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HABITAT EXTRA! from Habitat for Humanity International


JANUARY 2010 NEWS

Habitat's response in Haiti
http://lists.habitatforhumanity.org/t/853684/6059847/1922/0/

Habitat is addressing immediate relief efforts and long-term shelter solutions for low-income families. The response is threefold: cleanup, shelter kits and safe transitional shelter. Immediate response to the disaster will include restoring capacity to Habitat Haiti.


Help Habitat rebuild in Haiti
http://lists.habitatforhumanity.org/t/853684/6059847/1973/0/

The recent earthquake in Haiti left thousands homeless.  Habitat’s ability to support recovery efforts depends on supporters like you.  Please make a gift to the Haiti Recovery Fund today.


Indian Ocean tsunami: five years later
http://lists.habitatforhumanity.org/t/853684/6059847/1901/0/

In the years following the catastrophic Indian Ocean tsunami of December 26, 2004, Habitat has built, repaired and renovated more than 22,500 permanent houses in Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and Thailand.


Summer build trips for high school students: apply by February 15
http://lists.habitatforhumanity.org/t/853684/6059847/1744/0/

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Individual students ages 16 to 18 can be a part of Habitat's efforts this summer in Tennessee, Mississippi and Washington through Habitat for Humanity International’s Learn and Build Experience. Scholarships are available. Applications are due February 15, 2010. 


GET INVOLVED WITH HABITAT

Support the Serve America Act
http://lists.habitatforhumanity.org/t/853684/6059847/1974/0/

The Serve America Act will triple the number of volunteers working to rebuild communities, allowing Habitat to help more families move into safe, decent and affordable homes. But Congress has not yet provided funding for the Act. Please, ask Congress to fully fund the Serve America Act!


HABITAT SUCCESS STORY

Homeownership is worth the journey
http://lists.habitatforhumanity.org/t/853684/6059847/1975/0/

A family in Omaha, Neb., finds Habitat to be a happy step in a long journey.


Q&A

Freezing temperatures early in 2010 put a spotlight on the importance of energy efficiency. How do Habitat houses measure up? Send your questions to QandA at habitat.org. 


HOUSING STATISTIC

$977: Average U.S. home heating costs for the 2009-2010 winter season (Oct 1-March 31). Source: U.S. Energy Information Association


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