Mission Focus: 4 Ways to Help Habitat in November 2020
In November, WPUMC is focusing on our partnership with Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver. In a time when a safe and secure home is vital, you have an opportunity to help a deserving family and Habitat for Humanity by:
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Be grateful and make a difference
In November, we tend to take stock of our blessings – beloved family, special friends, good health, our church community, meaningful work, and a safe home. In this year of uncertainty and turmoil, we are more aware of the value of “home”. Our living space has become our office, school, theater, place of worship, and a sanctuary from the chaos. And yet there are deserving and hardworking parents who are unable to provide a stable and affordable home for their family due to our ever-increasing home prices. Thankfully Habitat for Humanity partners with these families to create strength, self-reliance, and an affordable home.
Every month of the year Habitat for Humanity makes a difference to families and our community. In a 2019 survey, Habitat found:
In November, WPUMC is focusing on our partnership with Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver. In a time when a safe and secure home is vital, you have an opportunity to help a deserving family by:
Donating to our congregation’s Habitat fundraiser, which supports the building of a home in Denver’s Swansea neighborhood. We appreciate any amount you are able to give. Please mail you check payable to WPUMC with Habitat in the memo line. If you are able to donate $250 or more, please make your check payable to Habitat for Humanity to take advantage of the Enterprise Zone tax credit.
Volunteering at our congregation’s Habitat work day on Sat., Nov. 21. Habitat is allowing small groups of volunteers at the Swansea work site, which is close to I-70 and Elizabeth Street. Multiple COVID protocols will be in place to ensure all volunteers and Habitat staff are safe. We have six reserved slots for people to work from 8:50 AM – 4:30 PM on that Saturday. All skill levels are welcome, and volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Click here to register. Habitat would like us to register as soon as possible, so please sign up soon!!
Praying for the Habitat partner families, staff and volunteers who continue to work hard during this pandemic to make dreams come true.
No matter how you choose to support Habitat – thank you! If you have any questions, please contact Carol Nelson at 303.810.4635 or at customtrainingllc@Q.com.
Every month of the year Habitat for Humanity makes a difference to families and our community. In a 2019 survey, Habitat found:
- $1.4 million in public assistance funding was saved in 2019 because Habitat homeowners no longer need it.
- 85% of Habitat homeowners expect their children to get additional education after high school.
- 75% of Habitat homeowners feel they spend more quality time with their family since moving into their home.
In November, WPUMC is focusing on our partnership with Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver. In a time when a safe and secure home is vital, you have an opportunity to help a deserving family by:
Donating to our congregation’s Habitat fundraiser, which supports the building of a home in Denver’s Swansea neighborhood. We appreciate any amount you are able to give. Please mail you check payable to WPUMC with Habitat in the memo line. If you are able to donate $250 or more, please make your check payable to Habitat for Humanity to take advantage of the Enterprise Zone tax credit.
Volunteering at our congregation’s Habitat work day on Sat., Nov. 21. Habitat is allowing small groups of volunteers at the Swansea work site, which is close to I-70 and Elizabeth Street. Multiple COVID protocols will be in place to ensure all volunteers and Habitat staff are safe. We have six reserved slots for people to work from 8:50 AM – 4:30 PM on that Saturday. All skill levels are welcome, and volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Click here to register. Habitat would like us to register as soon as possible, so please sign up soon!!
Praying for the Habitat partner families, staff and volunteers who continue to work hard during this pandemic to make dreams come true.
No matter how you choose to support Habitat – thank you! If you have any questions, please contact Carol Nelson at 303.810.4635 or at customtrainingllc@Q.com.
Habitat’s Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
WPUMC is a member of the Loves and Fishes coalition, which consists of 14 churches from Castle Rock to Golden, whose mission is to support the mission and work of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. Our Loaves and Fishes coalition PROVIDES THE VOLUNTEERS to join with experts to build the house. Join us for next year's build!
We also raise approx. $65,000 each year to partially fund the cost of building a Habitat house. No experience is necessary for working on Habitat for Humanity home sites. We are happy to have people who own and can use more tools than Home Depot or who have hardly swung a hammer!
WPUMC is a member of the Loves and Fishes coalition, which consists of 14 churches from Castle Rock to Golden, whose mission is to support the mission and work of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. Our Loaves and Fishes coalition PROVIDES THE VOLUNTEERS to join with experts to build the house. Join us for next year's build!
We also raise approx. $65,000 each year to partially fund the cost of building a Habitat house. No experience is necessary for working on Habitat for Humanity home sites. We are happy to have people who own and can use more tools than Home Depot or who have hardly swung a hammer!
Contact
If you have any questions about the build, look for Carol Nelson after church or contact her at (303) 810-4635 or customtrainingllc@q.com.
