Introduction of Board Members Habitat History Ice Breaker
Builds Fundraising Committee Education Committee Coalition
Committee Conclusion Table of Contents
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Co-Presidents: Aamir and Camille Fundraising Chair: Amanda and
Philine Secretary: Andrew Webmaster: Sung Education Chair: Seth
Treasurer/SAC Representative: Loren Chac Liaison: Shannon Coalition
Liaison: Cher
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Habitats main goal is to provide clean, decent and stable
housing for low income families. Families fill out an application
and are chosen based on their financial need, along with their
commitment to put in hours to build their home. Once their home is
built, families receive a 0% interest mortgage.
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Through the work of Habitat for Humanity, thousands of
low-income families have found new hope in the form of affordable
housing. Churches, community groups and others have joined together
to successfully tackle a significant social problem decent housing
for all. Today, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 300,000
houses, sheltering more than 1.5 million people in more than 3,000
communities worldwide. Overview of Habitat for Humanity
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Turn to the person next to you and introduce yourself. Tell
them your name, where youre from and why your interested in Habitat
for Humanity.
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How Can You Get More Involved in Habitat for Humanity Go on the
Builds Driving Join the Fundraising Committee! Join the Education
Committee! Join the Coalition Committee!
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Saturdays, 8am 3pm The next builds are on February 19 th and
26th We usually leave Penn at 8 am and return to campus at 3pm We
coordinate with Delaware County Housing Coalition and Habitat
Philly and go on builds in the Philadelphia area and in Salem, NJ.
When we get to the building site, we will be asked to work on
anything ranging from painting, dry walling, tiling, etc.
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If you are 21 years old or over and have a valid drivers
license, you can a become certified driver through Civic House. We
are also using Philly Car Share this year for builds for those that
are 19 years old or over. Anyone willing to drive on builds will
have their dues waved and will get a free Habitat T-Shirt! Also,
you can guarantee yourself a spot on any of the upcoming
builds!
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The week before each build an email will go out asking for
Habitat volunteers. There are roughly a dozen spots available for
each build, so we will be using a priority system to pick
volunteers. The priority system will take into account attendance
at GBMs, attendance at executive board meetings, participation in a
committee, and willingness to drive. We will try to ensure that all
members with a genuine interest in Habitat have the opportunity to
go on as many builds as possible.
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Habitat for Humanity Builds What to bring with you on a build:
water bottle, gloves and lunch/snack
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Committees! Interested in becoming a more active member of
Habitat? Join one of our three committees and help plan events,
fundraising, and advocacy. Applications will go out in an email
after the GBM.
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Fundraising Committee is very important to the continuance of
Penns Habitat for Humanity and our fruition of our mission. Major
Fundraising Events in the Fall: Friarside Coffee House Rake-a-thon
One main goal for this semester is to plan the Valentines Day
Fundraiser with the Glee Club.
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We're teaming up with the Glee Club to do Singing Valentine's
as our annual spring fundraiser! Recipients will be serenaded by a
quartet from the Glee Club. We need help selling tickets, posting
up flyers, and with walk shifts. Date: Saturday February 12th,
Monday February 14th New members can help: Sign up for walk shifts
for the week of Feb 7-Feb 11 Buy singing valentines!!
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The purpose of the Education Committee is to educate Penn and
the surrounding community about Habitat for Humanitys mission and
related issues, like homelessness and the shortage of affordable
housing. The Committee will organize advocacy campaigns, speaker
dinners, and educational programs on campus in order to spread the
Habitat message. This semester, we will be organizing Act! Speak!
Build! week on campus a week straight of Habitat events!
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We coordinate with Drexel and Temples chapter of Habitat for
Humanity for our annual Rake-a-thon. The Rake-a-thon occurs in the
fall, where we provide raking services in the Chestnut Hill
neighborhood to solicit donations. There are also other
advocacy/fundraising events throughout the year. We also coordinate
social events with Drexel and Temple students.
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Habitat for Humanity dues are $10 for the entire year. This
includes transportation to and from builds. T-shirts are $10, but
if you buy a membership and a t-shirt, the total price is $15. Keep
checking your email for updates about builds/meetings, applications
for committees, and attend executive board meetings on Sunday night
at 5:45 in JMHH 86!
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Thanks For Coming!! Come see any of the board members if you
have any questions! http://www.pennhabitat.org Email:
[email protected]