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Make a Difference Day - ReStore Garden
ORGANIZATION: Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
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On October 28th, volunteers from across the country will unite for Make A Difference Day, one of the largest annual single-days of service nationwide. Since 1992, volunteers and communities have come together on Make A Difference Day with a single purpose: to improve the lives of others.
Help families achieve strength, stability, and self reliance through shelter and work with us at the Habitat ReStore. With plant sales finished for the year, it's time to put the garden to bed. Join us in labeling, potting, and prepping the garden for winter.
Gardening experience a plus, but not necessary. Volunteers should be able to lift 20 pounds. Volunteers must be 17+.
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About Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
Location:
3101 Latham Drive, Madison, WI 53713, US
Mission Statement
At Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, we offer a hand up, rather than a hand out. Through our volunteer network, generous donors and sales from our two Habitat ReStores, we’re helping families achieve strength, stability and self-reliance to build a better life through shelter. In Dane County alone, one in eight people lives in poverty, including 16 percent of all Dane County children. Habitat for Humanity’s Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live. Our Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Our Goal: Habitat for Humanity of Dane County will be a recognized leader, partner and catalyst for affordable housing solutions that positively impact families, communities and the environment. We are guided in everything we do by these fundamental values: Building communities and families Increasing sustainability Building efficiencies through partnerships
Description
Habitat for Humanity was founded on the principle that safe and affordable homeownership empowers people to reach their full potential. Our goal is to help families achieve and maintain sustainable housing. Through volunteer labor and donations of both money and materials, we build affordable homes for families as well as help low-income families make repairs on their current homes.
A home provides stability for families and children, as well as a sense of dignity and pride. Surveys show that children who grow up in a home are healthier, do better in school and will have better job prospects. Stable housing leads to safer, healthier and stronger communities.
Habitat does not give away homes or home repairs. In addition to a down payment and monthly mortgage payments, homeowners invest their sweat equity into building their Habitat home and the homes of others. Each family must also attend educational courses on home maintenance, landscaping, budgeting and insurance.
The combination of low construction expenses, volunteer labor and a low to no-interest mortgages makes these homes affordable. Including property taxes and insurance, the Habitat homeowner’s monthly mortgage payment is no more than 30 percent of their gross income.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4207 Monona Dr.Madison, WI 53716
DATE POSTED
October 10, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 17