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Apr 28
2 min

Marcus Booker: Man on a Mission

Marcus Booker, a former Habitat Board Member, is such a loyal volunteer. “I enjoyed giving back, meeting the needs of people. I meet these

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Apr 18
1 min

Waiting on the World to Change

I am writing this in quarantine...geez quarantine, what an unbelievable mess we are living in at the moment.

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Mar 26
1 min

COVID-19 Update

During this worldwide pandemic, we wanted to let you know how it has affected Habitat Rabun.

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Mar 26
2 min

Meet Georgia Ericson: Our 2020 Architect

Habitat Rabun is grateful to local architect Georgia Ericson for designing our 2020 Habitat ADA home. "An accessible home requires more are

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Mar 18
1 min

Building My Home: It's Final!!!

This is the second in a series of blogs written by 2020 homeowners Allison and Daniel as they allow everyone to experience their journey.

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Feb 25
1 min

Building My Home: Allison's Journey

2020 Habitat homeowner recipient Allison shares her experience as her journey begins. Look to hear more from she and Daniel!

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Feb 17
1 min

Habitat Rabun's 2020 Board and New Members

Habitat Rabun board members serve for a four-year term. Each January, board members rotate on and off the board as do new officers.

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Feb 6
3 min

THIRD TIME IS THE CHARM FOR HABITAT RABUN 2020 FAMILY

The third time was definitely the charm for Habitat for Humanity® of Rabun County's 2020 Partner Family.

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Dec 19, 2019
2 min

Turn Your Car or Boat into a Home

If you have a unused or underused car or boat sitting in your driveway, here's your chance to make a real difference with it! Habitat Rabun

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Dec 2, 2019
1 min

#GivingTuesday and Habitat Rabun

Your donation to Habitat Rabun on December 3, #GivingTuesday, goes even further! PayPal has waived all fees for our donations! 🙌

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Oct 12, 2019
1 min

Sky Valley Garden Club Donates $500

Sky Valley Garden Club President Hollie Steil presents a $500 check to Habitat Rabun County President Dan McAfee.

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Oct 8, 2019
2 min

A Big Win for Rhapsody and Habitat Rabun!

Rhapsody Board President Rocky Ford and Habitat Rabun Board President Dan McAfee were all smiles last night at the 2019 check presentation.

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Sep 10, 2019
1 min

2020 Family Selection Applications Now Available

Habitat for Humanity® of Rabun County has opened their 2020 Family Selection Process. Applications are due Oct 4, 2019.

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Aug 28, 2019
2 min

Rhapsody 2019 Exceeds Expectations

Usually, people wear work boots, gloves, and clothes to build a house, but on August 10, Rabun County came together in their elegant evening

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Aug 21, 2019
1 min

Walmart Community Grant Program Donates $1,000 to Habitat Build

Walmart Manager Bud O’Connell recently presented a $1,000 donation check to Habitat for Humanity® of Rabun County President Dan McAfee fo...

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Aug 20, 2019
1 min

Walmart Community Grant Program Donates to Rhapsody and Habitat

Walmart Manager Bud O’Connell recently presented a $1,000 donation check to Rhapsody in Rabun President Rocky Ford and Habitat for Humani...

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Aug 7, 2019
2 min

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry at Rhapsody to Support Habitat Rabun

On August 10, you can eat, drink, and be merry at the hottest ticket in town, Rhapsody in Rabun, all while supporting Habitat for Humanit...

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Jul 18, 2019
1 min

GA Power Foundation Donates $1,000

Georgia Power Area Manager Brent Edwards presents a $1,000 check to Rocky Ford, Rhapsody in Rabun president, from the Georgia Power Foundati

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Jul 4, 2019
3 min

Awesome Auction Items At Rhapsody: You Gotta Be There!

You probably already know about one of Rabun County’s most elegant and fun evenings, Rhapsody in Rabun, and how it raises money for one n...

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Jun 12, 2019
3 min

Rhapsody in Rabun Brings Home the Fun and the Funding

This year’s Rhapsody in Rabun “Taste of The Mountains” event will be held on Sat, Aug 10th from 5 to 11 p.m. It will benefit Habitat.

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NEWS

Habitat for Humanity® Rabun County is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 charitable organization; therefore, all donations are tax-deductible consistent with IRS Section 170. Our tax ID number is 581813127.