Habitat Update from Habitat for Humanity International 30MAR12

I always look forward to the e mail newsletters from Habitat For Humanity, they are full of joy and happiness and hope. Here is the latest edition and I especially want to point out the articles updating Habitat's work in Haiti. I have included a video of some Hatians singing that old and beautiful hymn "How Great Thou Art" in Santo, their new village of homes built buy the residents with help from 400 Habitat volunteers in NOV 2011. They were singing during the ceremony thanking and saying good-bye to the Habitat volunteers. The simple harmonies are beautiful, these people are singing from deep in their souls...and as you listen to their song, and see the video of their new homes and the expressions of thanks, love and friendship to the volunteers you can't help but be moved, it brought tears to my eyes. Everything these people experienced before, during and after the earthquake of 2010, the seemingly small and simple homes they now inhabit, their lack of earthly possessions, none of that has stiffled their faith or silenced their voices. SO enjoy all these articles about Habitat's work in Haiti and around the world, and share this with others if you want, and if you can make a donation to keep their good work going.

March 2012 News Forging a new future in Haiti The new issue of Habitat World focuses on Habitat’s continuing work in Haiti. Look back at the 2011 Carter Work Project and learn more about how you can support this year’s build. Habitat CEO builds in Jordan Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford blogs about his travels to the Middle East, helping to build a home alongside students in Irbid, Jordan. The story of how a twister led a family to Habitat Follow the Johnson family’s journey to a new home and a new beginning through Habitat. Get Involved with Habitat Adequate shelter depends on clean, safe water Help improve access to adequate shelter by urging Congress to support the Water for the World Act. Spring Challenge Help Habitat go twice as far during our Spring Challenge — donate now! Why We Build Home base A volunteer leader for Habitat India’s Youth BUILD 2012 shares why she believes a better life starts at home. Q&A: Women Build Have you ever built with Women Build? Tell us about your experience! Email us at QandA@habitat.org! Housing Statistic $80 million: the amount of donations raised by Habitat ReStores across the United States in FY2011. Subscribe Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Sign up for Habitat's e-mail newsletters via our Web site. Learn about Habitat - Your local Habitat - Fact sheet - Read our site index Partner with Habitat - Donate online - Job opportunities - Volunteer programs - Be an advocate - Employer matching - Social websites

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