Voyage to Africa 7th Annual Hard Hat Gala for Habitat for Humanity

It’s that time again – the only event in Northern Colorado that invites you to mix your cocktail attire with your tool belt! In their first-ever partnership, Loveland and Fort Collins Habitats for Humanity are proud to present the 7th Annual Hard Hat, Black Tie fundraising gala, "Voyage to Africa".

The event, which carries a different international theme each year, will be emceed by Emmy
Award winning journalist Tamara Banks, the host of Denver’s KBDI’s Studio 12. Ms. Banks
has traveled extensively in Africa and will bring a unique and exciting perspective to the
evening. Also attending will be Youseri Makar, Habitat Global Director from Africa who will
speak about Habitat International’s work in Africa.

“This is always such a great event, and we are delighted to have Loveland Habitat join us this
year. Together, we hope the event will be even a greater success than we have enjoyed in the
past, which will mean we can raise much-needed funds to build homes in both our cities,”
said Candace Mayo, Executive Director of Fort Collins Habitat.

Loveland Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Gwen Stephenson concurs. “We are very
excited about the event and the fact it will not only raise money to help build homes in our
two communities, but also for Habitat in Africa. As an international organization, Habitat
helps fill a large need and mission all over the world. We are honored to be a part of that,”
she said. “Our communities have been very supportive of our building efforts and this
support will be seen the night of the Gala as we hear from our families.”
To purchase a ticket or corporate table, please go to the web sites of your local Habitat at
either www.lovelandhabitatforhumanity.org in Loveland or www.fortcollinshabitat.org in
Fort Collins.

This year’s Gala sponsors include Northern Colorado 5, Fort Collins Coloradoan,
AlphaGraphics, Bohemian Foundation, Home State Bank, Hot Corner Concepts, The Image
Gallery, Snowy Peaks Winery, Loveland Embassy Suites, Centennial Benefits Group, Odell
Brewing Co and Poudre Valley Health Systems Foundation.

About Habitat for Humanity:
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that empowers low-income families by
partnering with them to build affordable housing. Habitat does not give the houses away,
but rather sells them to families in need through no-profit loans. Qualified families also
contribute hundreds of sweat equity hours in the building of their home alongside hundreds
of community volunteers who give of their time and talents.

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Date and Time

Saturday Apr 10, 2010 Sunday Apr 11, 2010

Location

Embassy Suites Loveland, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway

Fees/Admission

Tickets are $80 a person, $140 a couple and include delightful plated dinner, complementary beer

donated by Odell Brewing Company, wine from Snowy Peaks Winery and a unique silent

and live auction featuring items from Africa, trips and merchandise from local companies.

Auctioneer Don Martin, who specializes in fund-raising auctions for non-profits, will deliver

a spirited live and paddle auction, a real crowd pleaser from the past. The Colorado State

University West African Drum and Dance Ensemble will greet guests in the Embassy Suites

rotunda and will perform again after the dinner hour. The auction will be followed with

dancing to the sounds of DJ, Dave Buhs, with DBS Sounds from Boulder. Ten percent of the

event’s proceeds will benefit Habitat home building in Africa. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Website

www.lovelandhabitatforhumanity.org

Contact Information

Both Habitats are also accepting auction items and donations and corporate tables are also available. To donate an auction item or to learn more about being a sponsor, please call 970- 669-9769 in Loveland or 970-488-2704 in Fort Collins. The contact for this event is Shannon Hein.
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