Mark Dodge fundraising for Kenya - '20 Kovac Team
Mark Dodge
From Mark Dodge
Hi friends and family! I'm excited to fund raise for my 2nd trip with Habitat's Global Village and first to Kenya to help with critical housing issues. Thank you for your support!
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About Me
2 for 2020! First trip: Kenya.
Former Chicago resident for 21 years. I recently traded in my deep dish pizza for cheesesteaks and move to Philadelphia to be closer to my very large family. Good thing I've always been an Eagles fan (sorry Ditka and daaaa Bears.)
Why me and Global Village? Well, In 2018 I decided to dedicate two trips a year to public service, effectively combining travel with helping those in need and learning more about other cultures. After an unfortunately aborted participation with the India trip in Dec '18, I finally made it to my first Global Village campaign to Poland in June of '19, helping with construction in Gliwice, Poland. While on this campaign, I met and worked with the most amazing group of selfless volunteers and found deep inspiration and purpose while meeting the recipients of our work. After this trip I was convinced that Habitat is the right choice to dedicate my energies and skills to.
Now, as 2019 winds down, I'm exited to be part of the upcoming Kenya team headed by veteran group leader (and all around great guy) Dave Kovac. This will be my second trip with Dave and the first of two for 2020. In between my trips I'll be spending time making pirogis with my family (well, mostly eating them), building my handyman business and re-discovering the amazing city of Philadelphia.
Oh, and of course volunteering with the Philadelphia Habitat for Humanity. Thank you for your support in helping me reach my goal of service to others.
Go Eagles!
More Info
An estimated 42 percent of Kenyans live below the poverty line, and 50 percent of its citizens are unemployed. Many families live in inadequate, overcrowded homes, frequently with only one room and no windows. The government estimates that between 750,000 and 1.5 million families are in need of housing.
About HFH Kenya
Since its founding in 1982, Habitat for Humanity Kenya has served more than 5,000 families in more than 100 communities, and has partnered with 80 other groups to improve the lives of Kenyans. Habitat uses local resources to build houses, including timber, stone or stabilized soil bricks. Habitat Kenya also offers financial education for potential homeowners, a microfinance program that provides loans in phases to avoid creating too much debt for the homeowner, and houses designated for families displaced by violence.Please visit this page often, as we will post updates on the trip’s status, upload photos and video as we get them, and share with you our personal experiences as we work in partnership with the Kenyan families.
Spread the word about the Kenyan people and our project with them. You can use the social media buttons to share our page and our cause on Facebook, Twitter, or via email. Help us spread the word, and together we will create positive change!
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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