1993 La Porte Chapter, Bay Area Habitat for Humanity-lots 1-13, block 128

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What is the difference between a sponsored and an affiliate project? Sponsorship means that Habitat for Humanity International takes full responsibility for funding and for securing Habitat volunteers for the project. At this time, there are Habitat sponsored projects on six continents. Affiliated projects are locally operated, independent, no~-profit organizations which are responsible for their own fund-raising, publicity, volunteer recruitment and staffing. The international headquarters offers advice and assistance to all projects. How can I become a volunteer? Volunteer information and applications are available from the international headquarters. Habitat needs volunteers to work in U.S. projects as well as at headquarters. We also need partners to work in developing countries, making at least a three-year commitment which includes a period of training at international headquarters. Experience with a local affiliate or a campus chapter is highly desirable for people interested in applying for volunteer service with international headquarters. . How are donations distributed and used? How else can I help? I?onations are distributed as designated by the donor. Spread the word! Provide individual and group prayer . -~_AILgifts-receiY..ed~bf~the.-inter.nationalh(!adquarteJ:S,_ _sy BRort. ,Giy~~~lide 1ll.~!lJa tion~!. __rais~_IDQJl.~Y,_ designated for a specific project area, are forwarded to distribute Habitat for Humanity literature to friends. that area. Any undesignated gifts are used where Invite friends, church groups, business, civic needed overseas and for administrative expenses. An organizations, and fraternal benefit societies to a . audited financial statement is available upon request. Habitat for Humanity presentation or speech. Contact the Speakers Bureau at Habitat for Humanity's international headquarters and arrange speakers on Habitat topics for audiences around the United States and Canada. And, of course, you can send a check either as a gift or a no-interest loan. Does Habitat for Humanity have other programs? Yes. They are: Covenant Church Program, which involves churches and synagogues in contributing ~inancially and prayerfully to Habitat; Campus Chapters program, which involves educational institutions of all types in Habitat's work; International Day of Prayer and Action for Human Habitat, observed under Habitat for Humanity sponsorship the third All Habita~ for Humanity International materials, Sunday of September every year; Habitat for Homeless including books, brocures, slide shows, video and Humanity, which assists affiliated projects in addressing audio cassettes are listed in our catalog "Sharing the homeless problem through networking, coopera- Habitat." Request to be placed on the mailing list for tion, and partnership with other organizations; House- Habitat World, the official Habitat newspaper which is Raising Week Worldwide, which each summer focuses published bimonthly. All materials can be ordered on Habitat construction during a single week; The from: Habitat ~or Humanity International, 121 Habitat Jimmy Carter Work Project, a week-long blitz-building Street, Americus, Georgia 31709-3498, Habitat helpline -~~ 'program-conducted-every-summer-in-a-different-city,-ls-(91-2}924:6935;-Ext:-55(t,-FAX-'(91-2)92~6541:- - --,=-=-=-.- the focal point of House-Raising Week Worldwide. Another project is the Global Village program, which sends volunteer work camps overseas, at the participants' expense, for two- and three-week periods to help at Habitat sponsored projects. How does a Habitat for Humanity project get started? Habitat for Humanity, is a grass-roots movement. Anyone who wants to explore the possibility of eliminating poverty housing in his or her community is encouraged to contact Habitat's international headquarters for information. Printed materials are available. How can I learn more about Habitat for Humanity International? 3013.615OOM1CS14-93