Kristen Cummings fundraising for Vietnam-Pointer Team
Kristen Cummings
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How do you say 'Thank You' for the freedom we've been blessed with; for sunshine & gentle rains; for happiness, health & love? You say it by giving back & sharing what you have.
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Dear Friends & Family, I am truly honored to have been asked for the 2nd yr. in a row to join this special team of US Vietnam Veterans in Da Nang, Vietnam this September. Together we will be joined by our Vietnamese partner, families and friends to participate in “The 4th Annual Veteran’s Builds” and to continue this heartfelt mission…building new homes, safer communities, cultural bridges, peaceful relations, for those deserving families affected by consequences of the past. The History of Habitat for Humanity special “Annual Veteran’s Builds” in Vietnam, began in 2012 with Viet Nam vets returning decades after the war... this time on a mission of peace. In the spirit of FORGIVENESS and HEALING, our two cultures once torn apart by war, join hands & hearts with the goal of not only building sustainable homes & stronger communities, but in order to help rebuild HOPE, PEACE and HUMANITY! Many of us have been touched directly or indirectly by the lives of our returning Vets, and are aware of the readjustment struggles they and their loved ones face both physically and emotionally. Please show your gratitude and support by helping these honorable Veterans and I reach our team’s goal by donating now, or you can show and/or share your support by leaving a inspirational message. Thank you! Namaste~ Kristen
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While poverty has fallen in Vietnam in recent years, many ethnic minorities and those living in rural areas remain poor. Urban poverty is also a challenge, as towns and cities swell with the influx of people drawn by economic opportunities.
Many homes in Vietnam were built informally and without adequate supporting infrastructure. About a quarter of the country’s housing stock is substandard or temporary.
Habitat for Humanity Vietnam, established in 2001, specializes in the implementation of sustainable, community-based shelter and water and sanitation solutions. It has experience in rehabilitating and repairing properties damaged by the severe weather that frequently strikes the country’s long coastline. Habitat also works with microfinance networks so families can save and access credit for home improvements, a speedy way to help thousands of families improve their sanitation and housing.
Global Village is Habitat for Humanity’s international volunteer program. Teams travel to over 40 countries to work alongside communities, build housing solutions, and experience local culture. Our goal is to change the lives of the people we serve, as well as the lives of the volunteers.
To join a team or learn more, visit www.habitat.org/gv.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 1,300 communities throughout the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
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