We are happy to announce the creation of a new, full-time position at the Habitat for Humanity and ReStore of Champaign County. The position will report to the Executive Director and work closely with office staff, managers and volunteers to assure quality performance of administrative tasks. The applicant must be self-motivated, confidential, adaptive and well organized, and able to work a flexible work schedule.  The position will assist with grant applications, maintain our communication hub and serve as the gateway to the financial education opportunities for our partner families. Job duties also include a serious involvement in every step of our family selection process, bookkeeping skills, committee support, information distribution, and the monitoring of our contracts and mortgage accounts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an Associate’s degree or two years relevant experience, excellent oral and written skills, data base and non-profit experience and a strong and committed passion to eliminate poverty housing in our community. If you have any questions, please call Sheila at (217) 819-5111. To join our out-going and supportive team, by February 3, 2012 please email a cover letter and resume to [ director@cuhabitat.org ] with "Office Coordinator" as the subject line or send to:

One of the choices our partner families face when building their houses is the choice of color for their new home. This is a decision the people at Velspar Paints know all about; since 1806 they have built a successful business out of giving the public the best service and highest quality options in the coating industry! To show their support of the Habitat mission, they have recently launched the Like to Change the World program. Through the month of January, by visiting their Facebook page, you can "like" their initiative. For every "like" they receive by 11:59PM on January 31st the organization will donate $1.00 to Habitat for Humanity, up to $100,000! This is a great opportunity to not only make a new friend on Facebook, but to make new friends across the globe by helping finance our affordable housing programs around the world!

For a more local chance to give, please visit our donation page on this website to make a credit card contribution. The page and process is completely secure, so you can be rest assured that your private information will be kept confidential.

2012 is underway and Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County is gearing up for an exciting year! Reopening officially on Wednesday, January 4th, our ReStore location welcomes back shoppers with improved flooring on the main level and the same good prices and awesome deals on our gently used furniture. This year will also see the construction of FOUR new homes in the area, with prospects even higher for 2013. We cannot express our gratitude for the past, present and continued support of everyone who has opened their wallets and hearts to our cause with donations of time, effort and money. Let's move forward into 2012 as a team and we will achieve the same wonderful goals.
 
Our friends in LINC on the U of I campus have done us a major promotional favor by creating two fun videos in our name. If you would like to see the latest adventure of ReStore Man or wonder what we do at Habitat for Humanity and why, please check them out!

The Champaign County Habitat for Humanity and ReStore would like to remind everyone about our on-going partnership with the Eastern Illinois Foodbank. As you enjoy your home-cooked meals, we ask that you keep in mind those families whose tables and tummies are empty today. To donate, please bring any non-perishable goods to our collection box in the ReStore at 119 E. University Ave. in Champaign. Remember: a good meal should never be a privilege.