HABITAT FOR HUMANITY E MAIL NEWSLETTER 30NOV12

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY is helping families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Check out the video of some of the work their volunteers are doing. AND be sure to participate in Habitat's call to action and e mail your Senators telling them to support the Haven Act, addressing the housing needs of our nations veterans. As always, this Habitat e mail newsletter is full of hope and stories of the generosity and spirit of those in need and the volunteers of this organization. Enjoy and share and donate if you can (I do, monthly, because I know I am blessed having a roof over my head)....

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On the ground in Haiti this week At this very moment, hundreds of Habitat volunteers and staff are in Haiti — tasked with building more than 100 homes. About 400,000 Haitians are still living in temporary shelters, and many people are still struggling to find ways to make a living in this fractured economy. Help families in Haiti and around the world by investing generously and wisely in humankind. Donate now.
Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project 2012 The 29th annual Carter Work Project returns to Léogâne, Haiti, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, 2012. View stories, pictures and videos to stay up-to-date with the build! HAVEN Act: Help honor our Veterans Ask your senators to support disabled and low-income veterans by authorizing funding for nonprofit organizations like Habitat to repair, rehab, and modify the homes of veteran homeowners in need. Take action today. Day one: Turning words into action After arriving on Saturday in Léogâne, Haiti, Carter Work Project volunteers were treated to a special Sunday school class by President Carter himself. The story of Breezy Point In this "Why We Build" story, read about how Superstorm Sandy has tested the strength of a New York community. See the slideshow. Habitat World December edition The newest edition of Habitat World magazine is now available online. In case you missed it – Thank you Watch Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford show gratitude to Habitat supporters. Show additional support this season by giving a Habitat Gift from the Heart to a loved one. Send a gift card now. Join the Global Village trip to Vietnam Habitat for Humanity Vietnam has created the Mekong Special Build, an effort to build 150 houses over the next five years in southwestern Kien Giang Province. Join volunteers from all over the world in phase one of this build, August 1-10, 2013. Volunteer spotlight Read Karen Haycox's inspiring story of her ninth volunteer trip to Haiti to help build homes for struggling families.
13,000 The number of people in Latin America and the Caribbean who volunteered with Habitat in their own country in FY2012, an increase of 62 percent over last year. 700 The number of people from 37 countries who attended the third Asia Pacific Housing Forum in Bangkok Thailand in September 2011.
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