Still looking for a way to Lend a Hand and give back this holiday season? Did you know that when you give to Habitat for Humanity, your gift might have twice the impact!
Investing in a Habitat family creates a brighter future for the children in Habitat homes.
Did you know that children who live in inadequate housing have lower educational achievement and are more likely to be impoverished and unemployed as adults? The good news is that, according to the Harvard Center on Housing, a dollar invested in housing has a greater impact on a child’s long-term well-being than a dollar invested in health or education.
Check to see if your employer will match your donation here: http://www1.matchinggifts.com/habitat/ It’s a great way to give doubly for the holidays!
And if you own a business, you can encourage your employees to give back this season by joining Habitat for Humanity’s Gift That Builds program:
http://www.habitat.org/support/giveatwork/Company_giving_guide.aspx
And here are some more ways you can help:
Share your enthusiasm about Habitat for Humanity with your colleagues. Here are some ideas of how you can support Habitat at your workplace:
· Identify Habitat for Humanity supporters in your company.
- Encourage others to take advantage of your company’s matching gift program
- Ask your Human Resources team to add Habitat for Humanity to your workplace giving campaign.
- Raise money for Habitat by collecting donations and allowing donors to wear jeans on a designated day.
- Host an event in the office to raise funds for a specific Habitat project.
- Organize a group of coworkers to volunteer on a Habitat build site or go on a Global Village volunteer trip.
What will you do to Lend a Hand this holiday? Share your ideas and favorite charities with us!
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