The Beloved Community
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January 29, 10am
“Habitat for Humanity is propelled by a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We devote ourselves to creating that world because we believe everyone — every single one of us, regardless of who we are or where we come from — deserves a decent life and deserves the opportunity for a better future. Believing is not enough. And so we build.
We build houses — and through those houses, the strength, stability, and self-reliance that families need in order to achieve a better life. That better life is our primary goal. And so when we build houses, we also build bridges between people of diverse backgrounds, we build paths to more connected communities, we build ways for all people to come together and share in the creation of a new world.
That new world allows access, equality and opportunity for all. That new world represents what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called ‘the beloved community.’
The beloved community is fair. The beloved community is just. And the beloved community is built on love.
Born from that vision, Habitat believes that making homeownership accessible and affordable for low-income families is a critical component to creating the kind of future that Dr. King envisioned.” Jonathan Reckford, CEO, Habitat for Humanity International
Made possible by an anonymous donor, the Beloved Community House will bring together people from all walks of life to address the housing crisis facing our community by building a home alongside a Central Ohio family.
Volunteers Needed!
Individuals and groups (6-10 per day) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the build from 8:30AM-4:00PM
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old
Skilled guidance, tools, safety equipment, and materials provided
Volunteers will begin building in February
No previous experience is necessary
Not interested in building? Volunteers are also needed for providing lunches. To learn more about these opportunities, please contact Deb Light at dlight@habitatmidohio.org or 614-364-7020.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Bank of America opportunity for students
Through Student Leaders®, Bank of America recognizes high school students who lead and serve in their own communities and beyond and connecting Student Leaders to tools and resources to help make communities better.
Every year, hundreds of community-minded high schoolers are accepted into the Student Leaders program. They get first-hand experience in serving their communities through a paid eight-week internship with nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity.
The program is open to high school juniors and seniors in Franklin, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Hamilton counties. Deadline to apply is January 28, 2022.
Click here to learn more about this opportunity
Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio
Family & Program Center, powered by the AEP Foundation
6665 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 422-4828