Most folks would agree that in these troubling financial times a dollar doesn’t go too far. One dollar, or 100 pennies, just isn’t worth much in today’s economy.
Habitat for Humanity in Shelby County believes dollars can do a great deal.
“This will be our third annual Dollar Day and last year we had 32 of the 70 churches in the county participate,” said Elma Rincker, Publicity Chairperson for Habitat. We are asking all church members in Shelby County churches to celebrate the goodness of the Lord by sharing one dollar in a special offering.”
That offering will be held this Sunday, February 7 or for that matter on another Sunday of the church’s choice.
That money collected through this special offering will be used to start Habitat’s seventh house.
Reverend Lee Lovett, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Shelbyville said his church participated in the Dollar Days last year.
“We had very generous donations from our congregation last year and we are hoping for the same this year,” said Lovett. “We have been supporters of Habitat almost since the beginning. They are a very worthwhile charity.”
If for some reason you cannot attend church on the 15th, you may still donate by dropping your check to P. O. Box 148, Shelbyville, IL 62565.
Rincker wanted to remind Shelby County residents that Habitat for Humanity in Shelby County is always taking applications from people who would like to be considered for one of their houses.
“I want to stress to the public that we are a county wide organization,” continued Rincker. “We would like to build outside of Shelbyville so I would encourage people from all over the county to fill out an application.”
You may pick up a application at Rincker’s store, which is Merle Norman Cosmetics at 144 East Main Street, Shelbyville. You may also received an application from the chairperson of the Family Selection Committee, Susie Kensil. Kensil may be reached by phone at 774-3121 during the day and 774-4557 in the evening.
Jack Tynan another member of the Publicity Committee also reminds residents that Habitat is always looking for volunteers.
“We have a job for you in just about any area you feel comfortable in,” said Tynan.
Tynan said if you have a civic group or church group that would like to hear about Habitat, he or Rincker will arrange a speaker for your group.
Habitat for Humanity in Shelby County Vision Statement:
“A county where everyone has a decent place to live.”
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