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SoundOff: Advocate for weatherization funding
Act! Speak! Build! Week is YOUR chance to advocate with fellow Habitat volunteers across the United States. On April 11, we’re asking Habitat advocates to support U.S. Senate bill 2052 and House of Representatives bill 4345, which would allow nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity to apply for weatherization grants through the Department of Energy. About 30 million families could save $250-$450 every month through grant services. Here’s how you can get involved:
- Visit our SoundOff site and enter your U.S. zip code to tweet a message of support to your elected officials.
- Share the tweet or Facebook post with your social network.
- Continue to promote affordable housing for all with the #asbw2014, #advocacy and #supportshelter hashtags.
Need an advocacy primer? We have that, too! Head to Habitat.org, where Theo will explain why advocacy is so important to Habitat’s mission.
State Farm matching grants now available
No excuses! Make that Habitat project happen. This year, State Farm and Habitat have partnered to offer matching grants for Youth United and campus chapters, and a disaster services grant for affiliates and student groups.
All participating groups or affiliates must be in good standing with Habitat Youth Programs to be eligible. Apply today!
Campus chapter annual reports due May 31
All campus chapters are required to submit an annual report to Habitat for Humanity International each spring. This annual report is how our team keeps track of the great work you’re doing to eliminate poverty housing. Visit Habitat.org/youthprograms to submit your online report or to download a user guide on submitting a report. Campus chapters can also access campus chapter requirements on My.Habitat. Call 1-800-422-4828, ext. 2412, or email [email protected] with any questions.
Save the Date: Young leaders will collaborate, network in Charlotte, N.C
This year’s Youth Leadership Conference will be held Nov. 7-9 in Charlotte, N.C.
The conference will feature the first Young Leaders Summit, as our youth engagement teams seek to inspire service beyond collegiate years. This annual conference is open to all youth, affiliate staff and volunteers interested in engaging millennials in Habitat’s mission to eliminate poverty housing.
Conference information, including registration costs, scholarship opportunities and workshop requests for proposals, will be posted soon. Join our Youth Leadership Conference Facebook group for the most up-to-date information on this event.
 Other ways to get involved
Continue Habitat service after college
Habitat Young Professionals wants you! HYP is a great way to network with young people in your community and continue to serve in Habitat’s mission wherever professional life takes you. See what chapters nationwide are doing and find one in your area by emailing [email protected].
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