Rachel Steinberg fundraising for Brazil - '19 Brown Team
Rachel Steinberg
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From Rachel Steinberg
Thank you for visiting my page! I'll be volunteering in Recife, Brazil for one week this summer rebuilding homes in need as part of Habitat for Humanity- I appreciate your support!
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About Me
On June 15th I will traveling to Recife, Brazil, as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity on a home rebuilding project in a poor section of the city. Habitat does home building and repair projects in many parts of the world as part of their Global Village branch.
I am hoping to raise $2000 to help pay for part of the construction costs involved. Any contribution you can make to help me reach my goal will be greatly appreciated. Credit cards are best, but checks made out to Habitat and sent to me are accepted too, and all contributions are tax deductible. My address is: 66 5th Avenue, Floor 3 in Brooklyn, NY 11217.
I have a deadline of April 30th for all contributions to be received. Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about my journey. I will be posting updates before I leave and while working on the project. Thanks again for considering this request and for supporting this important effort.
More Info
The housing figures in Brazil are staggering: About 26 million people living in urban areas do not have access to water; 14 million are not served by a trash collection service; and 83 million are not connected to sewage systems. The national housing deficit has been estimated at 7.2 million units. Even more alarming, the number of existing vacant properties has been estimated at 5.5 million.
Habitat for Humanity Brazil is working in more than 12 cities in three Brazilian states. For the past 20 years, Habitat has supported several initiatives, in addition to traditional home construction. In the city of Guaruja, Habitat is building a housing settlement for families living precariously on the banks of the Acarau River, without sewage, garbage collection or basic services. In Varjada, Habitat is training families in financial literacy, self-help construction and home improvement.
Global Village is Habitat for Humanity’s international volunteer program. Teams travel to over 40 countries to work alongside communities, build housing solutions, and experience local culture. Our goal is to change the lives of the people we serve, as well as the lives of the volunteers.
To join a team or learn more, visit www.habitat.org/gv.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 1,300 communities throughout the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
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