Putting their stamp on fundraising in Louisiana
For the past 12 years, second graders at Louisiana’s Christ Episcopal School in Covington have raised money for Habitat St. Tammany West in a unique manner: an intra-school post office.
For the past 12 years, second graders at Louisiana’s Christ Episcopal School in Covington have raised money for Habitat St. Tammany West in a unique manner: an intra-school post office.
If you volunteer with Habitat for Humanity DeKalb in Atlanta, you might get the opportunity to work with construction supervisor Bobby Dunn.
Partnering with Habitat brings homeowners a world of new opportunities: financial security, potential advancement in jobs and education, independence, a strong sense of community and — perhaps best of all — the freedom and security of living without crushing housing costs or overwhelming worry.
In all of these love stories, Habitat has played a special role in bringing couples closer through service.
As part of WD-40 Company’s ongoing effort to make things better than they are today, WD-40® Brand will donate 50 cents to Habitat for Humanity International for every 12 oz. can of WD-40® Smart Straw® sold at participating Lowe’s Home Improvement stores between now and April 30, 2020.
Finding a decent, affordable place to call home was an ongoing challenge for Donyelle, a public school employee for 38 years. “We were really in need of better housing,” Donyelle says.
In 2023, Habitat launched a sustainable design innovation challenge, generously sponsored by Weyerhauser, with the goal of increasing access to affordable, high-quality homes by encouraging innovative ideas that promote sustainability and resiliency. Check out a slideshow of the results.
Residential energy efficiency offers untold potential for savings, job creation, improvements in health and safety, and community reinvestment. But often, the people who would benefit most from energy upgrades are least able to afford them.
Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, answers questions regarding the importance and advantages of volunteering, both for those who serve and for the communities they impact.
With credit and debt issues, Anita thought about giving up more than once, but the promise of an affordable and good home for her family always prevailed.