HELP HURRICANE REBUILDING EFFORTS! Donated $900!
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
5:30 - 7pmPlease join us for a donation-only class to support the victims of Hurricane Katrina!
A Brief Introduction to Habitat for Humanity
(from Habitat website)
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization.We welcome all people to join us
as we build simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with those who lack adequate shelter. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 175,000 houses, providing shelter for
nearly 900,000 people worldwide. Now at work in 100 countries, we are building a house every 26 minutes. By 2005, Habitat houses will be sheltering 1 million people. Local Habitat
affiliates coordinate house building and select partner families. Habitat houses are purchased by the homeowner families. Three factors make the houses affordable to low-income
people worldwide:
- Houses are sold at no profit, with no interest charged on the mortgage
- Homeowners and volunteers build the houses under trained supervision
- Individuals, corporations, faith groups and others provide financial support
Homeowner families are chosen according to their need; their ability to repay the no-profit, no-interest mortgage; and their willingness to work in partnership with Habitat. Habitat for
Humanity does not discriminate according to race, religion or ethnic group.
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Tom's Pilates and Yoga Progression class on 9/21 will be dedicated to the on-the-ground relief efforts underway in the
South. Center of Balance will donate 100% of the money paid for class to Habitat for Humanity's "Operation Home Delivery," a long-term rebuilding plan for families victimized by Hurricane
Katrina in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast.Habitat for Humanity has a three-stage response to the hurricane: First, to help Habitat affiliates that were hardest hit by
Katrina restore some level of service. Then to organize with other organizations, governments, corporations, foundations, etc., to develop a plan for low-income housing and recovery;
and third, to establish and implement the "home in a box project." This rebuilding effort will bring together many sectors of society in a program to pre-build homes and construct them in
the devastated areas with the help of families, volunteers and builders. Cost & Registration Info
Space is limited to 30, first come first served. If you'd like to
pre-register, please call Center of Balance at 650-967-6414. The cost of the class is $18 for a drop-in (cash, credit card and checks accepted). Or payment can be made by deducting a
session from your class card. 100% of the money paid for class will be sent to Habitat for Humanity. Students may also contribute additional funds, which we will add to the final amount donated.
To learn more about the important work of Habitat for Humanity, visit:
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