In case you are interested in becoming part of the Habitat for Humanity team, there’s various ways to get involved. Irrespective of your current economic status or your physical ability to contribute to the building of homes, there are methods for everybody to contribute.
As August 3rd 2010 approaches marking the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we owe it to our children to make sure we do a better job of defending them in the wake of the next catastrophe.
Lakeland Habitatsupports this just cause. From pediatric care, nutrition and counseling to child-friendly shelters and temporary schools, defending kids in the coursework of emergencies requires that nonprofits, businesses, and federal, state and local governments work together.
Habitat for Humanity is working with Congress and the President to establish the National Commission on Kids and Disasters to be sure that children are never an afterthought in a catastrophe again. Read more and sign our petition today!Click Here…
Make a donation today and support Lakeland Habitat’s Housing efforts to help the less fortunate.
With poverty rates becoming increasingly lofty, the US has become home to over 100 million homeless people. These rates continue climbing as one third of the people in the US are having difficulty paying their housing bills. Millions of families are forced to live in poor housing conditions which are often unsafe and unsanitary. This housing problem was recognized as a potential epidemic when it was first dealt with in the 1970’s. Now, Habitat for Humanity is among the most widely respected charities in the world.
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian housing ministry founded in 1976. People from every race, color, and creed are invited to become part of the Habitat movement through donation and/or volunteer work. Read the rest of this entry »
With over 100 million homeless people throughout the world, Habitat for Humanity cannot provide affordable housing for everybody. Therefore, the program must be relatively selective in choosing candidates whom are best suited for habitat homes. In addition to meeting a specific list of requirements, a potential candidate must agree to do his/her part in contributing to the growth of the program. Read the rest of this entry »
Memorial Day is a very important day for our country. We should never forget the men and women whose sacrifice makes our security and comfort possible. This weekend lets pause in gratitude to think about our troops past and present.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Habitat for Humanity team, there are various ways to get involved. Regardless of your current economic status or your physical ability to contribute to the building of homes, there are ways for everybody to contribute.
Money donations are among the most valuable ways to give to this program. A gift of money can help provide the materials necessary to make the program as successful as possible. Among the materials that must be purchased in order to build (or renovate) a home include appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, smoke detectors, doors, bathroom essentials, lights, etc. Additionally, money is needed to supply the essential building gear such framing for newly built homes. Read the rest of this entry »
Whether they are built from scratch or renovated, Habitat for Humanity homes are exactly what struggling families need to live comfortably and happily. Regardless of where a Habitat for Humanity team decides to build, every house is made of high quality materials and built to withstand its harsh environment. Simplicity is vital to building a Habitat home, as the houses are made to comfortably support a family, while simultaneously keeping building costs at a minimum.
One of the most important considerations when building Habitat for Humanity homes concerns the concept of affordability. Not only must these homes have affordable building costs, but they must also be affordable for the families who occupy them. Habitat homes are not simply given away; rather they are built with high quality materials donated by businesses and/or volunteers who want to help hard-working, low-income members of their community. Read the rest of this entry »
There are numerous top charities out there today, and Habitat for Humanity is definitely among their ranks. The Habitat for Humanity program, in a nutshell, provides housing opportunities for low-income families. Considering the sheer number of people involved in its growth, it is of little surprise that this program has become so effective.
This charity is especially successful because those who benefit from it are expected to, in a sense, pay it forward. Individuals who are approved to receive a home through Habitat for Humanity are required to serve at least 350 hours of community service directed toward the growth of the program and/or towards the building of their own home. Moreover, families who benefit from the program must agree to increase exposure through media outlets such as magazines, newspapers, and television. Read the rest of this entry »
Memorial Day is a very important day for our country. We should never forget the men and women whose sacrifice makes our security and comfort possible. This weekend lets pause in gratitude to think about our troops past and present.
