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Habitat for Humanity of Colorado: Hurricane Response
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Habitat for Humanity International has launched "Operation Home Delivery,"
a long-term response to providing rebuilding opportunities. Habitat will build
hundreds, if not thousands of homes in the affected areas. In the first phase
of rebuilding, 250 homes are being built, taken apart, and shipped in containers
to several of the Habitat affiliates in the region. This "Home in a Box" concept
was unveiled in Rockefeller Plaza in NYC and broadcast on the NBC Today Show in
September. Given the requirements of acquiring land, meeting building codes,
and building homes that are suited to the area, the bulk of the building efforts
will take place on site. Volunteer teams will ultimately be needed to help build
homes, but infrastructure in the affected areas simply does not support new home
construction at this time. Understandably, the logistics are huge and complex
and will take time to arrange. Habitat for Humanity's goal is to be steady and
thoughtful so that we can offer a logical and efficient rebuilding plan. Please
go to www.habitat.org to find out more.
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Habitat affiliates all over the state are coming together as a part of
Operation Home Delivery, assisting families affected by Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita. Habitat for Humanity of Colorado will coordinate a collaborative
effort to raise and manage funds and coordinate the response on behalf of
all Colorado affiliates. HFHC will wait for guidance from Habitat for Humanity
International as to the nature of this response which could include the
construction or sponsorship of a “House in a Box”, sponsorship of a Colorado
home for a displaced Gulf Coast family, or simply a contribution to the
coordinated effort to rebuild the region. By coming together around this
great cause, we can alleviate the burden on each affiliate and can utilize
the wonderful individual strengths of each community to truly build something
great! At the same time, we have the opportunity to highlight the need for
affordable housing in Colorado, and the work Habitat is doing across our state.
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Get Involved
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Affiliates – Promote! Tell your supporters about the statewide effort.
Participate! Call Stefka and volunteer for planning committee or building committee.
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Individuals – Donate! Send donations to HFHC at PO Box 40636, Denver, CO 80204.
Specify Katrina on the memo line. Or donate online at www.habitatcolorado.org. (Look for "Donate Online").
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Volunteer! Send an email to get updates at
hfhcolo@habitatcolorado.org.
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Churches, corporations, and organizations – Contribute! Proceeds from a
fundraising event, general donations, and in-kind materials and services will
all be required for a successful response effort. Sponsor! Underwrite an entire
Home in a Box and promote your organization. Volunteer! Send an email to get
updates at hfhcolo@habitatcolorado.org.
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Partners in Building Communities
Habitat for Humanity of Colorado
hfhcolorado@habitatcolorado.org
(303)454-8965 |
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Colorado web site.
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International.
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