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Grundy-Three Rivers HFH was founded on July 26, 1996 by Randy Hancock. Randy was a local businessman who owned Hancock's Jewelry. He adhered strongly to the principles of Habitat for Humanity and often spoke of how important it is to "put our faith into action and to clothe love in working clothes". Randy passed away unexpectedly in June 2004, but his vision lives on through the many volunteers who support our local HFH chapter.
Grundy-Three Rivers HFH is currently working on the seventh house, having provided safe and affordable housing for six families in the past 13 years.
Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat Board of Directors
Officers:
John Latimer, President
Ed Cunnea, Vice-President
Donna Kirkpatrick, Secretary
Aaronda Murphy-Neuwirth, Treasurer
Board Members:
Tim Beck
Jill Benning
DeWitt Buchanan
Andrea Hastings
Steve Mauk
Gregg A. Nadess
Don Rhine
Gary Spear
Rev. James Steele
Julie Wilkinson
Julie Wood
Sue Cunnea, Admin. Assist. |
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Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat founded
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| 1996 |
First house rehabbed (Channahon, IL)
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1997 |
Second house built (Carbon Hill, IL)
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2000
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Broke ground on third house (Gardner, IL)
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2002
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Broke ground on fourth house (Morris, IL)
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2004
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Broke ground on fifth house (Gardner, IL)
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2004
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Founder, Randy Hancock passed away
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2004 |
1st Annual 'Randy Hancock Golf Outing' held at Nettle Creek Country Club in Morris, IL (Raised over $12,000)
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2005
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Built sixth house (Gardner, IL)
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2008 |
Broke ground on seventh house (Central City, IL near Braceville) | |
