Let's stand up on World Habitat Day and let it be known that affordable, adequate housing should be a priority everywhere—in our communities, in our towns, in our country, in our world.The United Nations has designated the first Monday each October as World Habitat Day.This year on Oct. 5 in Washington, D.C. and around the world, please join Habitat for Humanity in support of this global observance as we come together and declare that the lack of decent, affordable housing is unacceptable.
According to the United Nations, more than 100 million people in the world today are homeless. Millions more face a severe housing problem living without adequate sanitation, with irregular or no electricity supply and without adequate security.
Raising awareness and advocating for change are the first steps toward transforming systems that perpetuate the global plague of poverty housing. World Habitat Day serves as an important reminder that everyone must unite to ensure that everyone has a safe, decent place to call home.
Call, write or email your senator or representative today and urge them to make housing a priority! On October 12th, Sea Island Habitat will be celebrating World Habitat Day by organizing games and activities for the children of our Habitat communities. Come out to join in the fun-- we look forward to seeing you there! For more details please call the office (768-0998)
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