The Story Of Habitat For Humanity

Formation and Growth of Habitat for Humanity

• Formed in 1976 in Americus, Georgia
• Goal of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope
• Grown into a worldwide organization
• Provides affordable housing for those in need
• Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalind began their service in 1984

The Carter Work Project

• Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalind participated in the Carter Work Project
• Held in Nashville in 2019
• Over 1500 volunteers participated for a week
• Served over 20 households in Nashville
• President Carter is a champion for bringing people together to build homes and communities

Importance of Affordable Housing

• Affordable housing is crucial for communities like Nashville and Atlanta
• Rental housing costs are increasing rapidly
• Habitat houses offer lower mortgage payments compared to inadequate rental homes
• Buying a Habitat house provides a wonderful opportunity for affordable housing
• Ensuring the need for affordable housing is taken care of is important for any community

Dedication of Volunteers

• Thousands of volunteers are the lifeblood of Habitat for Humanity
• Volunteers like Steve Lanehart and Kurt Denney have helped build hundreds of homes without pay
• Volunteers play a vital role in making their community a better place to live
• Habitat provides an opportunity for everyone to get to the starting line
• Volunteers contribute to the sense of community and the power of building homes together

Impact on Home Recipients and Volunteers

• Habitat provides a sense of peace and independence for home recipients
• Being involved in building their own home makes it more special
• Volunteers experience the joy of seeing a home come to life from a mere slab
• Volunteers feel blessed and fulfilled by being part of the movement
• Home recipients and volunteers mutually benefit from the Habitat experience