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Habitat on the Hill 2009
In June 2009, more than 175 Habitat advocates gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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Habitat for Humanity Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/habitat_org

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Habitat for Humanity International is a Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing.
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Peggy, you can find information on how to apply to become a Habitat homeowner on our Web site at: http://www.habitat.org/getinv/apply.aspx.
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Habitat for Humanity
For those who want to get involved and are looking for somewhere close to home, find the Habitat affiliate nearest you on our Web site at: http://www.habitat.org/cd/local/default.aspx
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Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers for the 2009 Carter Work Project. Build in Vietnam, Thailand or Cambodia. Apply today! http://www.habitat.org/jcwp/2009/

Shelly
Shelly
I think Les is sad that he has no more special event builds the rest of 2009 and wants to go lead a house!
Scott
Scott
I was accepted to go to Atlanta. I had to turn them down because I made other plans when I was not accepted the first go round
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Habitat for Humanity is seeking public comment on its application for Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Source: www.habitat.org
>>Learn About Habitat>>Government Relations and Advocacy>>NSP2
Lou Ann
Lou Ann
I love Habitat...Thank you Shirley for all you do!
Marie
Marie
I don't know what a Christian mortgage is! I think that there are non-Christians who pay their mortgages, too, and Christians who live in McMansions who are up to date on their payments. This is the kind of thinkiing that divides our country. There are lots of reasons that people say " Not in my neighborhood" , because they are afraid of reaching out and seeing the bigger world.
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Habitat for Humanity Ever wonder what Habitat houses look like in Sri Lanka? Take a look at some examples of Habitat houses from around the world.

Source: www.habitat.org
Simple, decent and affordable.Habitat for Humanity houses around the world are built according to the same guiding principles:
Martha
Martha
Or hum along with some Amish tune. :)
DeAnna
DeAnna
There's a big difference between helping someone out because you want to, with love in your heart, and having the government or someone else force you to do it.
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Habitat for Humanity A Habitat building project in the Philippines has been recognized by UN-HABITAT for it's best practices in housing, poverty reduction and social services. Way to go HFH Philippines!

Source: www.unhabitat.org
• Affordable housing production• Access to housing finance and improvement• Building materials and construction technology• Homelessness• Slum and settlement upgrading
Femi
Femi
And...they are the only developers visible that seem to be making good in the wake of Miami-Dade's housing fiasco.
Lou Ann
Lou Ann
Habitat has opportunity for all...see if you have a local restore in your area. Worked at mine (in Flagstaff) Tuesday - hard work, moving loads from trucks, etc- but it's so worthwhile. And the donations do so much good. They need help- donations-time- whatever you can spare.
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Habitat for Humanity wants you to visit http://www.serve.gov/ and learn more about United We Serve!

Nancy
Nancy
I'm in the Philippines and want to get involved!
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Wonderful! The best way to get involved with Habitat in your community is by contacting your local affiliate. Find the affiliate closest to you at http://habitat.org/local.
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Habitat for Humanity U.S. Secretary of Transportation built with Habitat yesterday to help kick off United We Serve, President Obama's call to service. Find out how you can volunteer with Habitat at http://www.habitat.org/getinv/default.aspx.

Source: fastlane.dot.gov
I'm spending the afternoon at Habitat for Humanity’s Atlantic Avenue project in Brooklyn, New York. I'm there to help First Lady Michelle Obama kick off the United We Serve initiative that runs through the National Day of Service and Remembrance...
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What a great idea, Artemia! It would really reinforce the fact that we need people to give of their time and skills all year round--and it would be a great way to recognize those that do.
Robbin
Robbin
True dat!
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Habitat for Humanity has posted photos from this week's Habitat AmeriCorps Build-A-Thon. Check 'em out!

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Habitat for Humanity June 14–20, NFL quarterback Kurt Warner and his wife joined more than 500 AmeriCorps members to build 20 homes for Iowa families affected by the 2008 floods. Read more at http://www.habitat.org/americorps/build_a_thon.aspx

Wendylynne
Wendylynne
Two of my kids are going next week!
Michael
Michael
Wish i could go...
Janis
Janis
Yesterday rained and today was HOT. But it is amazing to see all the work getting done! We arrived on Monday to flat foundations, and today most of the 11 houses at my work site already have roofs and some are getting siding put on.
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Habitat for Humanity has kicked off the 2009 AmeriCorps Build-A-Thon! More than 500 Habitat AmeriCorps members, along with NFL Quarterback Kurt Warner, have gathered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to build 20 Habitat homes. Photos coming soon!

