WHY: Because here in the United Sates 95 million people, one third of the nation, have housing problems including payments too large a percentage of their income, overcrowding, poor quality shelter and homelessness. Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to providing decent, affordable homes for those in need.  This does more than put a roof over someone’s head, it allows families to provide stability for their children, increases the sense of dignity and pride a family may have, improves the health, physical safety, and security of those living there, and increases the educational and job prospects of people who before didn’t even know how they were going to make it through the week.  Thus we are fighting poverty in sustainable ways.  We do this to be a tangible expression of God’s love, fleshing out shalom in our community.  In addition, all families who receive a Habitat home are presented with a Bible and a short prayer and celebration upon moving into the home as a testimony to Who is behind everything we do.

WHO: you! and anybody else interested in coming who is over 16.

WHAT: construction.  Wear sensible work clothes, CLOTHES TOED SHOES, and bring a water bottle.  Also, we are required to take a hammer, nail apron, and work gloves.  If you don’t have these and do not have the money to purchase them, let me know.  If you are willing to purchase them, we will be doing more Habitat projects in the future, so there will be opportunities to use them again!

WHEN: Saturday, September 6th.  Be at the worksite at 7:30 sharp.  Do not be late, because there is a very important orientation session at that time, and if you miss it you will not know what is going on.

WHERE: on SW 244th St. and SW 129th Ave.  I’ve attached directions.  Because I know it is a bit far, I’d like to try to arrange car pools, so email me if you are willing to drive people, or if you need a ride.  We will have a short meeting on Sunday to figure this all out.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, and please let me know 1) if you cannot bring your own tools, and 2) whether you can offer or will be needing a ride.