Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity Will Host Waterless Car Wash at Montclair ReStore
Waterless Car Wash Supports ReStore Efforts to REUSE, REDUCE, RECYCLE, REBUILD. Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity is partnering with the University of La Verne Football Team and Freedom Waterless Car Wash to host a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, February 19.
- (1888PressRelease) February 12, 2011 - Montclair, CA - Between 10a.m and 2 p.m. the public is invited to bring cars in need of cleaning to enjoy a waterless car wash experience. Volunteers from the Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity family partners committee, the University of La Verne Football team and additional University of La Verne athletes will be washing cars the waterless way. Donations will be accepted to support the mission of Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity.
According to the EPA, the average person will waste 116 gallons of water while cleaning their car in their driveway. The average stand-alone "car wash" will use over 40 gallons of water per car. This is a lot of soapy grey/ contaminated water going down the storm drain and into the environment. In California water usage/ rules are very strict. In fact the idea to host a waterless car wash emerged from a failed idea for a car wash fundraiser.
For the past three years the Family Partners Committee of Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity has hosted a car wash fundraiser. Last year, the car wash was cancelled due to water restrictions placed on the planned car wash location. Family Partners Committee member Felicia Ambrosia then stemmed the idea of hosting a waterless car wash. Felicia researched the process of the waterless car wash and contacted Freedom Waterless Car Wash Founder David Elliott regarding their products. Freedom Waterless Car Wash has partnered to provide the products and it was also decided to hold the waterless car wash at the affiliate's ReStore.
ReStore resale outlets provide an environmentally and socially responsible way to keep good, reusable materials out of the waste stream while providing funding for Habitat's community improvement work.
"The values and goals behind the vision of the ReStore make it an excellent location to host a waterless car wash" says Jody Gmeiner, President/CEO Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity. "It will also bring the community to the ReStore so they can see the variety of items we offer.";
Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity provides affordable homeownership opportunity's to families in need. To qualify for homeownership with Habitat for Humanity, families must demonstrate a need for housing; have the ability to repay a 30-year, zero-interest mortgage; contribute 250 to 500 hours of sweat equity to build their own home and/or help other families build theirs.
Currently they are working in cooperation with the City of Covina to build a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family residence on Cypress in Covina. Approximately 1,000 volunteers and $180,000 will be needed to complete the project. Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity is seeking interested partners who can help fund and build the future home.
About Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity
Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity helps to provide simple, decent, affordable housing for low-income residents in West Inland Empire and East San Gabriel Valley thereby promoting a healthy neighborhood environment for community residents. Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity covers a 16-city service area including West Covina, Chino, Chino Hills, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Glendora, La Puente, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas, Upland, and Walnut. Habitat for Humanity is a
non-profit Christian ministry whose mission is to build and sell simple, decent houses to hardworking families. By partnering with individuals, churches, businesses, and civic organizations who share our vision, we seek to make adequate, affordable housing for all a matter of conscience and action. For more information call 909.596.7098 or visit www.habitatpv.org
About ReStore
The PVHFH ReStore is a building materials warehouse and store that sells new and used building materials and other items at a fraction of the retail price. All Items sold at our ReStore are donated. The ReStore is open to the public. Local builders, contractors, businesses and individuals are encouraged to donate new or previously owned re-usable materials, as well as inventory that is overstocked or discontinued. Our ReStore provides a green alternative and cost-effective means for disposal of items that would normally be thrown away.
To schedule a donation pick-up, or for more information about donating to the ReStore, please call the ReStore at 909-399-0202.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 250,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.
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