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2601 Atkinson Ave.
Killeen, TX 76543
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Gene Bauer - Executive Director
In the Fort Hood Area, we will complete our 21st home in 2003. Linda and Millard Fuller started the WORLD WIDE MISSION of Habitat in 1976 with the goal of eliminating substandard housing and homelessness in the world. This goal may sound unattainable, big, but look how far we have come! There are 1677 affiliates in the United States. 100,000 Houses have already been built!
7. Number of US residents living in Habitat houses: more than 80,000
Number of people worldwide living in Habitat for Humanity houses in 1999: about 375,000. LONG TERM SOLUTION Habitat for Humanity is a long-term solution. The homes are SOLD to homeowners, many of whom will pass them down to their children. Homeowners experience an impact in self-confidence, and the security that comes with the assurance of safe decent housing. Homeowners pay property taxes and are responsible for the upkeep of their homes. One of the greatest things about the long term solutions of Habitat homeownership is that we break the cycle of poverty. A recent study indicates that a child raised in a home is 25% more likely to graduate High School, 59% more likely to live in a home when they grow up, and 116% more likely to go on to college.
8. Number of countries affiliated with Habitat for Humanity: 83. Number of affiliates outside the US: over 660.
TITHING. In order to support the development of better housing worldwide, each Habitat affiliate tithes part of their money raised to a Habitat in another country. Homes are much less expensive to build in other countries and our money goes a lot farther. A home in many other countries costs 10% of a home in the United States; in other words, the 10% tithed on one home in the US will build another home in the world (two for one!!)
9. Habitat for Humanity Homes are simple decent homes.
Habitat president and founder Millard Fuller says �Habitat builds simple decent housing for all, not a few nice houses for a few lucky people.� A two-bedroom home is 882 sq. feet, three-bedroom home is 986 sq. feet and a 4-bedroom house is 1196 sq feet. Homes are built using volunteers and donations to keep cost down. We build the homes with an eye to energy efficiency and long-term maintenance. The homes come with a refrigerator and a range, and washer/dryer hook-ups.
10. How can you get involved with Habitat for Humanity?
Our partners range in scope from those who are prayer partners to those who sponsor a whole house. The options are unlimited. Habitat for Humanity cannot work without the support of churches, businesses, civic organizations and individuals.
Partnership Possibilities
Partner in prayer
Sponsor a workday of volunteers and a meal
Make lunch for volunteers
Sponsor a fundraiser
Sponsor a house
Serve on a committee
Serve on the Board of Directors
Volunteer at the work site
Volunteer in the office
Host a Habitat for Humanity Vacation Bible School
Donate tools or materials
Ask for a presentation
Fax: 254-680-4839
Email: [email protected]
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