Habitat Update from Habitat for Humanity International 31AUG12

SO much discord in the world, so much going wrong, too many suffering....Here is good news to lift your spirits and restore hope in humanity from Habitat For Humanity, a 4 Star charity (highest rating from Charity Navigator), one that I am proud to support  as a monthly donor (not patting myself on the back, just pointing out if I can help out maybe you can too, with a one time donation or as a monthly donor). 

	August 2012 News ‘Ask Jonathan’ questions answered Over the past couple weeks, we asked the Habitat community:  What did you always want to know about Habitat?  Click here to view Jonathan’s answers and share your thoughts! A common goal In this Habitat World article, read about how Major League Soccer star Brian Ching teamed up with Teresa Urbano to help build her family a new place to live and play. Teens come together to serve future homeowners 'Learn and Build Experience’ allows young people to connect with each other and the families they assist while furthering Habitat's mission. Thrilled to play, privileged to give Habitat volunteer and former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner shares how Habitat reminds him of his playing days in this Habitat World blog post. Get Involved with Habitat Help build homes and hope Our thoughts are with the people of the U.S. Gulf Coast and Haiti this week as, once again, many of them recover from harsh weather. It is because of your support that we have been able to not only help families affected by natural disasters, but those living in poverty housing. Give today Be an advocate for Habitat Help magnify Habitat's societal impact and increase resources available to execute on our mission by being a leading voice for adequate and affordable housing. Why We Build The Okonokhuas’ story Find out about how five siblings have found their way to Notre Dame with the help of Habitat.	Housing Statistic

294: Average number of 2-by-4 studs used in framing the walls of the average Habitat 3 bedroom house built in the United States.
3,137: The number of families served by Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization efforts in FY2011.

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