Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake is Bringing the HabiTown Challenge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor BALTIMORE—June 6, 2013—On Saturday, September 28, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake will host its first annual HabiTown Challenge, a festival designed to build a community of partnerships in Central Maryland. The public is invited to join the fun at West Shore Park on the Inner Harbor (between the Science Center and the Visitors Center) from 11am to 5pm for a day of fun activities, food trucks, live music by local bands, cash prizes, fierce competition, community awareness and team building. The HabiTown Challenge is a festival centered on forging community partnerships through a judged team competition. The mission? Teams comprised of nonprofits, businesses, volunteer groups and/or individuals will construct a typical town—in miniature—in four hours or less! Through participation, each team will have the opportunity to raise funds for a community cause of their choice, plus a chance to win cash prizes in a fun and friendly competitive environment. The catch? Each team must be associated with a nonprofit organization of their choice and design creative ways to communicate their team’s mission. Structures must be made of recycled or recyclable materials and can be auctioned off afterwards, if desired. Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake’s CEO Mike Posko said, “What makes the HabiTown Challenge such a fun and unique event is that it’s bringing two different communities together—nonprofit and for-profit organizations—for an event that will build community and change lives right here in Central Maryland. And, to be perfectly honest, I am really looking forward to hearing the band again. They played at our recent fundraising party and folks danced all night! Combine great live music with an assortment of food trucks and volunteers with hammers—it all spells fun.” In the spirit of healthy community building and team work, businesses and nonprofits are encouraged to come together to identify a cause, create a fundraising goal, and build a structure that represents your selected nonprofit’s mission in order to raise awareness and financial support for the charity of choice. One hundred percent of the funds raised by each team will be applied to their selected nonprofit. This event is open to the public. Event Sponsorships are available and include the option of joining or sponsoring a build team and community cause, along with a host of high visibility recognition opportunities. For additional information or to sign up for participation or sponsorship, contact Rachel Hess at [email protected] or call 410.366.1250. About Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake Putting faith into action, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake brings partners together to build decent, affordable homes that change lives, empower families and strengthen communities. Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake serves Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County. Call 410.366.1250 or visit habitatchesapeake.org for information. “Like” us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, read our blogs, join us on Pinterest, and check out our YouTube channel!
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:58:49 +0000
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