a lot of work to be done. The interior and trim need to be painted, shelves and rods installed in closets, and lots of clean up. Please volunteer your time. Your work is appreciated and needed.

04/29/10

This week we need lots of volunteers to help build on the house. We will be doing the following:

1. Installing base board trim throughout the house

2. Installing door trim

3. Painting all trim

4. Installing rods and shelves in closets.

5. Complete painting the interior of the garage.

6. Set pull down stair.

The cabinets/countertops and vanities have been installed by K & J Woodworks. The garage door will be installed on Wednesday by San Marcos Overhead Door. John Strobel will start the septic system installation this week.

Please come by the house so you can see the work that is underway!

04/21/10

This week, Habitat will be installing interior doors and trim. The trim will have to be primed and painted. Window sills and base molding will be installed . The garage needs painting. The closet shelves and rods will be installed, along with the pull down stairs.

Please come out and help finish the 13th Habitat house. Your work is appreciated. Thank you..

04/09/10

This week, Habitat volunteers will be taping and bedding the Sheetrock. Earlier this week, workers had a huge task of moving all the scraps to a trailer, and then to the transfer station. Extra sheetrock also had to be moved so it can be returned to the store. Thank you for all your hard work. Work will continue on the normal work schedule 9 am to 3:30 pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

03/29/10

House # 13 is progressing well. This week workers are installing the Sheetrock. Last week, the foam insulation was installed. We will not need volunteers this week ; but next week we will need workers. An email will be sent out early next week informing volunteers of what work is required. Thank you for all your efforts in building Habitat’s 13th house in the Wimberley Valley.

03/17/10

Work continues on house 13. Jim is away, but we had better not play ! Work begins at 9am, and continues until 3:30 pm. Everybody is welcome, and your work is appreciated.

03/03/10

There is a lot of work to accomplish this week. Habitat will welcome all volunteers. Your work is needed and appreciated.

This week, the second coat of exterior paint needs to be applied, dirt will be spread in the backyard, a 4′x10′ deck will be built at the back door, installation of electrical wiring and exhaust fans will be completed, and a pocket door beside the laundry room will also be installed.

If you would like to volunteer for Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity, but feel uncomfortable working at a construction site, please consider volunteering at the Village Store on River Road. For every hour volunteered for Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity, it receives funds for its building projects. For more information contact Charlie Fleming at 512-847-2184.

02/24/10

Thursday February 25, volunteers will prep and clean the outside and inside of the house to prepare for painting. The wires will be pulled for the electrical, and primer will be applied to all unpainted wood.

Friday February 26, Habitat will obtain the paint and supplies for the exterior of the house. The final prep of the outside will include wrapping the front cedar rails with plastic, taping, and covering exterior windows and the front porch.

Saturday February 27, two coats of paint will be brushed or rolled on the Hardiplank, and two coats of paint will be applied to the trim. Lunch will be provided for volunteers on Saturday.

To get to the site go west on RR 2325 and turn onto Woodcreek Drive. Turn right at the first street El Camino Real, and proceed to the first street on the right, Lomas Verde Trail. Turn onto Lomas Verde Trail and follow it to the house site 8 Lomas Verde Trail.

If you would like to volunteer for Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity, but feel uncomfortable working at a construction site, please consider volunteering at the village Store on River Road. For every hour volunteered for Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity it receives funds for its building projects. For more information contact Charlie Fleming at 512-847-2184.

02/17/10

We are blessed with good weather this week ! Lets get some work finished. Everybody is welcome, and your work is appreciated.

02/10/10

Work on the house is cancelled for Thursday, February 11. ‏Regular work is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13. The framing and prep for the outside paint will be completed. The electrical is waiting to be inspected.

02/03/10

The weather will be too wet to work on Thursday. Habitat will work Friday and Saturday, February 5th and 6th. Work begins at 9am, and continues until 3:30 pm. This week, the house exterior will be completed in preparation for paint. The electrical wiring will be finished so the AC and Heat can be installed. Everybody is welcome.

01/26/10

This is a reminder that work days are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Work begins at 9am, and continues until 3:30. Everybody is welcome. Your work is appreciated and needed.

The house is coming along. The electric boxes are in place. the plumbing is partially completed. The tub and shower enclosure will be delivered soon.The remainder of the Hardi plank and trim to the exterior will be installed next.

Thank you to the youth group from Cypress Creek Church. They helped with caulking on Saturday.

01/19/10

This week is back to normal. Habitat will work Thursday, Friday. and Saturday, January 21, 22, and 23. Work days begin at 9am, and continue until 3:30. Everybody is welcome. This week, work will be on the exterior ; installing Hardi siding, caulking, and finishing the soffit. A youth group from Cypress Creek Church will be helping on Saturday.

To get to the site go west on RR 2325 and turn onto Woodcreek Drive. Turn right at the first street El Camino Real, and proceed to the first street on the right, Lomas Verde Trail. Turn onto Lomas Verde Trail and follow it to the house site 8 Lomas Verde Trail.
If you would like to volunteer for Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity, but feel uncomfortable working at a construction site, please consider volunteering at the village Store on River Road. For every hour volunteered for Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity it receives funds for its building projects. For more information contact Charlie Fleming at 512-847-2184.

01/14/10.

Work has been cancelled for Friday and Saturday January 15 and 16, 2010‏ due to wet and muddy conditions. Thanks to volunteers, lots of work was accomplished on Monday and Tuesday. Hardiplank was installed to the exterior!

Work on house #13 will continue Thursday, Friday, and Saturday January 21, 22, and 23.

01/10/10

Habitat is a little behind due to the cold weather. To make up for lost time, work will begin at 10am on Monday January 11, 2010 . On Tuesday January 12, work will begin at 9am. There will be no work Wednesday. Work will resume it’s normal schedule on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday(January 14,15, 16) 9am until 3:30pm.

01/09/09

WORK IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY, 01/09/09, DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR NEXT WEEKS SCHEDULE. THANK YOU!!

01/08/09

Due to the cold weather, the building committee cancelled work for Thursday 01/07 and Friday 01/08. Work will continue Saturday January 9 at 10 am. Everybody is welcome, and help is much appreciated.

Progress continues on House #13

techie — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:37:18 +0000

Below is a photo of the house showing progress of work as of Saturday, November 21st. This includes installation of exterior sheathing, hurricane straps, Tyvek on the front of house, three windows, and start of blocking for foam insulation. Volunteers installed and nailed sheathing and placed “Perma Felt” as a waterproofing cover for the roof. Tuesday and Wednesday a crew from Strobel Construction set the roof tresses, decked the roof, and installed the fascia board.

After taking Thanksgiving week off, work will resume Thursday December 3 through Saturday December 5. Work begins at 9 am and continues until 3:30 pm. All volunteers are welcome each day, especially volunteers who helped on the Big Build.

The following photo was taken on Tuesday November 17:

What a difference a few days makes!! If you would like to help in the transformation, please contact WVHH’s Volunteer Coordinator, Liz Wayland, at ewayland.wvhh@gmail.com. Or if you would like to volunteer for Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity, but feel uncomfortable working at a construction site, please consider volunteering at the village Store on River Road. For every hour volunteered for Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity it receives funds for its building projects. For more information contact Charlie Fleming at 512-847-2184.