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What is Habitat for
Humanity?
• We are a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We build with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from
all backgrounds.
• Founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller and his wife, Linda.
Why do we build homes?• Nearly 2 billion people around the world live in slum housing
and over 100 million are homeless. Habitat for Humanity is needed to help eliminate poverty by providing simple, decent shelter to those in need.
• Families left homeless by natural disasters, war and civil unrest often face dire housing situations as they struggle to rebuild their lives. Habitat for Humanity’s Disaster Response program provides shelter and housing solutions to help these families recover.
How it works…
• Habitat affiliates work locally in communities around the world to select
and support homeowners, organize volunteers and coordinate house building
and repair.
Who we help…
• Homeowners are selected based on their need for housing, their ability to repay a mortgage and their willingness to work in partnership
with Habitat.
• Habitat does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity or any other difference
How it’s possible!
Habitat is able to make housing affordable to low-income families because
• Houses are sold through a no-profit mortgage.• Individuals, corporations, faith groups and others
provide vital financial support.• Homeowners and volunteers build or repair under
trained supervision.
Where we build!!
• Since its founding in 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped build or repair over 500,000 houses and served over 2 million people around the world.
» Africa & Middle East» Asia & Pacific» Europe & Central Asia» Latin America & Carribean» United States & Canada
How we pick our families!
• ･ Families in need of decent shelter apply to local Habitat affiliates.
• ･ The affiliates family selection committee chooses homeowners based on their level of need, their willingness to become partners in the program and their ability to repay the
loan.• ･ Every affiliate follows a nondiscriminatory policy of family
selection.• ･ Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing the families
who receive Habitat houses.
How we distribute our donations…
• As designated by the donor.• Gifts designated to a specific affiliate or
building project are forwarded to that affiliate or project.
• Undesignated gifts are used where most needed and for administrative expenses.
• Habitat’s most recent audited financial statement is available online.
How Habitat works with the government…
• We ask legislators and housing regulators to increase support for affordable homeownership and eliminate
poverty housing.• We monitor public policies related to housing,
community and international development.• We advocate policy choices that increase access to
decent, affordable housing for people around the world.
• We accept government funds as long as they have no conditions that would violate Habitat’s principles or
limit its ability to proclaim its Christian identity.
How your support helps!
• Decent, affordable housing dramatically changes a family's life:
• The cycle of poverty is broken• Health, physical safety and security improve
• Educational and job prospects increase• A sense of stability and dignity grows
• Money is freed up for other essential needs essential need
• http://youtu.be/0iJ3MgOF_Lg
Volunteer Options!!
• Volunteer with your local Habitat for Humanity• To volunteer in your community, use our search engine to find the
Habitat for Humanity near you and find out about their volunteer opportunities.
• Youth Programs -Habitat for Humanity projects and volunteer opportunities for youth ages 5 to 25, their teachers and youth group
leaders.• Women Build -Learn construction skills while building homes alongside
other women.• RV Care-A-Vanners -Combine the fun of recreational vehicle travel with
a fulfilling Habitat for Humanity volunteer experience!• A Brush with Kindness -Revitalize neighborhoods and serve
homeowners by maintaining the exterior of Habitat homes.
Volunteer Options cont..
• Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity around the world
• Global Village Program-Help build decent, affordable housing around the world on a short-term volunteer trip.
• International Volunteer Program-Make a difference in the world! Spend 6 to 12 months volunteering in Habitat offices overseas.
• Commit to a long-term volunteer program.
• U.S. Volunteer Program-Experience the place where Habitat for Humanity was started! Volunteer your skills for 2 to 6
months at our international headquarters in Americus, Georgia.• National Service (Habitat AmeriCorps/VISTA)-
Service-minded individuals ages 18 and older live at and work with local Habitat affiliates while earning living allowances and receiving an education award upon completion of service.
Who we have helped!
• http://youtu.be/dH7YMNGoDGg• http://youtu.be/-D2USXrUcH4• http://youtu.be/GZ0zDZAxwlA• http://youtu.be/WtlFPhnwTK8• http://www.habitat.org/photogallery/
2010/HW/AroundTheWorld/index.html• http://www.habitat.org/photogallery/
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