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How You Can Help Vocational Skills Competitions The Foundation has long been a proud supporter of regional and statewide vocational skills competitions, such as SkillsUSA and FFA. Invest money. Your tax- Several Foundation scholarship recipients have competed and won at deductible contribution to the Alabama such events, with some even going on to represent Alabama in national Home Builders Foundation will help competitions. provide scholarships to students wanting to study the building trades. Contributions ACRE Partnership also help fund educational programs for In 2008, the Foundation began a partnership with the Alabama Center students of all ages that encourage them for Real Estate (ACRE) at the University of Alabama to sponsor an to pursue careers in the home building intern to assist with the collection and analysis of new construction data industry. See the attached form to make statewide. The Foundation also commissioned a study by ACRE on the your contribution today. Invest time. Throughout the year the Foundation has the opportunity to speak directly to students and counselors through Career Fairs and skills competitions around the state. We encourage members to join us at such events in their area to share their experiences in the building industry. We also welcome members who want to present scholarships to recipients at economic and business challenges and opportunities in Alabama's Black Belt region. Children's Hands-On Exhibits One of the most popular projects in the Foundation's history was the "Building Our House" exhibit. Occupying more than a thousand square feet, this museum-quality exhibit provided children with the opportunity to learn about all facets of constructing a home, from plumbing and electrical work to landscaping and interior design, in a fun, handson way. The traveling exhibit was on display at museums, elementary schools and other locations around the state where it was toured by awards days. Contact Artemis Moore, thousands of students. Several years later a smaller version of the AHB Foundation Director, at 1-800- exhibit, called "My Playhouse", was commissioned to similarly provide 745-4222 or artemismoore@hbaa.org to students with hands-on interaction with the components of constructing learn about opportunities to connect with a house. Both exhibits have recently been retired. students in your area. Disaster Relief Fund Play a round of golf with us. Whether you're a serious In the wake of Hurricane Katrina's destruction in 2005, the Foundation golfer or just enjoy spending an afternoon Bayou La Batre, an area on Alabama's Gulf Coast that was particularly on the links, you can make a difference devastated. The Foundation, in coordination with the Alabama Housing by playing in and/or sponsoring the Finance Authority, provided funding to the Home Builders Association annual AHB Foundation Golf Classic. of Metro Mobile to coordinate efforts with local officials, inspectors, The Classic is the primary fundraiser for and contractors for the rebuild. responded by collecting and distributing funds for rebuilding homes in the Foundation's scholarship fund. Mark your calendar now for the 2014 Golf The Foundation provides multiple opportunities for HBAA members and Classic, taking place on Thursday, May friends of the HBAA to support its educational efforts. See the sidebar at 8 at the RTJ-Cambrian Ridge Course in left to learn more about how you can help. Greenville. Contact Candi Stroh at 1-800745-4222 or candistroh@hbaa.org to learn To learn more about the Foundation, visit www.AHBFoundation.org, or more about the golf tournament. contact AHB Foundation Director Artemis Moore at 1-800-745-4222 or Remember us in your will. Leave a lasting legacy by including the Alabama Home Builders Foundation in your will. Contact Artemis Moore for more information. email artemismoore@hbaa.org.