Thrivent Kickoff is Good News for Affordable Housing in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, NC, May 20, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Times are tough and the construction of new homes has slowed considerably across the country. But here in Aberdeen the Ivy family will mark an important milestone in the construction of their new home—and the community is invited to join in on the fun. The celebration begins at 9 a.m. on April 4 at the construction site at 211 Spring Street. Local Habitat for Humanity representatives and Thrivent Financial members will speak during a short program.
This new home is a result of an alliance between Habitat for Humanity International and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Called Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity, this alliance has resulted in thousands of decent, affordable homes across the country since 2005. Thanks to its 2.6 million members who own financial products with the organization, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is able to contribute to the improvement of communities like Aberdeen. The Thrivent Builds alliance also engages volunteers—members of Thrivent Financial, members of area Lutheran churches and members of the community at large—to work alongside the partner families to build these homes.
The Ivy family is more than a little eager to finish construction of their new home. They will complete 600 hours of “sweat equity” helping to build it, a basic tenet of Habitat for Humanity. They will also repay the no-profit mortgage over a period of 30 years, illustrating Habitat for Humanity’s objective to give families a “hand up” rather than a “hand out.”
“Being able to help provide a family with a home means so much to Thrivent members,” states Bob Northrup of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Southern Pines, the Thrivent representative for the build. “Volunteering is important to them, and this gives them a great way to personally support our community by helping families achieve financial security.”
To learn more, visit www.thriventbuilds.com.
About Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills is a Christian, housing ministry that is able to offer interest-free mortgages to individuals in need of simple, decent housing. We partner with families, volunteers, churches and community organizations to work toward our goal of ending sub-standard housing in the Sandhills.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved with Habitat for Humanity please contact Amanda Jakl at 910.334.1162 or 910.295.1934. Habitat is currently seeking volunteers and supporters of all kinds. www.sandhillshabitat.org
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 300,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.5 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.
About Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a not-for-profit membership organization helping approximately 2.6 million members achieve their financial goals and give back to their communities. As a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society, Thrivent Financial sponsors national outreach programs and activities that support congregations, schools, charitable organizations and individuals in need. Thrivent Financial has main offices in Minneapolis, Minn., and Appleton, Wis. For more information, visit www.thrivent.com.
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This new home is a result of an alliance between Habitat for Humanity International and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Called Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity, this alliance has resulted in thousands of decent, affordable homes across the country since 2005. Thanks to its 2.6 million members who own financial products with the organization, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is able to contribute to the improvement of communities like Aberdeen. The Thrivent Builds alliance also engages volunteers—members of Thrivent Financial, members of area Lutheran churches and members of the community at large—to work alongside the partner families to build these homes.
The Ivy family is more than a little eager to finish construction of their new home. They will complete 600 hours of “sweat equity” helping to build it, a basic tenet of Habitat for Humanity. They will also repay the no-profit mortgage over a period of 30 years, illustrating Habitat for Humanity’s objective to give families a “hand up” rather than a “hand out.”
“Being able to help provide a family with a home means so much to Thrivent members,” states Bob Northrup of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Southern Pines, the Thrivent representative for the build. “Volunteering is important to them, and this gives them a great way to personally support our community by helping families achieve financial security.”
To learn more, visit www.thriventbuilds.com.
About Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills is a Christian, housing ministry that is able to offer interest-free mortgages to individuals in need of simple, decent housing. We partner with families, volunteers, churches and community organizations to work toward our goal of ending sub-standard housing in the Sandhills.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved with Habitat for Humanity please contact Amanda Jakl at 910.334.1162 or 910.295.1934. Habitat is currently seeking volunteers and supporters of all kinds. www.sandhillshabitat.org
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 300,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.5 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.
About Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a not-for-profit membership organization helping approximately 2.6 million members achieve their financial goals and give back to their communities. As a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society, Thrivent Financial sponsors national outreach programs and activities that support congregations, schools, charitable organizations and individuals in need. Thrivent Financial has main offices in Minneapolis, Minn., and Appleton, Wis. For more information, visit www.thrivent.com.
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Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Amanda Jakl
910-295-1934
www.sandhillshabitat.org
Amanda Jakl
910-295-1934
www.sandhillshabitat.org
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