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Millard and Linda Fuller, along with several others, built Habitat For Humanity in order to serve those in need with simple, decent and affordable housing.

“Millard shared that, in Zaire, he’d heard on Voice of America that the United Nations had hosted a conference in Canada pertaining solely to human shelter; they had called the conference “Habitat.” He was intrigued by the name since “habitat” mostly referred to natural surroundings of various kinds for wildlife or sea creatures. Mulling over “Habitat,” a member of the group pointed out that Koinonia Farm founder Clarence Jordan had created the Fund for Humanity to encourage donors to pledge support for buying building materials, and that if the word “Habitat” were combined with “Fund for Humanity,” the outcome would be “Habitat for Humanity.”” (Young, 2013)

Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit organization that believes in people, helping low-income families to build their lives and build their own homes.

Simple, decent, affordable housing

“Our VisionA world where everyone has a decent place to

live. “http://www.habitat.org/sites/default/files/annual-report-2013.pdf

“"Habitat has successfully removed the stigma of charity by substituting it with a sense of partnership. The people who will live in the homes work side by side with the volunteers, so they feel very much that they are on an equal level."-Jimmy Carterhttp://www.habitat.org/how/carter.aspx”

Listening, Empathy and Healing. Families aren’t just given a place to live. The application process recognizes a family’s hardships and also recognizes the potential for families, with the help of many others, to find a successful path out of poverty. Members of the Habitat For Humanity organization along with volunteers and others in the community, work with the selected partner family to provide financial education, mentorship and support of spirit.  The journey from poverty and/or homelessness, through the build process and culminating with a home and financial responsibility, goes a long way towards personal healing and positive self-esteem. This program breaks the cycle of poverty for many families.

Millard Fuller holds young David Baco at the 2003 dedication of his family’s Habitat house in Cluj, Romania. The Baco house was designated as the 150,000th Habitat house built worldwide.

Through the years, Millard Fuller visited Habitat homeowners and volunteers around the world. One of his favorite quotes — an exhortation he was quick to share during his travels — was a thought from architect and planner Daniel H. Burnham. “Make no little plans; they have not magic to stir men’s blood. … Make big plans … aim high in hope and work.”http://www.habitat.org/lc/hw/march_2009/feature3Slide1.html

“Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that

every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live.”

http://www.habitat.org/how/who.aspx

“Our mission principles:1 Demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ. 2 Focus on Shelter3 Advocate for affordable housing4 Promote dignity and hope5 Support sustainable and transformational development” http://www.habitat.org/sites/default/files/annual-report-2013.pdf

Awareness and Persuasion. Habitat For Humanity is a non-profit Christian housing ministry that does not discriminate for any reason. The organization requires families to participate in the building of their own homes and asks that they also volunteer to help build the homes of others. By requiring “sweat equity” of the partner families, Habitat For Humanity persuades through teaching and example.  Conceptualization and Foresight. Habitat For Humanity’s vision statement and mission statement illustrate thought beyond day-to-day reality. They work to solve problems today and anticipate what is needed in the future for more families. Volunteers donate time. Companies donate supplies and/or services. The partner families invest hours of labor for themselves and also donate time to help other families. Stewardship and Commitment to the Growth of People. Habitat for Humanity provides no-interest, no-profit 20-year mortgages for families who are selected to partner in building their own home. Homeowners cannot default on their loans and are encouraged to pay early as the money goes into a fund to help more families. Making this opportunity available to so many families shows a constant commitment to all people and the continued belief in the values of others.  Building Community. Habitat For Humanity International builds community by building communities

“Our Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes,

communities and hope”

References

http://www.habitat.org/

Youngs, Bettie B. (2013-08-27). The Story of Millard and Linda Fuller, Founders of Habitat for Humanity and the Fuller Center for Housing (Kindle Locations 1496-1501). Bettie Young Book Publishers. Kindle Edition.

http://www.habitat.org/magazine/home

http://www.habitat.org/magazine/home

Groups of people, with different strengths and backgrounds enable others by coming together to teach and mentor those who are in need of stable, safe and permanent housing. More importantly, the skills and support they provide change the life of others not just for a point in time but for their future.  Habitat for Humanity brings people with diverse skill sets together to help families rebuild their lives and build their homes. People in need aren’t “given a handout”. They are taught skills to help in the building of what will become their home. They have to be dedicated to the process. They have to show they can make a down payment, pay for the mortgage, have a steady job, and attend the classes.

In 2008, the 300,000th Habitat house was built in Naples, Florida, USA

http://www.habitat.org/sites/default/files/legacy_files/how/historytext-3.jpg

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Habitat for Humanity International and Servant-Leadership

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