Habitatqc
Habitatqc
Some of our construction volunteers as well as our ED are there this week to help out. The Quad City community is excited to be a part of the effort! Here's one of the articles that ran in our local paper. http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=444110&query=habitat%20for%20humanity
Jennifer
Jennifer
I loooove habitat! My hubby and I were awarded a house here in our town and are working hard to get our family of 6 into our new (very own) home!!! Woohoo!
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Habitat for Humanity Find us on Facebook using our new username: www.facebook.com/habitat

Indy
Indy
leaving for NOLA in T minus 7 weeks!!!!!!!!
Carol
Carol
Diitto - happy 11 year old!
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Habitat for Humanity US Congress honors the life and work of Habitat founder Millard Fuller.

Source: www.americustimesrecorder.com
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Daniel
Daniel
July 4th through July 18th, 2009 The Cycle ofHope in its 15th year takes on the famous Lewis and Clark Trail, the Canadians are invading !! It's 1812 all over again but this time it's on hi-tech bicycles and it's friendly. 1,000 miles in total, PASS THE CARBS.....for more info go to www.robcycles.com
Kerr
Kerr
i love habitat!!!!
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Habitat for Humanity American soldiers, who returned wounded from their tours of duty, volunteer their time and skills to build with Habitat. "It makes them feel needed."

Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com
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Sorry, Pav - are you trying to reach them via e-mail? Internet connections in parts of Africa can sometimes be unreliable. If you submit your contact info to HFHI, we'll do our best to connect you with the local office. Visit http://www.habitat.org/contact.aspx.

Barbara - as Dan suggested, I'd recommend giving your local affiliate a call. You can find their contact information on our Web site at http://www.habitat.org/cd/local/.
Daisy
Daisy
Jimmy Carter...for those of us who remember what HOPE felt like before O'Bama..(and what it's like to lose it)
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Habitat for Humanity A different kind of bachelorette party: building with Habitat. Best wishes to Lisa VanDerMeiren and her groom-to-be!

Linda
Linda
Great idea!!!
Leslie
Leslie
that is so incredibly giving and so very, very cool :)
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Habitat for Humanity Congrats, too, to Chris McCarthy, President and CEO of HFH Nashville, for being awarded the 2009 national HOPE Award for leadership!

Source: www.youtube.com
Chris McCarthy, president and CEO of the Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity (www.habitatnashville.org), won the HOPE (Home Ownership Participation for Everyone ) Leadership Award for her efforts to transform her local habitat organization into a powerhouse. ...
Neil
Neil
yeah! Go Chris.
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Habitat for Humanity Congrats to HFH affiliates in New York State for being named "Not-for-Profit Partner of the Year" by the New York Association for Affordable Housing!

Source: www.brooklyneagle.com
Habitat for Humanity-New York City, along with its sister affiliates across the state, were named “Not-for-Profit Partner of the Year” in May by the NYS Association for Affordable Housing (AFAH).
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Habitat for Humanity Volunteer spots are still open for the 2009 Carter Project. Don't miss this chance to build in Thailand, Cambodia or Vietnam!

Source: www.habitat.org
Sherri
Sherri
I want to go, but only 6 days? Did anyone extend to another project in the same area or is 6 days more than enough?
Claudine
Claudine
Josh had a good one today: Lilly Sacksucker!!!
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Habitat for Humanity Dare Duo, a reality TV show based in the Philippines, dared local celebrities to step outside their comfort zones and step onto a Habitat build site.

Source: www.habitat.org.ph
Habitat on QTV 11’s Dare Duo.
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The video also features Alexandra Eduque, who was recently honored by HFH Philippines for her volunteer work.
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Habitat for Humanity Considering volunteering with AmeriCorps? Habitat's youth programs team wants YOU!

Source: www.habitat.org
AmeriCorps positions available within Habitat’s youth programs! Continue your involvement with Youth United or Collegiate Challenge by serving as an AmeriCorps member with Habitat for Humanity International in Americus, Ga.
Cindi
Cindi
From Salem Oregon, HFH is building THE nicest cluster of homes out in the hills of South Salem, sooo nice to see groups of folks laboring out there for a wonderful cause...thank you Salem HFH volunteers!
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Habitat for Humanity Habitat World, Habitat's quarterly magazine, is looking for stories of outstanding volunteers, advocates and donors. If you want to see someone recognized, send in their story - they might just end up in Habitat World!

Source: www.habitat.org
Habitat for Humanity International official Web site. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need. ...
Pamela Allen
Pamela Allen
Thank you Habitat Restore in Mount Pleasant,SC (& all the others around the country)........you Rock!
Debra
Debra
Our Habitat Restore here in Payson, AZ has been a great success...we are now building more townhouses for deserving families!!
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Habitat for Humanity HFH Costa Rica is building in partnership with 13 families displaced by the January earthquake.

Source: www.ticotimes.net
Lindsey
Lindsey
Thank you for this. I just went through that area in May...it's still pretty bad. They're just now getting the roads rebuilt with dirt on the mountains. Seeing the damage in the villages though was heartbreaking.
Leslie
Leslie
very cool... all the best to all that give to this project
Celeste
Celeste
I GOTTA look into how to get down there...
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Habitat for Humanity For those who couldn't be in DC this week, you can still be involved. Write to your members of Congress and urge them to NOT cut the funding for the Serve America Act. With more than 175 people in person and letters coming in from all over the country, we're sure to make an impact! Write them today!

