The First Church of Healing The Earth: Habitat For Humanity


January 2008 News
	Going back to the Gulf Habitat for Humanity’s 25th annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project is set for May 11-16 in the Mississippi Gulf Coast, an area still struggling to recover after bearing the full fury of Hurricane Katrina more than two years ago. The Carters will lead nearly 2,000 volunteers as they build 20 new houses with families in Pascagoula and 10 in Biloxi. Learn how you can be a part of this milestone project.
	The power of partners Thanks to new or renewed partnerships with Tropicana, Coldwell Banker and Schneider Electric/Square D, many more families in need will be celebrating the life-changing joys and responsibilities of owning a home.
	Gifts worth giving Looking for unique gift ideas? How about a translucent fold-up ruler or a foam puzzle in the shape of a house? Items from Habitat’s online store make any gift-giving occasion even more special, while also contributing to an exceptional cause: eliminating substandard housing worldwide.

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A WISH come true
Great news! Thanks to the support of thousands of Habitat supporters like you, the WISH Act of 2007 has been passed by Congress and signed by President Bush. This groundbreaking legislation creates a national commission to focus on the safety and well-being of children in the aftermath of any natural disaster, such as the severe problems with housing that resulted from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Thanks for all your efforts!

Habitat Success Story
	Impacting the Next Generation Asunta Vilches and her family have found “space and comfort” in their two-bedroom Habitat house.


	Q&A: David Minich



	Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes when thousands of volunteers travel around the world to build? Submit your questions for David Minich, director of Habitat’s Global Village program, to QAndA@habitat.org.