This Saturday, April 25th, had one of the most motivated volunteer groups (representing both Habitat Young Professionals and Hands on Charlotte), allowing us to finish the roof sheathing almost 4 hours before the assigned deadline – sincerest thanks to all who came, and I hope to see you at the next event! Home ownership is one of the most essential aspects of a successful and enduring community and volunteers just like you help make working families realize this dream – great job!

“The iodine stung bitterly. It pooled in the divots of my neck where I remember the prongs of the fork broke skin; it’s orange tendrils soaked into locks of wavy hair and dripped down my back onto the cold, exquisitely pale marble floor. I looked in the mirror. A black eye; a couple of scratches; a puffy lip. I was irritated that I couldn’t find any peroxide, and made a mental note to replenish the first aid kit. I think I forgot to walk the dog. Shit. That might have to wait now… It was just another routine day in my life.”

This month’s Artists for Moms tags are dedicated to Sexual Assault Awareness (green/blue ribbon – President Obama Declares April to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month on April 8, 2009! See the official Presidential Proclamation here), Maternal Mortality awareness (white ribbon) , and the support of our troops (yellow ribbon). Do you have a tag request or need help with your own awareness campaign? Contact me for tips on how to get started with WordPress, Photoshop, Illustrator (and advice on CSS, HTML, MySQL, and Search Engine Optimization)!

Welcome to the Button Project! Every month I will come out with sets of fun buttons that can be easily posted on any blog or MySpace.com page. Currently, I am still working out the functionality of the text area (as it seems to be interfering with my Shadowbox plugin, and wreaking all kinds of weird havoc). Right now all buttons will automatically link back to PledgeForMoms.org so that any one who is interested can get their own. Of course, any user is welcome to change the link to one of their favorite Charity.

Great turn-out and an awesome group of volunteers this Saturday! Check out pictures from this fun event… as well as a brief look into the steps and tools on shingling. Sincerest thanks to all who came, and I hope to see you at the next event!

Bring your friends and join us for this month’s HYPC build day in Charlotte, NC! We’ll be shingling the roof of one of the townhome residences.

WHEN: Saturday, March 21st, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: 1708 Holliford Court, Charlotte, NC
Help local families build their dreams and have fun!

Huge leaps were made in the development of AIDS and HIV medicine in the last decade, and it could not have happened without the commitment and dedication of scientist, doctors, politicians, parents, siblings, neighbors and of course, selfless volunteers who give their time and resources to this great cause. Every walk makes a difference!