Habitat benefits from Harvill's birthday celebration
Tom Harvill, left, presents a $2,500 donation to Curt Hagan of the Idaho Panhandle Habitat for Humanity. The donation was given by AmericanWest Bank in celebration of Harvill’s 60th birthday. (Photo by DAVID KEYES)
SANDPOINT — At a typical birthday party, the honoree receives the gifts.
Tuesday, however, was not a normal party. Instead, AmericanWest Bank hosted a birthday party for Tom Harvill, the manager of the Sandpoint Financial Center.
Anyone who knows Harvill knows he’s passionate about his work at the bank as well as Habitat for Humanity so it’s no surprise he found a way to bring the two together Tuesday. In honor of Harvill’s 60th birthday, the bank is gifting $2,500 to Idaho Panhandle Habitat for Humanity.
“One of the things I like most about volunteering with Habitat is our efforts result in a home — a permanent residence for a deserving family — and often it’s for those that may not otherwise qualify to won a home,” Harvill said. “Every Tuesday and Saturday morning, a crew is out quietly and without fanfare, building one house at a time, house after house.”
Tuesday’s party was part of an overall community celebration at the Sandpoint Financial Center, located at 605 5th Street, and included food, fun and special CD rates.
“We truly value the important contributions Habitat makes to this community and Tuesday’s $2,500 gift is special because it honors Tom and his long-time volunteerism with Habitat,” said Braddock, Idaho regional manager for IdahoWest Bank.
The 12th Habitat home is currently under construction in the Sandpoint area, this one in Schissler Meadows, with an ambitious Dec. 1 completion date.
“Right now, Habitat is working to raise the final $12,500 to complete the current house,” Harvill said. “I cannot think of a better birthday gift than to assist Habitat in completing the house.”