• @shalafi
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    1376 months ago

    Carter is the only reason I own my home. Habitat for Humanity.

    It’s not what many think, a free house for poor people, but I’d strongly suggest anyone interested call their local program. Just ask. If it sounds OK, go to the first meeting to learn about it. Just make the call, it’s free and takes minutes. Changed my life forever.

    It’s the only charity I give money to or volunteer for.

    • @Pavidus
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      496 months ago

      Ronald McDonald House is like that for my family. I had no idea how much good that charity did in a time of need, until we needed it.

      • @[email protected]
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        256 months ago

        Same. I didn’t technically qualify at the time, but I had a kid hospitalized when I was about 4000 miles from home with no car, no phone, and no immediate contacts. They hooked me up with a room outside the hospital and just asked for a donation if I wanted and to keep it tidy.

    • @TexasDrunk
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      186 months ago

      I love building for Habitat. I’ve met so many genuinely good people there and have seen so many people pouring sweat equity into what will be their home or the home of another person getting a home. It’s the best I’ve ever felt doing hard work.

    • @PRUSSIA_x86
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      26 months ago

      I spent two years working with Habitat as an AmeriCorps crew lead and it was such a rewarding experience. I learned all kinds of trade skills and got to meet so many good people from all walks of life. It gave me the direction I was looking for in my life when I needed it most.