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Max:
I'm a college student, and I've been looking for a worthwhile organization to join, and I think I'm going to give Habitat for Humanity a shot. Has anyone ever been involved with them? I think it will be a good way to serve those in need and to share the Good News with those that I meet.

Dave in Tenn:
Do it if that's what you want to do.  It's good to get out of yourself and meet people and situations different from your 'norm' and that of your peers.

Abednego:
From the Habitat for Humanity website:

Each Habitat affiliate selects “partner families” to become Habitat homeowners. Habitat for Humanity follows a nondiscriminatory policy of family selection. Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing partner families. Partner families are always selected based on their level of need, ability to pay and willingness to partner.

Applicants are required to meet several qualifications to ensure success. Each Habitat affiliate has its own guidelines. In general, prospective homeowners must:

Be citizens or legal residents.
Prove steady income.
Have good credit.
Earn a monthly income that falls within minimum and maximum limits, depending on household size.
Sustain a savings account over a specified period of time.
In addition, each partner family will be required to:

Invest sweat-equity hours in building his/her home and others.
Make an affordable down payment.
Make timely mortgage payments.
Attend homeowner education classes.

Big difference between a hand out and a hand up. I would hardly call these applicants bums.

Rene:

--- Quote from: Abednego on January 31, 2014, 01:56:06 PM ---
Big difference between a hand out and a hand up. I would hardly call these applicants bums.


--- End quote ---

I totally agree.  That was a very inappropriate assessment of the recipients of these homes.

Max,

You can never go wrong doing a good deed for others. :)

René

rick:
After reading what Adednego wrote I would think habitat for humanity is worth getting involved with. I believe helping people is a wonderful thing to do,  If you decide to get involved with habitat for humanity, it will be a great blessing to many people I’m sure.

The worst thing that could happen would be a family could end up owning their own home, I think that’s awesome.

If the Lord is leading you in that direction then go for it. Best wishes to you Max.

P.S. its good having people like you on planet earth who care about others, that’s a good thing.


God bless you Max for caring about the less fortunate and the needy of this world.  :)

Peace and love to all. :)

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