Habitat Helps Many
By Jean A. Wright on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 |
Habitat for Humanity International helped 81,399 families improve their shelter conditions through new construction, rehabilitation and repairs during its 2011 fiscal year (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011) in nearly 80 countries around the world. This breaks Habitat’s previous record set in the last fiscal year of 74,960 families served.
Huntington County Habitat for Humanity is part of this global effort. During 2011, Huntington County Habitat for Humanity has built, rehabbed or repaired nine houses in partnerships with low-income families.
“We are very appreciative of our many volunteers who contributed over 7500 hours toward the construction or repairs of Habitat homes. It is only through our committed volunteers and generous community donors who make it possible for us to serve in our mission vision to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live,” said Jean Wright, Executive Director of Huntington County Habitat for Humanity. “We hope to build or rehab two homes in 2012, as well as complete ten repairs through “A Brush With Kindness”.
"We are so grateful to the volunteers and supporters who have enabled us to help tens of thousands of families around the world gain access to decent and affordable housing," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “With their ongoing support, we will continue to significantly increase the number of families served annually through our broad spectrum of programs.”
A copy of Habitat for Humanity International’s fiscal year 2011 annual report, which gives a snapshot of Habitat’s work around the world, is now available online at http://www.habitat.org/support/report/default.aspx.
About Huntington County Habitat for Humanity
Huntington County Habitat for Humanity was incorporated as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International in 1989. The organization has built or renovated 23 homes to date, with home #24 currently under construction at 1638 Jessup Street. In 2011 Huntington County Habitat for Humanity repaired eight homes during “A Brush With Kindness,” using a grant from Huntington County Community Foundation to partially fund the effort. Building plans for 2012 include two new and/or rehabbed homes; and ten “A Brush With Kindness” homes.
Huntington County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a retail store specializing in new and used household furnishings and construction materials. The ReStore is located at 325 Hauenstein Road and is open from Wednesday through Saturday each week. To donate, call 260-356-8002. The purpose for the ReStore is to support the construction of Habitat homes in Huntington County.
For more information, call the office at 260-356-7425 or visit the website at www.hchabitat.org or www.restorehuntington.org .
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is a global nonprofit Christian housing organization that seeks to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Since 1976, Habitat has served more than 500,000 families by welcoming people of all races, religions and nationalities to construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, please visit www.habitat.org, or follow us at www.facebook.com/habitat or at www.twitter.com/habitat_org or join Habitat’s blog community at www.habitat.org/blog.
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