Whether you identify more with Bob the Builder or Rory Gilmore, you can definitely support Habitat, even if you don't have the construction skills you think you'll need.
Surely, the most obvious way to join the cause is to sign up for a build. To do so, you'd register with your local Habitat affiliate.
Contrary to popular belief, Habitat doesn't just build houses. The organization is also involved in legislative advocacy, disaster relief, neighborhood revitalization, and international housing finance.
Whether it's in the United States or abroad, Habitat's efforts always work toward furthering the supply of affordable housing — but that doesn't always mean building a house from scratch. For instance, Habitat provides affordable loans and volunteers for homeowners who don't need a whole house, but rather just a critical repair or renovation.
Similarly, when a tragic and devastating earthquake rocked Haiti in , Habitat implemented ongoing disaster relief efforts. As of , Habitat has helped more than 55, families in Haiti as a result of relief efforts. Habitat also provides research about the ongoing problem of affordable housing. The recently released Shelter Report, for example, looks at gender inequality in land ownership around the world.
The report will inspire Habitat's efforts to include an emphasis on advocating for and working toward gender equality, particularly as it pertains to home and land ownership.
With that being said, there are plenty of other ways to support Habitat and its efforts around the world besides spending your Saturday on a build site. There's even a specific program for young professionals. Aptly called Habitat Young Professionals HYP , the program connects individuals under the age of 40 in more than 50 communities across the country, according to Angela Giles, public relations specialist for Habitat for Humanity International.
Members of the HYP program contribute to Habitat's educational, fundraising, and advocacy efforts by working together on projects. The program caters specifically to recent graduates who may have just moved to a new city and are looking for ways to get involved around town and meet new people.
The HYP program also provides young professionals with opportunities for leadership and skills development.
Members are invited to the annual Habitat on the Hill event, as well as an annual Young Leaders Conference. To learn more or get involved, you can email HYP habitat. Now for a personal note: Habitat builds are a great way to meet people in your community, learn a new skill, and give back to a family in need.
I participated in several builds during college with the Habitat affiliate in Orange County, North Carolina, and I was able to learn about the home-building process and see new parts of the community. I worked alongside fellow college students, and we often built houses for employees of our university. Habitat has served over 10,, people around the world with housing needs.
Habitat works toward our vision by building strength, stability, and self-reliance in partnership with people and families in need of a decent and affordable home. People in your community and all over the world partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
Families in need of decent, affordable housing apply for homeownership with their local Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Habitat for Humanity follows a nondiscriminatory policy of family selection. Local Habitat affiliates select partner families. These are considered severely cost burdened households.
Attainable Housing in Lee County — Report. Florida Housing Coalition, Home Matters, The Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area is one of the most rent-burdened areas in the nation. The average rent for a single family home spiked National Low Income Housing Coalition, Take a look inside our recent Annual Gratitude Report!
Habitat Annual Report Audited Financial Report Fiscal Year Fiscal Year F Strategic Plan. In addition to private contributions, mortgage payments and ReStore proceeds, Habitat utilizes some government funded programs to make homeownership more affordable for our homeowners.
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