The Publication of Habitat for Humanity International | June/July 2003

Building on Common Ground • Accessing a Better Life in Canada • Building Bridges in Northern Ireland • Habitat Faces Challenges in Eastern Europe • Raising Walls, Building Confidence Faith Diversity Strengthens Habitat's Reach • Habitat for Humanity of Detroit Secures Interfaith Partnerships • Scriptural Context for Habitat for Humanity Nuts & Bolts Behind the Scenes Taking Measure Notes from the Field Toolbox Coming Home On the Level Foundations Support Area Offices Archive Issues	Make a World of Difference: Find out how you can get involved with Habitat for Humanity. No matter your age, gender, creed, race or nationality, there is a place for you within Habitat where your efforts will make a difference. We would be happy to share more information with you about Habitat's programs. Please take a moment to review the opportunities below, let us know what interests you, and we will mail you relevant information. Or, call (800) HABITAT (422-4828) or visit www.habitat.org.
	Use your life Habitat Affiliates: Find your local affiliate, roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. · www.habitat.org/local/ · publicinfo@hfhi.org · (800) HABITAT, ext. 2552 Gifts from the heart Habitat's variety of giving options—Gifts from the Heart, matching gifts, planned giving, gifts of stocks or bonds, as well as online, phone or mail-in donations—includes a method to fit your finances. · www.habitat.org/giving/ · fax: (229) 928-5577 · (800) HABITAT It takes a village Global Village: Explore distant lands and vibrant cultures through one of Habitat's one- to three-week "volunteer vacations" with Global Village. · www.habitat.org/gv/ · gv@hfhi.org · (800) HABITAT, ext. 2549 Women Build Women crews are building houses around the world, demonstrating their determination and ability to move families and children out of poverty. · www.habitat.org/wb/ · womenbuild@hfhi.org · (800) HABITAT, ext. 2700 Learn to serve Campus Chapters and Youth Programs: Join thousands of young people from around the world for Habitat house builds. Today's youth build tomorrow's Habitat. · www.habitat.org/ccyp/ · ccyp@hfhi.org · (800) HABITAT, ext. 2220 On the road again RV Care-a-Vanners: Load up your RV, hook up with a Habitat caravan, and work your way around North America, building houses and friendships. · www.habitat.org/gv/rv.html · rvinfodesk@hfhi.org · (800) HABITAT, ext. 2446	Jobs you can put your heart into Habitat for Humanity International often has volunteer and salaried/ hourly positions as part of our worldwide ministry. Sign up to receive HFHI's job lists by e-mail. · www.habitat.org/hr/ Put your faith in action Church Relations: Inspire your congregation to build on its faith as Habitat demonstrates Christ's love in action. Christians, Jews, Muslims, and other faiths demonstrate Habitat's "theology of the hammer" by joining to help people in need. · www.habitat.org/cr/ · churchrelations@hfhi.org · (800) HABITAT, ext. 2639 Show your support Our House: Browse Habitat's merchandise catalog for books, clothing, gifts, gewelry and kids' stuff. · www.habitat.org/ourhouse/ · (800) 422-5914 or (706) 565-2107 Earn while you learn Habitat AmeriCorps/Vista/RSVP: Earn Educational awards and stipends by building houses through the Corporatioin for National Service partnerships. · www.habitat.org/HR/habitatcns.html/ · americorps@hfhi.org · (800) HABITAT, ext. 2293 Build a better future Prison Partnerships: Offenders volunteer and build house components at correctional facilities, learning construction skills and supporting local affiliates. · www.habitat.org/prison/ · (800) HABITAT, ext. 2237 Note: If calling from outside the United States, dial (229) 924-6935.

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