August 17, 2010

What is the Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 in Americus Georgia by Millard and Linda Fuller.
We are a nonprofit organization founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We build with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and cultures.


In the U.S., Habitat for Humanity lends no-profit, no-interest mortgage loans to its beneficiary families. By 2004 organizations in more than 100 countries had built 50,000 homes in the U.S. and more than 150,000 world wide. In 2008 Habitat raised the walls on its 300,000th house in Florida, the next day work began on the 300,001st house in Zacapa, Guatemala. Habitat for Humanity has done great things around the world and doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon.
Millard and Linda Fuller founders and volunteers of Habitat for Humanity


    

August 16, 2010

Habitat for Humaity Locations in Ohio

If you would like to donate or volunteer locally I have provided a map of Habitat's Ohio store locations and donate centers.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109496461277788267162.00048df82ab451f72f8fd&ll=39.89288,-82.199707&spn=12.112818,19.665527&z=6

Habitat Restore

The habitat restore is a collection of building material that has been salvaged or donated. The Restore is a very good source to use when remodeling a home. I've used the Restore in Akron and in Morgantown, WVduring a couple of home renovations. This progam is a great way for contractors to save people money and keep stuff out of the landfills.


August 13, 2010

Habitat Disaster Responce

The Habitat Disaster Responce aids in disaster situations or natural disasters. They offer housing to people that may be suffering in a disaster location. The Habitat offers volunteers a chance to help others after a disaster.

August 12, 2010

Got an old car?

Don't trash it, Donate it to one of our automobile donation centers. Many families can benefit greatly from you're old donated car. Donated autos help people to finda job and get to work.



The Habitat for Humanity accepts any and all automobile donations. Summit County has a donation center located at 2301 Romig Rd. Akron, OH

Phone for information (377)277-4344.

August 11, 2010

Celebrity Volunteer

Many celebrities have donated time and money to the Habitat for Humanity. 


Jimmy Carter was deeply committed to social justice and basic human rights. He and his wife Rosalynn left the White House in search of meaningful ways to contribute in these areas. The Habitat for Humanity allowed them to continue these contributions.

August 10, 2010

Podcast and Wiki information about Habitat

A youth program has set up a podcast dealing with our charity. Listen to their first podcast via this link below.
http://www.habitat.org/youthprograms/podcast/podcast_yp_02.19.2009.mp3

Wikipedia offers some great info about our charity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habitat_for_Humanity_International