The Optimist: The un-celebrity president: Jimmy Carter shuns riches, lives modestly in his Georgia hometown & more stories that inspire 19AUG18

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The un-celebrity president: Jimmy Carter shuns riches, lives modestly in his Georgia hometown

Thirty-seven years after leaving office, Jimmy Carter, 93, still bypasses the wealth and perks that flow so freely to other former presidents.

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Listen to music composed to calm stressed-out shelter dogs A big-time songwriter and music producer once worked with the Supremes and the Temptations. Now he makes music played at shelters nationwide. By Duncan Strauss  •  Read more »

A woman found human ashes in a novelty she bought at Goodwill. Her daughter went searching for the rightful owner. The woman realized she'd mistakenly bought the ashes, and she asked her daughter: Should I bury them or take them to a river? Instead, her daughter posted a photo on Facebook. By Allison Klein  •  Read more »

New Jersey police rescued this bride from atop a car stranded in floodwater "Unfortunately due to the quickly rising floodwaters, this bride, her new husband and wedding party friends, got a rough start on things," posted the Bogota Police Department on its Facebook page. By Allison Klein  •  Read more »   The Lily NASA took away Jeanette Epps’s chance to make history. Now, she’s focused on inspiring the next generation. ‘I didn’t just wake up doing this stuff’ By Madhvi Ramani  •  Read more »   The night Aretha Franklin brought the nation’s first black president to tears President Obama, who mourned Franklin's death Thursday, once grew emotional listening to the Queen of Soul belt out "Natural Woman" at the Kennedy Center. By DeNeen L. Brown  •  Read more »   Californians rally around couple who allegedly started deadly Carr Fire: ‘It could have happened to any of us.’ Hundreds of notes of support have poured in, as residents say, “Please don't blame yourself." By Allison Klein  •  Read more »

Study: When a city’s trashy lots are cleaned up, residents’ mental health improves When empty spaces in Philadelphia were cleaned up, there was a significant jump in overall mental health for nearby residents, particularly for those struggling economically. By Mary Hui  •  Read more »

The Lily The sisterhood behind Oprah and Ava DuVernay’s hit show, ‘Queen Sugar’ Behind the scenes, Ava DuVernay exemplifies how to find, hire and foster new or underutilized talent By Macy Freeman and Ashley Nguyen  •  Read more »

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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Habitat Update from Habitat for Humanity International 31OKT12

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY e news with articles on Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter's Project Haiti, repair corps, Dorthy Howard's habitat story in Houston, and information on how to support Habitat....

October 2012 News Join the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project Twitter Party In anticipation of this year’s Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Haiti, we will discuss what it takes to build strong and vibrant communities. RSVP now! Serving those who serve In this Habitat World blog, read about the Repair Corps program and how it helps military veterans like Randy Sommerfelt by repairing and improving their homes. Words of inspiration Read an excerpt from Clarence Jordan’s Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John. Become a Habitat Champion today Create a personal fundraising page today and reach out to family and friends to help eliminate poverty housing and homelessness. Take action now. Get Involved with Habitat Habitat on the Hill registration is open Habitat's annual legislative conference is Feb. 4-5, 2013. Register now and join us. Help build homes and hope Act now to help build strong communities with Habitat in Haiti and nearly 80 other countries worldwide. Donate now. Why We Build Dorothy Howard’s story Twenty-four years after the completion of the first Habitat house in Houston, the home remains a beloved gathering place for the Howard family. Housing Statistics 200,000: The number of tons of used building materials from landfills diverted by 750 US ReStores in FY2012. 35,000: Habitat Guatemala, founded in 1979, celebrated its 35,000th family served with an eight-house build in Jutiapa in FY2012. 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 - Find a Restore - Social websites

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