Habitat for Humanity
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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