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California, here we come!
We are excited to have moved into a new home on California Avenue in Ames, Iowa in July. For the story behind the home, and many photos click on the respective link below.
Capital Campaign
Our Capital Campaign is in full progress, well on our way
to raising $600,000. The campaign has three focus areas:
• Build California Avenue home
• Build a 4th home
• Retire the Coolidge home mortgage
We will succeed! Call our office (515-292-9556) to learn how you can be a part of this exciting new growth at Friendship Ark Homes.
We’re on FACEBOOK
Friendship Ark Homes is on Facebook! Look at our photo story of how the California home is progressing. Go to Facebook and look for Friendship Ark Homes. I hope you “Like” us!
Great Fun on the 4th of July
Our annual July 4th race, aka 5! on the 4th!, had 170 participants at Ada Hayden Lake. The race began at 8:00 a.m., and we enjoyed perfect weather. Many people helped by volunteering, sponsoring and donating prizes. Some runners got into the spirit of the holiday by dressing for the day. And, of course, the core members were on hand to present the awards. Thank you to everyone who helped.
Fall Celebration
On Friday, September 23rd, we held our Fall Celebration at Prairie Moon Winery. The format was a little different this year. It was our way of saying, “Thank you” to our Capital Campaign Leadership Donors. The evening was great fun. Wines were delicious, hors d’oeuvres by Ken Dunn were fabulous and music by SoundTrack was beautiful. A special treat, was listening to Coach Fred Hoiberg talk about the importance of community. Morganne’s parents spoke about what Friendship Ark Homes has meant to them, causing us all to reflect. The evening concluded with the unveiling of Jo Myers-Walker’s amazing artwork, which was created to recognize the Leadership Donors. Thank you to everyone who supported us and helped make it a great evening!