All Holy Family University students with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (unless
approved by the Vice-President for Student Services) are eligible to
apply for a Habitat for Humanity mission trip position. Applications
will be available mid-September in the Activities Office and interviews
will begin in October. The selected students will then begin group fundraisers
and team meetings to prepare for the mission trip during first semester.
WHAT?
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry.
HFH seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world,
and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
WHY?
Nationwide there are more than 30 million Americans living in substandard
housing. As a Catholic University, the mission of Holy Family is “tenor
votes,” meaning “I am bound by my responsibilities.” As
members of this community we are blessed with the opportunity to truly
live our mission and deepen our global awareness through volunteering
to build homes for poverty-stricken Americans. Participation in a Habitat
for Humanity trip is a life-changing experience for everyone- socially,
educationally, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually!
WHEN and WHERE?
In the spring of 2007, ten Holy Family students and two chaperones flew
to Violet, Louisiana to build homes in the Ninth Ward, a parish (county)
close to New Orleans. The group ate, showered, and slept at “Camp
Hope,” a restored elementary school about 30 minutes from the work
site. This year’s trip will take place during the week of spring
(March 17th – 24th) break. The destination may be New Orleans,
but could be California, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, Kentucky,
or any other area in need.
HOW?
Through fundraising, the Holy Family University Activities Office intends
to send a group of students on a mission trip again this year. All students
chosen for the group (after an application and interview process) will
help with future fundraisers and actively attend bi-weekly meetings to
learn about Habitat for Humanity, what your role and responsibility will
be on the trip, and to develop a team dynamic.
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