Thursday, April 17, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ebonie Reid

ereid@habitatmartin.org

772-223-9940

FIREFIGHTERS JOIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER CREW

A new non-profit organization whose membership consists of  fire fighters (local and national) has formed in Martin County and their mission is to assist for organizations in need and to assist the community in general.  The organization named FOOLS (Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society) volunteered on April 10 to organize and restructure areas of the ReStore warehouse in Stuart, and will continue to work with Habitat in the future.  Their motto…”firefighters giving back to the community.”

The ReStore, which opened in March, sells new and salvaged construction and home improvement products to the public at discount prices.  Proceeds from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore are used to build affordable homes in Martin County.

Habitat for Humanity of Martin County is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that extends the opportunity to purchase simple, decent, affordable homes to local families who would not otherwise have that chance.  Three key resources are necessary in order to make homeownership a reality for Habitat partner families:  funds, volunteers and advocacy.