Habitat For Humanity Of Kosciusko County Joins the Global GivingTuesday Movement
KOSCIUSKO — Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. It transforms how people think about, talk about, and participate in the giving season.
#GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Nov. 28 will kick off this year’s holiday giving season. The goal is to inspire people to collaborate with their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support.
One of the recipients of the #GivingTuesday giving is Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County. The local affiliate began 26 years ago. The work of Habitat is to show God’s love by providing safe, affordable housing to low-income families earning at least $16,000 a year. The organization is funded through community giving, and the work is done through local volunteers. Since 1991, more than 30 families in the county have received help through this partnership.
Habitat affiliates across the state of Indiana have helped nearly 5,600 families who have accumulated equity and pay more than $5 million in property taxes. Indiana Habitat homeowners report enjoying improved health, more educational opportunity, and a more secure financial situation after moving into their homes.
A decent place to live can remove barriers to opportunity, success, and health that might have been part of a family’s life for years, if not generations. Clean, safe, stable housing can lead to improved health, stronger childhood development, and the ability – financial flexibility – to make forward-looking choices. Homeownership is a form of wealth accumulation through equity and forced savings from mortgage repayment. Good housing attracts economic investment and development. Decent shelter contributes to thriving school systems, community organizations, and civic activism. Safe homes and neighborhoods build social stability and security.
To serve more families in our community, Habitat needs your help. It is easy to join Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County’s #Giving Tuesday initiative and make a real difference in someone’s life.
Gifts can be made online at kosciuskohabitat.org/give or by mailing a check to the office at P.O. Box 1913, Warsaw, IN 46581-1913. All money raised will be used to help more Kosciusko county families attain home ownership. Funds raised stay in our county; they offer a helping hand to our neighbors in need. You can make a difference by partnering in this effort.
#GivingTuesday is a campaign to encourage individuals to support their local charities.