Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity receives State Farm Matching Grant in Partnership with Student Groups from Mitchell Career and Technical Education Academy (MCTEA)
Mitchell, SD. (March 25, 2021) – Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity is one of 14 groups selected to receive a matching grant from State Farm®. Mitchell Habitat has been awarded $5,000 and must raise a matching amount through a partnership with a local youth organization. Several student groups from MCTEA leapt at the opportunity to support Mitchell Habitat’s efforts to increase safe, decent, and affordable housing in the Mitchell area. These groups include Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA); National FFA Organization; Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA); Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA); and SkillsUSA.
The student groups will be holding a fundraiser on May 1st called Sleeping Quarters – an event where they will be spending a night in a cardboard box to raise awareness and funds for safe, decent, and affordable housing in the Mitchell Area.
“Here in Mitchell we don’t appear to have much of a homeless problem,” said Anessa Klumb, Executive Director for Mitchell Habitat. “But we do have homeless – they’re just not out on the streets. They’re on a friend’s couch or staying with a family member. One of the most common challenges facing people in need of shelter is the high cost of housing. In Mitchell, 40% of renters are cost burdened, meaning they’re paying more than 30% of their income for housing. We are thankful for the partnership of these teenagers who are willing to be uncomfortable for a night to bring awareness to the housing issues facing our city.”
Shane Thill, director of MCTEA, said “The students were offered their choice of what they wanted to do for a fundraiser, and they chose to sleep in a box. I’m proud of them and their willingness to step up to creatively support a local organization working to address our housing issues.”
“We are proud to support young leaders in advancing Habitat’s mission in communities across the country,” said Ed Woods, Director, Corporate Responsibility at State Farm. “At State Farm, we make it our business to be a good neighbor and are committed to building safer, stronger and better educated communities.”
Habitat has several programs to engage youth ages 5 to 25. In addition to State Farm supporting Habitat for Humanity’s youth programs since 2007, many local Habitat organizations also receive ongoing support.
If you would like to support the students’ fundraising efforts, please click the "donate now" button above and put "Sleeping Quarters" in the comment box. Thank you!
The student groups will be holding a fundraiser on May 1st called Sleeping Quarters – an event where they will be spending a night in a cardboard box to raise awareness and funds for safe, decent, and affordable housing in the Mitchell Area.
“Here in Mitchell we don’t appear to have much of a homeless problem,” said Anessa Klumb, Executive Director for Mitchell Habitat. “But we do have homeless – they’re just not out on the streets. They’re on a friend’s couch or staying with a family member. One of the most common challenges facing people in need of shelter is the high cost of housing. In Mitchell, 40% of renters are cost burdened, meaning they’re paying more than 30% of their income for housing. We are thankful for the partnership of these teenagers who are willing to be uncomfortable for a night to bring awareness to the housing issues facing our city.”
Shane Thill, director of MCTEA, said “The students were offered their choice of what they wanted to do for a fundraiser, and they chose to sleep in a box. I’m proud of them and their willingness to step up to creatively support a local organization working to address our housing issues.”
“We are proud to support young leaders in advancing Habitat’s mission in communities across the country,” said Ed Woods, Director, Corporate Responsibility at State Farm. “At State Farm, we make it our business to be a good neighbor and are committed to building safer, stronger and better educated communities.”
Habitat has several programs to engage youth ages 5 to 25. In addition to State Farm supporting Habitat for Humanity’s youth programs since 2007, many local Habitat organizations also receive ongoing support.
If you would like to support the students’ fundraising efforts, please click the "donate now" button above and put "Sleeping Quarters" in the comment box. Thank you!
One Year Later: An Interview with Jean HaleJean Hale and her four granddaughters moved into their Habitat home in January 2020. She graciously took time to answer a few questions about how the first year in their home went!
Habitat: Before you moved into your new house, what were you most excited about? Jean: Having a new home for my four granddaughters. I wanted a safe house for them to live in. Read the rest of her interview by clicking here! |
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2020 Annual Report
2020 has been an interesting and challenging year, yet we have persisted in working towards a world where everyone has a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. Thank you for your faithful support throughout 2020 and as we look forward to 2021!
2020 MRHFH Annual Report by mitchellregionalhabitat
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