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The camera just does not do these pieces any justice. They are exquisite hand painted relief sculpture and landscape created in its entirely by an individual American artist and craftsman, Joseph Q. Whipple. Signed and dated by the artist in 12/79. From an online biography: "Joseph Q. Whipple was an artist and sculptor who specialized in wildlife creations which combined a painted plaster half section of the body mounted on the backdrop which was then painted along with the object. The finished image gave the viewer a "window" into the woods in which this realistic image appeared to be running, or flying, etc. Joseph lived in Canton, Ohio where his family had a long history. Whipple Avenue was named after his family. Joseph enjoyed painting along side nearby Leesville Lake in Carroll County in between fishing excursions in hi beloved canoe. He sold his work through local shops in Canton and to Abercrombie & Fitch in New York." Donated by: Anonymous

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The Habitat program is a multi-prong approach to breaking the cycle of poverty. First, we work to identify low income families who can’t qualify for traditional mortgages and who have a need for better housing options. We pair this family with a mentor who helps them through the process of building a new home. In addition, the families must complete 250 hours per adult of “sweat equity” before they can move into their new home. They must also complete a series of classes relating to budgeting, home maintenance, and other information pertaining to successful home ownership. Once the program and build is complete the Partner Family will close on their new home with a zero percent mortgage and low down payment. Habitat for Humanity holds this mortgage to ensure that the family’s payments are no more than 30% of their monthly income. The mortgage payments they make are paid forward to help us build homes for future families.Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities builds strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable housing.  In addition to the Home Building program, we also operate a Home Repair and Neighborhood Revitalization program.