Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County

The Cuscowilla Fore Good Tournament Steering Committee and Habitat for Humanity of Putnam team celebrated a successful tournament, raising more than $134,000 for HFHP’s planned Carter Crossing affordable housing development. CONTRIBUTED

The Cuscowilla Fore Good Tournament Steering Committee and Habitat for Humanity of Putnam team celebrated a successful tournament, raising more than $134,000 for HFHP’s planned Carter Crossing affordable housing development. CONTRIBUTED

HFHP Cuscowilla tourney raises $134k

Proceeds from the Cuscowilla Fore Good Un-Classic Golf Tournament on April 19 raised $134,500 to support initial construction for Habitat for Humanity of Putnam’s (HFHP) 30-acre affordable housing community.
With his between-songs patter, Wynn Varble (left) kept his fellow songwriters (and the audience) laughing all night long with humorous stories that inevitably ended in a bizarre, unexpected twist. IAN TOCHER/Staff

With his between-songs patter, Wynn Varble (left) kept his fellow songwriters (and the audience) laughing all night long with humorous stories that inevitably ended in a bizarre, unexpected twist. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Songwriters Night

Eatonton’s Briarpatch Farm welcomed a large, enthusiastic crowd on Saturday for “Songwriters Night: Love Builds Here,” an evening of live music, community, and generosity in support of Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFHP) and its most ambitious project yet.
Members of the Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County Board of Directors and staff join Justice Verda Colvin (center) at last week’s Building Hope Gala, where the Lake Country community helped raise more than $100,000 for affordable housing. CONTRIBUTED

Members of the Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County Board of Directors and staff join Justice Verda Colvin (center) at last week’s Building Hope Gala, where the Lake Country community helped raise more than $100,000 for affordable housing. CONTRIBUTED

HFHP hosts ‘Building Hope’ gala in Eatonton

Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County (HFHP) celebrated a landmark event last Thursday with its 2nd annual Building Hope Gala at Barrel 118 in downtown Eatonton.
Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses the crowd at Barrel 118 while Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thiramul looks on during the announcement of Carter Crossing, expected to begin construction next spring. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses the crowd at Barrel 118 while Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thiramul looks on during the announcement of Carter Crossing, expected to begin construction next spring. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Carter Crossing a major project for Putnam HFH

During a luncheon held May 20 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFHP) announced the development of Carter Crossing in the Twin Bridges area of Putnam County, off Avant Road. The new neighborhood is being named after former U.S.
A $25K donation by Publix Charities to Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County means new Habitat homeowners are one step closer to moving into a brand-new, Habitat-built house on the west side of downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

A $25K donation by Publix Charities to Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County means new Habitat homeowners are one step closer to moving into a brand-new, Habitat-built house on the west side of downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Habitat Putnam receives $25K Publix Charities grant

Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County (HFHPC) announced last week that Publix Super Markets Charities has provided a $25,000 grant to support the construction of HFHPC Habitat Home No. 28 in Eatonton.