Coker United Methodist Church
Wednesday, September 08, 2010

 

Habitat for Humanity Fall 2010 Build

 
Coker will begin work on a new Habitat for Humanity house, which we are co-sponsoring with Trinity Baptist Church, in September.  If you'd be interested in helping, please check the details below.
 
Click here to download a printable PDF file of the build schedule (UPDATED 9-1-10).
 
Click here to sign up online for a build day. 
 
**Hab-i-tour...learn more about Habitat for Humanity, view Habitat homes and construction in progress, and gain insight about the families.  Tour dates: August 20, September 17, October 15.  Tours last about one hour and start promptly at 1:00 PM from the Habitat office at 311 Probandt.  Call Shelley LaFleur at 223-5203 for reservations.
 
 

TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION DAY

 
Click here to download this information in a printable PDF file.
 
Sign in starts at 7:45 AM.  Volunteers must sign-in each day they volunteer, and complete a waiver of liability each year (volunteers under age 18 need a guardian's signature).  Volunteers will be introduced to their house leader, who will provide direction for the day.
 
Safety Briefing begins at 8:00 AM.  Safety is more important than the speed of production, and construction work can be dangerous!  Since HFHSA crew normally have a high percentage of inexperienced workers, safety is of particular concern.  Your house leader will brief you on safety issues that might arise.  No one under the age of 14 is allowed on site.
 
Lunch will be provided for all volunteers on Saturdays and for scheduled groups on Fridays.  Lunches are donated - individuals with special dietary needs should bring their own lunches.
 
Clean up is at 3:30 PM (sometimes earlier in the summer).  Please plan to stay the whole day.  The workday will end after the site is clean and tools have been put away.
 
Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the work and weather.  Wear items that can get stained, ripped, muddy, paint-spackled, etc.  You must wear closed-toed shoes - do not wear sandals.  For safety, do not wear loose, oversized clothing or dangling jewelry.  Summer months can be extremely hot and it can get very cold on site in the winter.  Dress appropriately.
 
Please bring a water bottle (iced water provided on site) and sunscreen.
 
Media in San Antonio are always welcome to cover HFHSA events.  If you see media on the site by themselves, instantly alert a Habitat staff member.
 
Personal valuables will not be safe on the work site.  We accept no responsibility for lost or stolen items.  We highly recommend that you do not bring items that you consider valuable to our work sites.  We will provide all the tools and materials you will need to participate.
 
Security must be maintained on the work site.  Concealed weapons, drugs, or alcoholic beverages of any kind are absolutely not permitted on an HFHSA work site.  Violators will be asked to leave.
 
Animals/Pets are not allowed on the work site.  HFHSA discourages animals from feeding stray animals or pets.
 
For weather and work status updates, please call 223-5203 x184.
 

DIRECTIONS TO BUILD SITE

 
Coker's Habitat house will be in the Palo Alto subdivision of San Antonio.
 
Click here to download this information as a printable PDF file.
 
 
Map of the Palo Alto subdivision
 Palo Alto Subdivision
 
 
Map of Lago Del Mar
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From North/Downtown San Antonio:
  • Take IH-35 South (toward Laredo)
  • Take exit #149 (Highway 16)
  • Turn left at the traffic light
  • Turn right on West Villaret Road (5th stoplight)
  • Turn left on Palo Alto Road (at dead end)
  • Turn right on Aragon Drive
  • Turn left on Maria Isabel Street
  • Turn right at Twining
  • Follow the parking signs
From Northcentral San Antonio:
  • Take 281 S (toward Corpus Christi)
  • Merge onto I-35 S (toward Laredo)
  • Take exit #149 (Highway 16)
  • Turn left at the traffic light
  • Turn right on West Villaret Road (5th stoplight)
  • Turn left on Palo Alto Road (at dead end)
  • Turn right on Aragon Drive
  • Turn left on Maria Isabel Street
  • Turn right at Twining
  • Follow the parking signs
From Northwest San Antonio:
  • Head south onto Highway 151 to Loop 410
  • Take the ramp to Loop 410 (heading south)
  • At exit 49, take the ramp onto Highway 16
  • Turn left (north) onto Highway 16 (go under Loop 410) heading straight toward SPUR 422
  • Turn left onto West Villaret Road
  • Turn left onto Palo Alto Road (at dead end)
  • Turn right on Aragon Drive
  • Turn left on Maria Isabel Street
  • Turn right at Twining
  • Follow the parking signs
Note: as a courtesy to the community, please do not block driveways or mailboxes.
 
Weather and Work Status Updates: For more information on weather and work status, please call 223-5203 x184.
 
For more assistance, please call 210-223-5203 (Tuesday - Thursday)
 
 
 

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Our address:
231 E. North Loop Rd.
San Antonio, TX  78216-1896

210-494-3455
FAX: 494-8537