habitat for humanity

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Helping Families Help Themselves

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Habitat for humanity began in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller.

The Salt Lake affiliate was started in 1986.

Habitat is funded by the government and through private donations.

SLC affiliate houses 3-4 families per year.

Some affiliates house up to 300 families in 1 year.

All houses are built by volunteers.

Some work must be done by contractors, such as plumbing and electricity.

Most materials are donated.

The ReStore

Home improvement thrift store.

All items donated. Store staff mostly

volunteers. Money from store assists in

builds. Another way for Habitat to

help community.

ReStoreTo Enrich Our Community…

Sustainable business promoting energy efficiency, reduction of

waste, quality merchandise at fair prices, and community

enrichment.

ReClaimTo Prevent Waste…

Restore accepts new and gently used materials by;

RetailersManufacturers

ContractorsIndividuals of the Public

RecycleTo Conserve Energy…

Items in the ReStore are sold to the public as well as used in the construction of Habitat Homes.

Resulting in lower cost for manufacturing goods.

RePurchaseTo Save Money…

Allows public to purchase new and used quality home-improvement building supplies at a lower cost than other

retailers.Income of the store is used to improve the community by expanding building

projects.

How it all works.

Habitat sells houses at market value.

They hold mortgage at 0% interest.

Saves families money.“I’ve learned more about the needy than I ever did as governor or as president. The sacrifice I thought I would be making turned out to be one of the greatest blessings of my life…I don’t know of anything I’ve ever seen that more vividly demonstrates love in action than Habitat For Humanity” Jimmy Carter Former U.S. President

Partner families must complete 200 hours of service, (sweat equity) per adult on the mortgage.

Monthly payment is based on families’ income.

What Habitat wants us to know

They are not offering a handout. They help people get on their feet. Partner families have to assist and

make an effort. Everyone is encouraged to

volunteer.

Other Service Opportunities

Humane Society Humanitarian Center Getting CPR Certified Make A Wish Foundation United Way of Utah County

Humane Society http://www.utahhumane.org/volunteer Volunteers Must be:

16 Years of Age Able to provide 8 hours of service per month Posses customer service skills as all volunteer

positions work directly with the public, staff and other volunteers

Can not accept applicants for community service

Many volunteer enjoy walking the dogs, socializing with the cats, or fostering animals who need special car until they can be adopted.

Other serve as adoption counselors after going through a training period. Volunteers are also needed to participate in events like Adopt-A-Thons, and out Community Outreach program, not to mention the regular activities held throughout the year.

Humanitarian Center Donate time or donate clothing/

humanitarian kits You can put together hygiene kits for

adults or baby take home kits Donate clothing or hygiene materials,

food, and or make clothing to donate

Volunteer at Assisted Living Centers

Choose where you want to serve and go seek out what they need help with

Become a Big Brother or Big Sister

801-313-0303 151 E 5600 S, Suite 200, Salt Lake City www.bbbsu.org Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children

reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships

Getting CPR Certified Becoming Certified in Cardio Pulmonary

Resuscitation (CPR), is an important step to ensuring you know what to do in case of an emergency. Knowing CPR can save someone’s life.

Contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross. This is a volunteer based organization that offers CPR training at varying days and times.

Find a CPR Certification course offered by the American Heart Association.

Obtain CPR Certification through an online course. It’s a quicker and more convenient way to obtain the same training for those who are unable to make it to hands-on classes, or for those who cannot afford the usual fee.

Get recertified, if you have been certified in CPR before and are looking to recertify, the same sources that offer certification offer recertification.

Check with your area board of education. Local schools sometimes offers CPR certification courses for parents or local residents.

Make-A-Wish Foundation Ways you can Volunteer

Committee Member Event/Fundraiser Planning & Assistance Language Interpreters/Translators Office Help Professional Services Public Speaking/Advocacy & Promotion Wish Granting

United Way of Utah County Narrows your search field of what kind of

service opportunities you are looking for: City Type of Opportunity

Any type On going Date specific

Habitat For Humanity You must fill out an application and

waiver for each participant. All volunteers must be 16 years of age. Volunteers are not required to have any

type of experience, knowledge or background in construction.

1276 South 500 West SLC, UT 84101(801) 263-0136