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Habitat for Humanity is in DC with more than 175 people for this year's Habitat on the Hill! http://www.habitat.org/gov/default.aspx

Barbara
Barbara
This is a good year to be here...so much going on with all of the stimulus funding available now...important to be well informed! Let's Build!
Jamie
Jamie
What a fantastic day on the hill yesterday!
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Habitat for Humanity Habitat was ranked the largest private homebuilder for 2008 by BUILDER Magazine, and 11th overall! Thanks to everyone who contributed to keep us building during this tough time.

Source: www.builderonline.com
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Pav, you can find contact info for any Habitat affiliate around the world using the search engine at www.habitat.org. Here's the contact info for HFH Botswana: http://www.habitat.org/intl/ame/26.aspx.
Carolyn
Carolyn
ah Also contact Love Botswana Outreach Mission in Maun. They can refer you to the nearest HFH too.
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Habitat for Humanity Camp Hope has housed thousands of volunteers who have helped with the recovery efforts in and around New Orleans. With the hospitality industry returning, New Orleans HFH has decided to close Camp Hope. "The need for volunteers remains great, but the need for a large place to house them is no longer paramount."

Source: www.nola.com
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Pamela
Pamela
People just need to be aware that the work in New Orleans is by no means finished. I spent almost 2 years there and go back every year, but we must help LA/MS/AL/FL/TX and other recoveries wherever we live.
Chris
Chris
I'd really love to learn more about this Camp HOPE... I know it's closing, but the concept of Camp HOPE sounded like a really good idea. I have been a Volunteer with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for 9 years, before working with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity I worked with the Homeless of Knoxville Tennessee I can relate with those displaced from Hurricane Katrina. I praise the endeavors that Habitat for Humanity has undertaken there in New Orleans and Louisiana area. May God Bless Ya...
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Habitat for Humanity Do you know someone who’s a hero in your local community? Nominate your favorite Habitat hero for the CNN 2009 Heroes program. Your nominee could be selected and featured on the CNN Web site and broadcast program!

Jean
Jean
Alachua County Habitat is about to have a house dedication, finish a second house and build soon in High Springs (FL). The affilate is in transiton but homes are still being built.
Amy
Amy
Keep up the good work, Alachua County. We are currently building 2 houses and trying to pour the footers for 2 more, if it will ever stop raining. We have completed 63 houses in 17 years. We are blessed with graet community support!
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Habitat for Humanity The director of HFH Sri Lanka discusses the need for simple, decent housing in the wake of the recently-ended civil war.

Source: news.bbc.co.uk
People have been celebrating on the streets of Colombo - flags hoisted, fire crackers going off. But those who fled the fighting in the north-east face an uncertain future after months of trauma. Tony ...
Jennifer
Jennifer
My family has become one of the lucky families this great organization has helped & I confirm, we need all the help we can get :)
Jessica
Jessica
My father now has a new home thanks to Habitat for Humanity. I even helped with it what a great organization.
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Habitat for Humanity Looking for a simple way to support Habitat for Humanity? Visit www.SaveWaterAmerica.com and take the 3-question survey. For each survey completed, Kohler will donate $1 in water-savings products to Habitat.

Source: www.SaveWaterAmerica.com
Pennie
Pennie
Simple to do.
juliet
juliet
quick and easy
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Habitat for Humanity Do you iGoogle? Select the Habitat theme for your iGoogle home page! There are 5 images that rotate through to bring the Habitat experience to your desktop.

Source: www.google.com
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. ...
Sheldon
Sheldon
that is great.... Thanks for the tip.
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Habitat for Humanity Hey, Manitowoc County, WI - thanks for the "overwhelming" interest in Women Build! Our programs would be nothing without the volunteers who come out and build.

Source: www.htrnews.com
MANITOWOC — Anne Juza of Manitowoc had no experience with construction, but when Mary Jo Strong asked her to participate in Women's Build Day, she agreed.
Dasha
Dasha
California it is, sorry for not being specific. Anything going on up North? Sacramento, Bay Area... Thank you.:)
Dasha
Dasha
Thank you so much!! I've registered with your Sacramento affiliate. Yay!!!
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Habitat for Humanity Update: One year after disaster, rebuilding in Myanmar and China. More than 800 homes built, and more on the way.

Source: www.habitat.org
Patience and Careful Planning Mean Hundreds of New Homes for Survivors of May 2008 Natural Disasters with Plans for Hundreds of More Homes
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Building in the Gulf Coast is still underway. For an update on recovery efforts in NOLA, visit http://www.habitat-nola.org/projects/index.php.
David
David
Whenever possible I send them a few bucks too! These are the stories needed to inspire us all.