COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Over the past 35 years, Community Outreach, or giving back to the community has been a very important part of what the association does. In fact, part of the 1996 Mission Statement read.
The HBA pursues charitable endeavors which will enhance the communities in which we work.
There are several ways the HBA reaches out to the community. One is the scholarship program which began in 1984. Since then 220 scholarships have been awarded totaling $284,160.00. While most of the scholarships awarded have gone to graduating high school seniors the HBA has also given scholarships to go along with State School Superintendent Kathy Cox' program which gives funds to high school seniors enabling them to take summer classes to graduate. In addition, students in post-secondary education studying in a building industry related field have been awarded scholarships from the HBA's Jerry Ballard Memorial Scholarship.
In August, 2007 the HBA held the 2nd Annual Saloon and Casino Night. All proceeds from this event are given to the Griffin Technical College Construction program. In 2006 enough money was given to buy a "SawStop" industrial grade cabinet saw.
Some of the other 'outreach' programs include: Scholarships to the Boy Scouts of America 'Campership' program; contribution to the Fayette Youth Protection Home and the Joseph Sams School, to name a few.
The Community Outreach Program is funded by members of the association building what is called the 'charity house'. The homes are built with donations of both material and labor supplied by the members. Upon completion, the home is sold and the proceeds invested and used for the outreach programs when needed.
We are proud of what we have done, but this is only the beginning. Your HBA will continue to give back to the communities in our ten-county area.
PROJECT SANTA
December 6, 2007
Presented by the HBA of Midwest Georgia and
J. Smith Lanier & Co.
If you are unable to attend the Project Santa Open House on December 6, 2007 your donations will still be welcomed. Please mail monetary donations to the HBA office. Unwrapped toys or clothing can be dropped off at either J. Smith Lanier & Co at 47 Postal Parkway, Newnan or the HBA office at 101 Devant Street Suite 306, Fayetteville
Below is a partial list of what your contributions to the 2006 Project Santa helped us provide for children in each of the HBAMWG ten-counties:
| 20 inch bikes | Candy Land games |
| Clue games | Matchbox sets |
| Barbie dolls | Timex Watches |
| Winter Jackets | hats |
| mittens | scarves |
| long underwear | play phones |
| Lincoln Logs | beach ball fun-packs |
| sleeping bags | Fisher Price toys |
| Tonka trucks | soccer balls |
| basket balls |
In addition, over 100 Christmas stockings full of fun and useful items as well as contributions to Meals on Wheels were provided to Senior Citizens in several of the counties.
Thank you HBA of Midwest Georgia Members!
See you in December, 2007!
