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Habitat For Humanity Of Rockland County Planning Two New Affordable Builds In The Village of Sloatsburg, NY

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9 months ago

March 4, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Sloatsburg, NY – We have exciting news! Habitat of Rockland will begin the first of two new
affordable home builds in the Village of Sloatsburg. Habitat will partner with two hard-working, low to moderate income families in our community to build their homes. We invite you to come build along side us or support our build anyway you can! Together we will be giving hardworking family in our community a
hand up! Check our website for updates on when the build will begin and when the window for Partner Family Applications will open.

HELP WANTED! BUILD SITE MANAGER
Habitat is looking for a recently retired general contractor or carpenter to oversee our home builds. General responsibilities to include: (scheduling daily management of builds)
Please contact Scott Vanderhoef at 845-354-5635 or [email protected]

Please donate what you can so that TOGETHER we can help a Rockland family in need.
Habitat of Rockland P.O.Box 329 Spring Valley, N.Y. 10977 (845) 354-5635 [email protected]

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Rockland Repair Café Residents Can Bring Broken Items To Be Fixed For Free

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19 hours ago

November 19, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

This event brings together skilled volunteer Repair Coaches and residents seeking to repair household items. Participants are invited to bring items such as lamps, clothing, small appliances, wooden items, small furniture, toys, and electronics for evaluation and repair.

Items powered by gas engines (e.g., lawn mowers, chainsaws, and other gas-powered landscaping equipment) are not eligible for repair. Additionally, computers and digital devices will not be repaired at this event.

Repair Coaches will evaluate and fix items for free, provided the necessary materials are on hand. These talented volunteers are eager to share their expertise, preserving the art of repair while fostering community connections.

“The ability to fix and repair items is becoming a lost art,” said County Executive Ed Day. “The Repair Café not only celebrates this essential skill but also encourages its transfer to the younger generation, ensuring these talents continue to thrive in Rockland County. Events like this reduce landfill waste, foster sustainability, and strengthen our community ties.”

The Rockland Repair Café is a free, youth-friendly event made possible through the support of Rockland Conservation & Service Corps, a program of the Rockland County Youth Bureau, along with Rockland Green, Pearl River United Methodist Church, and the Pearl River Library. Volunteer Repair Coaches from Woodcraft & Willow and IBEW LU 363 will also participate.

For more information, or to confirm if a Repair Coach can fix your item, please call Kathy Galione at (845) 364-2932, or email [email protected].

When: Saturday, November 23rd, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Where: Pearl River United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River, NY

Community

The HVHS Had A Herpetology Expert From The Bronx Zoo Assess The Alligator Found

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2 days ago

November 18, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

The rescued alligator has captured a great deal of interest from the community so HVHS wanted to provide an update. “The herpetology expert from the Bronx Zoo was kind enough to come by and take a look at our friend to assess his overall health and “HE” is in pretty good shape! Yes … we have a BOY! We have two names going for him one is “Philippe” the other is “Al E. Gator” and we would like help from the community to weigh in on which name is preferred.” The HVHS continue to support him in warming up. The DEC has been a great help too and they are assisting us with placement which, in NYS, requires specific credentials. Stay tuned for more updates. #hvhsny #haverstrawpd #alligator #safeatthehvhsny #bronxzoo #reptileinnewyork #ittakesavillage #garnervilleny #rescued #grateful