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What does education have to do with homes?


At Habitat, we believe the link between learning and housing is undeniable. Studies suggest that 115 million school-aged children around the world are not in school. And we know that children from the poorest households are more likely to be out of school than the rest of the population. These numbers are entirely unacceptable.

As Vice President of Global Program Development and Support, I am committed to doing all that I can to help ensure that, through Habitat’s efforts across the globe, more children and parents find the stable home environment in which learning can take root.

Your generous donation to Habitat today will give more children a chance to succeed.

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More than 1/3 of the world’s population lives below the poverty line, subsisting on less than $1.25 per day — that’s over 2 billion people. Ceilings on the verge of collapse, dangerously exposed wiring, plumbing that doesn’t work, and the lack of heat in the dead of winter — living conditions like these contribute to homes where families must focus more on surviving than on thriving.

Safe and decent housing, the financial ability to cover school fees, and close proximity to schools are all contributing factors to a child’s opportunity to fulfill his or her academic potential. By developing innovative programs that account for all the needs a family has — including access to educational and learning opportunities — Habitat deepens its commitment to building a brighter future in which children and their parents can meet their full potential.

Your support will help to provide housing and hope for a better tomorrow for families around the world.

Having partnered with more than 400,000 families — including thousands of children — we are creating safe and stable environments where learning can take root. We’re helping build home environments where children can enjoy a quiet place to study — an opportunity to thrive.

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Together, we are working to end poverty housing and to build the foundation for a brighter future for our children.

Thank you for your generous support.

In partnership,

Steve Weir

VP Global Program Development

Habitat for Humanity International

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First, they attacked PBS and NPR. Now this?


First, they went nuclear on PBS and NPR. Now, they have voted to totally shut down AmeriCorps — the groundbreaking national service program that has transformed the lives of millions of Americans.

In the dead of night on Saturday, a Tea Party-driven group of House members voted to kill AmeriCorps, completely eliminating all funding. With a potential government shutdown looming on March 4th, the fate of 85,000 AmeriCorp community organizers, teachers, and tutors will now be decided by the U.S. Senate.

Here is the heart of the matter: AmeriCorps volunteers help and protect our country’s most vulnerable. Every day, AmeriCorps organizers work in many of the poorest communities in America, lessening the pain of those suffering in this brutal economy. As their work rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina exemplifies, these organizers are the backbone of our country’s service community — a Peace Corps for our own country.

After hearing the shocking news, former AmeriCorps volunteer Caleb Jonas decided he had to do something. From a coffee shop in Massachusetts, Caleb logged in to www.Change.org from his laptop and created a petition asking Congress to “Save AmeriCorps.” Caleb’s inspiring action has already been signed by 17,266 Americans — without significant promotion from any major organization. Until now. http://www.change.org/petitions/save-americorps?alert_id=NNHcGQVECl_XoMYVCMMAM&me=aa  

Click here now to quickly sign your name to Caleb’s “Save AmeriCorps” petition to the Senate. Your signature will help Caleb reach his personal goal of 85,000 signatures — one signature for every AmeriCorps member currently serving their country. DEADLINE: Thursday, 5 p.m.

Why does Caleb care so much about AmeriCorps? Because he spent a year improving the quality of tutoring programs for low-income kids in Minnesota — and witnessed AmeriCorps members build houses for Habitat for Humanity, help political refugees start new lives, improve reading test scores for elementary school students, and help disadvantaged high school students get into college.

As Caleb told us over the phone, it breaks his heart that this vital national service program could be shut down at a time when people in the most marginalized communities in America need it the most. That’s why Caleb was inspired to start his “Save AmeriCorps” petition from a coffee shop — and why AmeriCorps supporters are sharing it on Facebook and forwarding messages like this to their friends around the country.

With AmeriCorps on the chopping block, it’s time for us to stand up for Caleb and thousands of other volunteers who have committed years of their lives to community service. Will you click here now to sign your name and tell the Senate not to kill AmeriCorps?

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Thank you for joining Caleb and Change.org members across our country fighting to save AmeriCorps before it’s too late.

— Patrick and the Change.org team

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Habitat Update from Habitat for Humanity International —January 2011


January 2011 News

 

Haiti Earthquake: one year later

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Habitat has helped thousands of earthquake-affected families by distributing 21,000 emergency shelter kits and over 1,000 transitional or upgradeable shelters.

2010: Year in Review

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In 2010, Habitat volunteers and supporters helped families obtain decent and affordable housing. Take a look back by watching this video of memorable events throughout the year.

Habitat World blog

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Habitat.org’s newest innovation is the Habitat World blog, a place where you can catch up on even more news and stories from around Habitat’s world. Subscribe to the blog RSS feed.

Habitat Success Story

Starting Over

A mother in North Carolina finds homeownership a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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